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Too many young people still leave Mississippi to chase opportunities elsewhere. MCPP is on a mission to help change that - by creating the conditions for real, sustained growth so our children and grandchildren choose to stay, build lives, and thrive right here in our state.
The good news? Mississippi is no longer a laggard, but leading.
By Douglas Carswell - Mississippi Center for Public Policy on
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Too many young people still leave Mississippi to chase opportunities elsewhere. MCPP is on a mission to help change that - by creating the conditions for real, sustained growth so our children and grandchildren choose to stay, build lives, and thrive right here in our state.
The good news? Mississippi is no longer a laggard, but leading.
By Douglas Carswell - Mississippi Center for Public Policy on
1 month ago
Too many young people still leave Mississippi to chase opportunities elsewhere. MCPP is on a mission to help change that - by creating the conditions for real, sustained growth so our children and grandchildren choose to stay, build lives, and thrive right here in our state.
The good news? Mississippi is no longer a laggard, but leading.
By Douglas Carswell - Mississippi Center for Public Policy on
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Poor Speaker White. His omnibus school choice bill got short shrift in the Senate. His resort now appears to be name calling. “Senate leadership has aligned themselves with the ACLU, Southern Poverty Law Center, the Mississippi Democratic Party, and the status quo,” he whined.
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Poor Speaker White. His omnibus school choice bill got short shrift in the Senate. His resort now appears to be name calling. “Senate leadership has aligned themselves with the ACLU, Southern Poverty Law Center, the Mississippi Democratic Party, and the status quo,” he whined.
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“Midway in our mortal life,
I found me in a dark wood,
Gone astray from the direct road . . .”
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“Midway in our mortal life,
I found me in a dark wood,
Gone astray from the direct road . . .”
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Mr. Joseph Steve "Stevie" Burrell, of Winona, passed away Sunday, March 1, at the age of 63. He was born in Durant to Joe and Helen Burns Burrell on February 3, 1963. Stevie was a general contractor. He lived life to the fullest. Earlier in life, he enjoyed fishing whenever he had the chance.
He is survived by his brothers, Kenneth Burrell (Marc Harrell) of Kansas City, Joe "Bozie" Burrell Jr. (Melody) of Winona, and Joseph Albin Burrell of Jackson, and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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A memorial service for Janice Marie James was held on Tuesday, March 3, at Shiloh Baptist Church near Vaiden at 6 p.m.. The Rev. John Lumbley will officiate the service.
Janice Marie James, 58, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 25, at her residence in Vaiden. She was born on March 15, 1967 to Bud and Betty Nelms King. She worked as a production scheduler at John Richards Collection in Greenwood and was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church near Vaiden.
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Clara was born March 13, 1929 to Samuel Patrick Caffey and Lillian Easley Kirk Caffey. She graduated from Winona High School in 1949 and married the love of her life, Albert Clyde Dotson, Jr., in August of that same year.
Clara was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Patrick and Lillian Caffey; her husband, Albert Clyde Dotson, Jr.; her sisters, Christine Adams and Inez Rice; her brothers, W.E. Caffey, Howard Caffey, Hammond Caffey, Pat Caffey, Jr., Leroy Caffey, Winston Caffey, Erwin Caffey, Johnny Caffey, Kirk Caffey, and Hugh Curry Caffey.
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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.
Douglas H. “Buddy” Bowers, Jr. (70) of Purvis passed away on February 25, 2026. Pinehaven Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Tracy Dillon Fagan (55) of Petal passed away on March 1, 2026. Moore Funeral Service handled the arrangements.
Sarah Alice Doss Fowler (97) of Hattiesburg passed away on February 26, 2026. Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
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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.
Douglas H. “Buddy” Bowers, Jr. (70) of Purvis passed away on February 25, 2026. Pinehaven Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Tracy Dillon Fagan (55) of Petal passed away on March 1, 2026. Moore Funeral Service handled the arrangements.
Sarah Alice Doss Fowler (97) of Hattiesburg passed away on February 26, 2026. Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
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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:
Guillermo Avalos- domestic violence (simple assault)
Ashley Stogner Burns- weekender
Julion Deeric Carter- court order
Kendrick Clayton- probation violation, domestic violence (simple assault)
Galen Terrill Lashawn Cochran- possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance while in possession of a firearm at crime/arrest
Jose A. Cortes- DUI (first offense)
By Staff reports on
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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:
Guillermo Avalos- domestic violence (simple assault)
Ashley Stogner Burns- weekender
Julion Deeric Carter- court order
Kendrick Clayton- probation violation, domestic violence (simple assault)
Galen Terrill Lashawn Cochran- possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance while in possession of a firearm at crime/arrest
Jose A. Cortes- DUI (first offense)
By Staff reports on
1 month 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:
Guillermo Avalos- domestic violence (simple assault)
Ashley Stogner Burns- weekender
Julion Deeric Carter- court order
Kendrick Clayton- probation violation, domestic violence (simple assault)
Galen Terrill Lashawn Cochran- possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance while in possession of a firearm at crime/arrest
Jose A. Cortes- DUI (first offense)
By Staff reports on
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Nicholls used three runs on seven hits to stun No. 10 Southern Miss 3-2 in nonconference play Wednesday night at Pete Taylor Park.
The loss ends an 11-game win streak by the Golden Eagles dating back to the second game of the season.
“Credit to Nicholls, they earned that win,” Southern Miss head coach Christian Ostrander said after the game. “I thought their pitchers did a tremendous job of mixing and keeping our guys in between.”
The win is the third for Nicholls in the last four meetings with the Golden Eagles.
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Photo by Russ Cloy, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Nicholls used three runs on seven hits to stun No. 10 Southern Miss 3-2 in nonconference play Wednesday night at Pete Taylor Park.
The loss ends an 11-game win streak by the Golden Eagles dating back to the second game of the season.
“Credit to Nicholls, they earned that win,” Southern Miss head coach Christian Ostrander said after the game. “I thought their pitchers did a tremendous job of mixing and keeping our guys in between.”
The win is the third for Nicholls in the last four meetings with the Golden Eagles.
By DIMA MIXON on
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Photo by Russ Cloy, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Nicholls used three runs on seven hits to stun No. 10 Southern Miss 3-2 in nonconference play Wednesday night at Pete Taylor Park.
The loss ends an 11-game win streak by the Golden Eagles dating back to the second game of the season.
“Credit to Nicholls, they earned that win,” Southern Miss head coach Christian Ostrander said after the game. “I thought their pitchers did a tremendous job of mixing and keeping our guys in between.”
The win is the third for Nicholls in the last four meetings with the Golden Eagles.
By DIMA MIXON on
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BankFirst Financial Services (“BankFirst” or “Bank”) is pleased to announce the addition of Garren Berry, who has joined BankFirst as a Commercial Lender.
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It’s ‘tater planting time. And onions, edible pod and English peas, lettuces, and cabbage, all which grow and produce best this time of year and are harvested in plenty of time to set out tomatoes, peppers, squash, and basil.
I grow most of my veggies in large pots or a small raised bed, which warms early and is easy to monitor water, fertilizer, and cover if need during a sudden freeze.
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