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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.
Henry M. “H.M.” Bounds (88) of Brooklyn passed away on March 9, 2026. Moore Funeral Service handled the arrangements.
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Ted "Teddy" DiBiase Jr. and his wife Kristen Tynes walk to the Thad Cochran United States Courthouse on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Jackson. Credit: Vickie D. King, Mississippi Today
Attorneys defending Ted “Teddy” DiBiase Jr., the only person to face trial in a welfare fraud scandal that has rocked Mississippi over the last six years, kept their case succinct.
They began Tuesday and rested Wednesday afternoon, the 18th day of trial, after calling just four witnesses. DiBiase opted not to take the stand. On Thursday, the judge will deliver the jury’s instructions, both sides will present closing arguments and jurors will begin deliberating.
By Anna Wolfe - Mississippi Today on
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Jackson’s premier culinary celebration returns March 20–22 with festival chair Chef Nick Wallace and more than 35 participating chefs.
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In Mississippi
Four more counties added to winter storm public assistance program
Four more counties are now eligible for Public Assistance grants to support debris removal and permanent work to repair public facilities damaged by the January winter storm.
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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:
Jadacae Armstrong- DUI (first offense)
Jovontae Brenell Badon- shoplifting (two counts)
Jesse Barksdale- DUI (first offense)
Deandre Bolling- disorderly conduct (failure to comply with police officer), disorderly conduct (interference with a business or customers)
Lenny Derell Bolton- domestic violence (simple assault; two counts)
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1 week 6 days ago
After being fired following an incendiary post about Charlie Kirk’s death, former ole Miss employee Lauren Stokes argued her First Amendment rights were violated. U.S. District Judge Glen Davidson dismissed the claims Monday, setting up a potential 5th Circuit appeal.
A federal judge has dismissed former University of Mississippi employee Lauren Stokes’ First Amendment retaliation lawsuit against Chancellor Glenn Boyce, bringing an early end—at least for now—to one of the state’s most closely watched campus speech disputes.
By Russ Latino - Magnolia Tribune on
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Mary Ann was born in Biloxi and grew up in Brandon, with loving but strict parents. Her childhood in Mississippi shaped her outlook on life.
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The legislation would create an additional $6 million in tax credits for special purpose schools that serve students with disabilities.
The Senate passed a strike-all amendment to a House bill that would create a third bucket for educational tax credits solely for special purpose schools under the Children’s Promise Act.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
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Eli Causey of Petal served as a page for the Mississippi Senate. Pages generally run errands for officials and Senate staff. Eli is pictured with Lieutenant Governor C. Delbert Hosemann, Jr., who sponsored his visit and Senator Chris Johnson. Eli is the son of Jana and Chris Causey and attends Petal High School. When asked about the week, Eli said, "I enjoyed having conversations with senators and the people working within the Capitol. I also enjoyed being on the floor and doing specific things for the senators.”
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On Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Palm Sunday), the Meistersingers of Mississippi Chorus will present Parts II and III of Messiah by George Frideric Handel at 3:00 p.m.
at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Hattiesburg. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased online or at the door at www.meistersingersofms.com/events.
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I prefer local issues, but the recent international topics are driving everyone’s interest, so I’ll add my two bits.
Unlike many of my friends, I am not a fan of Trump’s personality. I would prefer a more genteel leader like Ronald Reagan. But Trump is the duly elected leader of our nation.
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THAT Arena Rock Show ‘Cranks It Up to 11’ at Hattiesburg’s Historic Saenger Theater on May 29, 2026 - Doors 6:30 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m.
Dust off the denim, tease up that hair, and get ready to stomp your boots, because THAT Arena Rock Show is rolling into the Hattiesburg Saenger Theater on Friday, May 29th — and they’re bringing the thunder.
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State Senator Lane Taylor believes the bill could help struggling rural hospitals as many are facing risk of closure.
Help could be on the way for rural hospitals after the Mississippi Senate unanimously passed a strike-all amendment to a House bill Tuesday morning.
The bill, HB 4032 originally authored by State Rep. Trey Lamar (R), would allow tax deductions to those who contribute to rural public hospitals.
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There was little discussion on the House side before rejecting the Senate proposal. However, it was heavily debated last week in the Senate.
The Mississippi House of Representatives on Tuesday morning declined to concur with a Senate version of a bill to create a Jackson Water Authority to assist in resolving the capital city’s water struggles.
The bill now heads to conference between the two chambers in hopes of hammering out an agreement.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
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Hattiesburg native, Brandon Miller, records in the studio of Kent Wells, a legendary music producer in Nashville.
Hattiesburg native brings big names to Hub City
Brandon Miller, born and raised in Hattiesburg and an Oak Grove alumni, has had a passion for classic rock music for as long as he can remember- little did he know that he would grow up to live that passion. Front man of A Foreigner’s Journey to Boston, he and his band are hitting the road for a tour with more than 40 stops over the next year, and Brewsky’s is one of the first stops on that tour on March 28.
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1. Butler named Chief Deputy Fire Marshal
State Fire Marshal and Commissioner of Insurance Mike Chaney announced Tuesday that he has appointed Kevin D. Butler as Chief Deputy Fire Marshal, overseeing the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO), effective March 9.
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ALEXANDRIA, La. – William Carey used a late offensive surge to pull away from LSU-Alexandria on Tuesday afternoon, defeating the Generals 8–1 in non-conference action.
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ELLISVILLE, Miss. — No. 3 Pearl River baseball battled back on the road to win game two of the series 7-3 after falling to No. 7 Jones 4-2 in game one.
"We've won two out of three against them so far," head coach Michael Avalon said. "That's something we're thankful for against a rival, because we know how tough it is. I'll never take that for granted — it's extremely difficult to do. But our expectation is to win all three."
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2 weeks ago
Petal gets a big region win at home in a big way.
The Panthers scored seven runs in the bottom of the first inning to highlight an 11-3 rout of Brandon in the Region 3-7A opener on Tuesday night.
Petal (11-6, 1-0 Region 3-7A) and Brandon (9-6, 0-1) will meet again at Brandon on Friday night at 7 p.m.
“That’s the things you need to do is set the tone early against a team that’s a really good team and a team that’s been at Trustmark the last two years,” said Petal coach Conner Douglas. “We played hard and good things happen and proud of the guys.”
By Brandon Shields on
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Photo by Russ Cloy, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
It was appropriate that on St. Patrick’s Day, the team that dominated its game was the one wearing green.
Lamar Christian used an overwhelming first inning to defeat Hillcrest Christian 13-0 in four innings Tuesday at the LCS Field.
The Lions improved to 11-2 overall, and 3-0 in MAIS District 4-2A; Hillcrest remained winless.
Despite the lop-sided margin, LC head coach Matthew Parker wasn’t 100 percent pleased with his team’s focus with a big lead.
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