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The Pine Belt News recognizes the 2026 class of 20 Under 40. Read about Austin Courtney here and see the special section publishing on January 29 to read about all of this year's honorees.
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I am concerned about AI and the future of Mississippi.
I am concerned about the future of agriculture.
Most of all, I am concerned about how AI will impact our children, grandchildren and all our people. I believe people are unique human beings created in the image of God, called to find meaningful, ethical work and called to steward the land which produces everything each person and family needs to live and grow and thrive in the real world.
By Andy Gipson - Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce on
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WASHINGTON – FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Mississippi to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from a severe winter storm beginning on January 23, 2026, and continuing.
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WASHINGTON – FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Mississippi to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from a severe winter storm beginning on January 23, 2026, and continuing.
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The Pine Belt News recognizes the 2026 class of 20 Under 40. Read about Zachary Christ 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 Richard Carlisle here, and see the special section publishing on January 29 to read about all of this year's honorees.
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Hattiesburg’s Mayor Toby Barker issues a proclamation declaring January 18 through 24 Certified Nurse Anesthetist week in Hattiesburg.
Ahead of Tuesday evening’s meeting of the Hattiesburg City Council, Mayor Toby Barker issued a proclamation declaring the week of January 18 – 24 as Certified Nurse Anesthetist Week in Hattiesburg.
Additional business conducted at the city council meeting is as follows:
-Approval of the minutes from the January 5 and 6 meetings
By Amanda D. Lee - Reporter on
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is urging e
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is urging e
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is urging e
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The Pine Belt News recognizes the 2026 class of 20 Under 40. Read about Anna Marie Bonner 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 1 week ago
WARMING CENTER in the community house portion of the Poplar Creek Fire Department
Poplar Creek Community,
In the event that any household loses power/ heat, we are opening a WARMING CENTER in the community house portion of the Poplar Creek Fire Department that will remain in effect during the current weather event. We will provide a heat source to those in urgent need while the Fire Department is able to do so, or until the heat source runs out.
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2 months 1 week ago
WARMING CENTER in the community house portion of the Poplar Creek Fire Department
Poplar Creek Community,
In the event that any household loses power/ heat, we are opening a WARMING CENTER in the community house portion of the Poplar Creek Fire Department that will remain in effect during the current weather event. We will provide a heat source to those in urgent need while the Fire Department is able to do so, or until the heat source runs out.
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2 months 1 week ago
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The Pine Belt News recognizes the 2026 class of 20 Under 40. Read about Conner Aucoin 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 1 week ago
TUPELO, Miss. – The National Park Service will close Natchez Trace Parkway between TN Highway 46 (milepost 429) and the northern terminus (milepost 442) south of Nashville, Tennessee at approximately 8 p.m. Central Standard Time today, Jan. 23. Additional closures along the parkway may occur during the storm.
Motorist are advised to avoid traveling Natchez Trace Parkway during winter storms. Motorists should be aware that:
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The Webster County Board of Supervisors in their emergency meeting on Jan. 23, 2026
Jan. 23, 2026
WPT Staff Report
WALTHALL — The Board of Supervisors had an emergency meeting this morning, Jan. 23, to coordinate plans for Webster County’s response to the incoming winter storm.
The board, by unanimous motion, issued a proclamation of existence of a local emergency for a 30-day period commencing at 3 p.m. today (Friday). The declaration proclaims that all county agencies and departments will render all possible assistance and discharge their emergency responsibilities as set forth in the county’s Emergency Operations Plan.
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The Webster County Board of Supervisors in their emergency meeting on Jan. 23, 2026
Jan. 23, 2026
WPT Staff Report
WALTHALL — The Board of Supervisors had an emergency meeting this morning, Jan. 23, to coordinate plans for Webster County’s response to the incoming winter storm.
The board, by unanimous motion, issued a proclamation of existence of a local emergency for a 30-day period commencing at 3 p.m. today (Friday). The declaration proclaims that all county agencies and departments will render all possible assistance and discharge their emergency responsibilities as set forth in the county’s Emergency Operations Plan.
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With extreme winter weather impacting the state, the Tombigbee and Holly Springs National Forests have temporarily closed the following recreation areas: Chewalla Lake, Puskus Lake, Davis Lake and Choctaw Lake.
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With extreme winter weather impacting the state, the Tombigbee and Holly Springs National Forests have temporarily closed the following recreation areas: Chewalla Lake, Puskus Lake, Davis Lake and Choctaw Lake.
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Orlando, Fla. – The William Carey Cheer program made history at the 2026 UCA College Nationals, earning silver medalist honors in the Open Small Coed Game Day Division—the highest finish in program history.
Head Coach Laura Lightsey praised her team's performance and perseverance throughout the competition.
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