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Bricen Rivers (front) sits with public defender John Helmert (behind), who has since been removed from the case, at the change of venue hearing in January of 2026.

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Rivers murder trial delayed until October
By AMANDA D. LEE
Thu,02/19/26-12:05PM , 650 Reads
The murder trial of Bricen Rivers, the man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend, Lauren Johansen in July of 2024, has now been set to take place beginning in October of 2026. After being indicted in February of 2025, the original trial was set for June of 2025.
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IRS warns public against fraudulent tax preparers this tax season
By AMANDA D. LEE
Mon,02/16/26-4:34PM , 549 Reads
With the 2026 tax season in full swing, the IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) Atlanta Field Office officials have urged taxpayers to remain vigilant against unethical tax preparation services.
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(Left to right) Major General Bobby Ginn applauds as Colonel Ashley Sullivan shakes hands with Colonel Lee Henry following the change of command ceremony. They are also joined by Command Sergeant Major Carl Dean.

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Fond Farewell to Colonel Henry
By AMANDA D. LEE
Fri,02/13/26-1:28PM , 360 Reads
Camp Shelby hosted a change of command ceremony on last Friday morning to celebrate the passing of the torch of leadership from Colonel Lee Henry, the thirty seventh commander, to Colonel Ashley Sullivan. Henry was the first Perry County native to lead Camp Shelby, 70% of which lies in Perry County.
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City, county and State leaders break ground on the new $30 million Recreation and Sports Event Center at Monday morning’s groundbreaking ceremony.

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Pinebelt Foundation invests $30 million in Recreation and Sports Event Center at Tatum Park
By AMANDA D. LEE
Fri,02/13/26-9:13AM , 961 Reads
City, county and State leaders gathered on Monday morning to break ground on the new Recreation and Sports Event Center, located in Tatum Park. Upon completion of the project, the facility will be donated to the City of Hattiesburg for public use.
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