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Funeral homes may submit obituaries to obits@hubcityspokes.com. Death notices are printed free of charge; obituaries with photos and detailed information will incur a charge. For assistance, call (601)-268-2331.
Robert Bascle (77) of Hattiesburg passed away on February 18, 2026. Moore Funeral Service is handling the arrangements.
Mildred Frances Byrd (86) formerly of Petal passed away on February 19, 2026. Moore Funeral Service handled the arrangements.
Billy Eugene Carter (89) of Petal passed away on February 20, 2026. Moore Funeral Service handled the arrangements.
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The Music Minister stopped rehearsal and shouted at the choir. These are words, people. Don't let a pretty song drown out the words. Words have meaning.
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The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal featured Mississippi education recently.
In a surprising story entitled “These Three Red States Are the Best Hope in Schooling,” the Times writer told skeptics “I told you so.”
After writing about Mississippi’s educational successes in 2023, “many of my fellow liberals then scoffed at the notion of learning from a state so tainted,” wrote Pulitzer Prize winner Nicolas Kristof. “The critiques have been effectively rebutted by Mississippi’s “continuing gains” and the “magnitude of the gains.”
By Bill Crawford on
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No, this column is not a sales pitch.
And a disclaimer: since 1992, I have made the vast majority of my living selling print advertising.
But, is print advertising still relevant? In this razzle dazzle day and age of "targeted marketing" through social media, AI and countless digital and cable offerings that promise immediate results and statistics, why would a business or individual still spend money on an old-fashioned print ad?
By Jack Criss on
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Why is the water bill for small customers in Jackson four to 12 times more than the average bill for small customers in Flowood, Ridgeland, and Madison?
It’s primarily because JXN Water is run by an interim manager appointed and supervised by a federal judge. The interim manager runs JXN Water as an officer of the court — not as a local official accountable to voters. The judge seems to be accountable to no one. JXN Water “governance” looks more like a commissariat than a municipal utility board. So I call the interim manager the Water Czar.
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Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
In Mississippi
1. UMMC keeps clinics closed through Friday
The University of Mississippi Medical Center said Wednesday that it has cancelled regularly scheduled clinic appointments and elective procedures through Friday as its response to the cyberattack continues.
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Jail dockets for Forrest and Lamar counties are provided to the Pine Belt News as a public records service. Arrest records are current for the week prior to publication.
Hattiesburg Police:
Ronnie Jermaine Barrett- probation violation, domestic violence (simple assault)
Demarrio Dontion Bass- possession of a controlled substance (less than 2 grams), possession of a controlled substance (between 2 and 10 grams)
Roderick Antwaun Bolton- misdemeanor shoplifting, willful and malicious trespassing
Emily Elizabeth Boone- DUI (first offense)
Breanna Breland- domestic violence (simple assault)
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JACKSON – The University of Mississippi Medical Center has canceled regularly scheduled clinic appointments and elective procedures through Friday as its response to the cyberattack continues.
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Pictured, left to right, are: ExxonMobil Representative Bo Gieger, Austin Extine, and Brendon Chatham
On Saturday, January 31, two Forrest County firefighters attended a CO₂ training program at the Mississippi State Fire Academy. The program, which was sponsored by ExxonMobil, trains firefighters to respond to incidents related to carbon dioxide, a common, naturally occurring molecule that is increasingly important to industrial and economic activity.
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Photo by Amanda D. Lee, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Congressman Mike Ezell speaks at William Carey University on Friday.
Community leaders gathered at William Carey University on Friday for a luncheon featuring a visit from Congressman Mike Ezell. Ezell represents District 4 of the state in the United States House of Representatives and serves on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the House Committee on Natural resources.
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Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion to start your day informed.
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Jackson has a new police chief, Dr. RaShall Brackney. The Jackson city council approved Mayor John Horhn’s selection with one dissenting vote, the Northside’s city council member Ashby Foote.
I can understand Foote’s vote. Brackney is a criminologist scholar, professor and book writer. She’s an intellectual. Jackson needs a drill sergeant police chief who can face down the gang leaders and tell them they have 24 hours to leave town.
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The Mississippi House of Representatives voted 77-40 to pass House Bill 538 on Thursday, a measure that would require state and local governmental entities, agencies, employees, departments, officers and law enforcement to cooperate with the enforcement of immigration laws. Because the State already prohibits policies that would allow for sanctuary cities, there are no official sanctuary cities in Mississippi.
By Amanda D. Lee on
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Abel Thetford (Bossier City, La.; Parkway) celebrates after hitting his first collegiate home run against No. 14 Jones College
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The No. 2 Pearl River baseball team bounced back in a big way after a tough 6-1 loss to No. 25 Gulf Coast earlier in the day, erupting for 19 runs in the nightcap to roll past No. 14 Jones College, 19-3.
"Credit to our guys for playing a lot harder in game two," head coach Michael Avalon said. "That was the message between games — I just didn't think we played hard in the first game. That's a reflection of us. We've got to make sure when they say play ball, we get after it. I feel like we did a much better job of that in game two."
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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The No. 4 Pearl River softball team rolled with every punch that No. 17 Wallace State - Hanceville threw Tuesday afternoon, going on the road and sweeping the Lions, 8-7 and 7-6.
"It was an extremely special day. That team (Wallace State) is phenomenal," head coach Christie Meeks said. "We showed so much fight and desire to win. Our offense fought back so many times, and our defense handled things and fixed mistakes as we went. I'm very proud of this team.
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TALLADEGA, Ala. — William Carey used a fast start and a pair of timely late-inning home runs to secure an 8–4 road victory over Talladega College on Tuesday afternoon.
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Photo by Russ Cloy, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Southern Miss blasted two grand slams and run-ruled Alabama 14-4 in eight innings Tuesday night at Pete Taylor Park.
“Man, just proud — just proud of these guys and staying in the moment,” Southern Miss head coach Christian Ostrander said. “We had a big weekend this past weekend, and they knew today was the most important game on the schedule. They came out here and competed hard. They’re confident. They believe in each other.”
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Senate Bill 2522 would create a program to help cover tuition and books for students seeking to earn an associate degree or credential that could lead to in-demand careers.
To address Mississippi’s workforce shortage, some lawmakers are considering a bill that would create a program to help eligible students better afford an associate degree or professional credential in in-demand industries at the state’s community colleges.
By Candice Wilder - Mississippi Today on
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After numerous hearings over the last year, U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate, as acting chief executive officer of Jackson’s historically troubled water and sewer system, granted a 12% rate increase sought by the third-party manager he appointed.
Depending on usage, residential customers’ bills may increase by an average of $8 to $10. The average bill for a household of four is currently a little under $80 a month, according to JXN Water.
By Molly Minta - Mississippi Today on
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A House bill aimed at increasing public school accountability in Mississippi awaits consideration in the Senate.
House Bill 1234, authored by Republican Rep. Zachary Grady of D’Iberville, would require public schools to publish data in a dashboard on the Mississippi Department of Education’s website.
By Devna Bose - Mississippi Today on
