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Small business conference to be held in New Augusta

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A small business conference will be held on Thursday, May 31, from 9:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. at Perry Central High School located at 9899 Hwy 98 E in New Augusta.

Representatives from Howard Industries listen to a team of Southern miss international business students deliver their capstone class presentations. (University communications photo by Van Arnold)

International business students team up with Howard Industries

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For some international business students at The University of Southern Mississippi, completing a senior capstone project involved learning trade agreements and export regulations in countries as fa...

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Jammie Arnold had just finished rebuilding the roof over his mobile home after it was damaged in the Shady Grove Tornado in November. Photo by Linda Cranford

Severe weather damages homes across West Jones County Saturday

by Linda Cranford

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A line of severe thunderstorms roared across Jones County Saturday afternoon, May 9, causing damage to homes on the west side of the county. Jammie Arnold had just completed rebuilding a roof ov...

The jaws-of-life were used to peel back the roof of this Buick LeSabre in order to remove the seriously injured passenger.

Jaws-of-life used in one-vehicle rollover crash in Jones County

by Linda Cranford

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Two Wayne County residents were injured in a one-vehicle rollover crash on Highway 84 East Saturday afternoon, May 12, and the jaws-of-life was used to free the seriously injured passenger. Just b...

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Chamber luncheon recognizes those that promote school district

by Jill Deakle

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The Petal Chamber's monthly luncheon honored those businesses that participated in the Petal School District's PERKS program. The program featured discounts for Petal School employees from those bu...

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The Parents of the Year are shown left to right: Leann Swafford, Petal Upper Elementary Parent of the Year; Petal Upper Elementary Principal Renee Evans; Donna Miller, Petal High School Parent of the Year; Petal High School Principal Steve Simmons; Petal Elementary Principal Kelli Brown; Jennifer Burkaw, Petal Elementary Parent of the Year; Petal Primary Principal Dede Smith; Heidi Moore, Petal Primary Parent of the Year; Petal School District Superintendent Dr. John Buchanan. Not shown is Petal Middle School Parent of the Year Cindy Bassett and Petal Middle School Principal Michael Hogan.

Parents of the Year honored by Petal School District
The Petal School District is pleased to announce the five individuals who were selected as Parent of the Year at their respective schools. These parents along with numerous others support the stude...

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Are Mississippi women being targeted by tobacco industry?
Patti Beard, 54 and a Warren County native, started smoking at age 18 while in college “because everyone else was doing it and it was cool.” Beard quit smoking 34 years later because her dream of w...

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Petal School District names Academic Hall of Fame inductees
The Petal School District is proud to announce that a brother and sister are being inducted simultaneously into the Petal Academic Hall of Fame! Frances E. Utter Lee and Phillip Andrew Utter have b...

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Tana Henderson, left, and Pam Leggett, right, show off Leggett’s vignette “French Kisses” in the new “occasional store” The Rusty Chandelier. (Photo by Linda Cranford)

The Rusty Chandelier, A “High Falutin” Junquer’s Paradise
For the past several years, self-proclaimed junquers Tana Henderson and Pam Leggett have been turning junk into treasures, filling their homes to the point where they were faced with having to buy ...

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Brontos, a beautiful cat looking for his forever home, stops to pose while doing his painting.

Cats and dogs paint for fundraising event
Southern Pines Animal Shelter (SPAS) Volunteers and members of the SPAS Pet Photography Project assisted SPAS dogs and cats in preparing artwork for the Fur Ball, a fundraising event on May 4.

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MDWFP to Host Fallen Officers Dedication and Memorial Service
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) will host the Fallen Officers Dedication Memorial Service on Thursday, May 17. The ceremony will start at 9 a.m. at the Jackson ...

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Mississippi alligator travels 30 miles to Louisiana
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) was recently notified by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) about a nuisance alligator near Lake Providen...

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Clinical Nurse of the Year Melissa Suchy, RN, receives flowers from System Clinical Operations Officer Ora Shaheed during Friday’s Nurses Week celebration.

Forrest General honors Nurses of the Year, Patient Choice Award Winner
Forrest General honored three outstanding nurses during National Nurses Week celebrations, including Clinical and Non-Clinical Nurses of the Year and the Patient Choice Award.

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Lott Chosen as People to People Student Ambassador
Alex Lott has been chosen to represent his hometown, state and country as a Student Ambassador with the People to People program on a three week journey through Europe. He is the 16 year old son o...

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Hattiesburg celebrates tourism with 11th Annual National Tourism Week activities
For the eleventh consecutive year, VISITHATTIESBURG™ will observe National Tourism Week with activities for all members of the community. From May 7 through May 11, Hattiesburg Tourism Industry Par...

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"Pack the Pete in Pink" held to benefit Pink Ribbon Fund
"Pack the Pete in Pink" will be held Saturday, May 12, at 2 p.m. during the Southern Miss vs. East Carolina baseball game at Pete Taylor Park. Fans are encouraged to wear pink that day in support o...

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Spring turkey season continues until May 1
Mississippi turkey hunters still have time remaining in the 2012 spring season, which closes on May 1, 2012. Hunters throughout most regions of the Magnolia State are reporting great success durin...

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Governor ensures MDWFP’s continued participation in wildlife and sport fish restoration programs
Gov. Phil Bryant yesterday signed into law legislation that will protect Mississippi sportsmen’s investment in conservation. The assent legislation in H. B. 848 meets the most basic requirement fo...

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2012 Camp Fish events scheduled
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) Fisheries Bureau and the Mississippi Bass Federation have announced the 2012 Camp Fish schedule. Camps will be held June 4-7 at ...

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Local jeweler holds contest for Mother's Day
Light's Jewelers wants to honor ten Pine Belt mothers with a special custom-engraved cultured pearl necklace, presented at a luncheon in their honor

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The two year old class after their egg hunt.

Easter egg hunt held at preschool
Classes at Main Street UMC Preschool in Hattiesburg held their annual Easter egg hunt on Thursday, April 5, at the school. The one, two, three, and four year old classes participated. Each class al...

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Cancer registrars: Partners in Progress in the nation’s fight against cancer
During the week of April 9-13, Forrest General’s Cancer Registry staff will join cancer registrars, medical professionals and community leaders throughout the world in celebrating National Cancer R...

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Florida largemouth bass stockings at Ross Barnett Reservoir
On Tuesday, March 27th, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) stocked 150,000 Florida-strain largemouth bass fingerlings into Ross Barnett Reservoir. Thefish were rea...

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New sportsman’s license/prints are available
With turkeys gobbling and fish biting, now is a great time to be outdoors in Mississippi. If you plan to go hunting or fishing this spring make sure you have a valid license, such as the 2012-13 Sp...

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Forrest General Hospital to celebrate National Walking Day
On April 4 at 10 a.m., Forrest General staff will join Mayor Johnny Dupree, hospital leaders and representatives from the Pine Belt Wellness Council and American Heart Association for a brief press...

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The Hattiesburg Jaycees announce Just Connect networking event
The Hattiesburg Jaycees announce their newest event for the Hattiesburg area called Just Connect. This is a free networking event where those attending can expect to make business and personal cont...

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Realtors donate to non-profit group
Jim Stroo of Realty Executives presented a check to Lee Anne Venable of Hattiesburg Area Habitat for Humanity for $1,053.00 on Wednesday, March 22. The Realtors of the Executive Team each pledged a...

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Mr. and Miss JCJC named
Students at Jones County Junior College recently chose two people best representing the college as Mr. and Miss JCJC. This honor is bestowed upon a sophomore who not only is involved in college ac...

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Hattiesburg celebrates tourism with 11th Annual National Tourism Week activities

"Pack the Pete in Pink" held to benefit Pink Ribbon Fund

Spring turkey season continues until May 1

Governor ensures MDWFP’s continued participation in wildlife and sport fish restoration programs

2012 Camp Fish events scheduled

Local jeweler holds contest for Mother's Day

Easter egg hunt held at preschool

Cancer registrars: Partners in Progress in the nation’s fight against cancer

Florida largemouth bass stockings at Ross Barnett Reservoir

New sportsman’s license/prints are available

International business students team up with Howard Industries

Severe weather damages homes across West Jones County Saturday

Jaws-of-life used in one-vehicle rollover crash in Jones County

Chamber luncheon recognizes those that promote school district

Southern Miss breaks ground on new College of Business facility

Forrest General Rehab Unit receives 2012 Top Performer recognition

Man dies in fiery one-vehicle crash in Jones County

Fire heavily damages Electric Business in Jones County

The Rusty Chandelier, A “High Falutin” Junquer’s Paradise

Forrest General’s NICU cooling program helps tiniest patients in distress

Petal School District names Academic Hall of Fame inductees

The Rusty Chandelier, A “High Falutin” Junquer’s Paradise

Arrest/Release Report 04/30/12 to 05/02/12

Arrest/Release Report 04/25/12 to 04/30/12

Cats and dogs paint for fundraising event

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