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Louisiana’s U.S. Senator John Kennedy has written a national best-seller, “How to Test Negative for Stupid And Why Washington Never Will.” The preposterous conceit that drives the book is that everybody, or almost everybody, in the nation’s capital is stupid, with the exception of Senator Kennedy.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
Louisiana’s U.S. Senator John Kennedy has written a national best-seller, “How to Test Negative for Stupid And Why Washington Never Will.” The preposterous conceit that drives the book is that everybody, or almost everybody, in the nation’s capital is stupid, with the exception of Senator Kennedy.
By Luther Munford on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Mississippi has been without a ballot initiative process since the 2021 state Supreme Court decision on Medical Marijuana Initiative 65 invalidated the process outlined in the state constitution.
A measure to restore Mississippi’s ballot initiative process was moved out of the Senate Elections Committee this week to restart the negotiation process between the two chambers.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Mississippi has been without a ballot initiative process since the 2021 state Supreme Court decision on Medical Marijuana Initiative 65 invalidated the process outlined in the state constitution.
A measure to restore Mississippi’s ballot initiative process was moved out of the Senate Elections Committee this week to restart the negotiation process between the two chambers.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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An Occupational Licensure Board Consolidation Study Committee could soon look at ways to streamline state government if lawmakers agree to the proposed measure.
The committee responsible for streamlining Mississippi government approved the creation of a study committee to examine consolidating scores of state licensure boards into one department.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 3 weeks ago
An Occupational Licensure Board Consolidation Study Committee could soon look at ways to streamline state government if lawmakers agree to the proposed measure.
The committee responsible for streamlining Mississippi government approved the creation of a study committee to examine consolidating scores of state licensure boards into one department.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
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The bill would also revise the state retirement system’s new Tier 5, cap superintendent salaries, and increase pay for school attendance officers, among other provisions outlined in the measure.
A bill that aims to address the ongoing teacher shortage in the state and proposes to address problems with the state’s retirement system under the new Tier 5 system passed out of the Mississippi House Education and Appropriations Committees on Tuesday.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 3 weeks ago
The bill would also revise the state retirement system’s new Tier 5, cap superintendent salaries, and increase pay for school attendance officers, among other provisions outlined in the measure.
A bill that aims to address the ongoing teacher shortage in the state and proposes to address problems with the state’s retirement system under the new Tier 5 system passed out of the Mississippi House Education and Appropriations Committees on Tuesday.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Below is a political opinion column by Corey DeAngelis:
Mississippi families can’t wait another year while politicians dither. And the Senate Republicans who sided with the radical left to block this education freedom must be held accountable at the ballot box.
Parents and students in Mississippi deserve better than the status quo that’s failing them. This week, the Mississippi Senate Education Committee killed the House’s universal school choice bill on a voice vote Tuesday, after it had already passed out of the House.
By Corey DeAngelis - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Below is a political opinion column by Corey DeAngelis:
Mississippi families can’t wait another year while politicians dither. And the Senate Republicans who sided with the radical left to block this education freedom must be held accountable at the ballot box.
Parents and students in Mississippi deserve better than the status quo that’s failing them. This week, the Mississippi Senate Education Committee killed the House’s universal school choice bill on a voice vote Tuesday, after it had already passed out of the House.
By Corey DeAngelis - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 3 weeks 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.
Ray Brian Baker, Jr. (87) of Hattiesburg passed away on January 26, 2026. Moore Funeral Service handled the arrangements.
Doris Jeanette Boyer (95) of Sumrall passed away on January 29, 2026. Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Ellen Elizabeth Clayton (82) of Brooklyn passed away on January 27, 2026. Moore Funeral Service handled the arrangements.
By Staff reports on
1 month 3 weeks 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.
Ray Brian Baker, Jr. (87) of Hattiesburg passed away on January 26, 2026. Moore Funeral Service handled the arrangements.
Doris Jeanette Boyer (95) of Sumrall passed away on January 29, 2026. Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Ellen Elizabeth Clayton (82) of Brooklyn passed away on January 27, 2026. Moore Funeral Service handled the arrangements.
By Staff reports on
1 month 3 weeks ago
January state collections came in just under half-a-million dollars above revenue estimates.
Mississippi revenues continue to exceed legislative estimates seven months into the current fiscal year. This is welcome news for lawmakers as they continue to make headway toward setting a new state budget this session.
The Legislative Budget Office on Wednesday shared that the January state revenue report showed collections came in at $451,213, or 0.08% above the revised revenue estimate.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 3 weeks ago
January state collections came in just under half-a-million dollars above revenue estimates.
Mississippi revenues continue to exceed legislative estimates seven months into the current fiscal year. This is welcome news for lawmakers as they continue to make headway toward setting a new state budget this session.
The Legislative Budget Office on Wednesday shared that the January state revenue report showed collections came in at $451,213, or 0.08% above the revised revenue estimate.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 3 weeks ago
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Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
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1 month 3 weeks ago
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:
Khinde Donnell Allen- possession of paraphernalia, speeding
Meredith Austin- burglary (commercial buildings, cars, etc.)
Taniyah Sharelle Brown- domestic violence (simple assault), violation of home detention/house arrest program
Dentiny N. Carr- school attendance requirement
Santana Davenport- arson (first degree)
Peyton Douglas Duncan- DUI (first offense)
By Staff reports on
1 month 3 weeks ago
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:
Khinde Donnell Allen- possession of paraphernalia, speeding
Meredith Austin- burglary (commercial buildings, cars, etc.)
Taniyah Sharelle Brown- domestic violence (simple assault), violation of home detention/house arrest program
Dentiny N. Carr- school attendance requirement
Santana Davenport- arson (first degree)
Peyton Douglas Duncan- DUI (first offense)
By Staff reports on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Photo special to the Pine Belt News from Southern Miss Athletics
It was a familiar story — until it wasn’t.
Southern Miss women’s basketball once again staged a fierce rally after trailing by as many as 17 points, but this time the comeback fell short. The Lady Eagles dropped an 83-72 decision to James Madison on Wednesday night at Reed Green Coliseum.
By DIMA MIXON on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Photo special to the Pine Belt News from Southern Miss Athletics
It was a familiar story — until it wasn’t.
Southern Miss women’s basketball once again staged a fierce rally after trailing by as many as 17 points, but this time the comeback fell short. The Lady Eagles dropped an 83-72 decision to James Madison on Wednesday night at Reed Green Coliseum.
By DIMA MIXON on
