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Local news for Brooklyn, MS continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Saturday Jul 12 | Hattiesburg American

Donations sought to help family

Family and friends of a Brooklyn family who lost all its possessions in a June 26 house fire are trying to help the family rebuild.

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Mon Jul 07, 2008

Hattiesburg American

Heavy rains soak the Pine Belt

It's raining cats and dogs. Or, if you prefer an old Gaelic expression, it's throwing cobbler's knives.

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Related Topix: Forrest County, MS, Weather, Hattiesburg Metro, Hattiesburg, MS

Wed Jun 25, 2008

Hattiesburg American

Henigan-Shattles

Mr. Eddy L. Bullock and Mrs. Katherine H. Bullock of Purvis, MS, announce the engagement of their daughter, Leslie Renee Henigan, to Nicholas Bradford Shattles, son of Mr.

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Related Topix: Purvis, MS, Hattiesburg Metro, Hattiesburg, MS, Seminary, MS

Mon Jun 23, 2008

Hattiesburg American

This week's government meetings

Monday - Petal Board of Aldermen will hold a work session at 5 p.m. at City Hall, 119 W. Eighth Ave.

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Related Topix: Petal, MS, Hattiesburg Metro, Hattiesburg, MS, Forrest County, MS, Lamar County, MS

Sat Jun 21, 2008

The Clarion-Ledger

Jam to the blues at fest in Bentonia

In 1972 Jimmy "Duck" Holmes began hosting blues gatherings in Bentonia, where he operates the Blue Front Cafe.

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Related Topix: Blues, The Blues Band, Bentonia, MS, Yazoo City, MS

Thu Jun 19, 2008

The Clarion-Ledger

Are panthers fact or fiction in Pine Belt?

Panther sightings in Mississippi have become the equivalent to the Sasquatch phenomenon over the years.

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Related Topix: Forrest County, MS

Tue Jun 17, 2008

Hattiesburg American

Trial set for woman charged in death of USM student

The trial of a Brooklyn woman charged with killing a University of Southern Mississippi student more than six years ago has been set for March 24, 15th Circuit Court District Attorney Hal Kittrell said Friday.

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Related Topix: Lamar County, MS, Hattiesburg Metro, Hattiesburg, MS

Sat Jun 14, 2008

Hattiesburg American

New figures show less improvement in dropout rate

The state's dropout rate got better in 2007 compared to 2006, but not as dramatically as a story published in Thursday's Hattiesburg American portrayed.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Hattiesburg Metro, Hattiesburg, MS, Petal, MS

Thu Jun 12, 2008

Hattiesburg American

State's dropout rate declines

Petal High School dramatically reduced its dropout rate from 21.9 percent in 2006 to 7.3 percent in 2007, according to new figures from the state released Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Forrest County, MS, Lamar County, MS, Education Etc., Hattiesburg, MS

Sun Jun 08, 2008

Hattiesburg American

Tourney to open Ashe Lake Disc Golf facility

For a number of years, Paul B. Johnson State Park, south of Hattiesburg, has been Mecca for the Pine Belt's disc golf enthusiasts, but that may be about to change.

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Related Topix: Hattiesburg Metro, Hattiesburg, MS

Sat May 24, 2008

Hattiesburg American

School chief reaffirms FCAHS commitment to agriculture

BROOKLYN - A new block schedule won't deter a strong commitment to agricultural training at Forrest County Agricultural High School in Brooklyn, said Elizabeth Yankay, who officially becomes superintendent June ...

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Carriere, MS, Forrest County, MS, Agriculture, Science

Thu May 22, 2008

Hattiesburg American

Murphy's Bistro opens two locations

Murphy's Bistro is open and growing. With two new locations in Hattiesburg and Oak Grove and a third under construction in Laurel, co-owners Zach Murphy and Michelle Clark plan on making the restaurant chain ...

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Related Topix: Hattiesburg Metro, Hattiesburg, MS, Life, Food, Dining

Mon May 19, 2008

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle

New York Methodist Honors Nurses Through Nurse of Distinction Awards

' Through their endless hard work and devotion, nurses at New York Methodist Hospital make invaluable contributions to patients in the Brooklyn community.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry, Nursing

Wed May 14, 2008

Hattiesburg American

Career tech courses give students job skills

“When are y'all going to cook again?'”

Students in the Pine Belt are learning skills to carry them past high school and into a career. via Hattiesburg American

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Related Topix: Home Gardening, Home, Forrest County, MS, Agriculture, Science

Thu May 08, 2008

Hattiesburg American

Guidroz-Hill

Jimmy and Barbara Guidroz of Purvis, MS, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelleigh Jo Guidroz, to Jason Ellis Hill, son of Richard and Leslie Hill and Carl and Tammy Wedgeworth, all of Purvis, MS. via Hattiesburg American

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Related Topix: Purvis, MS

Tue May 06, 2008

Hattiesburg American

Health initiative announces hirings

Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative Inc. has announced three recent hirings. via Hattiesburg American

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Related Topix: Hattiesburg Metro, Hattiesburg, MS

Sun May 04, 2008

Hattiesburg American

Janice Baptist welcomes pastor

Janice Baptist Church, Mississippi 29 between New Augusta and Wiggins, Janice Community, recently announced the arrival of its new pastor, the Rev. via Hattiesburg American

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Related Topix: New Augusta, MS, Wiggins, MS

Mon Apr 07, 2008

The South Mississippi Sun Herald

Around South Mississippi

MDOT fighting spread of cogongrass The Mississippi Department of Transportation has teamed up with federal, state and local agencies to combat the spread of cogongrass. via The South Mississippi Sun Herald

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Related Topix: Saucier, MS, Mississippi, Hillsboro, MS, Tinsley, MS

Sat Apr 05, 2008

Old Tom had better get going

BECAUSE HE IS an old friend , I promised Turkey Tom, 84, I wouldn't poke fun at him for not killing a gobbler so far this year. via Hattiesburg American

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Related Topix: Madison, MS

Thu Apr 03, 2008

The South Mississippi Sun Herald

Bulldogs tough out rainy win

The Vancleave Bulldogs stayed in the thick of the Division 7-4A baseball playoff race Tuesday, defeating Forrest County AHS 10-3. On a rainy night in which many baseball and softball games were postponed, the ... via The South Mississippi Sun Herald

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Related Topix: Forrest County, MS, Vancleave, MS, D'Iberville, MS, St. Martin, MS

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