In a full-page open letter to our readers, PineBelt NEWS publisher David Gustafson sets the record straight about The Hattiesburg American and stakes our rightful and clear-cut claim as the most-read (and relevant) newspaper in the Pine Belt.
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A former treasurer for the Oloh Fire Department has been arrested for allegedly embezzling thousands of dollars from the organization, including making payments to her personal credit card using the fire department's bank account.
A Hattiesburg man has been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of Marlon Brown.
Ryan Moore, public information officer with Hattiesburg Police Department, said 55-year-old Orange Victory Nelson - also known as Owen Nelson - was charged Thursday for the crime and booked into the Forrest County Jail.
Gospel Music Hall of Fame members and award-winning family group The Hoppers will be in concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, at Heritage United Methodist Church.
Mary Jane Lawler, a native of Hattiesburg, is polishing her talent and packing her bags as she prepares for a trip down Atlantic City’s boardwalk and runway.
Max Windham lives on a gravel road just north of Sumrall, but his heart is in the West.
After a 40-year career in construction, Windham decided to follow his heart.
Booseum at the African American Military History Museum returns to Hattiesburg from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 26 . Inside the historic venue, guests are encouraged to follow the screams (of delight) for an evening frighteningly good fun.
Most days you can find Gloria Peterson serving comfort food to hungry and sometimes homesick Southern Miss students at the “Fresh Food Company” a restaurant located on campus in the Thad Cochran Center.
The education careers of 250 students from throughout Pearl River Valley Electric Power Association’s 12-county service area will get a financial boost this fall. Each will receive a scholarship of $725 to help them attend state community colleges this year, thanks to the generous spirit and support of the Association’s member-consumers.
Hattiesburg High School and Lamar County School District students tooks part in Sign Manufacturing Day hosted by Munn Enterprises in Hattiesburg. The company was one of 86 sign companies across the United States and Canada to observe the day Oct. 5.
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