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Those of us of a certain age and background can remember, about 1966, waking up in or around Saigon to the melodious tones of Adrian Cronauer as he daily exclaimed over the radio, “Good Morning, Vietnam!” Much later, the comedian, Robin Williams, popularized the expression in a movie loosely based on the disc-jockey’s life and experiences.
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President Trump is a master at keeping attention on himself, but when he goes too far he exposes himself to criticism.
Sometimes this is well deserved. A good example is the recent news that his Justice Department has issued subpoenas to leaders of the Federal Reserve over Senate testimony about the $2.5 billion cost of renovating the central bank’s 90-year-old building in Washington.
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Funeral homes may submit obituaries to obits@hubcityspokes.com. Death notices are printed free of charge; obituaries with photos and detailed information will incur a charge. For assistance, call (601)-268-2331.
Charles Manuel Anderson (80) of Hattiesburg passed away on January 9, 2026. Forrest Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Betty Boone (64) of Hattiesburg passed away on January 9, 2026. Moore Funeral Service handled the arrangements.
Carter Ryan Bourque (16) of Brooklyn passed away on January 7, 2026. Pinehaven Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
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While the Republican-backed bill does include a universal school choice component, it also addresses a number of aspects within Mississippi’s education system, from student transfers and state employee retirement to standardized testing and the establishment of charter schools.
The Mississippi Education Freedom Act passed out of the House Education Committee on Wednesday by a roll call vote of 14-11 down party lines.
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Owner Bob Crechale passed away on Christmas Eve. The family restaurant will be closing its doors for the final time on February 15.
Some places stand the test of time quietly and consistently. That’s the case with Crechale’s restaurant on Highway 80 in Jackson. When I was growing up in Jackson, it was one of many locally owned eateries that my family frequented. We ate at Primos, the Mayflower, the Elite, LeFleur’s, the Green Derby, the Rotisserie, Dennery’s, and Crechale’s. And while it wasn’t fancy, Crechele’s was always one of my favorites.
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Kamala Harris spoke Wednesday night at the renovated Thalia Mara Hall. Jackson Mayor John Horhn also presented her with a key to the city.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris (D) made a stop in Jackson Wednesday night promoting her book, 107 Days, about the highs and lows of her 2024 presidential campaign.
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Jail dockets for Forrest and Lamar counties are provided to the Pine Belt News as a public records service. Arrest records are current for the week prior to publication.
Hattiesburg Police:
Kymdarious Dynrell Andrews- domestic violence (simple assault)
Aditya Atkuru- DUI (first offense)
Jeremiah Martez Council- probation violation
Dylan Jamir Quali Craft- trafficking a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance enhanced with possession of a firearm at crime/arrest
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Photo special to the Pine Belt News from Southern Miss Athletics
In an indictment obtained by Pine Belt News, former Southern Miss men’s basketball player Arlando "Mo" Arnold was charged in a point-shaving scheme, according to a federal indictment unsealed Thursday in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Arnold has been charged with three counts of wire fraud, two counts of aiding and abetting, and a count each for bribery in sporting contests, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
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Hattiesburg Police Department is seeking information from the public to locate a missing man, 77-year-old Robert Martin, who was last seen on Dec. 21, 2025. He was last seen in the 400 block of Clark Street. When he was seen last, Martin was wearing a black coat, camouflage jacket, khaki pants and black shoes. Anyone with any information regarding the whereabouts of Martin is urged to contact HPD at (601)544-7900 or Metro Crime Stoppers at (601)582-STOP[7867].
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As communities across southeast Mississippi prepare for the 2026 legislative session, leaders in Lamar County say public safety, infrastructure funding and workforce challenges are among the most pressing issues facing small towns.
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As state lawmakers prepare for the 2026 legislative session, leaders in Forrest County say growth-related infrastructure and regional partnerships are among their top priorities — from industrial development to mental health services and long-term utility upgrades.
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Chinese leaders at a December meeting led by Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated their consistent focus on “pursuing progress while ensuring stability.”
Stability, hmmm.
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It all depends on your point of view.
(More on that later.)
I estimate I called over 800 games during my 38 years of officiating high school football. I still run the game clock and occasionally assist with replays. I have lost track of the number of times I have been asked over the past few days what I thought about the final call of the Fiesta Bowl.
A little background is helpful here. I am a Mississippi State graduate. For the 18 years before I enrolled at State, I was a huge Ole Miss fan. And, even today, many of my best friends and referee buddies are Ole Miss grads.
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I am a Hoosier. I was raised on Indiana athletics, and like most Hoosiers, I am first and foremost a basketball fan. It is in my blood. My grandfather was an Indiana University Academic All-American and my father became the team doctor, which meant long periods of my childhood were spent in the stands of Assembly Hall.
We went to football games too. However, Indiana was known as one of the worst programs in the country. We showed up anyway. We were always expected to respect the athletes, remain humble, and demonstrate character in victory or defeat.
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Sarah Grace Whitehead Sobiesk, MD, recently joined Hattiesburg Clinic Eye Physicians & Surgeons, where she provides comprehensive evaluation and management of ocular conditions for patients of all ages with a focus in surgical, chronic and minor care.
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Last week felt like I should have been working in the garden, flying a kite, or wade fishing for crappie. Other than the two weeks of “seasonal” cold weather we experienced, it has been one of the mildest winters on record. Doves are already cooing, frogs are croaking, and turtles are sunning themselves on logs in ponds and creeks. I have noticed daffodils and jonquils emerging from their short winter nap, ready to show off to the world blazing white and yellow petals. In fact, trees are on the verge of bud break with some species already leafing out.
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In yet another sign of the times, a deranged teenager torched the Beth Israel Synagogue in the heart of northeast Jackson.
I have been to the beautiful synagogue many times for seminars and funerals. I am heartbroken by this. I am confident my sentiment is shared by almost every Northsider.
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Hattiesburg is a bustling metropolis that is full of wonderful things to experience and enjoy, Hattiesburg Arts Council’s new Executive Director Elizabeth Henry, said of her adopted home town.
Henry, who moved to the Hub City with her husband nearly five years ago, was named the organization’s executive director after a nationwide search conducted in the fall. Her first day on the job ws Jan. 5.
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Forrest Health’s Women & Children’s is excited to announce a new year of Madalene’s Moms classes for new and expectant mothers.
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“The House should pass it! The Senate should then pass it! And I will gladly sign it to keep Mississippi’s momentum booming,” Governor Tate Reeves said.
Governor Tate Reeves (R) took to social media Tuesday afternoon to encourage lawmakers in the Mississippi House and Senate to send HB 2, the “Mississippi Educational Freedom Program Act of 2026,” to his desk.
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