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The total request by the Mississippi Community College Board is anticipated to be $213.5 million this coming session which starts in January.
Kell Smith, Executive Director of the Mississippi Community College Board, gave the Senate Universities and Colleges Committee an update on the state system last week, requesting $28 million for a 6 percent salary increase.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
3 months 1 week ago
The total request by the Mississippi Community College Board is anticipated to be $213.5 million this coming session which starts in January.
Kell Smith, Executive Director of the Mississippi Community College Board, gave the Senate Universities and Colleges Committee an update on the state system last week, requesting $28 million for a 6 percent salary increase.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
3 months 1 week ago
Below is an opinion column by Kimberly Ross:
The normalization of violence against those one simply does not like continues apace. It is high-profile and deeply political. The solution is not easy because the disease has metastasized.
By Kimberly Ross - Magnolia Tribune on
3 months 1 week ago
As a confessed, out of the closet bibliophile, I could tell you some interesting stories about my life with books. For example, I found a sailor’s dead body in the ship’s library one morning. Apparently, it was a drug deal gone bad.
By Benny Hornsby on
3 months 1 week ago
As a confessed, out of the closet bibliophile, I could tell you some interesting stories about my life with books. For example, I found a sailor’s dead body in the ship’s library one morning. Apparently, it was a drug deal gone bad.
By Benny Hornsby on
3 months 1 week ago
As a confessed, out of the closet bibliophile, I could tell you some interesting stories about my life with books. For example, I found a sailor’s dead body in the ship’s library one morning. Apparently, it was a drug deal gone bad.
By Benny Hornsby on
3 months 1 week ago
Photo by Amanda D. Lee, © 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Hattiesburg Police Department, the city’s Parks and Recreation Department and concerned citizens gathered at the scene following Friday afternoon’s accident.
, To clarify any confusion sparked by an AI-generated image that circulated on social media, the tree stands in the roundabout with no brick retaining wall.
The Christmas tree in the roundabout on Hardy Street and Adeline was struck Friday afternoon for the second time since the tree’s first appearance in 2023. Thankfully, the Texas driver suffered no injuries, and the Christmas tree’s damage was limited to the bottom tiers.
Hattiesburg Police Department closed all roads leading to the roundabout to extract the vehicle and for repairs to be made to the tree. Hattiesburg’s Parks and Recreation Department was able to lift the tree, remove the damaged tiers and set the tree back down, keeping the Hub City tradition intact.
By Amanda D. Lee - Reporter on
3 months 1 week ago
Photo by Amanda D. Lee, © 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Hattiesburg Police Department, the city’s Parks and Recreation Department and concerned citizens gathered at the scene following Friday afternoon’s accident.
, To clarify any confusion sparked by an AI-generated image that circulated on social media, the tree stands in the roundabout with no brick retaining wall.
The Christmas tree in the roundabout on Hardy Street and Adeline was struck Friday afternoon for the second time since the tree’s first appearance in 2023. Thankfully, the Texas driver suffered no injuries, and the Christmas tree’s damage was limited to the bottom tiers.
Hattiesburg Police Department closed all roads leading to the roundabout to extract the vehicle and for repairs to be made to the tree. Hattiesburg’s Parks and Recreation Department was able to lift the tree, remove the damaged tiers and set the tree back down, keeping the Hub City tradition intact.
By Amanda D. Lee - Reporter on
3 months 1 week ago
Photo by Amanda D. Lee, © 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Hattiesburg Police Department, the city’s Parks and Recreation Department and concerned citizens gathered at the scene following Friday afternoon’s accident.
The Christmas tree in the roundabout on Hardy Street and Adeline was struck Friday afternoon for the second time since the tree’s first appearance in 2023. Thankfully, the Texas driver suffered no injuries, and the Christmas tree’s damage was limited to the bottom tiers.
Hattiesburg Police Department closed all roads leading to the roundabout to extract the vehicle and for repairs to be made to the tree. Hattiesburg’s Parks and Recreation Department was able to lift the tree, remove the damaged tiers and set the tree back down, keeping the Hub City tradition intact.
By Amanda D. Lee - Reporter on
3 months 1 week ago
ACKERMAN ELEMENTARY
My name is Milenko Mamrak and I am 6 years old. This year I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me hot wheels, a nerf gun scooter, and legos.
Love, Milenko
Dear Santa,
My name is Bella Tuck and I am 6 years old. This year I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me a phone, a ride on deer, and a pink 4-wheeler.
Love, Bella
Dear Santa,
My name is Liam Martin and I am 6 years old. This year I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me a phone, a bike, and Lincoln logs.
Love, Liam
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ACKERMAN ELEMENTARY
My name is Milenko Mamrak and I am 6 years old. This year I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me hot wheels, a nerf gun scooter, and legos.
Love, Milenko
Dear Santa,
My name is Bella Tuck and I am 6 years old. This year I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me a phone, a ride on deer, and a pink 4-wheeler.
Love, Bella
Dear Santa,
My name is Liam Martin and I am 6 years old. This year I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me a phone, a bike, and Lincoln logs.
Love, Liam
Published on
3 months 1 week ago
ACKERMAN ELEMENTARY
My name is Milenko Mamrak and I am 6 years old. This year I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me hot wheels, a nerf gun scooter, and legos.
Love, Milenko
Dear Santa,
My name is Bella Tuck and I am 6 years old. This year I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me a phone, a ride on deer, and a pink 4-wheeler.
Love, Bella
Dear Santa,
My name is Liam Martin and I am 6 years old. This year I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me a phone, a bike, and Lincoln logs.
Love, Liam
Published on
3 months 1 week ago
Both public hearings on the agenda for Monday’s work session of the Hattiesburg City Council were tabled until after the new year after discussions between the applicants for the hearings and their respective council representatives. Additionally, Code Enforcement moved to dismiss the resolutions of condemnation against Mount Carmel Ministries following the receipt of documentation confirming the repairs made to ensure the stability of the steeple.
By Amanda D. Lee - Reporter on
3 months 1 week 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.
Euginia Ellis Anderson (99) of Petal passed away on December 7, 2025. Moore Funeral Service handled the arrangements.
George Perry Bennette, Jr. (72) of Hattiesburg passed away on December 10, 2025. Pinehaven Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Sherri Lynn Hollingsworth Burroughs (63) of Hattiesburg passed away on December 11, 2025. Moore Funeral Service handled the arrangements.
By Staff reports on
3 months 1 week 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.
Euginia Ellis Anderson (99) of Petal passed away on December 7, 2025. Moore Funeral Service handled the arrangements.
George Perry Bennette, Jr. (72) of Hattiesburg passed away on December 10, 2025. Pinehaven Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Sherri Lynn Hollingsworth Burroughs (63) of Hattiesburg passed away on December 11, 2025. Moore Funeral Service handled the arrangements.
By Staff reports on
3 months 1 week 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:
Meredith Austin, Jr.- disturbing the peace
Charles Broady Baughtman- DUI (first offense), disregard for traffic control device
Derek Brown- domestic violence (simple assault)
Christopher Bryant- trespassing, probation violation
Justin Forrest Burton- public drunk, willful and malicious trespassing
Christopher Clark- disorderly conduct (interfering with a business/customers), trespassing upon the enclosed land of another
By Staff reports on
3 months 1 week 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:
Meredith Austin, Jr.- disturbing the peace
Charles Broady Baughtman- DUI (first offense), disregard for traffic control device
Derek Brown- domestic violence (simple assault)
Christopher Bryant- trespassing, probation violation
Justin Forrest Burton- public drunk, willful and malicious trespassing
Christopher Clark- disorderly conduct (interfering with a business/customers), trespassing upon the enclosed land of another
By Staff reports on
3 months 1 week 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:
Meredith Austin, Jr.- disturbing the peace
Charles Broady Baughtman- DUI (first offense), disregard for traffic control device
Derek Brown- domestic violence (simple assault)
Christopher Bryant- trespassing, probation violation
Justin Forrest Burton- public drunk, willful and malicious trespassing
Christopher Clark- disorderly conduct (interfering with a business/customers), trespassing upon the enclosed land of another
By Staff reports on
3 months 1 week ago
For decades, leisurely drives through western Madison County would take you through rolling hills rich in farmland, pastures, and timber. Row crops could be found growing in the mellow, brown loam soils along rivers and creek bottoms. Prime cattle would be grazing in knee-deep Bermuda grass, loafing under mammoth oaks. During spring, blooming Dogwoods would explode resembling that of a new-fallen snow through the moist soil basins. During winter, Possumhaw would line the fencerows revealing their vibrant red berries offering food and cover for cardinals, cedar waxwings, and quail.
By Jeff North on
3 months 1 week ago
For decades, leisurely drives through western Madison County would take you through rolling hills rich in farmland, pastures, and timber. Row crops could be found growing in the mellow, brown loam soils along rivers and creek bottoms. Prime cattle would be grazing in knee-deep Bermuda grass, loafing under mammoth oaks. During spring, blooming Dogwoods would explode resembling that of a new-fallen snow through the moist soil basins. During winter, Possumhaw would line the fencerows revealing their vibrant red berries offering food and cover for cardinals, cedar waxwings, and quail.
By Jeff North on
