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Person of the Day | Mary-Margaret Duggan: Theater Becomes Safehaven for Hattiesburg Student Overcoming Dyslexia
Mary-Margaret Duggan, a theater major at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Miss., shared how she fell in love with reading despite her dyslexia.
Pearl River County Water Under New Management After All 3 Systems Received F’s From State Inspectors
When the Mississippi Department of Health inspected Pearl River County’s three water systems in March, it gave all of them an F. Now, Pearl River County Water is under new management that promises changes.
Photos | No Kings Protest in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
The No Kings protest in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, drew hundreds of residents on Saturday, March 28. Some showed up to protest President Trump’s overall policies, while others emphasized his immigration actions or his decision to launch a war against Iran. Here are some photos documenting the protest.
‘Where People See Vision’: Facade Funding to Revive Downtown Lumberton
The Lumberton Main Street Association is forming a grant committee to pursue new funding for downtown businesses, beginning with a $10,000 facade grant. The hope is to revitalize the area after years of vacant storefronts and struggling businesses.
Pine Belt News
Mississippi Governor Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced Thursday he was declaring a state of emergency ahead of a massive approaching winter storm that is threatening to blanket much of the eastern half of the country in ice, snow or both.
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Pine Belt Culture
Hattiesburg Zoo Expansion Promises New Experiences
Construction is underway at the Hattiesburg Zooon a new ticket office, gift shop and education space aimed at improving how visitors enter the zoo and expanding hands-on learning opportunities.
