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The Lady Crusaders turned Clinton Gym into a fireworks show on Saturday afternoon, unleashing a dominant 86–36 blowout over Point University.
The Lady Crusaders opened on a 10–0 burst and never trailed, building period leads of 21–7, 42–17 at half, and 66–30 after three on the way to their largest home margin of the season.
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JACKSON, Miss. – Due to hazardous conditions caused by the ice storm, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is adjusting operations for county health departments across the state. The safety of our staff and the public remains our top priority. We continue to closely monitor weather and roadway conditions, and operational decisions may change as conditions evolve.
Please note: This is an ongoing situation, and information is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, continue to monitor the MSDH website and official social media channels.
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The Pine Belt News recognizes the 2026 class of 20 Under 40. Read about Cole Gressett here and see the special section publishing on January 29 to read about all of this year's honorees.
Cole Gressett works day-to-day to generate positive results for his clients by being forthright, honest, and excellent in how he handles the issues that his banking customers and prospects trust him to take care of. A Commercial Relationship Manager with Cadence Bank, Cole takes pride in earning trust through clear communication, sound judgment, and consistent follow-through.
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(Left to right) DJ Kujho with Krewe of Lumiere and the Good Vibe Foundation, Mallorie Pittman with Front Street Eats, Mayor Toby Barker and cofounders of the Krewe of St. Catherine parade, Ginger Lowrey and Rebecca Chandler, gather for a press conference at city hall to announce Hattiesburg’s upcoming Mardi Gras festivities.
The City of Hattiesburg partnered with the Krewe of St. Catherine, the Krewe of Lumiere and Mardi Gras Mambo Downtown Pub Crawl to announce a line-up of Mardi Gras festivities slated for the Hub City.
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The Pine Belt News recognizes the 2026 class of 20 Under 40. Read about Crystal Gordon here and see the special section publishing on January 29 to read about all of this year's honorees.
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The South Mississippi Toy Fest returns bigger and better than ever on Saturday, February 7th from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at its new location – the Hattiesburg Lake Terrace Convention Center.
This year’s event will feature more than 100 vendor booths offering vintage toys, action figures, video games, comic books and so much more, making it the perfect place to rediscover childhood favorites or finally track down that long sought after “grail” item.
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The Pine Belt News recognizes the 2026 class of 20 Under 40. Read about Morgan Goodwin here and see the special section publishing on January 29 to read about all of this year's honorees.
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The Pine Belt News recognizes the 2026 class of 20 Under 40. Read about Austin Courtney here and see the special section publishing on January 29 to read about all of this year's honorees.
By Christina Pierce on
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I am concerned about AI and the future of Mississippi.
I am concerned about the future of agriculture.
Most of all, I am concerned about how AI will impact our children, grandchildren and all our people. I believe people are unique human beings created in the image of God, called to find meaningful, ethical work and called to steward the land which produces everything each person and family needs to live and grow and thrive in the real world.
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The Pine Belt News recognizes the 2026 class of 20 Under 40. Read about Zachary Christ here, and see the special section publishing on January 29 to read about all of this year's honorees.
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The Pine Belt News recognizes the 2026 class of 20 Under 40. Read about Richard Carlisle here, and see the special section publishing on January 29 to read about all of this year's honorees.
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Hattiesburg’s Mayor Toby Barker issues a proclamation declaring January 18 through 24 Certified Nurse Anesthetist week in Hattiesburg.
Ahead of Tuesday evening’s meeting of the Hattiesburg City Council, Mayor Toby Barker issued a proclamation declaring the week of January 18 – 24 as Certified Nurse Anesthetist Week in Hattiesburg.
Additional business conducted at the city council meeting is as follows:
-Approval of the minutes from the January 5 and 6 meetings
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The Pine Belt News recognizes the 2026 class of 20 Under 40. Read about Anna Marie Bonner here and see the special section publishing on January 29 to read about all of this year's honorees.
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The Pine Belt News recognizes the 2026 class of 20 Under 40. Read about Conner Aucoin here, and see the special section publishing on January 29 to read about all of this year's honorees.
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Orlando, Fla. – The William Carey Cheer program made history at the 2026 UCA College Nationals, earning silver medalist honors in the Open Small Coed Game Day Division—the highest finish in program history.
Head Coach Laura Lightsey praised her team's performance and perseverance throughout the competition.
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Rivers (front) and John Helmert (back), public defender and part of his defense team, listens as the prosecution questions witnesses.
A change of venue hearing was held in the Forrest County Circuit Court on Tuesday morning in reference to the case of Bricen Rivers, who was indicted on charges of capital murder, grand theft auto and tampering with physical evidence in February of 2025. Rivers is alleged to have murdered his ex-girlfriend and student living in Forrest County, Lauren Johansen, in July of 2024.
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Conville is professor emeritus of communication studies and service-learning at The University of Southern Mississippi and a long-time resident of Hattiesburg where he is a member of University Baptist Church. He can be reached at rlconville@yahoo.com.
You, along with millions of other American citizens may be wondering where those tense confrontations in Minneapolis came from. What brought those 3,000 ICE agents to the Twin Cities and the angry citizens into the streets?
Many different streams of action and policy flowed together to create the great river of violence and fear that is flowing through our nation today. Here is just one of those streams. Let me connect the dots as I see them.
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The No. 2 Pearl River baseball team enters the 2026 season with unfinished business.
The Wildcats are coming off one of the most successful campaigns in program history, finishing as the National runner-up while winning the MACCC and Region 23 titles. While the run fell just short, head coach Michael Avalon believes last season provided valuable perspective — and motivation — for a roster that returns key pieces.
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2 months 1 week ago
William Carey University used a dominant late surge to secure a 79–71 win over Brewton-Parker on Thursday night, wrapping up a game marked by momentum swings, rapid scoring runs, and long stretches of tightly contested basketball.
By Kevin Rosiere on
2 months 1 week ago
William Carey women's basketball delivered a dominant wire-to-wire performance Thursday night, rolling past Brewton-Parker 69–42 at Clinton Gym.
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