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3rd Annual Restaurant Week Set for Oct. 12-18

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On Fri, 10/09/2020 - 10:51 AM

VisitHATTIESBURG is pleased to announce the city’s third annual Restaurant Week, scheduled for Oct. 12-18, 2020.
Partnering with local restaurants to highlight culinary offerings, Restaurant Week is expected to attract foodies from across the region and support sales for Hattiesburg’s eateries.

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Potential Golden Eagles: Register now for October, November virtual college fairs

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On Thu, 10/08/2020 - 11:39 AM

The University of Southern Mississippi Office of Admissions has partnered with the Mississippi Association of College Registrars and Admissions Officers in its continuing efforts to provide high school, adult and transfer students safe and efficient ways during the COVID-19 pandemic to learn more about what the university has to offer.

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Local couple pens Christian counseling book

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On Thu, 10/08/2020 - 11:33 AM

A couple years ago, when a teenager and her mom approached the Rev. Susan Eaton for counseling to ease their struggles with anxiety, Eaton wished she had a resource to give them to provide the peace they sought.
This encounter planted a seed for Eaton, discipleship pastor at Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg.

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Obituaries for week of October 8

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On Wed, 10/07/2020 - 06:13 PM

Cathy L. Berryhill, 68, of Hattiesburg, died Sept. 27, 2020. Burial is in Highland Cemetery, and Moore Funeral Service is handling arrangements.

Dalton Lee Brumbaugh, 19, of Petal, died Oct. 5, 2020. Burial is in Forrest Memorial Gardens in Petal, and Moore Funeral Service is handling arrangements.

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‘What Lifts You’ mural unveiled in downtown Hattiesburg

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On Wed, 10/07/2020 - 03:52 PM

Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art is pleased to announce its newest mural project, which features the work of internationally renowned street mural artist Kelsey Montague. Located in downtown Hattiesburg, the newest piece is a part of the worldwide #WhatLiftsYou collection and is the seventh mural to be unveiled by HAPA so far this year.

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Obituaries for week of October 1

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On Wed, 09/30/2020 - 02:55 PM

Barbara Rose “Bobbie” Burrow, 76, of Purvis died Sept. 27, 2020. Moore Funeral Service is handling arrangements.

Patricia Nicholson Edwards, 79, of Purvis died Sept. 25, 2020. Burial is in Richburg Baptist Church Cemetery, and Moore Funeral Service is handling arrangements.

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William Carey sees record fall numbers

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On Wed, 09/30/2020 - 02:21 PM

William Carey University has posted a 3.3 percent increase over last year’s fall enrollment.
With 5,260 students, it’s an all-time record.
“In spite of the uncertainty that surrounds the COVID-19 pandemic, William Carey continues to offer strong programs that attract increasing numbers of students,” said President Tommy King.

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Patrice Buchanan Diamond (left) and her twin, Maurine “Motty” Buchanan, celebrate a recent birthday with their 90-year-old mother, Rachel Buchanan Burnett.

First set of twins born at Forrest General Hospital mark birthdays

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On Wed, 09/30/2020 - 01:32 PM

When Forrest General opened its doors to its first patients on July 15, 1952, the obstetrics unit was the only service line opened as the rest of the hospital construction was being completed.

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Junior Auxiliary of Hattiesburg members were recently recognized with several national awards. Chapter leaders(from left to right) Ashley Castleman, Whitney Hinton, Mary Clayton Dunn and Brooke Paladichuk showcase the honors.

Junior Auxiliary members win national honors, plan online charity auction

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On Wed, 09/30/2020 - 01:26 PM

Junior Auxiliary of Hattiesburg is pleased to announce the chapter was recently honored with three national awards from NAJA, the National Association of Junior Auxiliary.

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Obituaries for week of September 24

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On Wed, 09/23/2020 - 04:59 PM

Robert Bond Sr., 62, of Baxterville, died Sept. 14, 2020. Moore Funeral Service is handling arrangements.

Mary Sue Cameron, 81, of Hattiesburg died Sept. 20, 2020. Burial is in Pleasant Home Cemetery, and Moore Funeral Service is handling arrangements.

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