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Oak Grove knocks off Northwest Rankin 4-2 in a pivotal Region 3-7A matchup

FLOWOOD — Oak Grove gets a massive region win on the road. Behind a big sixth inning along with the . . .

Cassandra McDaniel named Public Information Officer for HPD

The City of Hattiesburg announced on Monday that Cassandra McDaniel has been named the new public information officer (PIO) for . . .

SMITH: Worth the wait

I’m a pretty confident guy. Anyone who knows me well enough can confirm this. Some may even say I’m arrogant . . .

USM officially opens new criminal justice building

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) held a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open their new criminal justice building . . .

Southern Miss embarrassed for a second season in a row in Starkville

STARKVILLE - The trip to Starkville has not been kind to Southern Miss the past two seasons. No. 6 Mississippi . . .

City and university leaders gather to cut the ribbon on the new criminal justice building.

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Southern Miss’ offensive struggles continue in 6-5 loss to Troy
By DIMA MIXON
Fri,03/20/26-10:00PM , 2,052 Reads
Christian Ostrander and Southern Miss baseball have a real issue, and at the moment there isn’t much of an answer for it.

The hitting over the last several games has been downright atrocious.
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Southern Miss bullpen once again shines in series deciding 5-4 win over Troy
By DIMA MIXON
Sun,03/22/26-6:37PM , 1,486 Reads
Southern Miss rallied all weekend, and it was fitting that it needed another one to win the series against a gritty Troy ball club.

The No. 12 Golden Eagles didn’t panic.
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Mobile sports betting dies again in Mississippi Senate
By FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Fri,03/20/26-12:00PM , 1,322 Reads 21,959 Statewide
It is the second time this session that a mobile sports betting bill from the House has died in the Senate.

The “Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act,” which passed 100 to 11 in the House of Representatives, has died in the Senate Gaming Committee at the hands of chairman State Senator David Blount (D).
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Hattiesburg to Celebrate America’s 250th with “Swingin’ the Stars and Stripes” Concert in Midtown Green Park
By MIKE LOPINTO
Fri,03/20/26-3:15PM , 845 Reads
Kicking off Hattiesburg’s participation in the statewide celebration of America 250 Mississippi, the City of Hattiesburg will present “Swingin’ the Stars and Stripes: An All-American Night of Jazz, Soul, and Patriotism” on Friday, March 27, 2026, from 5:30–7 p.m. on the Craig Wiseman Stage in Midtown Green Park.
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SMITH: Worth the wait

I’m a pretty confident guy. Anyone who knows me well enough can confirm this. Some may even say I’m arrogant, although I don’t feel that I am. I do, however, believe if I decide to do something and put forth my best effort, I usually end up in a good spot.