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The phrase “cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey” has probably been tossed about the last few days around our state. Believe it, or not, that saying supposedly comes from more than just “toilet humor.” I’m told its origin, though I’m doubtful, comes from the Napoleonic Wars where naval ships had a brass tray to hold cannonballs. When it would get cold enough, the brass would shrink quicker than the iron balls, thus making them slide off the tray and giving us one of the greatest phrases ever to describe cold weather.
By Ben Smith on
2 months ago
The phrase “cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey” has probably been tossed about the last few days around our state. Believe it, or not, that saying supposedly comes from more than just “toilet humor.” I’m told its origin, though I’m doubtful, comes from the Napoleonic Wars where naval ships had a brass tray to hold cannonballs. When it would get cold enough, the brass would shrink quicker than the iron balls, thus making them slide off the tray and giving us one of the greatest phrases ever to describe cold weather.
By Ben Smith on
2 months ago
Photo by Amanda D. Lee, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The Pine Belt News recognizes the 2026 class of 20 Under 40. Read about Peter Rupert here and see the special section publishing on January 29 to read about all of this year's honorees.
By Christina Pierce on
2 months ago
Below is a press release from the Mississippi National Guard:
The Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) activated 500 service members across the state to conduct general support, fueling operations, and aerial logistics packaging of food and other needed supplies following a major winter storm Jan. 23-26, 2026.
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2 months ago
Below is a press release from the Mississippi National Guard:
The Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) activated 500 service members across the state to conduct general support, fueling operations, and aerial logistics packaging of food and other needed supplies following a major winter storm Jan. 23-26, 2026.
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2 months ago
Below is a press release from the Mississippi National Guard:
The Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) activated 500 service members across the state to conduct general support, fueling operations, and aerial logistics packaging of food and other needed supplies following a major winter storm Jan. 23-26, 2026.
By Press Release - Mississippi National Guard on
2 months ago
Below is a press release from the Mississippi National Guard:
The Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) activated 500 service members across the state to conduct general support, fueling operations, and aerial logistics packaging of food and other needed supplies following a major winter storm Jan. 23-26, 2026.
By Press Release - Mississippi National Guard on
2 months ago
Below is a press release from the Mississippi National Guard:
The Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) activated 500 service members across the state to conduct general support, fueling operations, and aerial logistics packaging of food and other needed supplies following a major winter storm Jan. 23-26, 2026.
By Press Release - Mississippi National Guard on
2 months ago
Below is a press release from the Mississippi National Guard:
The Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) activated 500 service members across the state to conduct general support, fueling operations, and aerial logistics packaging of food and other needed supplies following a major winter storm Jan. 23-26, 2026.
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2 months ago
Photo by Amanda D. Lee, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The Pine Belt News recognizes the 2026 class of 20 Under 40. Read about Chloe Rouse Armstrong here and see the special section publishing on January 29 to read about all of this year's honorees.
By Christina Pierce on
2 months ago
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2 months ago
Photo by Amanda D. Lee, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The Pine Belt News recognizes the 2026 class of 20 Under 40. Read about Maggie Monroe here and see the special section publishing on January 29 to read about all of this year's honorees.
By Christina Pierce on
2 months ago
Photo by Amanda D. Lee, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The Pine Belt News recognizes the 2026 class of 20 Under 40. Read about Maggie Monroe here and see the special section publishing on January 29 to read about all of this year's honorees.
By Christina Pierce on
2 months ago
Photo by Amanda D. Lee, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The Pine Belt News recognizes the 2026 class of 20 Under 40. Read about Maggie Monroe here and see the special section publishing on January 29 to read about all of this year's honorees.
By Christina Pierce on
2 months ago
Lexington Board of Aldermen meeting Jan. 6, 2026. Credit: Leonardo Bevilacqua/Mississippi Today
Years after turmoil within the Lexington Police Department and allegations surfaced of discriminatory policing practices, excessive force and retaliation against critics, the city has adopted federally recommended reforms and has outed its police chief.
By Mina Corpuz and Leonardo Bevilacqua - Mississippi Today on
2 months ago
Lexington Board of Aldermen meeting Jan. 6, 2026. Credit: Leonardo Bevilacqua/Mississippi Today
Years after turmoil within the Lexington Police Department and allegations surfaced of discriminatory policing practices, excessive force and retaliation against critics, the city has adopted federally recommended reforms and has outed its police chief.
By Mina Corpuz and Leonardo Bevilacqua - Mississippi Today on
2 months ago
Lexington Board of Aldermen meeting Jan. 6, 2026. Credit: Leonardo Bevilacqua/Mississippi Today
Years after turmoil within the Lexington Police Department and allegations surfaced of discriminatory policing practices, excessive force and retaliation against critics, the city has adopted federally recommended reforms and has outed its police chief.
By Mina Corpuz and Leonardo Bevilacqua - Mississippi Today on
2 months ago
Senate Education Committee Chairman Dennis DeBar says he will allow his committee to vote on the House’s school choice measure, but he’s still convinced the proposal to spend public money on private schooling will not pass in the Senate. Why are senators opposed to this? He explains.
By Geoff Pender and Devna Bose - Mississippi Today on
2 months ago
Senate Education Committee Chairman Dennis DeBar says he will allow his committee to vote on the House’s school choice measure, but he’s still convinced the proposal to spend public money on private schooling will not pass in the Senate. Why are senators opposed to this? He explains.
By Geoff Pender and Devna Bose - Mississippi Today on
2 months ago
Senate Education Committee Chairman Dennis DeBar says he will allow his committee to vote on the House’s school choice measure, but he’s still convinced the proposal to spend public money on private schooling will not pass in the Senate. Why are senators opposed to this? He explains.
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