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From Hattiesburg to Hollywood: Wesley Eure

By Joshua Wilson, READ MORE > 2,872 Reads
On Fri, 03/13/2020 - 02:40 PM

It was a bleak and damp Wednesday morning in early February when I connected by phone with Wesley Eure (pronounced “your,”) who grew up in Hattiesburg and went on to become an actor, singer and wearer of many other hats.

Food with Friends: STEAK ‘N SHAKE

By Jamie Massengale, READ MORE > 1,441 Reads
On Fri, 03/13/2020 - 12:48 PM

A FOOD WITH FRIENDS FIRST

Brittany wasn’t able to join us for our burger brunch, so we had Kyle Baughman join us again as our stand-in. Kyle is the man behind Hub City Stained Glass, and he also plays a mean mandolin.

Noteworthy: Time to bid farewell to that behemoth of a playlist

By Mik Davis, READ MORE > 1,166 Reads
On Fri, 03/13/2020 - 12:40 PM

I am a cherry picker, too. I can dust an album and cull all the best tracks in as little as two listens. However, this is a new decade and requires a new attitude toward the plethora of music that is waiting out there for each and every one of us.

Fashion: Making the old new once more

By Carly Gustafson, READ MORE > 501 Reads
On Fri, 03/13/2020 - 12:29 PM

Everyone loves a good comeback story. With that being said, I feel like it’s sufficient to say move over, florals and pastels. There are new spring trends in town. From the re-emergence of the disco collar, to neon suits, to crochet – and a couple more in-between – there’s a trend every fashionista can jump on board with this season.

Filmsnob: ‘EARTH GIRLS ARE EASY’

By Tim Bynum, READ MORE > 350 Reads
On Fri, 03/13/2020 - 12:06 PM

Why don’t you ditch the hero and get with a zero?

To describe “Earth Girls Are Easy” is difficult. In this out-of-this-world 80s musical comedy adventure that revels in its own 80s-era So-Cal chic, it’s part MTV generation 80s fluff piece, part romantic comedy, all parts pinks and light blues and yellows.

Mystic Krew of Zeus 2020: Maids & Dukes

By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 1,114 Reads
On Wed, 03/11/2020 - 05:25 PM

The Mystic Krewe of Zeus gathered recently to crown King Zeus LXXX and His Queen and to present the Maids and Dukes of the Royal Court.

MAIDS OF THE COURT

Mystic Krew of Zeus: Dinner Dance

By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 580 Reads
On Wed, 03/11/2020 - 04:03 PM

Krewe members received oversized invitations affixed to a glistening gold Oscar, in anticipation for the evenings walk down the Red Carpet.

Signature Q&A: Michael R. Minor

By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 2,093 Reads
On Wed, 03/11/2020 - 02:22 PM

Pastor Michael Minor of Hattiesburg has been minister of music at West Point Baptist Church on Hartfield Road in Hattiesburg for 21 years. Originally from Starkville, Minor moved to the Hub City from Jackson, where he studied music education with an emphasis in piano at Jackson State University.

Meet Your Neighbor: Howard Keever

By Joshua Wilson, READ MORE > 1,200 Reads
On Wed, 03/11/2020 - 01:10 PM

Dr. Howard Keever taught nearly 2,000 students during his time as a professor of music at William Carey University.

“A lot of them probably hated the classes, but that’s not the point,” said Keever, who retired in 2018 after 33 years at the university.

March Happenings

By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 594 Reads
On Wed, 03/11/2020 - 12:17 PM

Many events in the March happenings have been cancelled or postponed due to the CoVid-19 pandemic. Please be sure to look at www.hubcityspokes.com/coronavirus to stay up to date on all events and cancellations.

MARCH 19

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