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The Next Generation: Thomley continues family tradition of tree farming
By JOSHUA WILSON
Fri,12/04/20-3:23PM , 4,982 Reads
As a young boy from small-town Columbia, Jeremy Thomley would often visit his grandfather’s Lamar County farm, which is known for growing Christmas trees and for supplying generations of Hattiesburg area residents with the beloved holiday tradition.
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The Henington House: Stranges deck out historic home to help nonprofit
By JOSHUA WILSON
Fri,12/04/20-9:49AM , 4,095 Reads
Catherine Hansen Strange – owner of the historic Henington House on Walnut Street in Hattiesburg – loves to decorate the sprawling home for the holidays each year, and she was determined to continue that venture even in the midst of an unprecedented pandemic.
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Hailey Holland is the owner-operator of Holland’s Pageants and Formals, which is located in the old Lamar Bank building.

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Small Town Revitalization: Female-owned Businesses Lead Sumrall Renaissance
By JOSHUA WILSON
Thu,12/03/20-2:23PM , 3,864 Reads
Sumrall – a town of about 2 square miles and roughly 1,800 residents – is, at any given moment, a place bustling with activity.
The town is home to several top-rated schools in the Lamar County School District, and that fact has contributed to its powerful population growth in recent years.
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A White Christmas: Attorney delights in playing Santa Claus
By JOSHUA WILSON
Thu,12/03/20-1:30AM , 4,621 Reads
Santa Claus is coming to town … or he may already be here.
Each Christmas season, Petal attorney Glenn White suits up to play Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, and he does it out of a “love for children and a love for toys.”
“I also just love the Christmas season, and I love to spread holiday cheer,” White, 67, said.
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Hattiesburg, 39401, MS

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59°F

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Chance of Rain: 0%
Max Temp: 61°F
Min Temp: 45°F
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Dew Point: 24°F
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Sunset: 5:51 PM

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