Pines News
Biologist and conservationist Mitzi Reed is preserving nature and her culture
by Vickie King A hint of fall touched the leaves in trees surrounding the swampy area traversed by Beaver Creek Road on Choctaw land in Neshoba County. Mitzi Reed cruised along in her Jeep, keeping...
Family-owned businesses play vital role in local, state, and national economy
By Phil Hardwick An economic developer would probably tell you that the ideal business is one that is headquartered in the local community, sells a high-value product or service worldwide and then...
Gandy named new MHS football coach
Meridian Public School District is excited to announce Shelton Gandy as the new head football coach of the Meridian High School Wildcats. Gandy’s hiring was approved by the MPSD Board of Trustees...
ICC’s Griffith to present “Music: A Uniquely Human Experience,” Feb. 6
Christy Colburn Griffith of Amory, recipient of Itawamba Community College’s Mississippi Humanities Teacher Award for 2024, will present “Music: A Uniquely Human Experience,” Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. in the...
Flight attendant’s final pass down the aisle good for $1.8M for Manning Family fund
Brickell Williamson had an adventurous spirit that carried her all over the world during her years as a flight attendant – but family and friends already knew that, and they loved her for it. What...
Mississippi University for Women set to change name to Mississippi Brightwell University
By Sarah Ulmer On Monday, the Mississippi University for Women, or MUW, announced it would be changing the school’s name to Mississippi Brightwell University (MBU). The change comes after a 2022...