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Lumberton adopts alcohol ordinance
By HASKEL BURNS
Sun,02/12/23-4:14PM , 3,741 Reads
With the recent approval of the sale of beer and light wine in Lamar County – which was previously a “dry” county – officials from the Lumberton Board of Aldermen have put into place an ordinance to define provisions of that measure inside city limits.
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Forrest Co. Health Department set for $.5.5M in renovations
By HASKEL BURNS
Fri,02/10/23-5:09PM , 2,130 Reads
The Forrest County Health Department is set to receive approximately $5.5 million in upgrades – courtesy of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, Forrest County and other sources – including a drive-through vaccination center, additional exam rooms, extra space and more technology.
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Sumrall adopts ordinance regarding sale of alcohol
By HASKEL BURNS
Fri,02/10/23-4:16PM , 1,726 Reads
Following the overwhelming approval of beer and light wine sales in Lamar County – which was favored by 72 percent of county voters in the November 2022 general election – officials of the Town of Sumrall have adopted an ordinance laying out rules and regulations for that matter within city limits.
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Hattiesburg to proceed with repairs to Timberton Softball Complex
By HASKEL BURNS
Thu,02/09/23-4:10PM , 1,723 Reads
More than a year after the City of Hattiesburg’s request for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to fully replace the tornado-damaged Timberton Softball Complex was denied, Hattiesburg City Council members have approved an amended agreement with Hattiesburg engineering firm Neel Schaffer for restoration of the facili
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