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Hattiesburg Police Department’s Special Victims Unit, in partnership with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Grace Temple Church, hosted their tenth annual Christmas party on Monday for four families with children who lost loved ones or were victims of homicide or domestic violence in 2025.
By Amanda D. Lee - Reporter on
3 months 2 weeks ago
Grenada Police Department Chief George Douglas works to call in K-9 units to assist the department after a bomb threat forced evacuation of the Grenada Medical Complex Wednesday morning.
Grenada law enforcement officers responded to a bomb threat Wednesday morning at the Grenada Medical Complex, prompting a full evacuation and multi-agency investigation.
By Adam Prestridge on
3 months 2 weeks ago
This morning, driving to work, I listened to Mississippi Public Radio airing a current interview with a senior official in the national Democratic Party. Asked what he recommended to his colleagues and candidates in next year’s elections, the gentleman offered a scripted, rehearsed reply: “Well, we could litigate…recommend Congressional tax relief…..they asked me to make a speech at……”
By Linda Berry on
3 months 2 weeks ago
For decades, Mississippi has been the punchline in national discussions about economic performance - often ranked at the bottom in income, education, and opportunity.
But something remarkable has happened in recent years: the Magnolia State is undergoing a genuine resurgence, driven not by federal handouts or gimmicks, but by principled free-market reforms.
By Douglas Carswell - Mississippi Center for Public Policy on
3 months 2 weeks ago
Hold my ampere and read this! The next three years are going to be electrifying! Why? Turn on the financial news today and all you hear is AI (artificial intelligence) this and AI that. AI must be the next BIG THING! Some think it will be the BIGGEST THING ever. It’s the elephant in the room that nobody can stop talking about. What could go wrong?
By Ashby Foote on
3 months 2 weeks ago
“Many a wintry hour did I hear the church clock strike, when I was sitting in my cheerless bedroom, wrapped in my little great-coat, poring over a book.”
By Johnathan Kettler on
3 months 2 weeks ago
An Advent story entitled “An Unexpected Lesson” led to a captivating lesson from ChatGPT.
Requested to write a story on an unexpected consequence in Matthew 2, on a lark, I asked ChatGPT for help: “Please write me a 250 to 300 word Advent story that focuses on the Bible story of the three wise men following the star to Bethlehem. The plot should highlight the unexpected consequence of their tarrying with Herod which allows Herod to order the death of newborn boys.”
By Bill Crawford on
3 months 2 weeks ago
Fentanyl is a highly potent synthetic opioid drug that has a legitimate use in painkilling--such as in advanced cancer--as well as other illegitimate uses in pleasurable situations. This addicting drug is 30 to 50 times more potent than heroine, and 100 times more than morphine. Analogues of fentanyl often cannot be detected in urine samplings. Most of the precursors of the drug come from China. who ship them to cartels in central American countries. The cartels arrange for the production of the final drug.
By Peter Gilderson on
3 months 2 weeks ago
It’s that time of year when we contemplate the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ. After thousands of years struggling in the darkness, man gets to come face to face with his maker, who takes on flesh. You know the rest of the story. Unspeakable tragedy followed by unspeakable joy.
Before I decide to write my Christmas column, I like to review some of the ones from the past. Usually, I decide to write something new. But this time, this column from 2008 — 17 years ago — caught my eye. It is as follows:
By Wyatt Emmerich on
3 months 2 weeks ago
Daytona Beach, Fla. – In an exciting matchup of undefeated teams, William Carey emerged victorious, handing #23 Georgetown its first loss of the season and holding the Tigers to their lowest point total of the year in a thrilling 68-61 victory
By Kevin Rosiere on
3 months 2 weeks ago
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As I stood inside the Trent Lott Center during Blake Anderson’s introductory press conference Monday, it was hard not to think about where we had all been exactly one year earlier — standing in the same building for Charles Huff’s introduction.
In just one year, Southern Miss found itself back in a familiar position, introducing a new head football coach and attempting to steady the program once again.
Athletic director Jeremy McClain even acknowledged the quick turnaround in his opening remarks.
By DIMA MIXON on
3 months 2 weeks ago
Dust off your “Vote for Pedro” shirts and practice your best tetherball serve—Napoleon Dynamite LIVE! is coming to the Hattiesburg Saenger Theater on March 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. for an unforgettable 20th Anniversary celebration of the beloved cult-classic film Napoleon Dynamite.
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3 months 2 weeks ago
As beloved jam band, moe. wraps up a milestone year celebrating their 35th anniversary, they have announced the Born To Fly Tour – 2026, which is coming to Hattiesburg’s Historic Saenger Theater May 15th.
By Staff Report on
3 months 2 weeks ago
The University of Southern Mississippi’s story in 2025 was one of ambition, innovation and impact—a year in which the university advanced its mission of inspired teaching, collaborative research, creative activity, service to society and producing graduates who are Ready for Life. Across our campuses and communities, students, faculty, staff and supporters shaped a year defined by excellence—from national recognition and groundbreaking research to inspiring student accomplishments and transformative partnerships.
By Jennifer Rigney on
3 months 2 weeks ago
Below is a press release from Mississippi Blood Services:
Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) is issuing a statewide urgent appeal to donors as the state’s blood supply has reached critically low levels during the holiday season, particularly for O- , O+ , B-, and B+ blood types.
“O and B blood types are critically needed this holiday season. Every donation can save a life—patients across Mississippi are counting on our community now more than ever,” said Kasey Dickson, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Mississippi Blood Services.
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3 months 2 weeks ago
JXN Water’s Interim Third-Party Manager appeared before the Capital City Revitalization Committee last week to defend the need to raise rates to maintain and operate the troubled municipal water system.
Officials with JXN Water sought to explain to lawmakers last week why it needs to increase rates by 25 percent over the next five years. The discussion was met with mixed reactions and questions about the utility’s billing process.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
3 months 2 weeks ago
Expectations are that legislation will be presented during the 2026 legislative session focused supporting Mississippians in their workforce development educational journey.
Mississippi has a goal of more of its citizens being trained in an industry recognized credential or obtaining a college degree, an effort referred to as Ascent to 55%.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
3 months 2 weeks ago
Here’s to twinkling lights, full hearts, Gulf breezes that somehow feel like Christmas, and the kind of Mississippi memories we carry for a lifetime.
By Meredith Biesinger - Magnolia Tribune on
3 months 2 weeks ago
“We will be looking at some legislation that will mandate financial literacy at our colleges and universities and really at every level,” State Sen. Nicole Boyd said.
The Senate Committee on Universities and Colleges discussed the importance of financial literacy in Mississippi on Friday on day two of hearings at the state Capitol, particularly as it relates to those who may go into debt while seeking a higher education or certificate.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
3 months 2 weeks ago
The poultry processer will create approximately 190 jobs over the next three years with the expansion.
The Mississippi Development Authority announced Monday that Amick Farms is expanding operations at its Laurel facility through a $74.5 million corporate investment.
The poultry processer will create approximately 190 jobs over the next three years with the expansion.
Governor Tate Reeves celebrated the news, saying that agriculture has been at the core of Mississippi’s economy for centuries.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
