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Municipal Election Series: Hattiesburg Mayoral Candidates
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Mon,04/05/21-8:25AM , 1,930 Reads
The Pine Belt News reached out to all municipal candidates in Hattiesburg, Petal, Sumrall, Lumberton and Purvis with standardized questionnaires. These are the responses from those that wished to participate; they are presented as submitted. The primary election is set for April 6.

Name: Toby Barker
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Photos courtesy of the City of Hattiesburg.

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‘SCREAMING EAGLE’: City announces student-suggested moniker for new Southern Miss-themed fire engine
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Thu,04/01/21-10:47AM , 2,437 Reads
On the 111th anniversary of the University of Southern Mississippi’s founding, the Hattiesburg Fire Department revealed the latest addition to its fleet, the Screaming Eagle.

The new engine will be housed at Fire Station No. 6, which is adjacent to the university.
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File Photo / The Tommy and Sandra King Student Center at William Carey University was dedicated on March 26. The three-story building, which contains numerous amenities for students as well as offices and meeting rooms, is named for the university president, who took office in 2007, and his wife. The Kings have been longtime supporters of the university.

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HONORING KINGS: William Carey dedicates student center; building named for President King, wife
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Thu,04/01/21-10:16AM , 2,002 Reads
The Tommy and Sandra King Student Center was dedicated March 26 at the William Carey University Hattiesburg campus.

Jimmy Stewart, vice chairman of the WCU Board of Trustees, spoke to those gathered for the ceremony.
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News from the Hattiesburg Arts Council
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Thu,03/25/21-5:03PM , 2,042 Reads
The Community page is a public service offered by The Pine Belt News to area nonprofit organizations, schools and government agencies. Groups rotate between page appearances on a set quarterly schedule.
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