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Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker addresses the crowd at the 20 Under 40 Celebration.
The Pine Belt News and Signature Magazine are proud to announce the fifth annual class of “20 Under 40.” The initiative was conceived to recognize the best and brightest in this very important demographic, representing the future of our community. The 2026 class of 20 Under 40 was celebrated Thursday evening. Their stories will be told in The Pine Belt News on January 29 and in the February edition of Signature Magazine.
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WINONA, Miss. — The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors approved a new policing agreement with the Town of Kilmichael, accepted bids for road materials and supplies, and moved forward with plans for a traffic signal on U.S. Highway 82 during a recessed meeting Dec. 15 at the county courthouse.
Board President James R. “Ron” Wood presided over the 8 a.m. meeting, with Supervisors Keith McGee, Ronald White and later Edwin Taylor present; Supervisor Willie Earl Townsend Jr. was absent. The board first approved minutes from its Nov. 26 adjourned meeting.
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Winona High School senior, TeKay Small, was chosen to play in the Magnolia Sports Association Senior Bowl. Participants were selected from seniors at both public and private schools across Mississippi. The game was played at East Central Community College on Jan. 3.
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Winona High School senior, TeKay Small, was chosen to play in the Magnolia Sports Association Senior Bowl. Participants were selected from seniors at both public and private schools across Mississippi. The game was played at East Central Community College on Jan. 3.
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Winona High School senior, TeKay Small, was chosen to play in the Magnolia Sports Association Senior Bowl. Participants were selected from seniors at both public and private schools across Mississippi. The game was played at East Central Community College on Jan. 3.
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Carroll Academy freshman Allie Holly canned a 3-pointer with 45 seconds remaining, and the Lady Rebels held on for a 54-51 win over Calhoun Academy in the Calhoun Academy Tournament last Tuesday night.
Holly finished with 13 points for Carroll, which improves to 9-2 overall. Carlie Hoover led the Lady Rebels with 18 points and five rebounds, and Makenzie Reeves tallied 11 points and grabbed 10 boards.
Olivia Whitworth finished with seven points and six rebounds.
Carroll held leads of 14-7 after one quarter, 31-21 at the half and 46-39 after the third frame.
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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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As I got out of bed this morning my husband gave me my “New Year’s midnight kiss,” a little late but hey I can’t stay up till midnight anymore!
Usually, the noise from the sound like shotgun shells being cannon-balled through the quiet of the night wakes me up around midnight but last night all was quiet out here on the Circle S. I don’t know if it’s the excitement that has faded, or if it’s the price of fireworks and the thought of blowing up so much money into the skies that has had a respite in the thunderous activity.
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What’s your favorite food?
Raised in the South - there’s plenty to choose from!
When I was little, I remember loving fried chicken legs! Add to that red jello.
For some reason also really liked the Captain Crackers dipped in Thousand Island dressing. My other food group was French fries.
I remember mama telling me that when she and daddy and I were going out for dinner to celebrate their anniversary I got a little loud.
The waitress led us to our table set away from most of the other busy areas saying, “I thought you would like a little privacy.”
By Connie Bunch - Columnist on
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What’s your favorite food?
Raised in the South - there’s plenty to choose from!
When I was little, I remember loving fried chicken legs! Add to that red jello.
For some reason also really liked the Captain Crackers dipped in Thousand Island dressing. My other food group was French fries.
I remember mama telling me that when she and daddy and I were going out for dinner to celebrate their anniversary I got a little loud.
The waitress led us to our table set away from most of the other busy areas saying, “I thought you would like a little privacy.”
By Connie Bunch - Columnist on
2 months 3 weeks ago
What’s your favorite food?
Raised in the South - there’s plenty to choose from!
When I was little, I remember loving fried chicken legs! Add to that red jello.
For some reason also really liked the Captain Crackers dipped in Thousand Island dressing. My other food group was French fries.
I remember mama telling me that when she and daddy and I were going out for dinner to celebrate their anniversary I got a little loud.
The waitress led us to our table set away from most of the other busy areas saying, “I thought you would like a little privacy.”
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With the qualifying deadline for the 2026 federal elections in Mississippi concluded on Dec. 26, the primary elections will be soon.
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With the qualifying deadline for the 2026 federal elections in Mississippi concluded on Dec. 26, the primary elections will be soon.
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With the qualifying deadline for the 2026 federal elections in Mississippi concluded on Dec. 26, the primary elections will be soon.
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The 2026 session of the Mississippi Legislature is ready to go, and from the looks of things, the Republican majorities in both chambers must prepare to compromise to get anything high on their wish list accomplished.
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Senator Lydia Chassaniol, Senator Sollie B. Norwood and Senator Chad McMahan visited Governor Tate Reeves on Tuesday, Jan. 6, as sent by Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann to let the governor know the senate was organized and ready for business on opening day of the 2026 Legislative Session.
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Pictured, North Carrollton Water Operator Josh Pearson works on painting the Chlorine System building and the pumping system from water well number 1 at the North Carrollton Industrial Park. “The painting renovation is part of our upgrades for the water system. In the fall of 2025, the board of aldermen approved the tank cleaning at the elevated tank, and the work has been completed.” North Carrollton Mayor Ken Strachan said.
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Pictured, North Carrollton Water Operator Josh Pearson works on painting the Chlorine System building and the pumping system from water well number 1 at the North Carrollton Industrial Park. “The painting renovation is part of our upgrades for the water system. In the fall of 2025, the board of aldermen approved the tank cleaning at the elevated tank, and the work has been completed.” North Carrollton Mayor Ken Strachan said.
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Graduates include Kasharria Bush, Kaleb Daniels, Carly Flautt, Jake Franklin, Mady Leach, Joseph Lindley, and Chasity Robertson.
The Holmes Community College Physical Therapist Assistant Class of 2025 was honored during a graduation ceremony held December 3, in the Corey Forum on the Grenada Campus.
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