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In 1971, a royal celebration was held in Iran. It was the 2,500th birthday of the Iranian monarchy, a rule which began with King Cyrus the Great of Persia in 539 BC and continued (with a few interregnums) to the reign of Shah Muhammad Reza Pahlavi in the 20th century. Shah Pahlavi ascended to the Iranian throne in 1941, making 1971 not only a celebration of the Persian monarchy lasting two and a half millennia, but also the Shah’s 30-year Jubilee.
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What do JXN Water and the Amazon Data Centers have in common? Why are decisions by JXN Water’s Interim Manager (Water Czar) and the Federal Judge who appointed him now suspect? Why do Entergy’s residential customers now fear higher rates due to the secret Amazon data center deal?
Because JXN Water and Entergy customers no longer trust those in charge. Before they said: “Trust us. This is for your own good.” Now, we say: “Show us the receipts.”
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What do JXN Water and the Amazon Data Centers have in common? Why are decisions by JXN Water’s Interim Manager (Water Czar) and the Federal Judge who appointed him now suspect? Why do Entergy’s residential customers now fear higher rates due to the secret Amazon data center deal?
Because JXN Water and Entergy customers no longer trust those in charge. Before they said: “Trust us. This is for your own good.” Now, we say: “Show us the receipts.”
By Kelley Williams on
2 weeks 6 days ago
What do JXN Water and the Amazon Data Centers have in common? Why are decisions by JXN Water’s Interim Manager (Water Czar) and the Federal Judge who appointed him now suspect? Why do Entergy’s residential customers now fear higher rates due to the secret Amazon data center deal?
Because JXN Water and Entergy customers no longer trust those in charge. Before they said: “Trust us. This is for your own good.” Now, we say: “Show us the receipts.”
By Kelley Williams on
2 weeks 6 days ago
What do JXN Water and the Amazon Data Centers have in common? Why are decisions by JXN Water’s Interim Manager (Water Czar) and the Federal Judge who appointed him now suspect? Why do Entergy’s residential customers now fear higher rates due to the secret Amazon data center deal?
Because JXN Water and Entergy customers no longer trust those in charge. Before they said: “Trust us. This is for your own good.” Now, we say: “Show us the receipts.”
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Many in the Golden Triangle area of Mississippi, and now around the country, will agree it’s the best ham they’ve ever had.
When planning Easter dinner this year, consider a classic main dish – glazed ham. It’s the ideal option that is loved by most, and the leftovers make great sandwiches.
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2 weeks 6 days ago
Many in the Golden Triangle area of Mississippi, and now around the country, will agree it’s the best ham they’ve ever had.
When planning Easter dinner this year, consider a classic main dish – glazed ham. It’s the ideal option that is loved by most, and the leftovers make great sandwiches.
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The State Department of Health would be charged with creating a medical panel to review the state’s high fetal and infant mortality rate while examining deaths of infants up to one year of age.
Amid high emotions Wednesday, the Mississippi Senate passed a strike-all amendment to a bill that would create a medical panel to review the state’s high fetal and infant mortality rate. The panel would be multidisciplinary and composed of such members as deemed appropriate by the State Department of Health.
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The State Department of Health would be charged with creating a medical panel to review the state’s high fetal and infant mortality rate while examining deaths of infants up to one year of age.
Amid high emotions Wednesday, the Mississippi Senate passed a strike-all amendment to a bill that would create a medical panel to review the state’s high fetal and infant mortality rate. The panel would be multidisciplinary and composed of such members as deemed appropriate by the State Department of Health.
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State Senator Johnny DuPree sought to have Mississippi get ahead of the confusion by implementing rounding guidance for cash purchases. The bill died in committee.
The U.S. Mint ceased production of pennies in November 2025 after President Donald Trump (R) issued an executive order to end production of the one cent coin. Trump called continuing to mint the coin “wasteful” as it was costing more than double its value to produce.
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State Senator Johnny DuPree sought to have Mississippi get ahead of the confusion by implementing rounding guidance for cash purchases. The bill died in committee.
The U.S. Mint ceased production of pennies in November 2025 after President Donald Trump (R) issued an executive order to end production of the one cent coin. Trump called continuing to mint the coin “wasteful” as it was costing more than double its value to produce.
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Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
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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.
Phillip Lamar “Phil” Broome (59) of Sumrall passed away on March 4, 2026. Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Henry “Hank” Wayne Cain, Jr. (59) of Hattiesburg passed away on March 5, 2026. Moore Funeral Service handled the arrangements.
Sandra Loretta Chambliss (81) of Hattiesburg passed away on March 9, 2026. Pinehaven Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
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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.
Phillip Lamar “Phil” Broome (59) of Sumrall passed away on March 4, 2026. Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Henry “Hank” Wayne Cain, Jr. (59) of Hattiesburg passed away on March 5, 2026. Moore Funeral Service handled the arrangements.
Sandra Loretta Chambliss (81) of Hattiesburg passed away on March 9, 2026. Pinehaven Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
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2 weeks 6 days ago
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
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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:
Deboriouse Badon- disorderly conduct (failure to comply with commands of law enforcement)
Jacob James Bourne- DUI (first offense)
Stanley Warren Bridges, II- probation violation
Tony Akeem Bridges- simple assault by threat
Jamyia Shantel Brown- disorderly conduct (failure to comply with commands of law enforcement), domestic violence (simple assault), resisting/obstructing arrest
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2 weeks 6 days ago
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:
Deboriouse Badon- disorderly conduct (failure to comply with commands of law enforcement)
Jacob James Bourne- DUI (first offense)
Stanley Warren Bridges, II- probation violation
Tony Akeem Bridges- simple assault by threat
Jamyia Shantel Brown- disorderly conduct (failure to comply with commands of law enforcement), domestic violence (simple assault), resisting/obstructing arrest
By Staff reports on
2 weeks 6 days ago
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:
Deboriouse Badon- disorderly conduct (failure to comply with commands of law enforcement)
Jacob James Bourne- DUI (first offense)
Stanley Warren Bridges, II- probation violation
Tony Akeem Bridges- simple assault by threat
Jamyia Shantel Brown- disorderly conduct (failure to comply with commands of law enforcement), domestic violence (simple assault), resisting/obstructing arrest
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3 weeks ago
(Back Left to Right): Octavias Gray, Lumberton City Clerk; Leonard Millsap, Lumberton Patrolman, (Front Left to Right): Ronald; Mayor James Sandifer, JR.; and Vernon Morgan.
James Sandifer Jr., mayor of Lumberton, Mississippi, recently met with individuals living in Ellisville State School (ESS) community homes in Lumberton to sign a proclamation declaring March as Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Awareness Month.
Joining Mayor Sandifer for the signing and photo were Octavias Gray, Lumberton City Clerk, and Leonard Millsap, Lumberton patrolman.
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(Left to Right): Selena Magee, SCP III/Aide at ESS; Jacob Dickerson, Therapeutic Therapist II at ESS; Mayor Joel Lofton; Will; Randolph; James Gallaspy; Heather; Clarence; Frances; Alderman Jeffery Coulter; Ms. Stringer; Lesia Hawthorne, SCP III at ESS; Alderman Shanna Istre; Alderman Brittany Fortenberry; and Alderman Pam Graves.
Joel Lofton, Mayor of Sumrall, recently signed a proclamation declaring March as Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Awareness Month in the Town of Sumrall.
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