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First-year success isn't always guaranteed after a coaching change, but head coach Shanae Govan-Williams and the Pearl River women's basketball team exceeded expectations all season long.
The Wildcats' run came up just short in the Region 23 Championship game Friday night, falling to Northwest 60-55, but Pearl River still had plenty to celebrate. PRCC rattled off 22 wins, finished 13-1 in MACCC play to claim the conference championship and made its first appearance in the Region 23 title game in two years.
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2 weeks 4 days ago
Left to right Tiffany Parrish President Arc of the Pine Belt, Melanie Jacobsen Executive Director Arc of the Pine Belt, Michael Keith Owner South Mississippi Toy Fest, and Julie Brown Secretary Arc of the Pine Belt.
The South Mississippi Toy Fest held its 14th show on February 7, 2026, at the Lake Terrace Convention Center in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Since launching in July of 2021, the event has grown tremendously, hosting two to three shows per year and drawing large crowds from across the region.
This year’s event featured more than 100 vendors offering food, toys, comics, trading cards, video games, collectibles, and much more. The show continues to be a major attraction in the area.
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2 weeks 4 days ago
The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music is excited to announce the 2026 Screamin’ Eagles Guitar Festival on Saturday, March 14, in Marsh Hall. This all-day event will offer a fantastic opportunity for professionals, students and enthusiasts to come together and celebrate one of America’s most versatile and beloved instruments.
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2 weeks 4 days ago
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2 weeks 4 days ago
Spring Break across the South is just around the corner with warming temperatures and pollen showers, which signals fun times ahead at the Hattiesburg Zoo. Spring Break at the Hattiesburg Zoo dates for 2026 are Friday, March 13th through Sunday the 22nd, closing only on Monday, March 16th.
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Elijah Jones is a proud Hattiesburg native who enjoys writing. Email him at edjhubtown@aol.com.
The Pine Belt's two rivers, the Bouie and Leaf, meander their way through the fertile pine forests of south Mississippi. The longer of the two, the Leaf River, begins its 180-mile journey from the Bienville National Forest in Scott County before making its way through Covington, Jones and eventually into Forrest County.
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2 weeks 4 days ago
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The Hattiesburg Half Marathon, sponsored by Hattiesburg Clinic and Coca-Cola, is slated to take place on April 11 in the Hub City to benefit The Children’s Center for Communication and Development, DuBard School for Language Disorders, Pine Belt Blueways, The Arc of Southeast Mississippi, Kuntry Kidz, Southern Pines Animal Shelter and Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art.
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2 weeks 5 days ago
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Oseola McCarty House officially opens
Local community leaders, leadership from The University of Southern Mississippi (USM), family and friends of the McCarty family and community members gathered at McCarty’s former home on 6th Street on March 5 to celebrate the opening of the Oseola McCarty House Museum. The Hattiesburg Convention Commission, in partnership with USM, purchased, restored and recreated the home to preserve the legacy and work of a locally and nationally recognized philanthropist, Oseola McCarty.
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2 weeks 5 days ago
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Rivalries tend to bring out the best in teams — and the Pearl River women's basketball team delivered its best again Wednesday night.
The Wildcats (22-5 overall) took down rival and 4-seed Gulf Coast (18-7) 63-53 in the Region 23 Semifinals, advancing to the Region 23 title game and moving first-year head coach Shanae Govan-Williams within one win of the program's first Region 23 Championship since 2003. It was PRCC's second victory over the Bulldogs this season after knocking them off March 2 to win the MACCC title.
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2 weeks 5 days ago
State Senator Rita Parks said concessions were made to ensure the regulation of PBMs stays with the Board of Pharmacy.
The Senate Public Health Committee adopted a strike-all amendment to the House’s Pharmacy Benefit Manager reform bill this week that removed steering prohibitions.
During discussion of HB 1665, State Senator Rita Parks (R) said the strike-all amendment addresses several major concerns with the original version of the bill.
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2 weeks 5 days ago
The Mississippi Business Alliance warns lawmakers that mandating high dispensing fees will contribute to already skyrocketing health care costs.
The Mississippi Business Alliance and its members have come out in opposition to the strike-all amendment to HB 1665, which passed the Senate Public Health Committee last week.
HB 1665 is the House’s Pharmacy Benefit Manager reform bill authored by State Rep. Hank Zuber (R). It is the only measure alive this session to put forth PBM reforms.
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2 weeks 5 days ago
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Two teams, two incredible seasons and now two chances to make a run on the national stage.
Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams at William Carey University are headed across the country to compete in the NAIA National Tournament this week after strong seasons in the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC).
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2 weeks 5 days ago
The guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG
62) launches a Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) as
apart of a joint ballistic missile defense exercise.
According to President Trump, it’s going to be up to the U. S. Navy to keep the sea lanes open and the oil tankers steaming freely through the Strait of Hormuz. Although it’s roughly 9,000 nautical miles from Hattiesburg to the Persian Gulf, we will soon feel the effects of the Iranian conflict at the gas pumps, as around twenty percent, or 18-21 million barrels per day, of the world’s oil flows through the Strait.
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As a long time Mississippian and a business owner who’s seen firsthand how a strong community lifts us all, I know one truth: investing in our youngest kids is investing in our shared future. Mississippi’s economy doesn’t just grow on its own—it thrives when we build up both today’s workforce and tomorrow’s.
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In 1971, a royal celebration was held in Iran. It was the 2,500th birthday of the Iranian monarchy, a rule which began with King Cyrus the Great of Persia in 539 BC and continued (with a few interregnums) to the reign of Shah Muhammad Reza Pahlavi in the 20th century. Shah Pahlavi ascended to the Iranian throne in 1941, making 1971 not only a celebration of the Persian monarchy lasting two and a half millennia, but also the Shah’s 30-year Jubilee.
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What do JXN Water and the Amazon Data Centers have in common? Why are decisions by JXN Water’s Interim Manager (Water Czar) and the Federal Judge who appointed him now suspect? Why do Entergy’s residential customers now fear higher rates due to the secret Amazon data center deal?
Because JXN Water and Entergy customers no longer trust those in charge. Before they said: “Trust us. This is for your own good.” Now, we say: “Show us the receipts.”
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2 weeks 5 days ago
Many in the Golden Triangle area of Mississippi, and now around the country, will agree it’s the best ham they’ve ever had.
When planning Easter dinner this year, consider a classic main dish – glazed ham. It’s the ideal option that is loved by most, and the leftovers make great sandwiches.
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2 weeks 5 days ago
The State Department of Health would be charged with creating a medical panel to review the state’s high fetal and infant mortality rate while examining deaths of infants up to one year of age.
Amid high emotions Wednesday, the Mississippi Senate passed a strike-all amendment to a bill that would create a medical panel to review the state’s high fetal and infant mortality rate. The panel would be multidisciplinary and composed of such members as deemed appropriate by the State Department of Health.
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2 weeks 5 days ago
State Senator Johnny DuPree sought to have Mississippi get ahead of the confusion by implementing rounding guidance for cash purchases. The bill died in committee.
The U.S. Mint ceased production of pennies in November 2025 after President Donald Trump (R) issued an executive order to end production of the one cent coin. Trump called continuing to mint the coin “wasteful” as it was costing more than double its value to produce.
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2 weeks 5 days ago
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.
Phillip Lamar “Phil” Broome (59) of Sumrall passed away on March 4, 2026. Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Henry “Hank” Wayne Cain, Jr. (59) of Hattiesburg passed away on March 5, 2026. Moore Funeral Service handled the arrangements.
Sandra Loretta Chambliss (81) of Hattiesburg passed away on March 9, 2026. Pinehaven Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
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