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Reeves: Forrest and Lamar counties under new mask mandate

By Joshua Wilson, READ MORE > 2,429 Reads
On Mon, 10/19/2020 - 03:55 PM

Forrest and Lamar counties are under a new mask mandate issued Monday by Gov. Tate Reeves.

The Pine Belt News Podcast: Episode 7 - October 23, 2020

By Podcast, READ MORE > 75 Reads
On Fri, 10/23/2020 - 04:20 PM

In episode 7 of The Pine Belt News Podcast, we talk about the dismissal of UpDown Trampoline Park's lawsuit against Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker and the city, the addition of a limited mask mandate, Zoo Boo, a new Hattiesburg schools trustee and much more. Plus: Stay tuned after the podcast ends for our first aired blooper!

Zoo Boo starts Friday

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 511 Reads
On Wed, 10/21/2020 - 06:13 PM

The sights and frights of Halloween are on their way back to the Hattiesburg Zoo with Zoo Boo 2020, a family-friendly event featuring animals, attractions, food and other events.
Zoo Boo will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 23-30 at the zoo, with ticket prices set at $10 per person.
Costumes are strongly encouraged.

Mayor recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 455 Reads
On Wed, 10/21/2020 - 06:08 PM

Every October, individuals and groups around the United States take part in Domestic Violence Awareness Month with the aim of uniting advocates across the country in their efforts to end domestic violence.

Forrest supervisors consider updating election systems

By Ame T. Posey, READ MORE > 531 Reads
On Wed, 10/21/2020 - 06:02 PM

Bill Lowe of Election Systems & Software addressed the Forrest County Board of Supervisors at their regular meeting on Oct. 19 with a proposal for new voting equipment already adopted by 14 other Mississippi counties.

Martha Allen- Executive Director of Extra Table, Justin Esser- co-owner of CHOW Purchasing, Sparkman Walker- Stokes Distributing, Jerome Brown- The First, ANBA, Michael Duncan- co-owner of CHOW Purchasing, Robert St. John- founder of Extra Table, Rhonda Hayden- Director of Development with Extra Table, Forrest Floyd- Warehouse Manager for CHOW Logistics

Extra Table starts The Box Project to help feed Mississippians

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 376 Reads
On Wed, 10/21/2020 - 05:54 PM

While looking at their various measures to feed hungry Mississippians during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials from Extra Table – a Hattiesburg nonprofit organization that works with a variety of food distributors and brokers to provide nutritious meals to food pantries across the state – stepped back to evaluate what else they could do to furthe

Parents protest end of virtual learning option for Lamar elementary students

By Ame T. Posey, READ MORE > 539 Reads
On Wed, 10/21/2020 - 05:51 PM

The Lamar County School District Board of Trustees has received both support and criticism of their Sept. 30 decision to end the virtual learning option for Pre-K to fifth grade students without a certified medical excuse.

Forrest County superintendent: School district is in ‘good shape’ financially

By David Tisdale, READ MORE > 404 Reads
On Wed, 10/21/2020 - 05:47 PM

Forrest County School District Superintendent Brian Freeman said he’s pleased with the current financial situation the district is in despite concerns about the ability to weather costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic that has called for additional measures, including increased sanitation efforts, distance learning accommodations and transporta

Hattiesburg schools release Phase III of Restart and Recovery Plan

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 559 Reads
On Wed, 10/21/2020 - 05:41 PM

Officials from the Hattiesburg Public School District have released details regarding how to move forward with Phase III of their Restart and Recovery Plan, further outlining methods for bringing school back to a sense of normalcy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author to speak at University Forum

By David Tisdale, READ MORE > 265 Reads
On Wed, 10/21/2020 - 05:01 PM

James Forman Jr., a Yale University Law School professor and author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book “Locking Up Our Own,” which explores race and the war on crime during the late 20th century, will be the guest speaker for the University of Southern Mississippi’s University Forum Online Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m.

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