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UNDEFEATED: Picayune takes down West Point 31-21 to repeat as Class 5A State Champs

By ANDREW ABADIE ANDREW ABADIE
Fri,12/02/22-10:36PM, 574 Reads 8,217 Statewide
Although the rematch of last year's 5A state championship did anything but disappoint, the result was the same as Picayune successfully defended its crown with a 31-21 win over West Point.
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A worker rides a rail car at a BNSF rail crossing in Saginaw, Texas, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. Most railroad workers weren't surprised that Congress intervened this week to block a railroad strike, but they were disappointed because they say the deals lawmakers imposed didn't do enough to address their quality of life concerns about demanding schedules and the lack of paid sick time. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

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Rail workers say deal won't resolve quality-of-life concerns

By JOSH FUNK JOSH FUNK - AP Business Writer
Sat,12/03/22-12:00AM, 453 Reads
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — When BNSF railroad conductor Justin Schaaf needed to take time off from work this summer, he had to make a choice: go to the dentist to get a cavity in his molar filled or attend a party for his son's 7th birthday.
He chose his son.
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Residents queue at a bank branch in Kherson, southern Ukraine, Nov. 21, 2022. Even as Ukraine celebrates recent battlefield victories, its government faces a looming challenge on the financial front: how to pay the enormous cost of the war effort without triggering out-of-control price spikes for ordinary people or piling up debt that could hamper postwar reconstruction. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue, File)

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EXPLAINER: Can Ukraine pay for war without wrecking economy?

By DAVID MCHUGH DAVID MCHUGH - AP Business Writer
Sat,12/03/22-1:24AM, 417 Reads
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Even as Ukraine celebrates recent battlefield victories, its government faces a looming challenge on the financial front: how to pay the enormous cost of the war effort without triggering out-of-control
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A.F. Branco for Dec 03, 2022

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Sat,12/03/22-1:10AM, 309 Reads

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School closings

By STAFF REPORTS STAFF REPORTS
Tue,11/29/22-9:00AM, 3,446 Reads
Here is a listing of schools who have decided to close due to the threat of severe weather at this time.
Newton County Schools will be closing at 1 p.m.
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Chris Clark

Chris Clark remembered as great friend, coach

By BRENT MAZE BRENT MAZE
Wed,11/30/22-5:00AM, 1,681 Reads
Newton County and East Central Community College has a void that will never be filled the way that Chris Clark did.
The Decatur High School graduate was far more than just a golf coach. To those who knew him, he was a mentor, a family man, a talented athlete and most importantly a good friend.
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Southern Miss guard Austin Crowley, who led the team with 24 points, hits a slam dunk in the second half of the Golden Eagles' win over Mobile on Sunday night at Reed Green Coliseum. Photos by Andrew Abadie for The Pine Belt News.

Southern Miss stays undefeated as Golden Eagles dominate Mobile 103-52

By ANDREW ABADIE ANDREW ABADIE
Sun,11/27/22-8:04PM, 1,556 Reads 27,261 Statewide
It took Southern Miss 32 games last season to earn seven wins, and in just one year, the Golden Eagles have matched that win total after dominating Mobile 103-52 to stay undefeated.
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Southern Miss assistant coach Juan Cardona lived in his car this past spring with his wife and four kids. Since joining the Golden Eagles' staff Cardona has been critical in helping USM achieve turnaround success. Photo by Andrew Abadie for The Pine Belt News

From living in his car to coaching one of basketball’s best defenses, Southern Miss' Juan Cardona’s determination never fazed

By ANDREW ABADIE ANDREW ABADIE
Wed,11/30/22-11:36PM, 1,260 Reads 17,514 Statewide
It was late, around 10 p.m. this past May, that Southern Miss men’s basketball coach Jay Ladner had already decided to hire Juan Cardona as his assistant coach.
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Elko drives in 2, Ole Miss beats No. 6 Miami 2-1

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sun,06/05/22-8:06PM, 93,784 Reads
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Tim Elko double in two runs in the bottom of the seven and Ole Miss used two freshmen pitchers to keep Miami in check and the Rebels knocked the overall No. 6 seed into the loser's bracket with a 2-1 win on Sunday in the Coral Gables Regional.
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Storm's strong relief helps Southern Miss top LSU 8-4

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sun,06/05/22-10:34PM, 79,916 Reads
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Justin Storm pitched five innings of scoreless relief and No. 11 overall seed Southern Miss forced another game in the Hattiesburg Regional with an 8-4 win over LSU on Sunday night.
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Southern Miss edges Kennesaw State 4-3 in 10 to advance

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Sun,06/05/22-6:51PM, 68,743 Reads
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Christopher Sargent delivered a run-scoring single with one out in the bottom of the 10th inning to send Southern Mississippi to a 4-3 victory over Kennesaw State in an elimination game at the Hattiesburg Regional on Sunday.
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FILE -Tennessee outfielder Evan Russell (6) reacts to hitting a home run during an NCAA college baseball super regional game against LSU Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee's Evan Russell has been cleared to play in an NCAA Tournament regional game against Campbell on Saturday, June 4, 2022 and the school said it expects an apology from ESPN after one of its announcers said the catcher had failed a test for performance enhancing drugs.(AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

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No. 1 Tennessee, 4 other teams lock up NCAA regional titles

By ERIC OLSON ERIC OLSON - AP Sports Writer
Sun,06/05/22-7:16PM, 57,378 Reads
Tennessee was right where it was expected to be Sunday night, celebrating an NCAA regional title on its home field and eager to continue one of the most dominant runs in college baseball history.
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