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According to President Trump, it’s going to be up to the U. S. Navy to keep the sea lanes open . . .

Mississippians who believe in good government should take no comfort that House Speaker Jason White’s freebie trip to the 2025 . . .

Pearl River's remarkable run ends in Region 23 Championship game

First-year success isn't always guaranteed after a coaching change, but head coach Shanae Govan-Williams and the Pearl River women's basketball . . .

Senate counters House $5,000 teacher pay raise with $2,000 increases over 3 years

Teachers would receive $2,000 annually for three years, for a total increase of $6,000. Special education teachers would receive $3,000 . . .

Senate removes steering prohibition from PBM reform bill

State Senator Rita Parks said concessions were made to ensure the regulation of PBMs stays with the Board of Pharmacy . . .

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Stockman walks off Ole Miss in the bottom of ninth in Magnolia State pitching duel
By DIMA MIXON
Tue,03/10/26-10:10PM , 1,485 Reads
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William Carey men’s and women’s basketball set to compete in NAIA Tournament
By DIMA MIXON
Thu,03/12/26-12:50PM , 1,475 Reads
Two teams, two incredible seasons and now two chances to make a run on the national stage.

Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams at William Carey University are headed across the country to compete in the NAIA National Tournament this week after strong seasons in the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC).
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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.

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Jail Docket for the week of March 12, 2026
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Thu,03/12/26-8:05AM , 955 Reads
Hattiesburg Police:

Deboriouse Badon- disorderly conduct (failure to comply with commands of law enforcement)

Jacob James Bourne- DUI (first offense)

Stanley Warren Bridges, II- probation violation
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The guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) launches a Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) as apart of a joint ballistic missile defense exercise.

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MISSILES OVER IRAN
By BENNY HORNSBY
Thu,03/12/26-11:59AM , 983 Reads
According to President Trump, it’s going to be up to the U. S. Navy to keep the sea lanes open and the oil tankers steaming freely through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Carey Softball Closes Georgia Swing With Doubleheader Split

TIFTON, Ga. — The Carey softball team earned a split in Saturday's doubleheader against Abraham Baldwin, rolling to a 10–0 victory in the opener before dropping a tightly contested 2–1 decision in game two to close out its Georgia road swing.

Game One: Carey 10, Abraham Baldwin 0