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Pictured from left: Glenda Jenkins, Activities Coordinator, Matt Bennett, Financial Representative, Marilyn Frank, Activities Coordinator, Rachel Rainey, Children’s Village, Sammy Frank, Member.
A Christmas service project led by volunteers with Modern Woodmen of America took on a heartfelt meaning this year as multiple chapters came together to support the Baptist Children’s Village in Water Valley an organization that once forever changed the life of one of their own.
Volunteers donated food, essential household supplies, and even a new basketball goal for the children served by the Village. But the project became especially meaningful when Sammy Frank, a longtime member, helped deliver the donations.
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In total, the federal appropriations bill directs more than $184.1 million for 30 authorized U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects in Mississippi.
President Donald Trump (R) has signed into law the FY 2026 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill which includes $49 million for the Yazoo Backwater Pumps and $21.9 million for Arkabutla Lake dam repairs, among other appropriations.
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“I don’t know of anything more conservative than putting money away today for a future expense,” Senator Daniel Sparks said.
The Senate Finance Committee passed a bill that would add $5 million per year over 10 years for future cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for new state employees hired after March of this year under the new Tier 5 in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
The bill, SB 2613, is authored by State Senator Daniel Sparks (R).
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Ole Miss closed until February 8
Ole Miss announced Wednesday that its main Oxford campus will be closed for classes and events until at least Sunday, February 8.
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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:
Deandre Bolling- disturbing the peace in a public place
Rekita Bolton- contempt of court, probation violation
Iesha Bracy- providing false information to a law enforcement officer
Barbie Michelle Brumfield- DUI (second offense), no driver’s license, seatbelt violation
Donald Ray Carter- shoplifting (first offense), use/possession/possession with intent of paraphernalia
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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:
Deandre Bolling- disturbing the peace in a public place
Rekita Bolton- contempt of court, probation violation
Iesha Bracy- providing false information to a law enforcement officer
Barbie Michelle Brumfield- DUI (second offense), no driver’s license, seatbelt violation
Donald Ray Carter- shoplifting (first offense), use/possession/possession with intent of paraphernalia
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In Mississippi
1. Two additional deaths reported from winter storm
Governor Tate Reeves said two more deaths have been reported as a result of the winter storm that blew through Mississippi over the weekend, bringing to state’s death toll to four.
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In Mississippi
1. Two additional deaths reported from winter storm
Governor Tate Reeves said two more deaths have been reported as a result of the winter storm that blew through Mississippi over the weekend, bringing to state’s death toll to four.
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Rebecca Chandler (left) and Ginger Lowrey (right) announce the winners of the krewe competition at the block party after a previous parade.
Rebecca Chandler and Ginger Lowrey, cofounders of the Krewe of St. Catherine, joined forces in 2022 to begin what is sure to be a tradition for years to come in the Hub City. After what has become forming one of Hattiesburg’s favorite parade performance groups, the Hub City HotSteppers, Chandler was asked by Hattiesburg’s Mayor Toby Barker if she had considered doing a walking parade. Though Chandler admits it wasn’t something she’d considered, she started brainstorming ideas.
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Rebecca Chandler (left) and Ginger Lowrey (right) announce the winners of the krewe competition at the block party after a previous parade.
Rebecca Chandler and Ginger Lowrey, cofounders of the Krewe of St. Catherine, joined forces in 2022 to begin what is sure to be a tradition for years to come in the Hub City. After what has become forming one of Hattiesburg’s favorite parade performance groups, the Hub City HotSteppers, Chandler was asked by Hattiesburg’s Mayor Toby Barker if she had considered doing a walking parade. Though Chandler admits it wasn’t something she’d considered, she started brainstorming ideas.
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The Pine Belt News recognizes the 2026 class of 20 Under 40. Read about Hunter White here and see the special section publishing on January 29 to read about all of this year's honorees.
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The Pine Belt News recognizes the 2026 class of 20 Under 40. Read about Hunter White here and see the special section publishing on January 29 to read about all of this year's honorees.
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The Pine Belt News recognizes the 2026 class of 20 Under 40. Read about Hunter White here and see the special section publishing on January 29 to read about all of this year's honorees.
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How much of a down-to-earth garden variety gardener are you? Do you do things horticulturally by the efficiency-oriented book, or follow a meandering path of gardening mostly for pleasure?
I do a bit of both, being trained in horticulture science but raised by older gardeners who let a lot of rules slide yet still had beautiful, productive, relaxing gardens.
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With a roster built on talent, toughness and speed, the No. 7 Pearl River softball team will look to take the program to new heights in 2026.
"I think this is one of the most talented teams that we've had," head coach Christie Meeks said. "What's really cool about them is I feel like they're one of the toughest groups we've had too."
That competitiveness has shown itself throughout the preseason, particularly during intrasquad play.
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The Pine Belt News recognizes the 2026 class of 20 Under 40. Read about Devion White here and see the special section publishing on January 29 to read about all of this year's honorees.
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As cold as the January weather has been, the December warm weather was more extreme.
The recent lows in the mid teens don’t even come close to breaking any records for those dates, which are around five degrees. Whereas the highs in December were in the top five ever for those dates when the highs reached 77 degrees.
On average for the year, Mississippi temperatures are an ideal 68 degrees, but we definitely have some variation. Just toward the end of winter, I forget the heavy summer bake and start longing for warmth.
By Wyatt Emmerich on
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As cold as the January weather has been, the December warm weather was more extreme.
The recent lows in the mid teens don’t even come close to breaking any records for those dates, which are around five degrees. Whereas the highs in December were in the top five ever for those dates when the highs reached 77 degrees.
On average for the year, Mississippi temperatures are an ideal 68 degrees, but we definitely have some variation. Just toward the end of winter, I forget the heavy summer bake and start longing for warmth.
By Wyatt Emmerich on
2 months 1 week ago
As cold as the January weather has been, the December warm weather was more extreme.
The recent lows in the mid teens don’t even come close to breaking any records for those dates, which are around five degrees. Whereas the highs in December were in the top five ever for those dates when the highs reached 77 degrees.
On average for the year, Mississippi temperatures are an ideal 68 degrees, but we definitely have some variation. Just toward the end of winter, I forget the heavy summer bake and start longing for warmth.
By Wyatt Emmerich on
2 months 1 week ago
As ice from Winter Storm Fern begins to melt, the dangers on the roadways increase, prompting MDOT officials to close Interstate 55 north from Grenada to Senatobia.
UPDATED (4:17 p.m.) - The closure area on Interstate 55 has been moved north to Exit 243 in Batesville.
Interstate 55 was shut down Wednesday afternoon after Winter Storm Fern coated north Mississippi in ice and snow, with northbound lanes closed from Exit 206 in Grenada to Exit 265 in Senatobia beginning at 1 p.m., state transportation officials said.
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