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TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents........................................ 2-6 Mississippi Miss Hospitality......................80-81 Hattiesburg Area Map...................................... 8 City of Hattiesburg..................................... 11-13 Tri-County Map............................................14-15 Hattiesburg MSA Salary Averages..............16-17 Forrest County............................................18-21 Lamar County..............................................22-24 Perry County...............................................25-27 Southern Miss-A Winning Football Tradtion...................... 28-29 The Area Development Partnership (The ADP)......................................... 30-31 Home & Garden A Multi-Textured Downtown Hattiesburg...............................32-43 French Country Delight..................... 82-93 Weddings................................................. 94-105 Continued Page 4

Midtown in Motion..................................... 44-49 The Equestrian Life...................................50-57 Perry County..............................................58-61 Fashion & Shopping..................................62-79

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Buying Diamonds....................................106-107 Calendar of Events................................. 158-161 Home & Garden Historic Districts Driving/Walking Tours... 162-170 Same Place—Changing Space........108-117 Things To Do......................................... 170-173 Hattiesburg Zoo............................................. 171

Real Estate...............................................118-125 Step Your Way to Health....................... 126-127 Gardening................................................128-129 Arts & Culture.........................................174-185 Popular Dog Breeds & Taking Care of Your Pet.................130-134 Affinity Retreat...............135.

Recreation.............. 136-147 Golfing ......................148-151 Women's Roller Derby... 152 Women’s Soccer............153 Southern Miss Athletics Div. I..................154-157 Medical & Dental Hospitals.................186-191.

Medical Clinics.......192-197.

Dental Clinics........198-201 Continued Page 6

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Here’s Hattiesburg!™ Vol XII ©All Rights Reserved, 2014

Education.......................................................................... 202-215 Universities & Colleges..........................................202-206 Day Care..........................................................................207 Private Schools.........................................................208-211 Hattiesburg Public School District..........................212-213 Public Schools Listings..............................................214-215 Worship...............................................................................216-219 Transportation.................................................................. 220-221 Motels/Hotels/B&B/ Campgrounds....................................................................222 Apartments................................................................................223 Camp Shelby...............224-225 Area Communities........ 226-227 Retirement..................228-229 Newcomer Information...230-231 Important Numbers...... 232-233 Voting .................................234 Restaurants..................235-238 Nightclubs............................238 Advertiser Index................239 Shopper’s Guide..............240

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HATTIESBURG AREA MAP

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City of Hattiesburg Stats

Population Within City Limits 47,169 Hattiesburg MSA 146,766

EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY 0.6%

6.1%

10.3%

2.1%

12.8%

Agriculture, Construction Manufacturing Wholesale Forestry, Trade Fishing and Hunting, Mining

3.4%

1.3%

5.0%

6.7%

Retail Transportation Information Finance, Trade and Warehousing, Insurance, Utilities Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

OCCUPATIONS

(2012 Pop. Est. U.S. Census Bureau)

27.3%

4.5%

Median House Value $106,9000* Median List Price (Zillow) $159,900 Housing Units 21,381

Construction, Extraction, Maintenance

20.9 .5

4.3%

Other Services Public Except Public Administration Administration

HOME VALUE**

Farming, Fishing, Forestry

Service Occupations

15.4%

Professional, Educational, Arts, Entertainment, Scientific, Healthcare, Recreation, Management, Social Assistance Accommodation, Administrative, Food Services Waste Management Services

$500,000 to $999,999

7.6

Production, Transport, Mat’l. Moving

$1,000,000+ $100,000 to $149,999

$200,000 to $299,999

6.0%

12.4

10.4%

$50,000 to $99,999

25.2

$300,000 to $499,999

1.3% 0.5%

21.2%

33.4

Less Than $50,000

15.2% 15.4%

29.9%

Sales & Office Management, Professional & Related

White

RACE*

$150,000 to $199,999

MEAN COMMUTE TIME

41.9% Black

Hattiesburg 17.7 min.

U.S. 25 min.

53% American Indian & Alaska Native 0.2% Asian 0.9% Hispanic or Latino 4.3% Two or More 1.4%

*Male: 47.4

*Female: 52.6

INCOME AND BENEFITS**

16.5%

13.4%

16.3%

12.5%

14.5%

11.0%

Less than $10,000

$10,00014,999

$15,00024,999

$25,00034,999

$35,00049,999

$50,00074,999

7.4%

4.9%

1.5%

2.0%

$75,000- $100,000- $150,000- $200,000+ 99,999 149,999 199,999

*Population estimate taken from | www.city-data.com | All other statistics taken from | U.S. Census, 2006-2008 3-Year Estimate

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City of Hattiesburg P.O. Box 1898 Hattiesburg, MS 39403-1898 Email: mayor@hattiesburgms.com council@hattiesburgms.com Website: http://www.hattiesburgms.com Action Center Council Office Council Fax:

(601) 545-4500 (601) 545-4551 (601)-545-4957

City Of Hattiesburg Johnny L. DuPree, Mayor Dear Readers, The City of Hattiesburg has experienced amazing growth in the past several decades. It could be said that Hattiesburg has been growing ever since its incorporation in 1884. From humble beginnings as a town of 400 people, Hattiesburg has grown to a metropolitan area of over 200,000 people.

Hattiesburg was an island in an ocean of virgin longleaf forests. The golden beauty of the long leaf pine was prized for its superior lumber. Millions and millions of board feet found its way to many businesses and homes in the northeastern U.S. Hattiesburg happened to be in the heart of the Pine Belt of South Mississippi and was the Hub in a network of railways, which stretched from New Orleans to the Northeast, the Gulf Coast to Jackson, and Mobile to Jackson.

When William Harris Hardy, a railroad entrepreneur whose many job titles included schoolteacher, attorney, army captain, judge, and state legislator, picked Hattiesburg as a depot, the future of Hattiesburg was almost preordained. Hattiesburg was in a perfect position to reap the benefits of the huge lumber boom of the early 20th century.

I am proud to be mayor of a town that relies on the abilities of its talented citizens to develop new paths of employment and new paths of success.

Contributions have come from every sector of business, all races, and both sexes. Hattiesburg is a group of citizens who are fortunate to live in an age where the support of all our citizens can be appreciated. We acknowledge the contributions and challenges of the past but we look forward to the future with pride and anticipation.

Hattiesburg is a diverse community whose wide economic base includes Camp Shelby, a large training post for the various branches of the armed services; a broad based medical community including two regional medical centers, Forrest General and Wesley Medical Center, and a great number MAYOR of clinics including the largest clinic in the state, Hattiesburg Clinic; a vibrant academic community including the University of Southern Mississippi, William Johnny L. DuPree Carey University, Pearl River Community College, Forrest County Center and Lowery A. Woodall Advanced Technology Center, and Antonelli College; a solid group of manufacturers and distributors including Kohler, Hudson Salvage, Georgia Pacific, Marshall Durbin, Dairy Fresh, Western Container, and Resinall to name a few.

We have shopping that would make any shopper happy including the Turtle Creek Mall, Cloverleaf Center, Downtown, and many strip shopping centers populated with energetic local businesses and well-known national chains. Our city has world class recreational facilities/activities including the Long Leaf Trace biking/hiking trail, and four golf courses: Timberton, Hattiesburg Country Club, Shadow Ridge, and Canebrake Country Club. We also have Tatum Park, a huge recreational complex for soccer and baseball, fishing, hunting, canoeing, and more. Hattiesburg is a true adventure city.

As you see, we have much to be thankful for in our community. We must protect our investments, create new opportunities for investors and always maintain an open door for improved policies and implementation thereof. As Mayor, I pledge to you to continue to move in the “Spirit that Builds” and to promote our community to the highest level as one of America’s Most Livable Small Cities.

Sincerely yours,

Johnny L. DuPree, Ph.D. Mayor of the City of Hattiesburg 12 Here’s Hattiesburg!

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Salary Averages in the Hattiesburg MSA (These are broad category grouping of specific job titles. There will be samples of specific job titles with their annual salary averages below the general category averages. The categories of the groupings of specific job titles have been set by the Miss.

Dept. of Employment Services. MDES 2013)

Number Employed

Average Hourly Annual

Entry Level Hourly Annual

Architecture and Engineering Occupations 400 $26.27 $54,650.

Samples: Architects $47,160. Environmental Engineers $87,860.

$13.46

$28,000.

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 350 $18.94 $39,390. $11.08 $23,040.

Samples: Public Relations Specialists $37,460. Coaches $52,800.

Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 1,500 $10.07 $20,950. $8.08

Samples: Maids & Housekeeping $18,530. First Line Supervisors/Landscape Mgrs. $35,060.

Experienced Hourly Annual $32.68 $67,970.

$22.87 $47,570.

$16,810.

$11.07

$23,020.

$30,840.

$29.28

$60.910.

Business and Financial Operations Occupations

1,300

$24.47 $50,890.

Samples: Employment, Recruitment & Placement Specialists $34,280. Cost Estimator $69,400.

Computer and Mathematical Occupations 520 $26.65 $55,420.

Samples: Computer Programmer $50,180. Database Administrators $47,240.

$14.83

$13.80 $28,700.

$33.07 $68,780.

$10.86 $22,580.

$18.58 $38,650.

$10.64 $22,130.

$18.49 $38,450.

Community and Social Services Occupations

N/A

$16.01

$33,300.

Samples: Rehabilitation Counselors $32,530 Clergy $33,200. Health Educators $47,850

Construction and Extraction Occupations 2,100 $15.87 $33,010.

Samples: Operating Eng. & Constr. Equipment Operators $34,310. Carpenters $29,580.

Education, Training, and Library Occupations

4,220 $18.26 $37,990.

$9.79

$20,360.

$22.50

$46,800.

Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations

N/A $16.24 $33,790.

$10.66

$22,180.

$19.04

$39,590.

Food Preparation and Serving-Related Occupations

6,570 $9.21 $19,160.

$8.06

$16,760.

$9.79

$20,350.

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

5,300 $30.10 $62,600.

$13.68

$28,450.

$38.31

$79,680.

Samples: Vocational Ed Teachers $31,820 Elementary School Teachers (Excl. Spec. Ed.) $40,160

Samples: Farmworkers/Laborers $20,820. Forrest/Conservation Workers $35,940.

Samples: Bartenders $17,740. Chefs and Head Cooks $51,340.

Samples: Med. Lab. Technicians $30,690. R.N.’s $55,960. Family Practitioners $188,250.

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Number Employed

Average Hourly Annual

Healthcare Support Occupations

1,900 $10.54

Entry Level Hourly Annual

Experienced Hourly Annual

$21,930.

$8.08

$16,810.

$11.78

$24,490.

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations

2,440 $17.90 $37,230.

$10.92

$22,720.

$21.39

$44,490.

Legal Occupations

350

$60,000.

$15.34

$31,910.

$35.60

$74,050.

Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

230 $25.07 $52,140.

$13.62

$28,330.

$30.79

$64,040.

Management Occupations

2,260

$19.68

$40,940.

Office and Administrative Support Occupations

9,690 $13.37 $27,820.

$9.03

Personal Care/Service Occupations

1,270 $9.86

$20,510.

Production Occupations

2,730

$15.09

Samples: Nursing Assistants $19,650 Occupational Therapist Assistants $42,190.

Samples: Auto Service Technicians $32,930 Electrical Power-Line Installers/Repairers $53,860

$28.85

Samples: Lawyer $78,620. Paralegals and Legal Assistants $41,400

Samples: Chemists $74,820. Forest and Conservation Technicians $44,400

$36.73

$76,390.

$45.25

$94,120.

$18,780.

$15.55

$32,340.

$8.07

$16,780.

$10.76

$22,380.

$31,390.

$8.76

$18,210.

$18.26

$37,980.

Protective Service Occupations

1,090 $14.82

$30,830.

$9.62

$20,010.

$17.42

$36,240.

Sales and Related Occupations

7,550 $12.45

$25,910.

$8.16

$16,960.

$14.60

$30,380.

Transportation and Material Moving Occupations

3,930 $12.81 $26,640.

$8.11

$16,870.

$15.15

$31,520.

Samples: Lodging Manager $38,010. Chief Executive Officers $150,840.

Samples: Tellers $22,640. First-Line Office Managers of Ofc. & Admin Support Workers $47, 090.

Samples: Child Care Worker $19,230. Fitness Trainer & Aerobics Instructor $22,500.

Samples: Team Assemblers $18,940. Welders, Cutter, Solderers, Brazers $36,190

Samples: Security Guards $24,910. Detective and Criminal Investigators $54,140.

Samples: Counter Clerks $23,240. First- Line Sales Managers of Non-Retail Sales $51,280.

Samples: Ind. Truck & Tractor Operators $27,900. Truck Drivers, Heavy Tractor/Trailer $34,270.

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Dear Readers, Welcome to Forrest County. Formed in 1908, Forrest County began as the smallest County in the state and today, over 100 years old, is a growing community with a population of 76,372.

Since we are located in the beautiful Piney Woods, we have access to abundant recreational opportunities including a National Wild and Scenic River, a State Park, National forest land and a Rails to Trails Program. The Desoto National Park is the largest in Mississippi with approximately 501,000 acres. You may picnic, fish, camp, hike or float down the streams.

Black Creek and Paul B. Johnson State Park offer much of the same.

There are twenty parks and recreation centers located throughout Forrest County. The James Lynn Cartlidge Multi-Purpose Center is a 160-acre complex with a main arena of 120,000 square feet and 37,800 square feet of floor show area. There is also a Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park with 147 sites and a 16-acre fishing lake. This facility is the location for many regional events.

If you enjoy running, biking, hiking, or horse back riding, Longleaf Trace is 41 miles of a National Recreational Trail of which Forrest County is a supporting member.

The strength of Forrest County can be found in the vision of its people-vision which helped create the University of Southern Mississippi, Camp Shelby and Forrest General Hospital. We continue to improve and expand our facilities. Forrest County will complete a mechanical upgrade for the Paul B. Johnson Chancery Building in late 2009. Also, the County is constructing a new jail center and a community storm shelter. Both facilities will be ready for use in 2011.

While a lot has changed over the past 100 years, the tradition of envisioning the future while drawing strength from the past is alive and well in Forrest County and we invite you to make your home with us. Our environment, our economy, our hospital, our schools, and our people make Forrest County a wonderful place to live.

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Lamar County is one of the fastest growing counties in the State of Mississippi. Lamar County offers a variety of lifestyles, from the small town leisurely pace of Lumberton, Purvis, and Sumrall to the up tempo pace of the city (Hattiesburg). We offer families a great place to live and businesses a great place to do business.

Location, location, location. With easy access to New Orleans, easy access to the Gulf Coast, and easy access to Mobile, AL and Jackson, Lamar County is strategically located. Also, having the Hattiesburg metro area right in our back yard makes Lamar County a great location.

We are fortunate to have a major regional medical center, Wesley Medical Center, a regional mall, Turtle Creek Mall and three beautiful golf courses, Canebrake Country Club, Shadow Ridge Golf Course and Pine Creek Golf Course. Lamar County School District has been accredited at top Level 5 (Superior) consistently and Lumberton School District has been accredited at Level 4 and 5. World class residential developments and neighborhoods make Lamar County a great place to live.

Business has found Lamar County a good place to be as well. The most robust retail development in this area has been in Lamar County. Many top retailers have locations here. We have industrial parks in Sumrall, Purvis, Lumberton, and Hattiesburg which could fit any number of business models. Easy access to major markets via I-59 and easy access to the ports of New Orleans and the Mississippi Gulf Coast combined with our low cost of living and great quality of life make Lamar County a fantastic place to do business.

In addition to our nationally recognized golfing, Lamar County also has superior recreational activities. Blue water lakes offer fishing for any experience level. Hunting opportunities abound. Little Black Creek Park (part of the Pat Harrison Waterway District) is a fisher’s, boater’s, and camper’s dream. Longleaf Trace, a world class bike trail, goes through the northeastern section of the county.

We invite you to explore Lamar County as a great place to live and a great place to do business. If you are here for a visit, for business, or to stay, come to know one of the great counties of Mississippi---Lamar County, Surpassing Expectations.

Sincerely yours,

Mike Backstrom Supervisor District 1 Joe B. Bounds (President) Supervisor District 3

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Ben Winston Supervisor District 2 Fred Hatten Supervisor District 4

Dale Lucus Supervisor District 5

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Welcome to Perry County. Founded in 1820, and named for War of 1812 Naval hero Oliver Hazard Perry, Perry County has enjoyed a rich and colorful history. Today Perry County has a population of 12,250 and is looking forward to a future of continuous growth and economic development.

Nestled in the Piney Woods of South Mississippi, Perry County offers a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities.

Home to more acres of National Forest than any other county in the state, residents and visitors alike enjoy thousands of acres of public green space. Two of the regions most pristine and untouched rivers run through Perry County, Black Creek and The Leaf River.

The rivers along with the Desoto National Forest, Black Creek Wilderness Area, Leaf River Wildlife Management Area, Lake Perry and The Sportsman’s Lake offer hiking trails, camp sites, picnic areas, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and hunting.

A true outdoor enthusiasts dream! Perry County is also home of the Mississippi Pecan Festival, held the last weekend in September each year.

Perry County is open for business. The region has been built on the majestic long-leaf pine, it has provided the backbone for the timber industry, the cornerstone of industrial development in Perry County. The County is home to GP Cellulose a division of Koch Industries, Hood Industries, Conway Pole and Pile and many other timber related businesses and support industries.

With a firm industrial foundation Perry County is aggressively recruiting new business and industry to the county. The Perry County Industrial Park is strategically located adjacent to US Highway 98 and the Canadian National Railroad, providing direct access to markets across the South and around the world.

For future residents the county offers small town living at its best. Incorporated towns of New Augusta, Richton and Beaumont serve as bedroom communities to Hattiesburg offering quaint shops, restaurants and recreational opportunities. Larger tracks of land and a more rural setting are offered by unincorporated communities such as Janice, Hintonville, and Runnelstown. The county is served by two quality school districts the Perry County School District and the Richton Municipal School District.

Consider this your invitation to explore Perry County - A Great Place to Live, Work and Play.

Sincerely, The Perry County Board of Supervisors.

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Thomas Walley, Dist. 3 26 Here’s Hattiesburg!

Kevin Shows, Dist. 2

Mitchell Hinton, Dist. 4

Lanny Mixon, Dist. 5

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Southern Miss Football

A Tradition of Winning

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couple seasons ago, Bleacher Reports named USM as one of the top 50 football campuses in the nation.

Although the last two seasons have proven difficult for the Golden Eagles, Southern Miss Football is not used to having a losing football team. If the past is any indicator, the Golden Eagles shall rise again in football stadiums across the country. The University of Southern Mississippi football program will begin new traditions of winning because the Southern Miss nation will allow nothing less.

Southern Miss is a Division 1 Football Bowl Subdivision program, the top level of college football play. Since 1997, Southern Miss Football teams have finished in the Top 20 three times (1997, 1999, 2011). The team also has been the leader in Conference USA, winning five C-USA Championships, the most of any team. Before the 2012 season, Southern Miss had 18 winning seasons, one of a handful of football programs to achieve such a feat. USM has also won two College Division National Championships in 1958 and 1962.

The program has had three undefeated seasons overall. Thirty All-Americans have graced the Southern Miss sidelines, including 12 first-team selections. In its history, USM has sent dozens of players to the NFL, including NFL Team of the Century member Ray Guy and three-time NFL Most Valuable Player Brett Banquet celebrating the 1958 UPI Small Favre.

Some Past Southern Miss Greats

College Football National Championship

1. Brett Favre, quarterback, 1987-1990. Attended Hancock North Central High School and received a scholarship to USM. Even though he was listed as the 7th string QB at the start of his freshman year, Favre started 10 games that year. Favre was the first NFL player ever to win the NFL MVP award three times. Favre also steered the Green Bay Packers to a Super Bowl win in Super Bowl XXXI in 1996.

Brett Favre will rank as one of the best quarterbacks to ever play football--college and pro!!! Brett is one of three USM players who have had their jerseys retired.

2. Derrick Nix, running back 1998-2002, was the first Golden Eagle player to ever rush for 1,000 yards in both his freshman and sophomore seasons and the only Southern Miss and Conference USA player Brett Favre ever to rush for 1,000 yards or more in three seasons, finishing just 12 yards short of becoming the all-time leading rusher at Southern Miss and 53 yards short of the C-USA record. Derrick was out for a season because of an ankle injury as well as a kidney replacement surgery but came back to rush for 1,000 yards during his last year of eligibility.

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3. Ray Guy is one of the greatest punters that college football has ever seen.

Guy was the punter as well as a defensive back (14 interceptions) for the Golden Eagles from 1970-1972. Guy spent 14 seasons as a punter for the Oakland/ Los Angeles Raiders where he was named to the Pro Bowl six times and was part of three Super Bowl Championship teams. His jersey, No. 44, was the first to be retired in USM history. Every year, the NCAA awards the Ray Guy Award to the nation’s best punter.

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4. Reggie Collier was the quarterback for the Golden Eagles from 1979-1982. He was the first QB in the NCAA to rush for 1,000 yards and pass for 1,000 yards. Collier was a Heisman Trophy finalist his senior year. Reggie Collier was the forerunner of RG III and Michael Vick style of quarterbacks before that style gained acceptance in the NFL. Reggie Collier’s jersey, No. 10, was retired in 2008.

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5. Sammy Winder was a USM running back from 1978-1981. He is the all-time scoring leader for the Golden Eagles. Winder is famous for “The Leap” in USM’s victory over Ole Miss in 1980. Sammy played for the Denver Broncos from 1982-1990 and he was elected to the Pro Bowl in 1984 and 1986.

6. Ben “Go-Go” Garry was the running back for USM from 19751977. He rushed 100 yards a game 17 times. In his career at Sammy Winder Southern Miss, Garry rushed a total of 3,595 yards, 2nd in USM all-time rushing yards to Damion Fletcher.

In 1977, Garry was instrumental in wins over Ole Miss, Mississippi State, and Auburn.

Ben "Go-Go" Garry

7. Michael Boley was a linebacker from 2001-2004. He registered 422 tackles in 47 games. Michael Boley was the second USM linebacker to win the Conerly award (’04), given to the best football player in Mississippi.

Boley went on to be drafted to the Atlanta Falcons in 2005. Michael Boley Sherrod Gideon is now with the Cincinnati Bengals but he was a part of the 2011 Super Bowl Champion NY Giants.

8. Sherrod Gideon was a wide receiver for the Golden Eagles from 1996-1999. He holds the record of 3,214 receiving yards for Southern Miss. Gideon was also named MVP for the 1997 Liberty Bowl.

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9. Rod Davis played linebacker from 2002-2004. Davis won the 2002 Conerly Award and was also named the Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year. Davis went on to play for the Vikings and then later for the Panthers.

10. The Nasty Bunch--A ferocious defense was the hallmark of former head football Coach Bobby Collins and former defensive coordinator Jim Carmody. In 1976, a particularly talented group of linebackers anchored Collins’ defense and they were dubbed the Nasty Bunch. The moniker remained, as did Southern Miss’ indomitable defense.

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he Area Development Partnership (ADP) is the regional Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for Forrest, Lamar and Perry Counties, the City of Hattiesburg and the City of Petal. The ADP is focused on enhancing our strong and diverse business base and building a better community.

Mission: The Area Development Partnership stimulates economic growth through the resources of its members and partners leading to an improved economic well-being and quality of life for Greater Hattiesburg Area Citizens.

The Area Development Partnership has deep roots in the Greater Hattiesburg Area, celebrating 20 years in 2012. However, the steps leading to the ADP becoming the regional organization you know today began over 100 years ago. Beginning as the Commercial Club of Hattiesburg in 1906, it was chartered in 1934 as the Hattiesburg Chamber of Commerce. Then, in 1992, Continued Next Page

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the Hattiesburg Chamber of Commerce merged with the Forrest County Chamber of Commerce creating what is now known as the Area Development Partnership. Growth did not stop there, though. In 2001, the Area Development Partnership merged with the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce as well as Lamar County economic development services creating a two-county service area. In 2003, the Area Development Partnership signed a contract with Perry County to expand its services even further.

This expansion has allowed the Area Development Partnership to fully utilize its resources across outlying areas.

Currently the Area Development Partnership has over 870 members ranging from large businesses to individuals all with a common interest – the betterment of Greater Hattiesburg. The strong membership base of the ADP is a reflection of our community’s commitment to improve their economic well-being. Members have the opportunity to participate in a variety of programs and events focused on networking, professional development and business growth such as First Friday, Business After Hours, Pastries & Politics, Leadership Pinebelt, Professional Development Series, Pine Belt Young Professionals and many more.

The Area Development Partnership realizes that great communities don’t just happen, but that it takes a tremendous amount of time and effort to sustain and grow a viable economic base.

Greater Hattiesburg has experienced significant growth due in part to the continuous efforts of the ADP. Over the years, the ADP has been very successful in enhancing the region through business retention, expansion, and recruitment and by offering superb Chamber of Commerce programs that meet the needs of our members and citizens of the Greater Hattiesburg Area.

For more information about the Area Development Partnership, visit www.theADP.com or call 601.296.7500.

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Historic Downtown Hattiesburg and FestivalSouth

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“Life is a festival, only to the wise” Ralph Waldo Emerson

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owntown Hattiesburg is the Heart of the Hub, and when it comes to the Arts, the Downtown is the Heart of the Arts. With Historic Hattiesburg Downtown’s Art Walks staged every fall, Holiday (Dec.), and spring, as well as the Live@Five series, and the Brown Bag Lunch series, Downtown has it going on all year round. Large parades and festivals, such as HubFest, bring live performances, vendors and great art into the downtown area. However one festival stands out for the sheer mass and breadth of performance and displayed art—FestivalSouth ®.

And why wouldn’t Downtown Hattiesburg be involved in this major undertaking? The Rolling Stone Illustrated History of Rock & Roll noted that [the] Mississippi Jook Band [brothers Roosevelt and Uaroy Graves and pianist Cooney Vaughan] and their blues recordings “featured fully formed rock and roll guitar riffs and a stomping rock and roll beat.” The Mississippi Jook Band recorded their new sound in Hattiesburg in 1936, nearly two decades before rock and roll exploded in the 1950s.

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FestivalSouth®, scheduled for June 7-21, 2014, is two weeks of a non-stop artistic extravaganza. Their past musical offerings have included classical, blues, Brazilian café music, jazz, bluegrass, Australian blues, gospel, and Broadway events taking place in Downtown Hattiesburg, west Hattiesburg, and the campuses of the University of Southern Mississippi and William Carey University. The Arts Market located at the Train Depot brings local craftsmen, artisans, and locals/ tourists together under one roof. Classical and modern ballet events bring exciting and visually addictive movement to the festival. Artie Events for Kids offer a whole bunch of fun with a little bit of learning for FestivalFamilies.

Sponsored by the Hattiesburg Concert Association (HCA) and organized by Jay Dean, USM Symphony Director along with many others, FestivalSouth ® required a great deal of time and effort to get this massive undertaking off the ground. The ideas for the festival came from many sources, including successful festivals in other parts of the country--music festivals, such as the Aspen Music Festival & School, Massachusetts’s Tanglewood, and the Chautauqua (NY) Music Festival as well Spoleto in Charleston, SC. The eightweek University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Southern Arts Festival that was held from 19951997 provided experience of what worked and what didn’t work.

One of the first people Jay Dean wanted to seek advice from was the very successful Jack Kyle, an American legend in art exhibits, based in Jackson, MS. Mr. Kyle brought the wonders of the ancient world right to the doorsteps of Mississippi. His 1997 exhibit "The Palaces of St. Petersburg: Russian Imperial Style Exhibition" brought nearly 600,000 visitors to the event. Jack Kyle’s exhibit, “The Majesty of Spain,'' brought in over 300,000 visitors to that exhibit!!!

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tious arts events in Mississippi and Jay used Jack’s success as his inspiration.

Of course Jack Kyle wasn’t the only person Jay went to for advice. Dr. Aubrey Lucas, former President and current President Emeritus of the University of Southern Mississippi was a source of ideas and inspiration. Dr. Rodney Bennett, current USM President, has continued to be a strong supporter of the arts in general and FestivalSouth®.

Jay Dean didn’t stop with USM Presidents either; he wore through a lot of shoe leather starting in December of 2008 into 2009 going to meeting after meeting presenting his idea for a weeklong festival celebrating the arts. Armed with his idea, Jay Dean started with officials at USM, then went to Forrest County, the City of Hattiesburg, the ADP, and area business groups and associations--basically anyone and everyone that he could meet with to refine ideas and to drum up support for the festival.

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When Jay went to the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) for funding help for the Hattiesburg Concert Association (HCA) production of the festival, he had to convince the MDA that it was possible to put on a successful arts festival that would last longer than two days. When you think of all the festivals, regardless of whether they are music, arts, business, or celebration based, festivals usually don’t last longer than two days. Jay Dean was requesting support for two weeks! The MDA had never fielded such a request, but Jay was able to convince them that such a thing could be done and done successfully. Fortunately, the MDA eventually agreed to provide funds for the event. Jay was also able to get funding from the Mississippi Arts Commission.

Jay Dean brought some impressive credentials to the table so he was able to command respect as he presented the plan.

Jay has been the Music Director and Conductor of the Southern Mississippi Symphony Orchestra since 1988. During his tenure the orchestra has grown into a university ensemble that has earned a distinguished national reputation.

One of Jay Dean’s goals in creating this festival was to bring the greatest classical artists in the world into South Mississippi to perform or display their art, such as some of the renowned artists that he had already brought to the University of Southern Mississippi: Plácido Domingo, Itzhak Perlman, Yo-Yo Ma, Sir James Galway, Joshua Bell, Denyce Graves, Nadja Salerno-Sonenberg, Jean Pierre Rampal, Christopher Parkening, Edgar Meyer, Roberta Peters, Doc Seversinsen, Ray Charles, and Ricky Skaggs. Jay Dean wants to bring that same level of worldclass talent to the FestivalSouth® event.

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limited to the USM campus. The festival would be a quality of life event for locals, tourists, and businesses, an educational event for students and teachers, a cultural tourist attraction, and an economic development tool.

When you put together such an incredible group of performances and artistic exhibits, people take notice. Businesses in other parts of the country actually schedule seminars and meetings around the schedules of arts festivals in other communities such as Chautauqua and Tanglewood.

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one word, something catchy and easy to say. They didn’t want it to be quite as wordy as the previous festival, the University of Southern Mississippi’s Southern Arts Festival. Mike Lopinto, a colleague of Jay Dean’s at USM, came up with the name, FestivalSouth®.

FestivalSouth® has doubled its number of events in four short years. There have been many additions and also some subtractions to ensure that this multi-genre festival offers as much as it can to as many people as it can. Thousands of people now make their way into the performances and exhibits during the two-week extravaganza.

Some of the stars that performed in the 2013 edition of FestivalSouth® include Hattiesburg’s native son and Country Music’s Songwriter of the Decade, Craig Wiseman, with the Southbound Crescent Band performed some of the best country and western music the city has ever heard. The Blues Brotherhood Band, a tribute to the Blues Brothers movie served up songs from the film as well as other classic blues, funk, and soul tunes in the best Blues Brothers’ style.

The Hub City Players laid ‘em in the aisles with their LOL 1.5, which was full of zany Broadway humor intended for a mature audience. The Command Performance Broadway Intensive put on a rousing performance of Hairspray. A heart stopping performance of ARIA, A Cirque De La Symphonie Spectacular was, well, SPECTACULAR as the finale of the festival!!!

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One of the nice things about living in a city with two universities and several colleges is the wealth of artistic talent. FestivalSouth® draws on the area’s large pool of talented performers and artists to provide an amazing array of music, dramatic and dance performances as well as exhibiting painting, drawing, crafts and sculpture throughout FestivalSouth®. And, they didn’t stop there.

FestivalSouth® went beyond “just” offering amazing artistic performances and exhibits by mixing in special events for families, adults and kids to reach a large and growing audience. The Artie Events for families are a big hit and offered children and their families the opportunity to get fully immersed in artistic adventures. With Bar-B-Que, cupcakes, and brunches along with the Continued Next Page

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exquisite cuisine offered by a variety of Historic Hattiesburg Downtown restaurants you’ve got some pretty happy tummies at FestivalSouth®! Wait a minute, did you think that was it? Nope, there’s more. Craft beer, scotch, and wine tastings along with coffee concerts make it easy to get whatever you’re thirsty for too!!

So, add it all up: inspiring art, jaw-dropping performances, performances from around the globe, delicious food and drink. Hmmm, not bad and it’s all in your backyard! If you’re not taking in events at FestivalSouth®, then you’re missing out on a lot of fun and a super opportunity to enjoy yourself. You’re in luck though, come on down to the 2014 FestivalSouth® and have some fun. You will enjoy yourself immensely and you might just broaden your horizons!!!

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Special thanks to Kara Drane, Ginger Maddox, and Connie Cooper for their submissions to this article.

he initial stirrings of a Midtown Master Plan came in the spring of 2006 with the kickoff of The University of Southern Mississippi's Master Campus Facility Plan. Campus planners identified this unique area, nestled among Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg Clinic and The University of Southern Mississippi (USM), as an epicenter of regional employment that “should be redeveloped to become an active district of mixed uses, including residential, retail, and commercial, that support this employment node.”

In the fall of 2006, the Mississippi Chapter of the American Planning Association hosted a multi-day charrette, an intense period of design and planning activity,1 for the Midtown area as a part of the statewide conference held in Hattiesburg. Planners, landscape architects, property owners and the general public worked together to produce a large group of images and ideas illustrating a vibrant, vertical mixed-use environment 1. The Free Dictionary by Farlex.

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that incorporated walking and biking for Midtown.

As Kara Drane, AICP, former Forrest County Planning Director shared, “These two initiatives were the beginnings of the Midtown Plan.

But it would not have been possible without key leaders from the University, Hospital and Clinic coming together with other property owners, neighborhood residents, business leaders and city and county officials to move this from a mere concept that began in 2006 to the Midtown Hattiesburg District of today. With significant financial support from the local community and a HUD Sustainable Community Challenge Grant, a Master Plan and Form-Based Zoning Code for Midtown Hattiesburg was adopted that will shape the future redevelopment of Midtown. The Market Analysis completed for Midtown further supports Midtown's residential and retail demand potential that, when fully implemented, will create a highly desirable walkable, workable, livable mixed-use community.”

To better describe Midtown, bracketed by The University of Southern Mississippi to the north and Forrest General Hospital and Hattiesburg Clinic to the south, this important and impressive area of Hattiesburg encompasses almost 150 acres having 220 separate land parcels and 55 separate landowners. These three major Midtown “anchors” attract over 100,000 visitors per month and employ an estimated 7300 people, not to mention the nearly 15,000 university students, as well as employees and visitors drawn to the area by other businesses and land uses within Midtown.

Midtown in Motion, A Master Plan for Midtown Hattiesburg, 2 recently completed by Cooper Consulting/Code Studio Collaborative, establishes a creative vision for a “reinvented” and “revitalized” Midtown. The changes that have been proposed by the Plan will endow Midtown with Continued Next Page

2. The majority of the information in this article was taken from Midtown in Motion, A Master Plan for Midtown Hattiesburg and the Midtown in Motion video.

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an amazing array of positive features that will make what is already a great place to live even better.

What is the mantra that all real estate agents live by? Location, location, location. Midtown’s pivotal location in the midst of the University, Forrest General Hospital and Hattiesburg Clinic makes it strongly positioned for redevelopment success. According to Phil Hanberry, president of Hanco Corp, a major commercial construction company in Hattiesburg, “[Midtown is] centrally located with access to Highway 49 and Highway [Interstate] 59, Hardy Street connecting those two and Midtown centrally located right on that thoroughfare.”

According to Joel Ingram, owner of HUB Development, “Midtown has . . . a lot of potential, there’s several city blocks that have turned into several different things now . . . There’s a lot of untapped potential in the [Midtown] community for new development.”

That untapped potential is, in part, Midtown’s salary levels. As compared to salaries within the Hattiesburg region, Midtown has generally higher salary ranges. These higher salaried employees have the potential to attract new investment in retail and housing within Midtown, making this an ideal location within which to not only work, but also to live, interact, and shop among a wide range of uses.

If your interest isn’t peaked yet at the fantastic prospects that Midtown offers for development, then how about this? The Midtown Plan envisions developers creating unique enclaves of single-family cottages, live/work studios, townhomes, and apartments located above retail and office uses. With the growth in multi-generational housing and a mix of housing types, Midtown will be more attractive to retailers, service businesses and office uses.

In explaining the overall benefits of the Midtown Plan, Doug Jones, Chief Operating Officer, Forrest Health said: “What we have looked to do is to create an environment that would benefit the students at USM, employees at Forrest General, and employees Continued Next Page

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at Hattiesburg Clinic, not to mention the visitors that we have come every single day.”

With almost 11,000 of USM’s estimated 15,000 students living off campus, there is the opportunity for new student housing being created within Midtown just minutes from campus. This would not only make it easier for USM students to walk or bike to classes but it would grow the residential population of Midtown. This would not only make it easier for USM students to walk or bike to classes but it would also grow the residential population of Midtown.

Housing needs for employees of Forrest General and Hattiesburg Clinic, and University faculty are also opportunities for increasing housing density within Midtown. Based on the Market Analysis, over the next five years there is demand for 400 workforce housing and/or student housing rental units within the Midtown area.

Another residential opportunity in Midtown is senior housing. Having a large medical network close by makes Midtown the ideal location for a wide range of senior housing products, from independent living facilities, to assisted living to full care nursing home facilities.

Midtown is a great place to live, as Jennifer Wilkinson, Attorney and Midtown resident confirms, “Midtown is incredibly convenient already and I look forward to the future where it will be even more convenient.”

With the addition of sidewalks and bike lanes and pedestrian-friendly traffic management, Midtown will be more connected to surrounding neighborhoods. “HAWK” signals (pedestrian controlled crossing signals) are proposed across Hardy Street and sidewalks and bike lanes will become an integral part of all new street improvements that take place as development occurs within and adjacent to Midtown. Even along US Hwy. 49, a “Multi-Way Boulevard” is planned that will seamlessly integrate all modes of travel (vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists). Major changes are already taking place with HUB City Transit. Bus routes are being changed to increase the frequency of service thus reducing the need to drive to and from Midtown for work- or health-related trips.

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In addition to residential, retail, restaurant, and entertainment opportunities, and perhaps a boutique hotel, the Midtown Plan proposes a Midtown Green / Amphitheater. This amphitheater will provide an outdoor venue for musical performances, theater and possibly neighborhood meetings.

“Sustainability” is a key element of the Midtown Plan. It recommends that trees and environmentallysensitive landscaping be integral parts of all future development plans, expanding the “urban forest” within the confines of a city environment. The Midtown Plan suggests a greenway to be developed along Gordon Creek and a trail built by the “Little Gordy” Creek. It illustrates how solar panels might be installed above parking areas and suggests that new buildings utilize energy efficient and recycled materials, and that demolished building materials be repurposed.

Chad Driskell, Executive Assistant to the President, USM said, “My vision for the final product of Midtown in Motion is really for the University to have a revitalized front door for a total transformation of the Hardy Street corridor. When we look out from the University, we see tremendous retail opportunity, tremendous Continued Next Page

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dining opportunity coupled with the tremendous healthcare opportunities that are already there.”

In the future, Midtown will look very different from than what we see today. There will be multi-story buildings with residences, retail shops, entertainment venues, and restaurants. Bicyclists and pedestrians will be everywhere. You will be able to live, work and play without ever leaving Midtown. Midtown will build on its many strengths and it will become a stronger residential, cultural, employment and medical area for the greater Hattiesburg community.

Midtown is a nice place to live and work now; but in the future it will be even better. “I think the Midtown project offers the next best investment opportunity for Hattiesburg,” Ted Webb, President, Pine Belt Division, BancorpSouth.

“Midtown is a place for everybody, where everyone can come enjoy themselves; I think that’s what Midtown is about!” Johnny DuPree, Mayor, City of Hattiesburg.

For more information about Midtown in Motion, go to www.midtowninmotion.org

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The Equestrian Lifestyle

By Hannah Rachal

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lthough Kentucky horse country is the epicenter of equestrian living, the Hattiesburg area does have an active equestrian component to its multi-faceted quality of life.

From the casual rider to the 4-H families who compete regularly to families who have chosen to live on properties that allow them to keep horses to a family that has reached the highest level of horse competition, Hattiesburg has shown an amazing depth of equestrian possibilities.

Equestrian activities are an important part of the very active 4-H organizations in all three counties of the Hattiesburg MSA-Forrest, Lamar and Perry. Each year, local, regional, and statewide horse shows provide 4-H kids a chance to show off their skills. Events are broken down by what individual horses were bred for, such as Saddle and Gaited Horse, Western, Hunter, Speed Events, Roping, and Ranch Horse. Competitions can be broken down into two types: English Riding and Western Riding.

In English Riding division, some of the competitions are: Dressage, Show Jumping, and Horse Shows. You may have seen some of these events at the Olympic games. Dressage is an event where the horse is taught to perform its natural movements on command. It requires a high level of obedience and fitness from the horse. Show Jumping is another competition you may have seen on TV and it involves the horse and rider jumping over a set of obstacles without knocking any down in a set amount of time.

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Western Riding, a large division in 4-H competitions, comes from the years of American cowboys working on ranches with horses and has now evolved into its own type of riding. Although there are some similarities between English and Western riding, Western riding has very different events that are usually found at the Rodeo. There are timed events, one of the most famous being Barrel Racing. This event requires horse and rider to quickly move around barrel setups without turning them over.

Another event seen at Rodeos is Roping, which evolved from the cowboy’s need to actually rope animals. This past year, 4-H horse competitions took place in early summer, with the District qualifiers from Meridian moving on to the statewide competition in Jackson. From there, regional competitions are held for the highest point winners in Photo by Michael Zupon

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Louisiana. The cost to attend and participate in these events varies widely based on the competition and where it is held. However, entry fees for spectators are usually around $10-$15. 4-H horse show events are held at the Forrest County, Lamar County, and Perry County Multi-Purpose centers.

An Oak Grove native, Josie Burks, has participated in equestrian competitions with her horse, Cruisin’ Around (or “Cruiser”), since childhood. She competes in English riding events, including Hunter Under Saddle and Hunt Seat Equitation classes, in which the horse has the traditional English tack and she wears traditional hunt attire. Burks remarks that when Cruiser is home from his trainer in Texas: “He and I ride every morning to ensure that we are both in shape and in sync with one another. This routine does not change regardless of whether or not I am preparing for a show.

A well managed routine is key to keeping a happy and willing horse because it provides the horse with a sense of normalcy and security.”

Training for these events takes a lot of time and effort.

Horse trainers are a very important part of the equation that adds up to a show-ready horse and rider. Luckily, the Hattiesburg area is home to many horse trainers. Depending on what is needed, you can find a horse trainer and also many boarding opportunities at places like Rocking M Farm, Creekview Performance Horses, and Morrison Farms.

Many of these facilities provide services ranging from $5-$20 per day.

Some people in the Hattiesburg area opt to send their horse off to other states for training, however. For example, Josie Burks has her horse in Texas for a few months out of the year to ensure that he stays in top-notch riding shape. She also has a trainer here in the Hattiesburg area, Wyler Burks of Burks Stables, so that when Cruiser Continued Next Page

returns home, they can work with a trainer together. Training with a horse can vary widely based on the type of activity the horse will be required to do by the competition. For example, when teaching a horse how to barrel race, the horse needs to get accustomed to the setup of the barrels and practice moving swiftly around them in the traditional cloverleaf pattern. The rider must also be trained and be in peak physical fitness to maneuver the horse.

However, training for an event such as Dressage can be very different. In Dressage, the horse has to perform his natural movements but in a very particular fashion so rider and horse spend many hours practicing these movements to become ready for competition. Erin Burks, who works at Burks Stables, explains what judges are looking for in competitions: “They are looking for a horse that is a balance, a natural mover, and has correct gaits.� Working with horses is a wonderful way for families to work towards a common goal together when getting ready for a competition.

To take care of a horse in Hattiesburg, there are many factors to consider. Because horses graze and most of their nutrients come from hay or pasture, they will need a large patch of land to live on. Most people who own horses in the Hattiesburg area have land on the outskirts of town so that the horse has enough space. Horses live outside, but do need basic shelter from the elements like rain and wind, which could come in the form of a simple stable or barn. Being herd animals, most horses respond well to having a companion horse to bond with. Interestingly, if another horse is not available, some horses have been known to become close to other animals such as cats or dogs!

Routine veterinary care is also very important part in keeping a horse in top shape. The vet provides dental care, vaccinations, and muscle/limb care,

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which are important in keeping a horse ready to compete.

Farriers provide hoof care for horses, which needs to be done on a regular basis. Hattiesburg is home to many veterinarians and farriers to care for the region’s equine community. References from local farms and trainers are a great way to find a veterinarian and farrier that are right for your horse.

Horse owners should also consider the importance of grooming their horses. Grooming is a wonderful way for owner and horse to earn trust and bond with one another. For horse owners who put their horses in competition, the cost of taking care of their animal is much higher than having a horse simply for riding and leisure. For example, when a horse is at a specialty trainer to prepare for a competition, the cost of food, board, shoes, and training itself can run anywhere around $800-$1200 monthly, depending on the training facility.

However, having a horse at home in the Hattiesburg area that just eats from a pasture and hay costs much less, around $150-$350 monthly. As you can see, taking care of a horse is not a job to take lightly and is quite an investment of time and money, but as many horse owners will tell you, it is a job that is very rewarding.

You don’t have to own a horse to spend time with one in Hattiesburg, though. Imagine taking a relaxing ride down Hattiesburg’s very own Longleaf Trace! There are many local farms that provide horse-riding rentals, guided horseback tours, and riding lessons. Circle S Riding Stables in Sumrall provides lessons and riding opportunities.

For many people, just being able to take a couple of hours to go for a ride is a perfect way to spend an afternoon.

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brother, Gardner Cucullu, 6, has just begun riding horses and he says, “I like to go fast around poles!”

Horse riding can be a hobby carried well into adulthood.

Debbie Cole, a Hattiesburg native, began riding horses as a child with her sister in 4H shows.

As she grew older and had a family of her own, horses took a back seat in her life. However, now that her children are grown, she has regained her competitive spirit and has taken up riding and competing once again, showing her horse Miss Happy Trails in American Quarter Horse Association shows in Mississippi and surrounding areas. “Happy and I have won the Novice Amateur Horsemanship and Trail in Mississippi and were Novice All Around Reserve. My new horse Celebrate The Hour (Mari) was champion in Performance Halter Mares at the Novice World Championships East in Murfreesboro, TN, last October.”

Horse riding is great exercise, offers competitive outlets, and is a wonderful way for people of all ages to enjoy the natural beauty our area possesses! Horses are kind and loving animals and many horse owners will say that their horse is one of the most important parts of their lives. As Josie Burks puts it, “There’s nothing that compares to the feeling that I get when I pull in the driveway at night and see Cruiser’s head pop over his stall door, looking expectantly toward the driveway in hopes that I will bring him his favorite treat, Nutter Butter cookies. He’s always there for me. I have shared some of the most jubilant times of my life with him and also some of the most painful moments.

He’s not just my horse, he’s my best friend.”

Mentioned in the Article: Burks Stables Wyler Burks grew up on a small farm in Hattiesburg and was very active in 4H, particularly programs concerning horses.

That love of horses has continued through to his adult life.

Now, Wyler, along with wife Erin, operates Burks Stables.

Burks Stables provide training for Western Riding events.

All lessons are conducted with a professional trainer and Burks Stables proudly competes in American Quarter Horse Association events.

Burks Stables 3101 Oak Grove Road, Hattiesburg, MS 39402.

Phone: 601-307-0959 or 817-597-9493 E-mail: erin@BurksStables.com Website: www.BurksStables.com Photo by Michael Zupon

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s the well-known horse trainer Billy Turner said, "This is the day [Kentucky Derby Day] for anyone involved with horses. The dream is to win the Kentucky Derby, because there's nothing like it."

What would it be like to have your own horse in one of the most famous horse races in the country?

Ike and Dawn Thrash can tell you all about it. Their horse, Line of David, competed in the Kentucky Derby.

Although he didn’t win, the experience of having their horse in such an important race in equestrian culture was the opportunity of a lifetime.

Ike, a Mississippi native, met his wife Dawn at Tulane University, where they first fell in love with each other and then with horse racing. They have been married for almost 40 years and have made a fantastic partnership in nearly four decades together. Ike graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi and since then has been involved in the real estate business, starting his own very successful company, Dawn Properties, Inc., in 1986.

Interestingly enough, their horse business began because of their real estate business. A client who was having problems making the final payments on a property agreed that the Thrashes could pick five horses from her horse farm to trade out for the payments. Although professionals would not have considered those first five horses “top of the line”, Ike & Dawn were hooked nonetheless. Since then, Ike and Dawn have purchased horses every single year for almost thirty years.

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For some time, the couple lived on a horse farm in Kentucky before moving back home to Hattiesburg.

While in Kentucky, Dawn actually broke many of their young horses.

Over the years, they have had many of their horses make it to well-known races. “Hurricane Ike won the Derby Trial, and was going to the Preakness before sustaining an injury, Dave in Dixie ran in the Belmont, and Line of David won the Arkansas Derby before running in the Kentucky Derby,” says Ike. When the horse owners arrived with Line of David at Churchill Downs, the famous racetrack where the Kentucky Derby is held, they knew their horse did not care for the racing surface. They knew that Line of David was a strong competitor (he had even beaten Super Saver, the winner of the Derby, at the Arkansas Derby), but they could see that he was uncomfortable and did not think he would win the race. However, Ike and Dawn could not turn down the opportunity for themselves or their horse to race in the Kentucky Derby! Says Ike of putting Line of David in the Kentucky Derby: “We really knew he had little chance. Being a lifetime experience, we entered him anyway, and wouldn’t trade the experience for anything.”

Ike and Dawn have made their horse racing business a personal one. To make their horses more like family, each one is named after themselves, their children, grandchildren, or children-in-law. Although they are unsure if their family will carry on their horseracing legacy, Ike and Dawn have loved their many years buying, raising, and racing horses. Ike says of his experience buying and working with racehorses: “Dawn and I make a really good team buying horses. I love horse racing, and she loves horses.

We look at horses differently, but eventually agree on all of them.” We’re sure we’ll see more horses from Ike and Dawn Thrash in the winner’s circle.

The "Line of David," a Kentucky Derby competitor and winner of the Arkansas Derby.

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Samples of the fine architectural detail of the beautiful Perry County Courthouse.

erry County was originally created from a portion of Greene County, located to the east of Perry County on February 3, 1820 and named for the War of 1812 naval hero, Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. Greene County was formed from Wayne County in December of 1811 and Wayne County was formed from Choctaw lands in December of 1809.

One of the reasons for the formation of the county was that Greene County was so big and there were too many obstacles for people traveling to the courthouse in Boise Bluff, MS. There were no roads, as we think of them today; they were more like paths than roads. Also, the original county seat of Boise Bluff, MS was located below the Leaf River and it was a precarious crossing for the many people who lived above the Leaf River. If you were going to go from the area around where Richton is located today to file a deed in Boise Bluff, it was an arduous and somewhat dangerous trip.

Today, Perry County is part of the Hattiesburg Metropolitan Statistical Unit (MSA). The estimated population (2011, U.S. Census Bureau) for the Hattiesburg MSA is 145,428, which would make it the third largest MSA in the state after the Jackson MSA and the Gulfport-Biloxi MSA. The links among Perry County, Forrest County and Lamar County are numerous. Perry is actually the oldest county among the three and Forrest County was created from the western portion of Perry County. The County Courthouse in Hattiesburg was originally called the Perry County Courthouse, Second District.

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tlers used the Leaf River as their main mode of transportation to get their products to market. When they were logging, the pioneers first harvested the timber using their rather primitive axes and saws, they hauled the huge logs out of the forests by oxen and then carted/hauled the timber to the Leaf River for the journey down to the Gulf Coast markets. They would ride the logs down to the Coast, sell the timber at market and then walk back to their homes in Perry County.

These very important streams to the early Perry County pioneers were the Leaf River, which flows through the center of the county from the northwest to the southeast with its numerous tributaries, and Black Creek and its tributaries in the southern part.

The lumber industry is still very active today with the main timber harvested being the long leaf pine. Although long leaf pine is the main timber found in Perry County there are substantial stands of oaks, hickory, poplar, magnolia, gums and cypress found along its rivers and creeks.

The county has traditionally relied on the lumber industry and farming to provide job opportunities. Today, manufacturing is the largest single component of non-farm private employment providing nearly 56% of employment.

Retail trade provides 18.7% of the employment while the health care and social service sector of the economy provides 17.7%.

On of the real success stories in Perry County is the Leaf River mill, owned

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class pulp manufacturing facility. It is a single-line mill with a continuous digester and a state-of-the-art bleach plant. The mill is a showcase of operational excellence and has the capacity to produce more than 500,000 tons of cellulose each year.

Southern softwood pulps, produced at the Leaf River Mill, are used for all types of paper products, including fine writing and printing papers, computer and copy paper, coffee filters, postage stamps and calendars.

If you’re looking for a strong pro-family environment in which to raise your family and to start or relocate your business, then Perry County is the place for you! We have schools that provide a high teacher to student ratio. We also have incredible outdoor recreational resources whether you’re into fishing, hunting, camping, hiking or organized sports.

You’re never very far away from a recreational opportunity in Perry County. Besides its many rivers and creeks, which are ideal for fishing, the County also offers a strong array of sports both in the schools and outside the school.

If you’re into walking the fairways and expertly (or inexpertly) driving (hacking) your ball down the fairway, the Rolling Hills Golf Course, located in between Runnelstown and Richton, should be on your card. Just like its name implies, the Rolling Hills golf course’s terrain offer challenges to the pro and the duffer with gently rolling hills. Water hazards and well-placed sand traps offer a few more challenges. This is a great course and is perfect way to spend a day in the great outdoors.

If you’re looking for camping experiences, you can certainly find plenty of places to throw up a tent in Perry County. Lake Perry, a state of Mississippi recreational resource, is a great recreational opportunity and offers fishing, hunting, and camping as well as hiking trails. There are boat ramps located by the rangers’ office in addition to picnic tables and pavilions. This is a great facility to enjoy!

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Street in the Town of New Augusta.

Just because you live in a small town doesn’t mean that you don’t have access to seeing fine theater, big name concerts or art/museum exhibits because Perry County is conveniently located to Mobile, Al, Jackson, MS, New Orleans, LA and the Gulf Coast, MS. Everything that you would want to experience is but a short drive away.

Living in a small town environment will give you access to greater participation in community affairs. You will be more in touch with your neighbors. "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" is more than a saying in Perry County, it’s the way people live.

The living in Perry County is easy and we would like to encourage y’all to visit or come to stay in one of the best little counties in Mississippi, Perry County!!!

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Bright, soft, charming colors for Spring/Summer 2014 Eve Marie Photos by Suzanne Carey Photography

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ink stays on top of fashion colors in spring/summer 2014. Designers such as Emporio Armani, Valentino, Oscar De La Renta, John Galliano offered two alternatives of pink include a light color look that is like the color of bare skin and a rich color that looks like color of coral.

Lighter colors of blue or green always bring comfort to a whole different set of folks, especially in summer as shown in shows by Oscar De La Renta, Diane Von Furstenberg, Alberta Ferretti, Reem Acra, and Donna Karan. Bright pastel blues and lighter color of green shades are still trendy. Besides the lighter blue/greens, navy blue and rich color blue are also in fashion.

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Meggie Merritt looks bold and beautiful in her black and white long sleeve chevron dress by Everly. Clothes, accessories and shoes provided by Eve Marie's.

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Kristina Davis is off to a fast start at the Hattiesburg Zoo looking great in her black cotton 3/4 dress by Piko and her clutch. Clothes and accessorie provided by Eve Marie's Boutique.

Special thanks to the Hattiesburg Zoo management and staff and to the Hattiesburg Convention Commission for allowing Here's Hattiesburg! to shoot some of the photos in this article at the Hattiesburg Zoo.

Fashion

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These lovely Grecian goddesses are about to make their entrance. Carley White (Left) is elegant in her black strapless cocktail dress with gold sequined front by Ark & Co. Stefanie Martel (Center Left) looks hot in her red (scarlet) cocktail dress with gold sequined crisscross back by Ark & Co. Madison Aultman (Right) is cool and blue in her Royal Blue chiffon high-low dress

by Red Clover with its sequined neck.

Clothes provided by The Edge Boutique.

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Far Out & Peace Baby! April Bullock (L) is wearing a vintage MTV tee by Junk Food, a gray maxi along with mint and cream jewelry. April's headband is by Jolie. Meggie Merritt (R) is wearing a Cowboys Break Hearts tee by Junk Food, a black and white striped maxi with purple statement jewelry. Clothes, shoes, and acccessories provided by Eve Marie's Boutique.

The other trends of women’s dresses in spring/summer 2014 in colors are juicy tangerine and a bright yellow color for designers Michael Kors, Christian Dior, Versus, Marchesa . The bright yellow color brings the intense sunshine of the hot summer while juicy tangerine bring the delicious fruit of the ripe orange to you.

The next color trend of women’s clothing is azure sky color and rich red color as seen in collections by Valentino, Christian Dior, Dsquared2, John Galliano, Cacharel .

Spring/Summer 2014 is diversified with so many bright colors that will really celebrate the many hues of spring and summer. Choose colorful dresses to rock this spring and summer.

60's EDIE SEDGWICK

While the 60's has been a popular expression for the past few seasons, we have never seen it appear so graphic with a strict monochromatic palette. In keeping with traditional silhouettes of the favored era, boxy and shift shapes move forward and allow prints and patterns to take center stage.

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Asian Spice Trail

Recent ethnic inspirations have included a nod to the Orient as well as Global Awakening, with a much more diverse pop culture influence. Spice Trail keys into the exotic lands of Morocco and India with rich material conversations like jacquard to heavy embellished details. Silhouettes speak to tradition with items like tunics and sarouel pants, while tribal patterns play up classics like tailored jackets.

Last season we saw Americana expressed in a vision of the West with Cowgirl and prairie elements. For Spring 2014, American Pie brightens up the message with a picnic friendly look inclusive of gingham and patchwork and youthful separates like overalls.

GROWN UP GRUNGE

Most recently we've seen grunge apply to the women's market with a Soft Grunge approach, inclusive of pastel hues for an overall pretty appearance. Spring 14 takes a decidedly Grown Up approach combining a melange of materials and items like maxis and peplum tops for a sophisticated sensibility.

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Kristina Davis (L) (USM) Yellow Chiffon halter top by Black Label, black leather pants by Pure, Catherine Popesco earrings in Shade, Catherine Popesco Bracelet in shade, USM Bracelet by Victoria Lynn.

April Bullock (C) (Old Miss) Red Ruffle Chiffon top by Basically Me, Cobalt Skinny jeans by Flying Monkey, cream statement necklace., Ole Miss Bracelets by Victoria Lynn.

Meggie Merritt (R)- LSU Purple and gold Basically Me top, Glamour Ultra Skinny Jeans by It Jeans, gold and stone necklace and earrings, custom LSU bracelet by Victoria Lynn.

Clothes provided by Eve Marie's Boutique.

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Kristina Davis (USM) is showing her USM colors with her Yellow Chiffon halter top by Black Label, black leather pants by Pure, Catherine Popesco earrings in shade, Catherine Popesco bracelet in shade, and a USM bracelet by Victoria Lynn.

Clothes, shoes and accessories provided by Eve Marie's Boutique.

Word Statements-

“Style is the forgetting of all styles” Not so much slogans as statements, the more trendy the better, plastering words across everything from clutch bags to knits continues into spring / summer 2014. The goal here is to attract attention, maybe something to start a conversation.

Rodart did it, Alexander Wang did it and more. What did they do?

Instead of buttoning the bottom and leaving the top open, they reversed the process—the top is buttoned; the bottom is open.

Cowgirl mashup

City cowgirl. Broadway cowgirl.

Edgy cowgirl. WWII cowgirl. Intermixing Western elements into outfits in unexpected ways signalled a little sub-trend rising up in cowboy boots and embroidered shirts and low-slung oversized belts. Donna Karan, Rodarte and Alexis Mabille respectively brought the aforementioned urban/showgirl/wartime interpretations, while Louis Vuitton’s embellished jeans and Miu Miu’s use of fringing and suede added to the suggestion of a growing spring 2014 fashion trend.

Paul Ross (L) and Chris Dickens (R).

A Vera Wang tux looks good no matter what the location or what the era.

Clothes provided by the Men's Wearhouse.

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These three ladies are riding in style on life's carousel. Kristina Davis (L) is wearing a off the shoulder dress by Voom, Leopardito boots by Old Gringo accented with gold and stone jewelry and gold bangles. April Bullock (C) is elegantly casual in her red lace 3/4 sleeve dress by Everyl, Sora Booty by Old Gringo and a taupe statement necklace and earrings by Catherine Popesco.

Meggie Merritt looks cool in her teal VaVa dress with tassle and embroidered detail, Lauren boots by Old Gringo, pearl headband

by Jolie pearl and gold jewelry.

Clothes provided by Eve Marie's Boutique.

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Fringing

Fringing takes on a broad range of styles for spring 2014. On the runways, it wasn’t just cowgirl and it wasn’t just flapper; I guess you could say it just was. Spanning eveningwear to casual, fringing and tassels swished onto the scene and found new ways to make a mark. Wear it now: leather, silk, beading… if you can find a piece that works some fringing into the equation, invest.

HIPPIE style

Peace baby, peace. Flash the sign and get your beads on. Head bands, maxi skirts, t-shirts, tie-dye, smoked sunglasses. Cool baby, cool.

Le smoking Jacket

These three lovely ladies are breaking out the champagne. Madison Aultman (L) is effervescent in her gold diamond shaped sequin cocktail dress by Red Clover. Carley White (C) is chic in her cocktail dress with charcoal sequins, sweetheart neckline and black chiffon skirt by Ark & Co. Stefanie Martel's radiant smile is made even brighter with her mauve chiffon, highlow dress with silver sequins by Ya Los Angeles. Clothes provided by The Edge Boutique.

Can you say Hugh Hefner; do you know who Hugh Hefner is? Well, the dude wore silk smoking jackets a lot!

This is not exactly like your father’s smoking jacket or Hugh Hefner’s either for that matter. Shawl collars and luxe fabrics give off a tux vibe while bright colours and cuts with twists break the mold.

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The two guys join the ladies and share in a toast. Gary Lambert (L) is dressed to the nines in his Calvin Klein tuxedo and Matt Sword (R) is turning some heads in his Jones of NY suit. Men's clothes provided by Men's Wearhouse.

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These three conductors make this train ride one of style. Meggie Merritt (L) looks great in her teal VaVa dress with tassle and embroidered detail, Lauren boots by Old Gringo, Pearl Headband by Jolie, Pearl and Gold Jewelry. Kristina Davis (C) is resplendent in her Genevive off the shoulder dress by Voom, Leopardito boots by Old Gringo, and adorned with gold & stone jewelry and gold bangles. April Bullock sizzles in her red lace 3/4 sleeve dress by Everly, Sora Booty

by Old Gringo and taupe statement necklace and earrings by Catherine Popesco.

Clothes provided by Eve Marie's Boutique.

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PUNK!!

Punk is IN again! Studs, chains and spikes will be giving every outfit an edgy twist. So grab your favorite band t-shirt and slip on a pair of those leather leggings your mom has hidden away from the 80’s and you’ll be set! Designers have also come out with punk inspired purses, shoes and jewelry. The typical combat-style boot has now been decked out in jewels, spikes and chains. These boots could almost serve as the centerpiece for your outfit! This look can be risky though, so make sure you don’t go too overboard. Too many spikes and leather can get a bit scary!

JEANS

Narrowed and wide models are in fashion, which do not exclude the popularity of classic style that looks great on any figure. The truncated models and jean pants are practically absent in the collections of men’s jeans, but they are still relevant for women. The texture of the material plays a big role this season. In addition to traditional denim and jeans with the original woven material, you should pay attention to the trends of the season such as leather, mimicking materials and denim with a metallic luster of various shades, including the effect of liquid metal.

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Kristina Davis (L) is taking a break in her USMthemed colored outfit-Yellow Chiffon halter top by Black Label, black leather pants by Pure, and Catherine Popesco earrings in shade, and Catherine Popesco bracelet in shade, and a custom USM bracelet by Victoria Lynn. Meggie Merritt is definitely in LSU style with her purple Basically Me top, Glamour Ultra Skinny Jeans by It Jeans, accented by her gold and stone necklace and earrings as well as her custom LSU bracelet by Victoria Lynn. Clothes provided by Eve Marie's Boutique.

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The flamingoes are in for some competition when these pretty women show up. April Bullock (L) is feathered in a bright Aztec maxi dress by karlie, a red 3-tier necklace and gold bangles. Kristina (C) is plumed in a 3/4 solid top, orange and her orange & gold beaded necklace. Meggie Merritt's brilliant smile shines bright and is accented by her black and white, long sleeve chevron dress by Everly and her pink and gold statement necklace.

Clothes provided by Eve Marie's Boutique.

Gary Lambert is an elegant statement in his Calvin Klein tuxedo provided by Men's Wearhouse as he shows off his great bow tie. Madison Aultman is gorgeous in her multicolored tribal print, long sleeved tunic dress by Cezanne and fringe wedge boots by A.M.A. Global.

Pretty Carley White is letting her inner feline roar with her bold leopard print tunic dress with belt

by Lemon Tree and boots by Stella Shoes.

Women's clothes provided by The Edge Boutique.

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Awwww!!! April Bullock is as cute as she can be as she gives some treats to these exotic goats at the Hattiesburg Zoo. April is looking exotic herself in her Leopard blazer

by Ellison, red cami, her Ultra Skinny Raw jeans by It Jeans, her black statement necklace, red earrings and nude wedges.

What a croc'! Not when you're wearing this stylish footwear, provided by Eve Marie's Boutique. (Alligators can only be seen behind the barriers at the Hattiesburg Zoo and were photoshopped into this photo.)

Chunky Platforms

Yeah baby, they are obnoxious and high. Dolce & Gabbana, Gaultier are taking the single sole pump castle back by storm.

Slingbacks

Slingbacks are back! Dsquare2, Michael Kors, Francisco Costa all had slingback returning to the fore even though the straps are at the back. :)

Mules

No not the old grey mare, mules, woman, mules. Legs need to look good to make the mule look good. If you turn a nice calf, you can own these shoes.

Gladiator Sandals

Et tu´ Brute? Yes, I am afraid that even Brutus’ girlfriend will be wearing Gladiator sandals in the Summer of 2014 and probably even in the Spring of 2014 if you live in the South. Lace them up and go get yourself a Caesar salad and a mint julep. “Veni, vidi, vici” as the old saying goes.

Pointed Toe

Well, here’s my point from the top of my head to the tip of my toe, it doesn’t matter if it’s pumps or booties, Armani, de la Renta, Narciso Rodriguez and Zac Posen are into the pointed toe!

Knee High Lace Up Sandal

Strappy/lace up sandals will take the place of the mule if footwear named after a quadruped is not in your future. Simple or ruffly, it’s all good.

Birkenstocks

Aaaahhh, it’s comfy in these shoes. Nice support when they first hit the scene and now their stylish comfort is back in style. Get your Birkenstocks on and go walkin’ or go run around in circles. It doesn’t matter, just go somewhere and go in your Birkenstocks! Alright already, enough.

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(Left to Right women) Carley White (L)rocks the strapless cocktail dress with gold sequined front by Ark & Co. Stefanie Martel (C) looks toned and "red-dy" for the evening in her red (scarlet) cocktail dress with gold sequined crisscross back by Ark & Co. Madison Aultman is a breath of fresh blue air in her royal blue chiffon high-low cocktail dress with gold sequined neck by Red Clover. Women's clothes provided by The Edge Boutique.

Gary Lambert (L) is channeling James Bond in his Calvin Klein tuxedo and Matt Sword is suave and debonair in his Jones of NY dress suit. Men's clothes by Men's Wearhouse

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A walk on the wild side at the Hattiesburg Zoo! Kristina Davis is a tigress dressed in her neon sequined Aztec skirt, a 3/4 solid black top, orange and gold beaded necklace, orange bamboo bracelets and black booties by Qupid. April Bullock looks regal in her Aztec maxi dress by karlie, red 3tier necklace and gold bangles. Clothes provided by Eve Marie's Boutique.

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Retro-style swimwear looks to be popular. The high-waisted bikini bottoms, whether sexy leopardprints, the black & pink polka dot or the boho prints, there is a high-waisted style that you can make your own.

Sleeved Swim Tops Capped sleeves, elbow-length and wrist-length sleeves can be seen everywhere. Great for bodyboarding or surfing or just to protect your shoulders from the searing sun!

Hankerchief Bikini Tops Pretty and real girly with their ruffles, eyelets and frills—they can fill the bill while looking totally hot!

Cut-Outs & Sheer Detail Get your sun block out because you’ll need some screening protection with this style. The cutouts and sheers make it almost as much a negligee as a swimsuit.

Monokinis are still in and rocking in sexy prints.

Kristina Davis is a pretty picture in her black cotton 3/4 dress by Piko and her acrylic bracelets by Zenzi and bronze elephant safari necklace. Clothes provided by Eve Marie's Boutique.

Although Matt Sword looks dashing in his Jones of NY suit provided by Men's Wearhouse, Stefanie Martel, dressed in her long sleeved red tunic dress with multi-colored tribal print neck by Cezanne and her genuine leather riding boots, the "Ramsey" boot by Diba True, provided by The Edge Boutique, is not buying any of his explanations at this time. Poor Matt will at least look great as he spends some time in the doghouse.

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Kristina Davis has not been left holding the bag(s), she just likes these purses found at Eve Marie's Boutique.

FOCUS ON SHOPPING

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orrest, Lamar and Perry counties have seen steady growth in retail offerings. New locally owned stores and new national chain stores have continued to open up. Smaller stores provide new products and services. You’ll find great service and unique products you may not see in the high-volume stores.

The Hattiesburg area is also fortunate to have national and regional chains such as Academy, Target, Gander Mountain, Kohl’s, Old Navy, American Eagle, Hollister Co., Gap, The New York & Co., Best Buy, Walmart, Sam’s, Dillard’s, Belk, J.C. Penney’s, Garden Ridge®, Sears, Stein Mart, Aeropostale, Lowe’s, Home Depot, and many more to provide an impressive array of retail offerings in the Hattiesburg area.

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Hwy. 98 West & Weathersby Road Turtle Creek Mall is the anchor of this fast growing retail area located around the intersection of Hwy. 98 West & Weathersby Road. The mall, the shopping centers around the mall and the many national chain stores make this an easy area to get your fill of shopping fun.

Exit the Turtle Creek Mall on the Hwy. 98 side and take a right. Turn into the Turtle Creek Commons strip shopping center. Play It Again Sports, located behind Chick-Fil-A, is the place to find new and used sports and fitness equipment. The have rollerblades, treadmills, ellipticals, golf equipment, home gyms, baseball equipment, skateboards, disc golf and a lot more.

Hwy. 98 West/Old Hwy. 11 Intersection Keep going west on Hwy. 98 After the intersection with Old Hwy. 11 go past the Golden Eagle Storage and then Mack Grubbs Hyundai and Newpointe shopping center is located on the right. In the next shopping center there is a nice boutique called The Edge Boutique, which has a unique mix of contemporary and high end fashions for every age and every size. You'll find gorgeous jewelry, scarves, handbags and much more.

Go past the first Canebrake gate and right before the second Canebrake gate, you’ll find the Corner Market on the right. Go left back onto Hwy. 98 after you leave Corner Market and you’ll come to Bellevue Florists & Gift Shop on your right. Bellevue Florists & Gift Shop not only has the finest in fresh cut flowers but they also have a wonderful selection of fine gift items for that special someone or special event.

Old Hwy. 11 Take a right back on US Hwy. 98 heading east (back towards Hattiesburg) and then take a right on Old Hwy. 11.You’ll find the Corner Market at the intersection of Lincoln Road Extension and Old Hwy 11. The Corner Market features a great array of gourmet cheeses and meat, fresh produce, a Full Service Meat Department with a local butcher, fresh seafood, Southern foods, cakes and dessert—this store is superior to an average grocery store.

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Apparently good things happen in threes!

Madison Aultman (L) is blue and shiny in a royal blue chiffon high-low cocktail dress with gold sequined neck by Red Clover. Carley White (C) is giving little black dresses a good name with a black strapless cocktail dress with gold sequined front by Ark & Co. Stefanie Martel (R) is simply stunning in her red (scarlet) cocktail dress with gold sequined crisscross back by Ark & Co.

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Go back to Oak Grove Rd. and take a right. Belle & Beau Hairstyling is close to the intersection of Oak Grove and Mayfair Rd. Belle & Beau Hairstyling is a full service beauty salon, which also features a wide selection of Circle E line.

Go back onto Oak Grove Rd. and get back to Hardy St. using Mayfair.

Cross over I-59 and take a left at the light, which is 40th St. Take an immediate right into the shopping center and Eve Marie’s Boutique is located here. Eve Marie’s has a

complete line of trendsetting clothes for the young and the young at heart.

Eve Marie’s Boutique also has a full line of accessories such as purses, shoes and jewelry.

Go back to the light and take a left. On your right, you’ll see another Corner Market with the same great variety of food items: gourmet cheeses, fresh meat, fresh seafood, Southern foods, cakes and desserts, and a tobacco barn as well.

Downtown Area Historic Downtown Hattiesburg has become an entertainment/dining center in Hattiesburg, which only enhances its shopping opportunities. Antiques, such as McKenzie’s on Main, apparel, a book store, Main St. Books, drug stores, collectibles, gifts such as A Gallery/Plums, home décor, sporting goods, groceries, several great restaurants, such as Bianchi’s or 206 Front and building supplies at Economy Supply.

McKenzie’s on Main- Antiques, gifts and bridal registry. If you want that special piece of furniture or that special gift, come look around McKenzie’s.

Main St. Books- Specializing in signed local, regional and state editions; also new and used books, children’s books, art, talks and workshops.

A Gallery/Plums- Fine art, gift registry, contemporary handcrafted gifts, art talks and receptions. A Gallery merged with Plum’s to offer their customers everything from artistic treasure to gifts perfect for a wedding, birthday or special event.

Any party would be better with these three beauties walking in. Stefanie Martel (L) is sporting a mauve chiffon high-low dress with silver sequins by Ya Los Angeles. Madison Aultman glimmers in her gold diamond shaped sequin cocktail dress by Red Clover.

Carley White is classic in her cocktail dress with charcoal sequins sweetheart neckline and black chiffon skirt by Ark & Co. Clothes by The Edge Boutique.

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Economy Supply-If you need building supplies of any sort, go here.

Whether you’re a seasoned builder or a DIY, this is a great place to go for your supplies and help with your building or remodeling project.

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Cloverleaf Center Area Broadway/Hwy. 49 intersection and Pine St. Area.

Cloverleaf Center is the anchor of this area. By bringing outlet stores and value stores to Cloverleaf has carved out a real niche in Hattiesburg’s retail marketplace. Stein Mart, Burke’s Outlets, Trees N’ Trends, Hudson’s Treasure Hunt, and Big Lots are just some of the stores located at Cloverleaf Center. If you’re looking for a new car, Vardaman Buick-Honda is located on Pine St. beyond the Cloverleaf Center towards downtown.

Hwy. 49 and Hwy. 49/I-59 Intersection Hwy. 49 has retail stores from Forrest County’s southern border to its northern border. The heaviest concentrations of stores are around the intersections at Broadway, Hwy. 42, and I-59.

Petal Petal is just east of Hattiesburg across the Leaf River. New retailers are setting up shop in Petal with Main St. and Hwy. 42 (Central Ave) being the biggest beneficiaries particularly if you drive all the way out on Central Ave, which turns into Richton Rd. The intersection of Evelyn Gandy Parkway and Richton Rd has blossomed into an amazing retail shopping area.

Located near the intersection of Hwy 42 and Evelyn Gandy Parkway is a great store called Carter’s Jewelry, a jewelry store that offers quality, affordable jewelry—rings, necklaces, and watches. Carter’s promises to offer the finest quality merchandise at great prices. If you need your jewelry cleaned or repaired, you should take it to Carter’s, because they have an experienced jewelry repair team ready to help you out.

Just a little touch up, please.

Stefanie Martel (L) looks perfect in her long sleeved red tunic dress with multi-colored tribal print neck dress by Cezanne.

Madison is ready with some color in her multi-colored tribal print long sleeve tunic dress by Cezanne and her fringed wedge boots by A.M.A. Global. Carley White owns her bold leopard print tunic dress with belt by Lemon Tree and boots by Stella Shoes. Clothes by The Edge Boutique.

Purvis has added many new stores to create a wonderful variety of retailers. Antiques, florists, auto parts, hardware, new car dealerships, auto parts, hardware, new car dealerships, grocers, pharmacies, a growing number of restaurants, and gift stores are Surrounding Communities of all available in Purvis. Optometrists, Lumberton, Purvis & Sumrall Lumberton’s retail is centered dentists, and physicians are also part mostly on Main St. and Hwy. 589, but of a growing number of medical serit also extends all the way out Main St. vices provided for in Purvis. to I-59. Grocers, pharmacy, used furniture, flower shops, auto parts, dol- Sumrall also has a wide range of lar stores, gifts, and restaurants are stores. Clothing, discount stores, drug store, auto parts, clothing, restausome of the shopping opportunities.

rants, and gifts are some of the stores located in Sumrall.

Richton, New Augusta, Beaumont & McLain Richton has a nice selection of stores including discount stores, pharmacies, a grocery store, gifts, restaurants, beauty salons, gas stations, auto supply stores, auto repair and more.

New Augusta is the county seat with auto parts, restaurants, beauty supply and a great little B & B called Tra Brenta Royal B & B. There are also some retail in Beaumont and McLain.

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Mississippi Miss Hospitality

2013

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ailey Thomas was crowned Mississippi Miss Hospitality 2013 while representing Meridian in the Mississippi Miss Hospitality Program at the Saenger Theater in Downtown Hattiesburg. Thirty-nine of Mississippi’s best and brightest young women competed in the Pageant for more than $100,000 in scholarships and prizes.

Hailey, 20, is a junior at the University of Mississippi and is pursuing a degree in biology with plans to become a pediatrician.

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was also involved in the Dimensions Show Choir, served as an Ivy League Recruiter and participated with Big River Productions. While at Meridian Community College, Hailey was on the President’s List and received many academic awards and scholarships.

Hailey is very involved in her local community and is active in various projects such as Adopt-A-Highway Clean-up, March of Dimes and the annual Jimmie Rogers Festival.

In her free time, Hailey also enjoys dancing, shopping and exercising.

Hailey is the 64th Mississippi Miss Hospitality, a tradition that began in 1949. She will travel more than 30,000 miles during her reign, promoting Mississippi’s tourism and economic development programs and serving as the state’s goodwill ambassador, sharing the spirit of the hospitality state with everyone she meets.

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David & Jane Jeffries Home A Multi-Textured French Country Delight

Photos by Giaise Photography

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he day was perfect for a nice drive; low humidity, temps in the 80’s and the nice winding road around pretty Lake Canebrake. If you are into house eye candy, this is a nice drive no matter what the weather. Our destination, David and Jane Jeffries’ home, is a French Country architectural design. As we pull up to this beautiful home one of the elements of the French Country style—the steep roof pitches of varying heights--provide evidence of its design origins and make an attractive first impression.

The multi-hued greens of the manicured landscaping with multiple islands featuring crepe myrtles, magnolias, Knockout® roses, and a variety of holly bushes are a nice counterpoint to the dark tones of the scored concrete driveway and sidewalk. Fig vines cover the rough textured brick surface of the lower half of the exterior walls. The modified dentil cornice and the radius room roof vents and the white, radius roof window provide added architectural exterior interest. The cream painted walls and black shutters are a pleasing color combination. A huge vase fountain in the front yard provides a soothing burbling sound that is relaxing as we walk under the copper awning attached to the covered entrance.

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Walking through the French doors at the front of the house brings us into a spacious living room. The handsome heart pine floors, the legacy flooring material of this area, bring warmth and beauty throughout the home. Exposed 6” x 8” solid cypress beams, another element of the French Country style, are also found throughout. Three huge antique-white with gold accent carriage lanterns hang from the ceiling. An impressive black lacquered Mason & Hamlin grand piano is a centerpiece in the room. Two elaborate candlesticks with hurricane chimneys sit atop the piano.

I knew that Jane was involved with building, so I asked what area of building she specialized in and she replied “I did everything from the slab up.” Jane is a building consultant but also built four spec houses and the Jeffries’ residences on this street. Jane partnered with builders Michael and Scott Williamson on fifteen different projects including this home, which was built in 2009. Although Jane has been a building consultant for fifteen years, she possesses impressive skills in interior design and is blessed with a genuine creative flair.

Take the window seat just beyond the piano. When the home was first built, there was another set of French doors that mirrored the front doors that led to the courtyard. The French doors limited what Jane wanted to do with design elements so she took out the French doors and built a window seat in its stead with large windows. The window seat is adorned with soft green and off-white accent pillows and the windows are graced with window treatments1 that Continued Next Page

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match the colors of the pillows.2 Jane will sometimes put a small table in front of the window seat along with additional chairs to handle overflow if her large dining room table can’t handle all of her guests.

On either side of the window seat are two huge vases that captured my interest because they look like they had been decorated by hand. As it turns out, they had. Jane is an artist as well as being a builder and interior designer.

She textured the two “not pretty green” vases, placed on either side of the window seat, with plaster and then painted them—the effect was wonderful.

Jane has used her skill, which she “really loves to do,” on many of the pieces in the living room. For example, Jane had black wrought-iron wall sconces located throughout the room that didn’t really fit her design for the room, but were “too new to get rid of.” Jane used her plaster/paint method to transform the sconces into something completely different; she also used her method on items throughout the house.

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An eleven-foot wood plank Fremarc Designs dining room table located to the left of the window seat and is big enough to comfortable seat 10 people. Above the table is an eight-light, wrought iron chandelier that Jane expertly refurbished using her plaster and paint method. There are six linen covered chairs and a table runner that matches the window treatments. The whole dining set sits atop a plush white flokati rug.

On the other side of the room is a seating area that also sits atop a white flokati rug. Two Noir French Country club chairs3 sit across from a white linen couch. In between them is an altar table4 that Jane painted and stained to match the other furniture in this grouping. A large armoire sits against the wall and atop of the armoire sits four pieces of pottery that Jane used her plaster and paint method on to further tie this side of the room into the entire living space. Another sitting area in front of the piano has two chairs upholstered in a fabric similar to the window treatments on the other side of the room.

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Conveniently located to the left of the dining room on our way to the kitchen is the butler’s pantry equipped with serving pieces, extra fine china place settings, silverware and a wine cooler. Walking past the butler’s pantry, we hear Bella, a Longhair Dachsund, and Tootsie, a French Bulldog, barking at us behind the wrought iron door that leads to the kitchen. Jane had put up baby gates, puppy gates but then got tired of dealing with all that and just installed the wrought iron door—simple, easy and attractive.

Usually all you see is granite whenever you go into a kitchen, but Jane decided to use cypress planks to make her island and it was the first thing that grabbed my attention as we walked in. Cypress is durable and its warm honey color makes the kitchen fit the French Country theme of the house and it also looks warmer and homier than granite.

I asked Jane about stains from cooking meals on their 4-burner Jenn-Air® gas range also located in the island and she said all she has to do is wax the counter and the grease never reaches the wood. The island is equipped with two chairs where Jane and David sit to enjoy breakfast and lunch.

The huge wrought iron chandelier above the island not only serves as a light source but can also be used as a pot rack. The wrought iron cabinet hardware really make the glazed antique white cabinets5 pop.

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The huge cabinet-face refrigerator is attractive and has a pullout freezer drawer on the bottom. The double vertical pullout drawers on each side of the refrigerator stocked with canned foods, food staples and spices make picking out foods for meals very easy. Some other unique features in the kitchen appliances are the Gaggenau double ovens, which open right to left instead of top to bottom; the KitchenAidÂŽ microwave opens from top to bottom instead of right to left.

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Right next to the kitchen area is a nice-sized family room equipped with a big screen television, fireplace, a sectional couch, and two upholstered chairs. The mantel around the fireplace looks like stone from a distance but it is actually a wood mantelpiece that Jane plastered and painted—looks great and complements the Old Chicago brick. To one side of the room is a space that used to feature a banquette but nobody was using it so Jane turned the space into her office complete with desk and ample cabinet space. On the opposite wall there is a breakfast nook for Continued Next Page additional breakfast/lunch guests.

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While we’re in this part of the house, let’s walk outside to the covered patio, courtyard and backyard. The patio’s scored concrete floor and the sidewalks are perfect because they will last forever and the dark tones go well with the exposed cypress beam and the cream tone of the brick wall. The patio has enough space that the Jeffries have even had dinners for their supper club out there. In fact this area has been used for many baby showers and bridal showers.

An eight-foot cinder block wall finished with plaster and brick caps encloses the entire courtyard/backyard area. There is a good-sized yard in this area that also possesses another seating area in addition to the patio replete with chairs and chaise lounges. We can’t leave without talking about the guest cottage. The guest cottage is its own independent living area with its own kitchen, laundry, eating area, living area, one bedroom and even its own little patio.

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We have to go into the master bedroom and bathroom. The bed is perfectly placed in between two windows and in between two matching accent tables and lamps—perfect symmetry. A trifold panel above the headboard adds to this sense of symmetry. Jane also uses tri-fold French panels on the cabinet/dresser in the master bedroom. In fact, the panels are a recurring theme used throughout the house. She used three panels in both guest bedrooms and a single panel in the family room. It’s a great element—it has the weathered, textured look that makes people think they may have actually come from some old French home in Bordeaux or Orleans—they give the rooms character and depth.

The king size bed has a bedspread that matches the fabrics and colors of the drapes and curtains. The window seat on the opposite wall from the bed also features the same fabrics and colors. The fireplace provides warmth on those cold winter nights. Above the fireplace is a flat screen television that has its own custom-made cabinet. Two elaborate French chairs sit on either side of a dresser on one side. And above the dresser is a large gilded mirror.

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I love the master bathroom, it has this golden hue that is created from the soft light from the chandelier and the overhead lights reflecting off the gold and brown hues of the granite countertops and polished ceramic tiles and the antique white hues of the tile and some of the furniture.

The ceramic tiles are also used on the shower enclosure walls. The buff-colored wall paint further enhances the golden vibe of the room.

The cabinets and doors are a muted green tone and harmonize well with the wall paint, tile and counters. There is an eight-light wrought iron chandelier above the tub with matching sconces on the wall; the chandelier and sconces are festooned with black beads. Using the rough wrought iron would seem to be out of place in such a refined space, but they fit perfectly in this house of many textures. The black cabinet hardware and finished plumbing match the chandelier and add a nice finishing touch.

Bringing the French countryside into the heart of South Mississippi has worked very well for David and Jane Jeffries and harkens back to a early period in the development of our state when it was under the rule of the French monarch. So, we will doff our plumed hats and baseball caps to a comfortable, elegant, and expertly crafted home!

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Elizabeth Williams looks divine in her Enzoani dress as she relaxes on the pier by the lake.

An elegantly feminine bridal statement! This gorgeous lace fit and flare gown features a bateau illusion neckline of lace on flocked dotted tulle, a fitted gently ruched bodice and a lovely scalloped lace hem. Lace on flocked dotted tulle – allover lace.

Gown provided by Mimi's Bridal.

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Some Wedding Trends 2014

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lam weddings will continue as a trend from 2013 through 2014. Black tie, full length gowns, crystal, gold chargers, and gold silverware in a black tie setting will be seen at many a wedding this year. There will be neutral, neutral, and neutral—grey, and taupe, with pops of black and layers of blush.

Flowers & Centerpieces

- Peonies will be big this year. The little bud vases, lined up and down the table, are out and are now replaced with arrangements of flowers that look like they have just been picked from the English Garden of a large estate. The trend is to go towards lush arrangements in antique vases. Super-tall centerpieces are out and garlands are in. Garlands of peonies and hydrangeas are popular. Floral cascades are in and bouquets heavy on greenery will be out.

Invitations

- Invitations will be graced with pops of intense neon color mixed with classic looks. Try an off white or cream invitation edged with a neon lemon or neon watermelon edge. Three-dimensional invitations with embellishment, folds, and boxes are hot this season. Invitation liners will feature chevron, honeycomb, and even Moroccan designs.

Beaded Wedding Gowns

- Bridal runway shows presented dresses in shades of whites and creams, soft pinks, and even baby blues.

Wedding Décor and Design

- Vintage wedding trends are still building steam. Adding antiques and old family items allows the bride to add a personal touch to her vintage wedding. Heirloom items and photos of loved ones who are no longer living are also popular. Assign a couple of people to take care of these items because you want to make sure that they make it safely home and aren’t damaged.

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Haleigh Davidson is a vision in white in her beautiful Allure ball gown in English Net. The natural, waist bodice is embellished with intricate embroidery and Swarovski crystals while the skirt is lightly gathered for a romantic look. Dress provided by Mimi's Bridal.

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Personalization

-Personalizing has gone to the max. Monograms, wedding processions, invitations, and video/photos are used to create moods or build the theme, while individual dances are used to represent the bride’s and the groom’s passions in life.

Candy Buffet

-If you really want a sweet way to impress your guests, a candy buffet is great addition to your event. Candy buffets create a colorful, playful atmosphere that guests won’t soon forget. Pick a theme or a color and get ‘er done. You may want to stay away from bubblegum themes, unless you’ve got a big clean-up budget (think your little niece or nephew armed with a piece of gum they no longer want, hmmm, many possibilities.)

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Elizabeth Williams is a fountain of beauty in her Peti pois tulle and guipure wedding dress, sweethear neckline with straps and a sensual semi-sheer back with appliques.

Flared skirt has appliques and scalloped hem.

Balancing your Dream Wedding Dinner and Drinks with Budget Realities

Selecting a caterer can be a challenge for any event. If you already have a caterer that you trust, then stick with that caterer. Performance, budget and peace of mind are all important when you’re arranging food and beverage.

Check with other recent brides to see what their experiences have been, check the Internet for reviews, put out a request for suggestions on Facebook or Twitter, ask a trusted bakery or florist for a referral, and then be ready to interview the potential caterer.

Some basic questions that you may want to ask your potential caterer: • How creative can they get within your budget?

• Are they open to modifying their standard menus with special recipes?

(Don’t get too crazy. If you end up having to give them step-by-step instruction on the recipes, the end result may not be good.)

• Can they provide variety for folks who eat vegetarian or gluten-free?

• Do they have recent experience with your location?

• Do you have references from recent customers?

Dinners and drinks are generally the biggest expense items in your wedding budget. If you serve a buffet, you will need more food; if you have plated dinners, you will require more staff. Location of the kitchen in relation to the dining area is very important. If the kitchen is located a good distance from the tables, then the buffet would be the best option because plated dinners have to be presented almost simultaneously and that requires additional staff.

As far as drinks go, some places will charge by the drink; others charge by the hours that the bar is open. A full open bar can cost a pretty penny; but luckily, there are lots of ways to stay within your budget that still have plenty of panache. You can limit your offerings to wine and beer only. Use locally produced wines or beer. If you do use local wines or beer, then either you or someone whose taste you trust must test your choices before the big day. If you want champagne, try a nice California sparkling wine. If you want to up the ante, add a limited mixed drink list, such as margaritas and martinis.

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Stations

Consider comfort food stations such as mashed-potato, mac and cheese, or grits stations. Maybe you want more exotic: well, maybe Indian, Mexican, Italian or Asian themed stations may be more your style. Raw seafood bars and a carving table are always popular.

Ecologically Sound Eats

Try to find locally produced produce and meat. In South Mississippi we have so many food resources—great seafood from the Gulf and a dazzling variety of veggies. For alcoholic drinks, there are several locally owned regional breweries and there are Mississippi wineries that produce some good wine.

Cake Pops

As an alternative to the massive tiered cake, think about serving cake pops instead of the traditional little squares. Present several enhancements available to brides and grooms to personalize the flavors, colors and extras like sugars or glitters. You don’t need extra plates or utensils to enjoy this delicious treat.

Cupcake Towers

Do you like the huge cake towers but you want to avoid the risk of having the massive tower survive the move into the reception area or, having survived the move, having the tower survive Uncle Louis and his wonderful children? You might consider a cupcake tower instead. There are so many different cake/frosting combos that your guests will be able to enjoy; there is greater choice available than the traditional white cake/white frosting wedding cake.

Single-Tier Cakes

Want to have your red velvet, double chocolate, black forest, or salted caramel cake and be able to afford to eat it, too? Opt for an array of single-tier cakes in different flavors. Even multiple single tier cakes should be more cost-effective than the classic, multi-tier wedding cake. Get them all from one baker or order at several bakeries to get the best cakes that each baker makes.

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Elizabeth Williams looks fantastic front (Page 99 upper right) and back! This Pronovias peti pois tulle and guipure wedding dress has a sweetheart neckline with straps and a sensual semi-sheer back with appliques. Flared skirt has appliques and scalloped hem.

Gown provided by Mimi's Bridal.

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Getting your face and body ready for the big day Your wedding will probably be the most photographed event of your life, but your skin may not be willing to cooperate. The stress of planning the wedding can cause you to break out, or you may be so busy putting the finishing touches on the plans for the big day that you don't devote enough time to your skincare routine. Getting pictureperfect skin starts several months before your wedding.

Work skincare into your daily routine in the morning and at night so it will become habit long before the wedding day arrives.

Visit a dermatologist about six months before your big day and discuss any skin concerns that you may have with him/her. If you have acne or wrinkles, you can ask the doctor to prescribe medication to start treatment well in advance of your wedding. The dermatologist can also help you to address skin issues such as scars or broken blood vessels on the surface of your skin. If a pimple shows up a couple of days before the wedding then get thee to your dermatologist as soon as possible for an emergency shot of cortisone.

About the same time that you visit the dermatologist, visit a make-up specialist to help determine the make-up that you like best. Also, by starting early, you can practice putting on your best face so you’ll be a make-up pro by the time the wedding rolls around.

You will also want to start a skin care routine well in advance of your wedding. Monthly facials should start as soon as six months before. Stop the facials at least two weeks before your wedding to make sure your skin won’t look blotchy.

Two months before, start applying a do-it-yourself mask to your face. Make sure you get the proper mask for your face, whether oily or dry. Wash and exfoliate twice a day. Use a product that both cleanses and exfoliates. Apply moisturizer after each wash.

Wear sunscreen every day, even if it’s cloudy! The sun can leave your skin red and may even cause fine lines to appear. Don’t forget your neck, back, chest or shoulders if they are exposed to the sun.

Kristin Griffith looks sweet and sophisticated in her Maggie Sottero dress.

Romantic and feminine in its display of tulle and lace, this fit and flare gown with corded lace illusion sleeves, V-neckline and keyhole back features Swarovski crystals sprinkled on scattered motifs and detachable beaded grosgrain ribbon belt. Finished with covered button over zipper closure. Gown provided by Mimi's Bridal.

Drink plenty of water and keep exercising!

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Gorgeous Hayley Davidson is amazing in her Allure ball gown in English Net. The natural, waist bodice is embellished with intricate embroidery and Swarovski crystals while the skirt is lightly gathered for a romantic look. Gown provided by Mimi's Bridal.

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Makeup & Tanning Eyes- The eye concealer should be very creamy and Tanning- Most makeup artists recommend that if emollient.

Use something peach colored for under your

you're going to get a fake tan before the big day, spraytan at least two days prior to your wedding. "The tan will eyes so it contrasts the blue and purple on the eyelid. Use darken the day after application but by the third day the cake liner in place of pencil eyeliner. You’ll activate with a little water so add enough until it’s the consistency of tan will be perfect." shoe polish. Make sure you fill in the roots of the lashes, it will make your beautiful eyes pop. Apply a shimmer pow- Especially for brides der with a smaller head brush to the inner corners of your getting married in the South, consider using as many oil- eyes before taking photos—your eyes will look brighter free products as possible — primer, moisturizer, founda- and more wide-awake. Clamp your lashes by starting at tion, etc. — and keeping oil-free blotting sheets on hand. the root, then the middle, and the tip. Squeeze your lashPut on a little more makeup than you would apply nor- es with light pressure. mally, but put it on evenly so you won’t look like you’re playing linebacker for the Saints with dark smudges on - Put lip balm on your lips before you gloss your cheeks. It’s not unusual for a few tears on your wedor put lipstick on so they’re not dry and flaky. Then fill in ding day so if you think that may happen to you, use a your entire lip with a lip pencil, which will hold color lonwaterproof makeup. ger.

Oil-Free Blotting Sheets

Lip Tips

Cleansers, moisturizers, foundations, and Touch-up products- At the least, carry your lip colprimer- Cleanse, then moisturize, then, before you put or, you’ll apply it often. Bring some oil blotting sheets–as

your foundation on, use a good primer. The makeup will go on smoother and last longer. Apply your foundation with a sponge or brush, never your fingers. If you use a sponge, dab the foundation don’t swipe it. Put on concealer after your foundation and use a different concealer for your eyes than your face. When you smile the apple of your cheek pops out. Place your blush at that point and blend it into your temple.

Sheer opulence distinguishes dream taffeta Lilac from the rest. This mermaid gown, worn by Hayley Davidson, showcases the classic Sophia Tolli look we all love with a beautifully draped bodice, framing the hand-beaded and embroidered V-neckline and shoulder straps. Lilac also offers a sheer intricately beaded back bodice and a rich flourish of taffeta in the chapel length train, creating quite a dramatic effect. A concealed back zipper with diamante buttons completes the look.

you need to apply powder, blot your face before you add powder so it doesn’t just keep building up. Bring Q-tips to clean makeup that has collected in the inner corner of your eyes.

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Exercise

The best way to get in shape is to start early. Good nutritional eating habits, regular exercise, plenty of rest are good practices to follow at any stage of your life. Don’t neglect these habits because you will need the energy and strength to get through the demands of putting together the wedding you’ve always wanted.

Also, you’ll have several hundred eyes following you as you walk the aisle; you’ll want your arms and back in top shape. Your time will be scarce but take time to work out and get in shape, if nothing more than to make your friends and family jealous of your great shape.

Don’t get a dress that is way too small that will force you to lose an unreasonable amount of weight. If the weight loss doesn’t happen, you’ll feel like you’re wearing a large piece of white shrink-wrap that has been pulled too tight.

Worse, if the seams start going, things will get real awkward real fast.

Plastic Surgery

Plastic surgery has become more popular for brides (and some grooms too) going to the altar. We would recommend you seriously consider all the positives and negatives before going under the knife. Any time you undergo surgery, there is risk. If you elect to have some surgical procedure done, there are questions listed below that you may want to ask the surgeon to help you find the right physician for you: • Are you board-certified in plastic surgery by the Hayley Davidson, showcases the American Board of Plastic Surgery? classic Sophia Tolli dress (detailed • What is the extent of your training in plastic surgery? dress description Pg 101) and the Allure gown in the upper inset • How many years have you exclusively (detailed description Pg 100). practiced plastic surgery?

• What procedures do you perform most frequently?

• Approximately how many times have you performed (the procedure I’m about to have you do)?

• Do you have hospital privileges to perform the procedure I'm inquiring about?

• Please tell me about the facility: is it accredited by a state or nationally recognized agency, and where is it?

• Is your medical license in good standing in the state where you practice?

• Have you ever practiced in another state?

If yes, which state?

• Have you ever had your medical license suspended or revoked?

• Are you on probation?

• Are you being treated for drug or alcohol abuse?

• Have you ever been disciplined by the Board of Medicine in the state where you are practicing, or anywhere else?

• Have you settled any medical malpractice or negligence lawsuits?

• Are you currently involved in any pending malpractice or negligence actions?

• Do you think I'm a good candidate for the procedure I'm interested in having?

• Please tell me about preparation for the procedure, risks and possible complications, recovery time, etc.?

• What steps can I take to prevent any complications from arising?

• May I please view before and after photos of any of your prior patients who have had this procedure?

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Picking the Wedding Date

Unfortunately, like so many of the decisions for the wedding, picking the right date can be complex. Many people want to avoid holiday dates, religious events, or even certain athletic events. Although some people may want to embrace certain event dates they consider a part of their personality (such as two football fanatics getting married at the concession level of the Super Bowl stadium.) Some people may like to set their wedding on a holiday weekend to give guests time to be a part of the event. Other people may want to avoid holiday weekends because their friends/family may not be free for the wedding.

Additional dates you may want to consider would include dates that may be special to your family, either good or bad, that may make that date out of bounds for your wedding (such as another couple’s anniversary or a death date.) Also, check with area Chambers of Commerce or Convention and Visitor’s Bureaus for big events like state athletic playoffs, conventions, festivals, celebrations, parades, or commemorations. For example, if you’re having a wedding in Augusta, Georgia during the Master’s you can almost forget about finding lodging so hopefully you’ll know someone who lives there.

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Kristin is beaming in her Mori Lee gown by Angelina Faccenda. The slim silhouette creates a perfect shape. This alluring wedding gown features a V-neckline and back with sheer straps over build-up sweetheart bodice. Wrapped with embroidery over net all over the entire gown. Covered button closure down the hip finishes the look.

No matter if you're Downtown or Midtown, Oak Grove or Petal, dressing in style is in fashion no matter where or when you're living. Matt Sword (L) in his Jones of NY suit and Gary Lambert (R) in his Calvin Klein do just that.

Provided by the Men's Wearhouse.

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This is a sampling of holidays, religious events, and even sporting event dates that you may want to think about before setting your wedding date: New Year’s Day- Wed., Jan. 1, 2014 Epiphany- Mon., Jan. 6, 2014 Martin Luther King Day- Mon., Jan. 20, 2014 Super Bowl Sunday- Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, NJ Valentine’s Day- Fri., Feb. 14, 2014 President’s Day- Mon., Feb. 17, 2014 MS State Basketball Championship Games- Mar. 7-Mar. 15 Mardi Gras- Tues., March 4, 2014 Ides of March- Sat., March 15, 2014 Final Four NCAA Basketball- Sat., April 5, 2014, and Mon., April 7, 2014 in Arlington, TX. Palm Sunday- April 13, 2014 Passover- Tues., April 15, 2014 Maunday Thursday- April 17, 2014 Good Friday- April 18, 2014 Easter Sunday- April 20, 2014 Mother's Day- Sun., Weekend of May 10-11, 2014 MS State Baseball Championships May 20-May 24, Pearl, MS Memorial Day- Mon., May 26, 2014 Friday the 13th- June 13, 2014 Father's Day- Sun., Weekend of June 14-15, 2014 July 4th- Friday, July 4, 2014 Labor Day- Mon., Weekend of Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 2014 Anniversary of September 11- Thurs., Sept. 11, 2014 Rosh Hashanah- Thurs., Sept. 25, 2014 Yom Kippur- Sat., Oct. 4, 2014 Columbus Day- Mon., Oct. 13, 2014 Halloween- Fri., Oct. 31, 2014 Veteran’s Day- Tues., Nov. 11, 2014 Thanksgiving- (always Thurs.) Nov. 27, 2014 Pearl Harbor- Dec. 7, 2014 Hanukkah- Wednesday, Dec. 17- Dec. 24, 2014 Christmas Eve- Wed., Dec. 24, 2014 Christmas- Thurs., Dec. 25, 2014 New Year’s Eve- Wed., Dec. 31, 2014

Elizabeth Williams is simply outstanding in this Enzoani – Felda gown. This retro-inspired modern lace overlay wedding gown features short sleeves, a fit and flare silhouette, a scalloped V-neckline, and scalloped hem.

Southern Oaks

“Southern Oaks Catering and Floral offers a creative approach to catering.”

Southern Oaks provides a gracious, multi-faceted venue that can handle events large and small. With full service catering on site as well as a full service floral department, Southern Oaks can make your meeting, wedding, or special event a rousing success. Southern Oaks has recently expanded its Class A facilities, which allows us to serve two events going on at the same time. The expansion will also enable us to handle large events with ease. Come check out our new facilities and all of our capabilities at www.southernoaks.net Even if your event is off-site, Southern Oaks can provide your mind with ease knowing that our capable, experienced staff will give you an event you can be proud of!

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HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR ENGAGEMENT RING

or How I Learned the Four C’s and Made My Sweetie Happy

By M&M Staff Writer. Photos by Chae Carter Model Jessica Carter

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opefully you are good at choosing your turtledove, honey pie, sweetie, lovey-dovey, pumpkin, your little schmoopie, or your lobster, (Who knew lobsters mate for life? So, have a little respect when you’re dipping a chunk of lobster in drawn butter at Red Lobster.) Picking out the diamond can sometimes seem harder than picking out your intended, but buying a diamond can be a little easier if you know what you want and what to look for when you’re shopping.

You would think that buying an engagement ring would be an easy part of getting married.

The people at Carter's Jewelry in Petal will help you select the perfect engagement ring for the love of your life! A few of the details you should know when buying an engagement ring are:

1. Cut-What cut does your fiancée want?

Don’t confuse the cut of a diamond with shape. When a jeweler refers to shape they are using terms such as round, emerald and pear. The ideal cut is the best cut as it produces a strong reflection of light back to the viewer; a fine cut also reflects good light back at the viewer. Deep and shallow cuts leak light out from the side and bottom of the stone. Ideal, Premium, Very Good, Good, Fair & Poor are the cut grades available.

2.

Clarity-This concerns inclusions and imperfections in the stone and it is listed, ranging from best to worst: • Flawless (F) is perfect, no imperfections.

• Very Small Inclusion diamonds would take an expert with a microscope to see imperfections (VS 1, VS 2).

• Small Inclusions takes a normal person with a microscope to see imperfections (S1, S2), and • Inclusions (I1, I2, I3.) When you’re looking at I1, I2 or I3, the casual observer can sometimes see the imperfections with the naked eye.

The most popular range is the VS1-VS2 diamond. These diamonds appear flawless to the naked eye, and are a fraction of the price of a truly flawless diamond. The next most popular range is S1-S2, where the inclusions are usually not significant enough to impact the appearance of the diamond for the casual observer.

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3. Color-Colorless is the best. The Gemological Institute of America (G.I.A.) grades color alphabetically from D (totally colorless) to Z (yellow). To be considered “colorless,” the G.I.A. requires a diamond to be a D, E, or F. However, the D-Z scale is continuous, so the difference between an F and a G is very small. In the United States, the average color for engagement diamonds in the ranges from G to H.

Most jewelers have a master set of stones with which to compare color.

The setting can affect the way the stone appears so unset stones are easier to grade on color. Most of the stones you buy will come set so you will most likely have to rely on the grading system.

4. Carat Weight-Larger carat stones are rare and require miners to extract a greater amount of stone to find these diamonds. A single carat stone can require mining tons of stone to get one diamond.

Carat is a unit of measure, not of size. Be careful about selecting a diamond just on carats alone. If you get a large carat diamond, but choose one of such inferior quality in cut, clarity and color, then the diamond could easily look like “glass.”

Happy Diamond Hunting!

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Changing Space, Same Place The Paul and Samantha Walley Home P

“He who rejects change is the architect of decay.” Harold Wilson

eople’s lives change constantly and as people change, their needs and expectations change, so it’s not too unusual that one’s home often mirrors the changes in one’s life. The home of Paul and Samantha Walley and their children, Southern Miss students David and Susan 108 Here’s Hattiesburg!

Beth, is a good example. Although the home has undergone many changes, the home has always been a great place to live.

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1939 on the same spot as another home that had occupied the space before the Walley home. Mr. Pettis even used some of the wood from the old building to construct his new house. Owner of a Chrysler and Desoto dealership in Richton, an oil jobber, a Richton Town Alderman, Member of the School Board, Perry County Board of Supervisor, and Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives were a few of the hats that Mr. Pettis wore. Paul Walley, the current owner, is no slouch either--when it comes to public service—Paul, graduate of Ole Miss Law School, is an attorney for the Perry Board of Supervisors Continued Next Page

Walley House in the 1960's

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and is the Perry County Prosecutor. Paul also has his own law office that concentrates mainly on land titles, Pine Belt Land Title Company, LLC, as well as owning private businesses.

Richton is a great little town; it’s clean and sort of looks like it could come right out of a Disney movie set. The people are friendly and there is an easy pace that one can almost feel.

The Walley house is set on a wonderful corner lot in Richton with plenty of space, a collection of huge shade trees, and a pleasant mixture of evergreen shrubs, encore azaleas, ornamental grasses and topiary. We came the day after Samantha had hosted a social event at her home so the exterior was also sporting a wonderful array of mums.

Samantha and Paul strive to maintain the historical legacy of the home, but they have used an eclectic mix of styles and eras that make up the pastiche and allure of this lovely home. Walking through the front door into the living room, you’ll see the lighter wood tones of the oak flooring found throughout the home.

Although the dark wood tones and the design of the two settees and one loveseat places these pieces in the Victorian era, the vibrant hues of the upholstery make these original pieces from the Pettis Walley home, which were re-upholstered, as easy on the eyes today as they were in the 1930’s. Samantha and Paul had to conduct a recovery effort to retrieve several of these pieces. Some 110 Here’s Hattiesburg!

other items that are original to the home are the chandeliers in the living room, dining room, and study. An attractive inlaid wood coffee table in the living room is graced by a fresh flower arrangement. The soft peach tones of the vertical striped wallpaper and the light tones of the two armchairs offset the dark tones of the other darker pieces of furniture. A larger area rug ties all the colors together.

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sits atop a burgundy, embroidered table runner. A matching breakfront and sideboard complement the table. A set of French doors, at one end of the room, and two windows on the outer wall bring in some great natural light. Because of the great light along with the light tones of the large area rug, the dark blue wall color and dark tones of the furniture look stunning.

Conveniently located next to the dining room is the kitchen. Completely renovated in 2012, the kitchen features a muted burgundy wall paint that goes great with the Forest Green tiles that surface the island and kitchen countertops.

The light green bar stools with their mottled brown seat cushions and the vignette mottled brown ceramic tiles are the perfect counterpoints to the deep green of the tiles. The dark tones of the antique brass cabinet hardware and water faucet contrast nicely with the gleaming stainless steel appliances and the white faux stained cabinets.

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When the house was originally built, the area that now holds the kitchen table was a porch, which was enclosed in the 1960’s. The tall kitchen table equipped with six barstools is decorated with an embroidered table runner and a bowl of apples. The dark tones of the kitchen table and its chairs look distinguished against the bright gold wall paint, white plantation shutters, and the earth tones of the ceramic tile. Large crosses, Golden Eagle memorabilia, and family photos further add to the homey feel of the room.

Like the room that contains the kitchen table, the area that is now the den served another purpose at one time. In 1994, the Walleys enclosed the carport of that time to create the den, a welcome addition to the home.

A large flat screen TV perfect for watching football or movies sits in the white custom-built cabinets that accommodate entertainment equipment as well as a large selection of books. The white fireplace mantelpiece with its dark green marble tile filler panels provides an attractive alternative point of interest to the TV. The white cabinets and plantation shutters stand out against the brown wall paint and the brownish-red tones of the split Old Chicago brick flooring.

The handsome leather overstuffed couch, and the leather loveseat, as well as a floral upholstered recliner offer the best seats in the house for watching TV. If you’re looking for some competitive indoor fun, enjoy a game Continued Next Page

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of chess at the chess table located in the room. There is a high round table in the corner to enjoy a meal while you watch TV. This den is not just a great place to relax. Rakeem (Bama) Sims came to live with the Walley’s in January 2009. An outstanding running back and athlete, Bama had come to Richton with a coach Richton High School hired from the coast. The coach needed a place for him to stay where he could have a family atmosphere, as his mother wasn't around much due to her job. David, Samantha and Paul’s son, and Bama played football together so David knew him.

The original plan called for Bama to stay a few nights until he could find another place. Because David and Susan Beth Walley occupied their bedrooms and the master bedroom was occupied, the Walley’s only option was to put an air mattress in the den for Bama. The arrangement was only supposed to be temporary, but

Bama ended up becoming part of the family. Samantha calls Bama son and the football coaches at Jackson State University, where Bama is an awardwinning running back, call Samantha "Bama’s Mom" as well!

Another area that was added onto the house in 2003 is the spacious room that now serves as the mas-

ter bedroom. A king size sleigh bed with matching nightstands are focal points in the room. The soft green wall paint along with light tones of the oak flooring along with the leather couch and chair make the room look very inviting and peaceful. Two burnt bronze double wall sconces, paintContinued Next Page

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ings of garden scenes, and family photos add to the comfortable ambience of the room.

The original master bedroom was the small anteroom that you walk through as you enter the master bedroom. The master bathroom, which sits just to the right of the anteroom, features a huge claw foot tub.

Earth toned ceramic floor tile and wall tile provide subdued tones that would make taking a bath very relaxing indeed.

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In addition to the master bedroom, the carport that you now see was also added on in 2003. Not done yet, the Walleys built a guesthouse in 2011 in a spot where an old garage stood. An exchange student from Moldova, Mihaela Florescu, a junior pre-med major at William Carey College, stays in the guesthouse.

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Mihaela is a lucky lady indeed to have such nice quarters. Going through the front door of the guesthouse, you enter a large room that contains the living room area outfitted with a leather couch, leather overstuffed chair, coffee table and a flat screen TV. The couch is not only relaxing but acts as a divider between the “living room” area and the kitchen table. The bar, equipped with bar stools, serves to create the space for the kitchen. The kitchen is fully loaded and very modern with stainless steel appliances and black granite countertops. The reddish-tone ceramic tile is not only functional and easy to clean but goes well with some of the neutral tones of the furniture and serves as a contrasting element to the gold wall paint.

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The guesthouse bathroom has a clean modern look with stainless steel fixtures and cabinet hardware. A claw-foot tub with its sleek lines complements the curved lines of the above counter sink. The guesthouse bedroom has a cherry king size sleigh bed, nightstand and dresser with matching cherry wood floors.

Still not done, the Walleys added a great looking brick patio just off the kitchen in 2013, which wasn’t quite finished when we did the photo shoot. Also, there’s a building across the street, the former Women’s Clubhouse (and oldest building in Richton) that may be in the future of the Walley renovation team!

It’s been a delight seeing how this gracious couple has been able to adapt their home to meet the changes in their lives, and all the while being able to maintain the comfort and warmth of their lovely family home. Thanks Walley family!

Pettis Walley, ca. 1970’s.

Former Women's Clubhouse

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Development Name

County

Area

Price Range

40th Place Forrest SW Hsbrg.

195K-600K Acadia Oaks Lamar Oak Grove 95K-115K Acadian Square Forrest Petal 229K-290K Angela’s Field Lamar Oak Grove 115K-165K Ashborough Lamar Oak Grove 150K-220K Audubon Hills Lamar Oak Grove 165K-297K Audubon Park Forrest SW Hsbrg.

200K-1MIL Autumn Ridge Forrest Petal 125K-195K Autumn Ridge Lamar Oak Grove 135-205K Backwater@Woodstone Lamar Oak Grove 300K-600K Barton Park Lamar Oak Grove 120K-145K Bay Creek Forrest Hsbrg.

90K-120K Baywood Cove Forrest SW Hsbrg.

275K-500K Beaver Lake Lamar Purvis 95K-300K Bedford Woods F/L SWH 120K-1MIL Bellegrass Lamar Oak Grove 197K-375K Belle Pointe Lamar Oak Grove 240K-260K Belle Terre Lamar Oak Grove 125K-250K Bellewood Lamar Oak Grove 150K-300K Bent Creek Lamar Oak Grove 200K-350K Bent Creek West Lamar Oak Grove 200K-450K Berkshire Hills Lamar SW Hsbrg.

80K-195K Beverly Hills Estates Forrest Petal 85K-200K Bienville Square Lamar Oak Grove 150K-225K Big Bay Lake Lamar L/P 180K-750K Black Creek Valley Lamar Purvis 160K-212K Bridgefield Estates Lamar Oak Grove/Sumrall 250K-600K Bridgefield Gardens Lamar Oak Grove/Sumrall 125K-210K Brookstone Lamar Oak Grove 119K-166K Brookwood Forrest NW Hsbrg.

65K-95K Brycewood Forrest SW Hsbrg.

80K-130K Cameron Point Lamar Oak Grove 105K-150K Canal Place Lamar SW Hsbrg.

190K-260K Canebrake Lamar Oak Grove 200K-1.8MIL

Carolina Ridge Lamar Oak Grove 120K-155K Carriage Park Lamar Oak Grove 237K-275K Cascades Forrest SW Hsbrg.

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Amenities C/G, L, U U, C, G U, PG, P, W/T, L, D G, U S,C C/G, U

C, L, P, T, U U U, W/T BL, G, L, U C/G, U C, C/G, Ga, P, T, U, W U U P, Pg, U P, Pg, U C/G L L, U U, S, C C, C/G, Ga, L, P, U C/G, U U C/G C/G BL,C,CC,C/G,G,Ga, L,Pr,Pg,T,P,U,W/T C/G, U C/G, U C,U

Real Estate These pages will give price ranges of houses and some of the amenities offered by this sampling of communities.

Canebrake Golf Community, photo by Ernie Smith.

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Development Name

County

Castle Manor Chanticleer Chapel Hill

Forrest Lamar Lamar

Classic Woods Clayton Place Clear Creek Cobblestone Corner Oaks Cottages in the Woods Cottages at Turtle Creek Country Club Lake Estates Cross Creek Crossland Roads Cumberland Dandridge Deerfield Derry Dixie Ridge East Forrest Eastwood Heights Edgemere Ferncrest Fernwood Estates Fieldstone Forrest Hills Fox Penn Gracelynn Heights Green Bay Place Green Timber Greenwood Place Heatherwood Hickory Knoll Hidden Woods Highpointe Hillendale Hollow Run Homestead Hunter’s Point

Forrest NW Hsbrg.

Forrest Petal Lamar Oak Grove Lamar Sumrall Lamar Oak Grove Lamar Oak Grove Lamar Oak Grove Forrest NW Hsbrg.

Forrest Petal Lamar Sumrall Lamar Oak Grove Lamar Oak Grove Lamar Oak Grove Lamar Oak Grove Forrest Dixie Forrest Petal Forrest Petal Forrest Petal Forrest Petal Forrest Petal Lamar Oak Grove Lamar Oak Grove Lamar Sumrall Forrest Petal Forrest Petal Lamar Oak Grove Lamar Oak Grove Lamar Sumrall Lamar Oak Grove Lamar Oak Grove Lamar Oak Grove Forrest SW Hsbrg.

Forrest Petal Forrest SWH/Dixie Forrest NW Hsbrg.

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Area Petal Oak Grove Oak Grove

Price Range 100K-175K 200K-300K 110K-300K

Amenities L U C, P, C/G, U, M

160K-210K U, C/G, L, S, 130K-295K L, U 179K-240K U 108K-128K C/G, U 160K-190K 140K-173K U, W 170K-219K C/G, U, M 165K-775K C, C/G, G, L, P, T, U 130K-230K C/G, P, T, U 150K-190K C 140K-275K 150K-275K P, Pg, U 110K-200K 142K-170K 175K-240K 95K-150K 125K-250K+ C/G, P, T 186K-234K U, C/G, L, S, C 110K-140K 125K-200K L 200K-430K Pg, P, U 125K-230K 196K-250K 125K-160K 115K-200K U 178K-380K 150K-500K U 120K-150K 50K-100K 180K-315K 230K-450K P, U 95K-375K C/G 110K-150K T, W/T 175K-400K C/G, L, U 160K-250K G, T, P, U

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Development Name

County

Area

Price Range

Hunter’s Ridge Forrest Petal 135K-200K Hunter’s Way Lamar Oak Grove 125K-150K Huntington Lamar Oak Grove 115K-150K Hyland Lamar Oak Grove 75K-150K Hyland Forrest Petal 80K-115K Innswood Forrest SW Hsbrg.

135K-400K Jamestown Forrest SW Hsbrg.

85K-200K Kendllebrook Crossing Lamar Oak Grove 165K-180K Kensington Woods Lamar SW Hsbrg.

85K-190K Keystone Cove Forrest Petal 115K-135K Kingsmill Lamar Oak Grove 160K-290K Kirkwood Park SW Hsbrg. SW Hsbrg.

200K-1MIL Knights Landing Lamar Oak Grove 187K-414K Krystal View Lamar Oak Grove 120K-200K Lagniappe Cottages Lamar Oak Grove 120K-165K Lake Serene Lamar Oak Grove 120K-600K Lake Sharra Lamar Oak Grove 110K-180K Lakeshore Lamar Oak Grove 160K-300K Lamar Park Lamar Oak Grove 100K-140K Legacy Lamar Oak Grove 160K-200K Le Papillon Lamar Oak Grove 175K-650K Longleaf Acres Forrest Petal 150K-400K Longwood Place Lamar Oak Grove 150K-165K Lost Orchard Lamar Purvis 129K-160K Madison Place Lamar Oak Grove 125K-160K Magnolia Crossing Lamar Sumrall 225K-280K Magnolia Trace Lamar Oak Grove 160K-380K Maison Rue Lamar Sumrall 139K-175K Marshall Place Forrest Petal 200K-350K Martin RIdge Lamar Oak Grove 155K-215K Melody Hill Lamar Petal 130K-160K Mineral Creek Forrest (Nth) Rawls Springs Custom & Spec.

130K-300K

North Fork Forrest Petal 200K-300K Northridge Forrest Petal 110K-140K Oak Forrest Lamar Oak Grove 110K-210K Oak Grove Cove Lamar Oak Grove 110K-155K 122 Here’s Hattiesburg!

Amenities G C/G T, W/T C/G, U C/G L, C/G, C C/G P, L C/G, U U C/G, U BL, C, L, Pr, Pg, T BL, C, L, Pg, Pr, T L BL, C, C/G, L, P

U BL, L, Pr, U Pg, U C/G, C, Ga, M, P, U U U C/G, U U, L, Pr U, C C, Ga, L, Pg, U, W/T, Fiber Optic Tel, TV, Net,Sec. Sys. U, L, Pr

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Development Name

County

Oak Hills Oak Leigh Manor Oak Ridge Overlook Point Pecan Hills Pecan Lakes Pecan Place Plantations Place Pleasant Ridge Providence Quail Hollow Reese Creek Plantation Regency Estates Richburg Heights Rolling Hills Sandstone Savannah Trace Serene Hills Serene Meadows Seven Pines Shadow Ridge Sherwood Forrest Sienna Fields Southdown South Fork SummerPlace SummerTree Summertrace Summerwood Tall Pines Tee Time The Glen The Hemmingway The Meadows The Oaks The Refuge The Trace The Trace, 4th Ed.

Lamar Oak Grove Forrest SW Hsbrg.

Lamar Oak Grove Lamar Oak Grove Lamar Oak Grove Forrest Petal Lamar Oak Grove Lamar Oak Grove Forrest Petal Forrest SW Hsbrg.

Lamar Oak Grove Forrest Petal Forrest SW Hsbrg.

Forrest SW Hsbrg.

Lamar Oak Grove Lamar Oak Grove Lamar Sumrall Lamar Oak Grove Lamar Oak Grove Forrest Dixie Lamar Oak Grove Forrest Petal Lamar Sumrall Lamar Sumrall Forrest Petal Lamar Oak Grove Lamar Oak Grove Lamar Oak Grove Lamar Oak Grove Lamar Oak Grove Forrest Petal Lamar Oak Grove Forrest Petal Forrest Petal Lamar Sumrall Lamar Sumrall Lamar Oak Grove Lamar Oak Grove

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Area

Price Range 95K-150K 80K-100K 125K-195K 115K-145K 95K-155K 140K-200K 130K-250K 100K-150K 130K-350K 200K-1.5MIL 175K-350K 130K-285K 95K-330K 100K-230K 130K-215K 200K-600K 250K-365K 170K-220K 140K-200K 130K-250K 175K-410K 100K-150K 150K-175K 115K-169K 185K-225K 140K-290K 130K-290K 120K-140K 250K-266K 95K-175K 135K-180K 115K-165K 110K-130K 115K-160K 200K-210K 275K-400K 160K-350K 180K-350K

Amenities M, P, U C/G, Ga, U L, Pr, Pg, U

BL, L, U E, Ga, U Ga, L, Pr, U, W/T C/G, U

C, Ga, P, U, W/T U U

C, C/G, G, Ga, P, U G W/T, U L, Pr U U C/G, Ga, M, U U G, L, U C/G, U U, L, Pg U U, G L, U U, W/T

Development Name The Village The Woodlands The Woods Thornberry Fields Timber Lakes Timber Ridge Timberline Ridge Timberland Timberton Trailwood Trailwood West Tropical Gardens Twelve Oaks Twin Pines (Tee Time) Villa Del Ray Village at the Meadows Villages of Oak Grove Vintage Springs Waterford West Lake Manor Westbrook Westerly Western Heights Westgate Westhills Westover West Woods Whispering Pine Williamsburg Estates Willow Court Willows of Trailwood Windridge Woodhaven Woodland Hills Woodlands Trace Woodstone Worthington

County

Area

Forrest NW Hsbrg.

Lamar Oak Grove Lamar Oak Grove Forrest Petal Forrest Petal Lamar Oak Grove Forrest Petal Lamar Purvis Forrest SW Hsbrg.

Forrest Petal Forrest Petal Forrest Petal Lamar Oak Grove Forrest Petal Lamar Oak Grove Forrest Petal Lamar Oak Grove Forrest SE Hsbrg Forrest SW Hsbrg.

Lamar Oak Grove Lamar Sumrall Lamar Oak Grove Forrest SW Hsbrg.

Lamar SW Hsbrg.

Lamar Oak Grove Lamar Oak Grove Forrest SE Hsbrg.

Forrest Petal Forrest Petal Lamar Sumrall Forrest Petal Lamar Oak Grove Forrest SW Hsbrg.

Forrest SW Hsbrg.

Lamar Oak Grove Lamar Oak Grove Lamar Oak Grove

Price Range 250K-1MIL C, C/G, P, T, U 160K-290K U 150K-275K U 175K-185K U 130K-250K L 130K-250K U 150K-250K G,U 120K-240 U 200K-500K C, CC, C/G, G, L, U 180K-450K BL,C/G,G,L,Pr,Pg,U 200K-1MIL BL,C/G,G,L,Pr,Pg,U 145K-230K C/G, U 135K-170K 130K-180K G, L, U 85K-140K 120K-145K U 188K-226K C/G, U 230K-260K C/G, U, Pg 400K-1MIL C/G,Ga,L,Pr,U,W/T 120K-220K BL, L 175K-225K U 148K-160K U 80K-180K C/G 150K-200K C/G 55K-195K 55K-195K 75K-150K 115K-140K 100K-200K 95K-120K 130K-200K BL,C/G,G L,M,Pg,Pr U 130K-250K U 110K-350K L, U 90K-295K C/G 160K-290K U 240K-500K C, P, T, U 250K-400K PU Here’s Hattiesburg! 125

Step Your Way to a Healthier You W

hen is the last time you sat in front of a TV with a bag of chips and sweet tea and when you got up, all the chips and tea were gone? Right now many Americans are still making diet choices that lead towards heart disease, diabetes, heart attacks, COPD, strokes and vascular issues.

Risks of Drugs and Surgery and Diet Plans Diet drugs still require exercise and eating right to achieve their greatest effectiveness. Also, weight loss drugs tend to lose their effectiveness after four to six months of use. Some of the trade names you may recognize include Tenuate, Tenuate Dospan, Sanorex, Xenical, Bontril, Plegine, Prelu-2, X-Troxine, Adipex-P, Fastin, Ionamin, Obytrim, Meridia. All drugs have side effects. Fenfluramine (Pondimin) and Dexfenfluramine (Redux), had primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) associated with use. Nearly 45% of patients with PPH die within 4 years of the diagnosis of PPH. Gastric Bypass and Lap Band® surgery have been popularized by celebrities. Carnie Wilson, singer in the group Wilson Phillips, had gastric bypass surgery in 1999, and that didn’t last, so she had Lap Band® surgery in 2012.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie had Lap Band® surgery and he still looks heavy. For either of these surgeries to work well, exercise and eating right is still required.

Most diet plans work for a period of time, but many dieters end up gaining their pre-diet weights back and more.

Unfortunately, dieting results don’t usually last. You have to choose to avoid fatty foods, eat healthier and exercise.

Causes and Costs of being overweight According to the Center for Disease control, “eating too many calories and not getting enough physical activity,” are the main reasons for becoming overweight and obese.

“Genes, metabolism, behavior, environment, culture and socioeconomic status” all play a part of body weight. “Behavior and environment play a large role” and offer “the greatest areas for prevention” (of being overweight or obese).

Thin people earn more and get more promotions. Being overweight can also negatively influence your social and romantic life as well.

Well, okay, now what?

Here’s a number that might make you feel better. Losing just 10% of your body weight will have a dramatic effect on your health. A 10% loss will lower your blood pressure, lower your stroke risk and lower your heart attack risk.

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event, it isn’t a plateau you reach and then you’re done. You can’t go back to eating whatever quantity of whatever food you want. Weight control is about achieving weight loss to a healthy weight and then maintaining (not dieting) your optimum weight. Strictly limiting fatty foods, choosing healthy substitutes you like and exercise will let you achieve the best you. You didn’t add that extra person hiding in your hips in one day; it took a consistent lack of exercise and eating too much fatty food to “achieve” your big butt, muffin top, jelly belly, saddle bags, double chins, etc., etc.

An effective way to lose weight is to choose achievable weight loss goals. Say you choose to lose 5 or 10 pounds. Exercise, eat less and achieve your goal. Once you achieve your goal pick another achievable goal.

Steps. Always try new healthy foods and new forms of exercise so you don’t get stuck in a rut.

Food Choices Choose variety. Half your plate should be fruits and vegetables. A little more than quarter should be grains and a little bit less than a quarter should be meats, seafood, cheese, and so on. Avoid sweetened drinks, which includes sweet tea, soda and sports drinks. Drink water and nonfat or low fat milk instead. The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) promotes eating less of foods high in fat and sugar and eating more veggies and fruits.

Exercise WARNING: Before starting any exercise program consult a doctor.

The American Heart Association recommends a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise five days a week or 25 minutes of intense-aerobic exercise three days a week AND moderate to high intensity muscle-strengthening activity at least 2 or more days per week.

Walking is an activity that most people can do withPicayune on Stage out special equipment. Running requires running shoes, biking requires a bike and swimming requires a pool, but all these activities will provide significant aerobic benefit.

Avoid sitting for long periods of time. Make a habit of getting up at least once an hour, if only to get some water or to file something or get the mail. Whatever, move.

Do you want to be healthier? It is a choice. Take steps to achieve what your heart wants and your body needs.

Literally, take a step by walking. Take a step by eliminating a high calorie, low nutrient food(s) you currently eat. Eliminate a fatty food like chips or candy or sweet tea or sugary soft drinks or salt. Have celery, carrots, tomatoes or fruits around for snacks. Use smaller plates. As you succeed with each new step, you can continue to add activities and eliminate unhealthy foods as you go. The important thing is to start . . . . . .

your life depends on it.

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Southern Plant Winners by Seasonal Blossom As with any planting plan, it’s a good idea to keep color, height and width, and moisture in mind when laying out beds. The flowers listed below are easy to grow plants for our region.

The plants are categorized by the season in which they produce blossoms.

Spring to Fall Swamp Lily

Likes moist soil, good for water garden, has white fragrant flowers, leaves are strap like and grow up to 3 feet long and 3 inches wide.

Mid-Spring Crested Iris

Likes moist, well-drained soil, shade to deep shade, amending/fertilizing soil benefits flowers. Flowers are blue, lavender, or white.

Golden yellow or white crest comes out each fall. Requires division after bloom or in fall every 3 to 5 years. Plant en masse for best effect; Crested Iris is great for a woodland Woodland Phlox garden or rock garden; use in front of a Likes rich soil with average to moist condimixed perennial garden. Possible companion tions. Prefers shade to partial shade. Colors plant: Virginia Bluebell. include rose, lavender, violet, and blue. Grows to a height of 9-12 inches. Great in borders or planted en masse in an open woodland. Will go dormant in drought conditions. Great for False Indigo hummingbirds and butterflies.

Likes sun to partial sun.

April & May

Late Spring

This 2-4 foot tall and wide, perennial plant forms a deep taproot so it doesn’t like to be moved. Showy blue flowers turn into black seedpods in the fall, which can be used in arrangements— blooms also used as dried flowers. Plant in beds, borders or containers.

They are drought tolerant and deer resistant.

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Late Spring to Early Summer Indian Pink

Likes shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Reaches a height of 12-18 inches. This perennial is native to the Southeast, grows in wooded areas in the spring. One big negative for pets and small children is that the plant is slightly poisonous.

Late Summer Early Fall Hardy Hibiscus

(also known as Rose Mallow),

Likes full sun and average to wet soil. Biggest enemy is Japanese Beetle, use beetle traps. Grows to a height of 4-6 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide. Different Hardy Hibiscus varieties produce white, red, pink, peach, white & pink, lavender & purple, yellow flowers. Hummingbirds love the Hardy Hibiscus.

Fall Midsummer to Fall

Helen’s Flower

Likes sun and normal moisStokes Aster ture soil but This perennial likes well-drained soil that stays can tolermoist, needs sun or partial sun. Has white, ate wet soil. pink, lavender, blue, and yellow varieties.

Height range Grows to 1-2 feet tall. Great for containers, is 2-5 feet tall and width beds, or borders. Can be used for cut flowis 1-2 feet wide.

Bright yellows, browns, and ers. The flower is both drought and deer mahogany with brown or yellow discs. Good resistant. Deadhead to prolong bloom time. in beds and borders and also excellent for cut flowers. Divide clumps every couple years. Deadhead to prolong bloom time. Has few pests or diseases.

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Most Popular Dogs-American Kennel Club An argument could certainly be made that the “Heinz 57” dog is the most popular breed but because we are using the American Kennel Club (AKC) as the list’s creator, we will only list breeds that are recognized by the AKC.

Dog breed favorites come and go to a certain degree, many times they are influenced by films and TV. For example, Golden Retriever popularity surged after Air Bud (’97) and the German Shepherd shot up in popularity after the release of the Rin Tin Tin series starting way back in 1925 with films released as recently as 2007; Lassie films and TV popularized the Collie.

(Note: As with any dog purchase buying a dog from a reputable breeder will lessen your chances for getting a dog with genetic problems.)

1. Labrador Retrievers, most popular dog since 1991. This

very intelligent breed is known for an even, genial temper.

The Labrador is a good-looking animal that makes a good companion and family dog. Aggression against other dogs or people is rare in a well-socialized Lab. Labs have a short, dense coat of fur, an “otter” tail, weather resistant coat, powerful jaws, friendly eyes, and a good temperament. Labs love to play and need lots of activity.

Despite the Labrador (northern part of the Newfoundland-Labrador Canadian province) name, Labrador Retrievers were actually bred in Newfoundland (southern part of the province). Newfoundland possessed many small water dogs and these small water dogs were bred with the much larger Newfoundland breed.

This new breed was referred to as a St. Johns Water Dog. Labs, as a breed, go back to 1873 and they were first recognized by the English Kennel Club as a distinct breed in 1903 with the AKC recognizing the breed in 1917.

Like many large breed dogs, Labrador Retrievers have problems with hip dysplasia. Many Labs live to 12 or 13, but many others are lost at age 7 or 8 to joint and bone diseases, heart disease, epilepsy, or cancer. Labs shed more than average for a short bristle dog. The Lab needs lots of daily exercise.

Height: 21-25 inches at the withers (Withers are the highest point of the shoulder blade.)

Weight: 55-80 pounds Colors: Yellow, black, chocolate Life Span: 12-13 years

2. Originally the German Shepherd, as the name suggests, was bred for sheep herding and guarding. While it is still used a shepherd, the German Shepherd is the most popular police and military dog in the world. The German Shepherd does not give its affection easily and typically will be extremely loyal to its main caregiver. This very intelligent breed can learn and retain training.

Owners must be able to be authoritative in a calm and consistent manner. The breed is not as overtly aggressive as it is many times described but can be a bold and punishing fighter if needed. German Shepherds are courageous, keen, alert, fearless, cheerful, obedient, and eager to learn. They like to have lots of activity and they like having a job that requires training.

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3. Lord Tweedmouth developed Golden Retrievers, which originated in the Scottish Highlands

in the late 1800s, by breeding the original yellow Flat-Coated Retriever with the now extinct Tweed Water Spaniel. He later crossed in the Bloodhound, Irish Setter and more. The dogs were called the Golden Flat-Coat and only later were they given the name Golden Retriever. AKC recognized the breed in 1925.

This wonderful breed is consistently a top ten dog known for its handsome appearance and even temperament. Their coat color can range from the honey golden color to an almost reddish color.

Golden Retrievers have many positive traits: they are lovable, well-mannered, intelligent dogs with great charm. They are easily trained, and always patient and gentle with children. Charming, devoted and self-assured, Golden Retrievers are a popular family dog.

The Golden Retriever needs a great deal of physical exercise so be prepared for long walks or jogs. The breed is considered an average shedder. Buy from a reputable dealer because this breed is prone to hip dysplasia, skin allergies, and some heart problems. “Goldens” gain weight easily so don’t overArthur chewing on a bone. feed.

Height: 20-24 inches tall at the withers Weight: 55-80 pounds Colors: Light golden, golden, dark golden (almost reddish gold) Life Span: 10-12 years

4. The Beagle is the only breed to rank in the top 10 every year since its acceptance into the AKC registry in 1885. Originally bred in England, the Beagle was used by English gentlemen for hunting.

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non-living dog to receive AKC registration, and was also crowned the king of canines in “AKC’s Top 125 Dogs in Pop Culture” poll. Beagles are also well suited for the heat and humidity of our area but not to the cold.

The Beagle is loving, sweet, and gentle. It is happy to see everyone, greeting them with a wagging tail. It is sociable, brave and intelligent. The Beagle is excellent with children and generally good with other dogs, but because of its hunting instincts, should not be trusted with non-canine pets, unless socialized with cats and other household animals when young.

Beagles have minds of their own. They are determined and watchful and require patient, firm training.

A negative of the Beagle is that the dog is loud--a Beagle likes to howl. Some Beagle lines are prone to epilepsy, and heart disease as well as eye and back problems so you should get your puppy from a good breeder. Owners have to be firm pack leaders for this breed.

Height: 13-16 inches at the withers Weight: 20-25 pounds Color: Variety but commonly black, white and tan Lifespan: 12-15 years

5. Bulldogs are recognized as excellent family pets because of their tendency to form strong bonds with children. They tend to be gentle and protective. The breed requires minimal grooming and exercise. Their short nose makes them prone to overheating in warm weather, so make sure to provide a shady place to rest.

The bulldog is short and stocky, but muscular. The average bulldog stands only 15 inches tall but can weigh up to 50 pounds. Bulldogs are longer than they are tall, and their short, stubby legs give them a sort of waddling appearance when they walk. They are famous for their distinctive wrinkled faces and short snouts. Their snouts can cause your bulldog to wheeze or snore.

Height: 21 inches to 25 inches at the withers Weight: 60 to 70 pounds Color: Brindle, fawn, white Life Span: 10 to 12 years 6. Today, the Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie) is prob-

ably better known as a fashion statement today, however its origins couldn’t possibly be further from the world of fashion. The workingmen of northern England originally developed the Yorkie to combat the rat and mice problems that infested mines and textile mills. When originally bred, they were bigger than they are today.

This small dog is highly energetic and probably feels that his real size is about 100 times greater than what it really is. The Yorkie needs a daily walk.

The breed possess a delicate digestion. They do require a good bit of grooming so most owners have their fur clipped short for easier care. They shed very little and require little exercise. This dog would do better in a family with older children. Young children tend to mishandle this toy-sized breed.

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7. The typical Boxer is intelligent, alert, and fearless, yet friendly. He’s loyal to his family and

loves to play with them, but he’s also headstrong, especially if you try to use harsh training methods with him.

With minimal grooming needs and legendary patience and gentleness with children, Boxers are great family companions, as long as you provide them with the physical exercise and mental stimulation they need. If you’re willing and able to provide them with adequate exercise in the form of walks or runs, then they can even adapt to apartment living, as long as they are able to be close to their beloved people.

Boxers originated in Germany and were brought to the U.S. after World War I. Height: 21 – 25 inches at the withers Weight: 55-70 pounds Colors: Fawn, brindle, tan, mahogany, black often with white markings; also some white coats but not a recognized color by most breeding clubs.

Life Span: 13 years

8. The Poodles are all one breed.

Standard Poodle, Miniature Poodle and Toy Poodle denotes only size.

Poodles are extremely skillful in many dog sports, including agility, obedience, tracking, and even herding.

Poodles were “Best in Show” at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in 1991 and 2002, and at the World Dog Show in 2007 and 2010.

The breed originated in Germany as a water retriever. The stylish “Poodle clip” is not just for decoration, the “Poodle clip” was designed by hunters to help the dogs move through the water more efficiently.

The patches of hair left on the body are meant to protect vital organs and joints, which are susceptible to cold.

The Standard variety is the oldest of the three varieties. The Miniature variety may have been used for truffle hunting. The Toy Poodle was often used in performances and circuses.

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but they are prone to eye problems, some ear problems and hip dysplasia.

They cannot live outside in a kennel; they need human contact. Poodles require a daily walk.

Height: Standard: over 15 inches tall at the withers; Miniature: over 10 but under 15 inches; Toy: 10 inches or under Weight: Standard: 45 – 70 pounds; Miniature: 15 - 17 pounds; Toy: 6 – 9 pounds Colors: Variety of colors Life Span: 12 - 15 years

9. Rottweilers were originally bred for herding. The Roman army

used the dogs to herd and guard their cattle as the army travelled the countryside. They are still used by farmers/ranchers for herding all kinds of livestock but they are also used as guide dogs for the blind, guard dogs, and even search and rescue dogs.

Rottweilers are very devoted dogs, obedient and eager to work.

Rottweilers are good-natured but they are a little more aggressive towards strangers than the average dog. Potentially dangerous behavior is a direct result of irresponsible owners. They are extremely powerful dogs and need formal training and extensive socialization.

Hip dysplasia and cancer are two major problems for this breed. Parvo is also a big problem for this breed but can be prevented by following your vet’s vaccine schedule.

Height: 22-27 inches at the withers; Weight: 77-132 pounds Colors: Black with clearly defined tan markings; Life Span: 10-12 years

10. Dachshunds--Dachshunds means “badger dog” in German. Germans bred dachshunds in the early 1600’s to dig the ground and hunt badgers. Dachshunds are classified as a scent hound, such as a Basset Hound or a Bloodhound but many people think that they have the characteristics of a terrier, which is part of the “earth dog” group. Their fur can be smooth, long, or wiry.

Dachshunds are difficult to train but are incredibly loyal and devoted to their owners. Owners need to be very patient and consistent with this breed. The dachshund is not the best breed for children because of their aggressiveness. Children can easily hurt a dachshund because of the vulnerability of its long back. They love to chase birds, animals and tennis balls.

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needs by providing grooming services as well as hotel and boarding accomodations to assist with improving the pet’s health and overall well-being and socialization skills necessary for successful adoption.

In 2012, Affinity Retreat launched the "Fresh Start" providing grooming services, at no-cost, for all newly adopted pets. Today the program has been implemented with

all local shelters, allowing Affinity Retreat a greater opportunity to give back to the pet community.

SERVICE AWARDS Affinity Retreat is proud to be named “Best of the Pine Belt 2013”, recognizing their commitment to providing outstanding petcare services for both pet and pet owners in the Pine Belt.

Affinity Retreat

PROVIDING COMPLETE PET CARE FOR YOUR PET

Affinity Retreat focuses on personalized, superior service and care for your all your pet’s needs.

Established in 2009, Affinity Retreat provides comprehensive, professional pet-care services with modern ammenitities and services to pamper your pet along with all the comforts of dedicated personal care. Offering a unique philosophy and approach to pet-care, Affinity Reatreat aims to be an extension of your home by tailoring your pet's services to their individual needs for the best experience possible for both you and your pet.

PET-CARE SERVICES Affinity Retreat offers a variety of services including a modernday grooming salon and pet spa, daycare and activities center, pet hotel and boarding, gift shop and other specialty services – all in one convenient location - and includes a staff of caring professionals dedicated to providing one of the most unique experiences you and your pet will ever have.

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RECREATION

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he climate in South Mississippi is conducive to many year-round recreational activities. Golfing, fishing, hunting, walking, running, canoeing, boating, tennis are just a few recreational activities that can be enjoyed on a year-round basis.

There are very active tennis leagues available, softball leagues, baseball leagues, football leagues and basketball leagues. An example of a great sports league is the Dixie Youth Baseball. Dixie Youth Baseball built a complex of brand new ball fields at Tatum Park in 2008 and began their league play in 2009. The Hattiesburg Youth Soccer Association (HYSA) continues to be one of the largest organizations of its kind in the state of Mississippi. HYSA has 18 full-size soccer fields at Tatum Park and has kids starting at age 4 and up.

The Hattiesburg area has walking trails galore and a world-class bike trail called the Longleaf Trace that was created as part of the Rails to Trails program. Currently, the Longleaf Trace is over 43 miles long and the construction to extend the Trace beyond the USM depot into Downtown Hattiesburg.

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For those that like water sports, there are a good number of lakes and streams. You’ll be able to water ski or canoe or just go boating. In our area, canoeing on the Leaf River, Black Creek, Bouie River, and the Okatoma River has always been popular.

Hunters and people who like to fish have always had a love affair with this area because there are plentiful opportunities to bag or catch your limit almost anywhere in the Pine Belt.

The Pine Belt’s semi-tropical climate gives active people plenty of sunshine to go out and play. You can play golf or tennis, football or softball, soccer or baseball, walk or bike any time of the year. You’ll never be faced with frostbite in this part of the country.

If you’re looking for great recreational parks, you’ll find some great facilities very close to Hattiesburg. The Paul B. Johnson State Park, is named for Mississippi Governor Paul B. Johnson, Sr from Hattisburg. Paul B. Johnson State Park is located just south of Hattiesburg off Hwy. 49 South. The Paul B. Johnson has Geiger Lake for fishing, ski boats, and swimming. For more information, check out the web site www. mdwfp.com. Camping accommodations can also be made online.

Primitive and developed camping is a big focus of Paul B. Johnson; cabins are also available.

Paul B. Johnson State Park has a wonderful hiking trail that will allow to really experience the beauty of this wonderful state park.

If you’re into Disc Golf, come to the Desert Fox Disc Golf Course also located at the Paul B. Johnson State Park.

The course has played host to the Mississippi State Championships and the world’s largest attendance Ice Bowl tournament.

The National Geographic Adventure magazine, which named Hattiesburg as a Top Adventure Town recently wrote, “Hit a high note on De Soto National Forest's 41-mile (66-kilometer) Black Creek Trail, which winds along its namesake tannin-rich creek.” The De Soto National Forest is 378,538 acres of pine forests, gently rolling terrain, and the tannin rich, tea-colored streams.

Hiking, camping, canoeing, bicycling, ATV riding, horse riding, hunting, and fishing are available at the De Soto National Forest. The Black Creek Trail is only one of the trails in the De Soto. Between the Black Creek Trail and the Tuxachanie Trail, these two National Recreation Trails, offer over Continued Next Page

60 miles for hikers to explore the piney woods. Other trails on the De Soto include Bethel and Rattlesnake Bay ATV trails, Big Foot horse trail, Leaf hiking trail, and Bethel bicycle trail.

Ashe Lake, located in De Soto National Forest is also the location of one of the first handicap-accessible disc golf courses in the whole country. Check out their web site www.fs.fed.us/r8/mississippi/desoto/, call 601.582.6160, or just drive south on Hwy. 49 and you’ll run right into it just a few miles south of Hattiesburg.

Also, if you’re interested in giving something back, a fun time is the annual clean up at the Park. Usually held in April, volunteers clean up the park and the river. Call (601) 528-6160.

If recreation is a big part of your life, the Pine Belt area is a great place to live!

CANOEING BLACK CREEK (A National Scenic River)

Black Creek is the only National Scenic River in Mississippi. Black Creek runs through the DeSoto National Forest and is filled with picnic spots, wildlife, sandbars, and fishing holes.

BOUIE RIVER & LEAF RIVER Both rivers are part of the Pascagoula River system, the Leaf River is nearly 180 miles long and the Bouie River is 60 miles long.

OKATOMA RIVER

Okatoma River has waterfalls, sandbars, natural scenery and wildlife; the Okatoma River is the only class 1 (Beginner) whitewater river in Mississippi.

Canoeing Outfitters OKATOMA OUTDOOR POST 601.722.4297, www.okatoma.com 12 miles N. of Hattiesburg off Hwy. 49 The Okatoma Outdoor Post is a full-service canoeing outfitter. Day and overnight canoeing trips are available.

SEMINARY CANOE RENTAL 601.722.4301, www.seminarycanoerental.com 15 miles north of Hattiesburg on Hwy. 49, located on the Okatoma River Seminary Canoe is a full-service canoeing outfitter. Day and overnight canoeing trips are available. Cabins, RV hookups, primitive camping.

RED WOLF ADVENTURES on Black Creek 601.598.2745, www.soggybottomcanoe.com 1651 Highway 29 Brooklyn MS Located in the Black Creek Wilderness Area of the Desoto National Forest, Soggy Bottom offers canoe and kayak rentals and shuttle services to one of the nation’s finest leisure float trips.

SOUTH MISSISSIPPI CANOE RENTAL 601.544.4207, www.southmscanoe.com 23 Old Hwy 49 West Brooklyn 39425 The Floating Canoe Rental offers a variety of trips on the Leaf River, Bouie River and Red Creek. There is something to suit the experienced, as well as novice paddlers. Day trips or overnight trips are available and all are within 50 miles of Hattiesburg.

THE FLOATING CANOE RENTAL 23 Old Hwy 49, Brooklyn Phone: 601.544.4207 The Floating Canoe Rental offers a variety of trips on the Leaf River, Bowie River and Red Creek. There is something to suit the experienced, as well as novice paddlers. Day trips or overnight trips are available and all are within 50 miles of Hattiesburg.

Three canoe minimum.

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GOLF COURSES Recreation (SEE GOLF SECTION PAGES 138-142) Departments TENNIS Tennis Courts Hattiesburg

City of Hattiesburg Parks & Recreation Department

The Athletic Division is responsible for the planning, coordinating and administration of all city sponsored athletic events conducted at city Lumberton facilities. A year round athletic proHwy 13, (Across from Dirt Cheap) gram is offered through the City Petal Parks and Recreation Department.

516 Lynn Ray Rd., Leeville Community There are T-ball, Flag Football, SocCenter. City Park (located across from cer (HYSA), Slow Pitch Softball, Fast the Petal YMCA) Pitch Softball, Basketball, Swimming, Junior Golf, Summer Arts, TenPurvis College St., Close to the Lamar Co. nis (NJTL), Zooper Day Camp (Zoo), Roundball Express and Tackle FootVoc. Tech Center ball programs that are available Sumrall Rocky Branch Park, Rocky Branch Road for young people. More information on these leagues is available Pine Belt Tennis at 601.545.4575.

Pine Belt Tennis, to promote and de Adults also have leagues availvelop the growth of tennis in the Pine able through the City of HatBelt, for more information, contact tiesburg Parks & Recreation Dewww.pinebelttennis.com partment. Basketball, Slow Break Private Clubs Softball, Tennis, Swimming and Golf Canebrake Country Club, programs are available for the ath601.271.2010 letically minded adult. More information can be found by calling Hattiesburg Country Club, 601.264.5076 601.545.6682.

The City of Hattiesburg Parks & Racquet Club of Hattiesburg, Recreation Department is located 601.268.2098 (Not listed here are the many residential in the Sigler Center at 315 Conti St., community tennis facilities.)

601.545.4623.

Dahmer Park, 1000 Country Club Rd Kamper Park, 107 S. 17th Ave Tatum Park, 101 Parkway Blvd

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City Of Petal Recreation Department And Petal Youth Sports Association

Petal boasts an amazing collection of parks and sports programs for a city of its size. Robert E Russell Sports Complex (City Park) located on Hillcrest Loop has finally finished major improvements.

This complex currently offers seven ball fields with concession stands, restroom facilities, a walking track, two tennis courts, a playground and a skate park.

Relay Park located behind the Civic Center on S.Main St offers a playground, walking track,4 covered picnic tables,a pavilion and restroom facilities. The picnic areas are available on a first come first serve basis. The pavilion is available first come first serve unless previously reserved. To reserve the pavilion, please call City Hall at 601.545.1776.

The City of Petal Recreation Department also hosts many sporting activities. The Dixie Youth Baseball, which is sponsored by the Optimist Club plays at the Optimist Park. Girls’ Slowpitch Softball, sponsored by the Petal Girls Softball Association, is played at the Sunrise Community Center Fields. Youth 8 and under Soccer is sponsored by the Petal Family YMCA and played at Relay Park.

Petal Youth Sports Association (PYSA) has a wide slate of sports that they sponsor including football, cheerleading, baseball, soccer and basketball.

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munity Center Field. Petal Select Baseball is held at the Robert E Russell Sports Complex and Youth Basketball is played at the Middle School Gym. Go to PYSA’s web site for more information. www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?cmenuid=1&url=petaly outhsports&sid=774018233. Address & Phone: 605 Hillcrest Loop, Petal MS 601.554.5440

Forrest County Recreational Facilities Barrontown/Macedonia Community Center 610 Herrington Road 601.545.1044

Dixie Community Center

Palmers Crossing Community Center

Leeville Community Center

Rawls Springs Community Center

McLaurin Community Center

South Forrest Community Center

Elks Lake Rd. 601.545.3434

225 Tatum Road 601.584.0989

516 Lynn Ray Road 601.583.6626

113 Rawls Springs St. 601.268.5530

15 McLaurin Road 601.582.3272

2169 Carnes Road 601.582.0322

673 Eatonville Road 601.583.0115

Sunrise Community Center

North Forrest Community Center

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Fishing Resident Licenses Sportsman’s License (does not include saltwater fishing)

Price

Agent Fee Process Fee

$32.00 $1.00

$1.29

All Game Hunting/Freshwater Fishing (does not include Archery/Primitive Weapon/ Crossbow) $17.00 $1.00

$1.29

Small Game Hunting/Freshwater Fishing $8.00 $1.00

$1.29

3-Day Freshwater Fishing

$3.00 $1.00

$1.29

Saltwater Fishing

$10.00 $1.00

$1.29

Senior Saltwater Fishing (Age 65 and Over) $5.00

Non-Resident Licenses

Price

$1.00

$1.29

Agent Fee Process Fee

Armed Forces 14-Day Hunting/Fishing Must apply through MDWFP. (Includes Fall Turkey and Archery Primitive Weapon/ Crossbow. Does not include Saltwater Fishing) $33.00 0 $1.29

Freshwater Fishing

$50.00 $3.00

$1.29

3-Day Freshwater Fishing

$15.00 $2.00

$1.29

1-Day Freshwater Fishing

Saltwater Fishing

$30.00

$3.00

$1.29

3-Day Saltwater Fishing

$15.00

$2.00

$1.29

$8.00 $1.00

$1.29

NOTE: Louisiana residents must purchase both the Freshwater and Saltwater license to fish in the marine waters of Mississippi.

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Hunting Resident Licenses

Price

Agent Fee Process Fee

Sportsman’s License

(Includes Fall Turkey Permit, Archery/Primitive Weapon - does not include General Crossbow, WMA User Permit or Saltwater Fishing)

$32.00 $1.00

$1.29

$17.00 $1.00

$1.29

$14.00 $1.00

$1.29

$5.00 $1.00

$1.29

Small Game Hunting/Freshwater Fishing $8.00 $1.00

$1.29

All Game Hunting/Freshwater Fishing

(Does not include Archery/Primitive Weapon, General Crossbow, Fall Turkey Permit or WMA User Permit)

Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow

Must be bought in addition to All Game Hunting/ Freshwater Fishing or General Crossbow when hunting during special seasons. As of July 1st.

2013, this privilege will include the use of Crossbow

Fall Turkey Permit

(Not required with purchase of resident Sportsman License or resident Lifetime Sportsman License. Must be purchased in addition to All Game Hunting/ Freshwater Fishing license to fall turkey hunt)

Wildlife Management Area User Permit

(Must be purchased prior to ANY use of a wildlife management area and in addition to any other required hunting/fishing license)

$15.00 $1.00

$1.29

$10.00

$1.29

Electronic State Waterfowl Stamp

(required with all licenses above for persons 16 years of age and older when hunting waterfowl)

$1.00

Apprentice Sportsman License

This License may be issued only one time to a resident and the

apprentice hunting licensee must be accompanied by a licensed or exempt resident hunter at least twenty-one years of age when hunting. This license includes Fall and Spring Turkey Hunting, Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow, and Freshwater Fishing.

Does not include, Saltwater Fishing, State and Federal Waterfowl Stamps, or WMA User Permit.

$32.00 $1.00

$1.29

$17.00 $1.00

$1.29

$13.00 $1.00

$1.29

$7.00 $1.00

$1.29

Apprentice All Game Hunt and Fish

This license may be issued only one time to a resident and the app

rentice hunting licensee must be accompanied be a licensed or exempt resident hunter at least twenty-one years of age when hunting.This license does not include Archery/ Primitive Weapon/ Crossbow, Fall Turkey Permit, WMA User Permit, or State and Federal Waterfowl Stamps.

Apprentice Small Game Hunt and Fish

This license may be issued only once to a resident and the apprentice

hunting licensee must be accompanied by a licensed or exempt resident hunter at least twenty-one years of age when hunting. This license includes small game hunting, and freshwater fishing. The State and Federal Waterfowl Stamps, Archery/Primitive Weapon/ Crossbow, WMA User Permit, and Saltwater Fishing must be purchased in addition to this license.

3-Day Sportsman Apprentice License

Valid for 3 consecutive days. This license may be issued only once to a resident and the apprentice hunting licensee must be accompanied be a licensed or exempt resident hunter at least twenty-one years of age when hunting. This license includes Fall and Spring Turkey Permit, Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow Permit, and Freshwater Fishing. Does not include WMA User Permit, Saltwater Fishing, or State and Federal Waterfowl Stamps.

Senior Exempt Lifetime License

Voluntary - age 65 and over, includes All Game Hunting, Freshwater Fishing license, Archery/ Primitive Weapon/ Crossbow, and WMA. Does not include saltwater fishing and waterfowl stamp.

$2.30 $1.00

$1.70

Exempt Under 15 - Voluntary

$2.30 $1.00

$1.70

Exempt Age 15 - Voluntary

$2.30 $1.00

$1.70

Annual Resident Range Permit

$40.00 $1.00

$1.29

Senior Annual Resident Range Permit

$20.00 $1.00

$1.29

North MS NWR Permit

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$15.00 $1.00 $1.29

Hunting-Cont'd Non-Resident Licenses

Price Agent Fee Process Fee

Trapping License

A trapping license is required of any person sixteen years of age or older, who traps or assists with trapping of furbearers. A trapping license is not required for a person to trap on their own land. A trapping license is required to sell the skins, carcasses, and/or meat of any furbearing animal.

$25.00 $1.00

$1.29

$50.00 $1.00

$1.29

Fur Dealer License

A fur dealer license is required of any person regardless of age, who buys furbearing animals from trappers or hunters.

NOTE: All deer and turkey hunters must buy either an All Game Hunting/Fishing or the Sportsman’s License.

Non-Resident Licenses

Price

Agent Fee Process Fee

Armed Forces 14-Day Hunting/Fishing -

Must make application through MDWFP. (Includes Fall Turkey and Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow. Does not include Saltwater Fishing)

$33.00 0 $1.29

All Game Hunting

(Ages 19 and over - does not include Archery/ Primitive Weapon/ Crossbow, Spring or Fall Turkey permits, or WMA User Permit)

$300.00

$3.00

$1.29

$110.00

$3.00

$1.29

$125.00

$3.00

$1.29

Youth All Game Hunting

(Ages 16, 17 and 18 - does not include Archery/ Primitive Weapon/ Crossbow, Spring or Fall Turkey permits, or WMA User Permit)

7-Day All Game Hunting

(Ages 19 and over - does not include Archery/ Primitive Weapon/ Crossbow, Spring or Fall Turkey permits, or WMA User Permit)

Youth 7-Day All Game Hunting

(Ages 16, 17 and 18 - does not include Archery/Primitive Weapon/ Crossbow, Spring or Fall Turkey permits, or WMA User Permit) $60.00 $3.00

$1.29

3-Day All Game-Archery/Primitive Weapon

(includes Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow does not include Spring or Fall Turkey or WMA User Permit)

$125.00

$3.00

$1.29

Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow Permit

(must be bought in addition to All Game Hunting or 7-Day All Game Hunting when hunting during special seasons)

$75.00 $3.00

$1.29

$30.00 $1.00

$1.29

$5.00 $1.00

$1.29

$20.00 $1.00

$1.29

$20.00 $1.00

$1.29

Small Game Hunting (covers waterfowl)

$75.00 $3.00

$1.29

7-Day Small Game Hunting (covers waterfowl)

$30.00 $3.00

$1.29

Shooting Preserve

$13.00 $0.00

$1.29

$15.00 $1.00

$1.29

$205.00 $3.00

$1.29

$205.00 $3.00

$1.29

Wildlife Management Area User Permit

(Must be purchased prior to ANY use of a wildlife management area and in addition to any other required hunting/fishing license)

Deer Permit

(Required for hunting deer during all deer seasons. This license must be purchased in addition to All Game, 7-Day All Game, or 3-Day All Game Hunting License.)

Spring Turkey Permit

(Required for hunting turkey during spring turkey season. This license must be purchased in addition to All Game, 7-Day All Game, or 3-Day All Game Hunting License)

Fall Turkey Permit

(Required for hunting turkey during fall either-sex seasons. This license must be purchased in addition to All Game, 7-Day All-Game, or 3-Day All Game Hunting License. Fall turkey hunting limited to certain areas)

Electronic State Waterfowl Stamp

(required with all licenses above when hunting waterfowl)

Trapping License

A trapping license is required of any person sixteen years of age or older who traps or assists with trapping of furbearers. A trapper license is required to sell the skins, carcasses, and/or meat of any furbearer animal.

Fur Dealer License

A fur dealer license is required of any person regardless of age, who buys furbearing animals from trappers and hunters.

NOTE: Louisiana residents must purchase both the Freshwater and Saltwater license to fish in the marine waters of Mississippi

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Little Angels World Series, Petal. photo by Mary Sergeant

Recreational Leagues & Facilities BASEBALL Dixie Youth Baseball

The new Larry Doleac Youth Baseball Complex is a tremendous facility and Dixie baseball teams have been enjoying the relativel): As evidence of the success of the new digs, a Hattiesburg team won the 8-year old Mississippi State Championship in 2012. The Complex boasts five fields and a main building for meetings and storage, a fence to surround the complex to keep the kids in and undesirables out. It offers state of the art facilities with a 5 field complex with in ground dugouts, warning tracks, and clubhouse. A walk of bricks, with names of contributors engraved on each brick, will be at the park, along with statues of kids playing baseball. The new facility could handle up to 800 players.

The Exchange Club of Hattiesburg sponsors Dixie Youth Baseball League.

Online registration starts January 1 and lasts through January. Register online at www.hdyb.net/; watch local newspapers for registration dates at the Larry Doleac Youth Baseball Complex.

There’s also a Registration Day held at the park for those not registering online.

Registration fees vary.

Registration covers the cost of the workers, umpires, referees, batting equipment and baseball fields.

Uniforms are the responsibility of the parent/guardian and can be purchased through the individual teams.

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Dixie Youth Baseball provides an organized baseball experience for children from the ages of 4-12. Age is determined by the age the child will be as of July 31. With 54 teams registered, ranging in age from 4 year old T-Ball, 5/6 coach pitch, 7/8 coach pitch, 9/10 kid pitch and 11/12 kid pitch. They play at the Larry Doleac Youth Baseball Complex at Tatum Park.

The teams play a continuous batting order and each player must play at least three outs. All-Star play starts in July and, depending on how far the team goes, can go into August. The Hattiesburg Dixie Baseball Leagues have had a great deal of success too. In recent years their 9-12 World Series 2000 winners the 11-12 World Series 2002 runnerups, World Series runner-ups 9/10 in the 2009 Dixie Youth World Series. Contact Info: Phone: 601.545.4459 www. leaguelineup.com/directors.asp?cme nuid=9&url=hdyb&sid=432206175

Oak Grove Optimist Baseball

Oak Grove Optimist Park Baseball started league play in 1996 and is sponsored and managed by the Oak Grove Optimist Club. Over 1100 boys and girls from ages 4-18 play in nearly 100 teams. Age categories are: 4-year old T-Ball (Boys & Girls), 5-8 Buddy Ball (Coach Pitch) Cal Ripken, 9-12 Cal Ripken, 13-14 Dixie Boys, and 15-18 American Legion. ASA softball is available for ages 5-8 (Coach Pitch) and ages 9-14.

Any child from the surrounding areas can play in the Oak Grove Optimist Park league. Registration is usually held in January or February. Play commences on the closest Saturday to April 1 with opening ceremonies the day before. Games are played at the Optimist

Park in Oak Grove close to the corner of Highway 98 and Sandy Run Road (look for the water tower). For more information check the www.oakgroveoptimistclub.com.

Dahmer Park

1000 Country Club

Jack Cameron Field/ Kamper Park

107 S. 17th St., 601.545.4578

Jaycee Baseball Complex 301 Lurty, 601.545.4679

Larry Doleac Youth Baseball Complex at Tatum Park

101 Parkway Blvd., Web site: http:// www.leaguelineup.com/welcome. asp?url=hdyb for more information.

PETAL Petal Youth Sports Association (PYSA) 601.554.5440

Petal Optimist Park Radke Dr, Petal

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BASKETBALL CE Roy Community Center (outdoor) 300 E. 5th St.

Dahmer Park (outdoor) 1000 Country Club

Eastside Park (outdoor) McNair Recreation Center (indoor) Leauge Play Only 300 N. 12th St., 601.545.4575

Ninth Street Park (outdoor) 300 9th St.

Pineview Park (outdoor) Off of Country Club Rd, close to Hwy 49 S.

City of Hattiesburg Parks & Recreation Football Program

The football program sponsored by the Department of Parks & Recreation is for Hattiesburg kids from the ages of 6-12. There is flag football for kids 6-9 and there is tackle football for kids 1012. There are both boys and girls in this program. Registration is normally in August and you can call your school office for more information.

LASER TAG Laser Mania

Ruth Brown Park (outdoor)

905 Hardy Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 601.543.0072

BOWLING

ROLLER SKATING

Columbia Ave.

Hub Lanes

7022 Hwy 49 N., Hattiesburg 601.268.2101

Southern Bowling Lanes 908 S. Main St., Petal 601.582.2703

Football Mississippi Youth Football Conference

The South Mississippi Youth Football Conference has 2500 to 3000 football players and almost 2000 cheerleaders involved in its flag football and tackle football programs. Tackle football is for children ages 8-12 and teams are made up on the basis of age and weight.

There are 90 teams in some 28 different communities such as Dixie, Oak Grove, Petal, Purvis, and Sumrall. The league includes mostly South Mississippi communities but also includes teams from Alabama and Louisiana as well.

Games are played just like High School games. There are away and home games. Each team has their own cheerleaders as well as strong parental support.

Children have to be 12 years old or younger before September 1. Schools hand out information at the elementary, middle or junior high schools when school begins in the fall.

Ages 4-12 Over 300 Teams across the State Sumrall: Phone: 601.758.0866 or 601.543.5279 Web site: www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=myf Oak Grove: Mississippi Youth Football Conference www.leaguelineup.com/welcom. asp?url=myf

Extreme Skate Zone

5272 Old Hwy 11, Hattiesburg, 601.261.5330

Soccer

Hattiesburg Youth Soccer Association

The Hattiesburg Youth Soccer Association (HYSA) has truly been a local success story. After starting in 1980 with less than 100 kids, HYSA has grown to over 1200 children participating presently. President of the HYSA organization Mark Wilson says HYSA owes its success to the dedication of its volunteers and the eager enthusiasm of its players and their families. HYSA is a non-profit

organization that works to keep costs low through a combination of expense control, leveraging of resources among teams, and fund raising. The HYSA program supports educating players, parents and coaches while developing life long friendships.

Currently HYSA is one of the largest youth soccer organizations in Mississippi and the number of boys and girls playing soccer is growing. Our Recreational Soccer Program forms the foundation of soccer development and currently consists of more than 100 teams. As young players grow older (9-10 years old) many of the talented Continued Next Page

HYSA girls soccer game at Tatum Park. Photo by Theresa Frey.

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HATTIESBURG

s r e t n e C s s e n t i F & Gyms

24 7 Fitness Studio LLC, 2902 Hardy Street................................................ 601.268.0707 Anatomies, 120 98 Place Blvd............................................................................ 601.579.9555 Crossfit Hattiesburg, 208 US Hwy 49............................................................. 601.818.0498 Hattiesburg Fitness, 6142 US Hwy 98 # 30....................................................601.264.5959 Hattiesburg Hot Yoga & More 6555 US Hwy 98 Healthy Living Fitness Studio, 5232 Hwy 42 Bypass.................................... 601.255.5805 Institute for Wellness & Sports Medicine (Wesley Med. Ctr. Campus) 210 Hospital Dr. W........................................ 601.268.5010 One 80 Fitness, 501 Hardy St........................................................................... 601.336.5322 Payne Center, (USM campus-for Southern Miss students & staff), 118 College Dr....601.266.5405 Pure Performance, 6565 US Hwy 98................................................................. 601.450.4913 Snap Fitness, 3906 Hardy St # 10...................................................................601.268.3958 Versus Strength & Conditioning 50 Office Park Dr.......................................601.554.6254 YMCA, 3719 Veterans Memorial Dr................................................................ 601.583.4000

PETAL

Anytime Fitness, Central Ave, Petal...................................................................... 601.545.7777 Snap Fitness, 1229 Hwy 42 # 190, Petal......................................................... 601.582.7708 YMCA, 547 Hillcrest Loop Petal.........................................................................601.583.9399

SUMRALL

Curves Fitness for Women, 4877 Hwy 589, Sumrall, MS............................ 601.477.5292

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players seek a more competitive environment, which is found in our Select Soccer Program. Players seek to play for HYSA because we provide a place for them to optimize their abilities and skills, achieve great success on the field and have fun in the process. Â HYSA teams have a tremendous history of success within the Mississippi Youth Soccer Association, including many State Cup championships, State Cup finalists, and division champions.

HYSA teams have competed in and won many tournaments throughout Region III. Players from HYSA have been selected for Olympic Development Program (ODP) teams, are regularly standout performers on their high school teams, with many earning college soccer scholarships.

HYSA is a non-profit organization that works to keep costs low through a combination of expense control, leveraging of resources among teams, and fund raising. The HYSA program supports educating players, parents and coaches while developing life long friendships. For more information: www.hysams.org.

Tatum Recreation Park

101 Parkway Blvd., 601.545.4667

SOFTBALL

Skateboarding at City Park, Petal. Photo by Mary Sergeant.

John Bishop Buckley Softball/ Tatum Park 101 Parkway Blvd., 601.545.4667

Ninth Street Ballpark

300 9th St., 601.545.4569

Petal Girls Softball Association

www.facebook.com/pages/PetalGirls-Softball-Association

SWIMMING POOLS Dahmer Park Pool

1000 Country Club, 601.545.4619

McNair Recreation Center 300 N. 12th St., 601.545.4674

Scott Jones Pool/ CE Roy Community Center 300 E. 5th St., 601.545.4583

TENNIS

(SEE TENNIS SECTION PAGE 128)

WATER PARKS Grand Paradise Water Park 50 Grandview Dr, Collins, MS Phone: 601.765.8118

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Biking & Walking

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Barrontown/Macedonia Community Center 610 Herrington Rd.

Beverly Hills Walking Trail Beverly Hills Rd.

C.E. Roy Community Center 300 E. 5th St.

Dahmer Park

1000 Country Club Rd.

Dixie Community Center Elks Lake Rd.

Helen Barnes Walking Trail

Just off the Forrest Co. Ag. H.S. campus by their softball field

Kamper Park 107 S. 17th St.

Lake Terrace Convention Center Hwy. 49 & I-59

Walking Trails These walking trails are by no means the only walking trails available in Forrest & Lamar Counties. Many real estate developments also have their own walking trails. One of the longest walking trails in the whole state is Long Leaf Trace which is covered in detail in this Recreation section.

Leeville Community Center 516 Lynn Ray Rd.

McLaurin Community Center 15 McLaurin Rd.

North Forrest Community Center 673 Eatonville Rd.

Palmers Crossing Community Center 225 Tatum Rd.

People’s Park Travillon Rd.

Rawls Springs Community Center 113 Rawls Springs St.

Relay Park

214 S. Main St.

San Antonio Field San Antonio St.

South Forrest Community Center 2169 Carnes Rd.

Sunrise Community Center 388 Sunrise Rd.

Tatum Park

101 Parkway Blvd.

Timberton Complex 601 Helveston

Town Park 100 Main St.

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Canebrake Golf Club Canebrake is a challenging, spectacular and memorable par 71 designed by the legendary Jerry Pate.

The private club attracts members throughout the region as well as golfers from all over the nation. The courses unique design, undulating fairways and changes in elevation make it a popular destination for golfers looking for a challenge. The greens are quick, and the greens are true. So bring your short game and you'll quickly understand why Canebrake is the #3 ranked golf course in Mississippi.

Playing the Course It's evident the moment you approach the first tee that this is a special place. The 451 par 4 is an undulating stretch of fairway with a formidable bunker to your right. Although Canebrake is aesthetically pleasing - it requires patience, well thought out shots and carefully planned execution.

If you work up a sweat on the second hole have no fear, the walk between the 2nd green and the 3rd hole is surrounded by protected wetlands, which drops the temperature by 7 to 8 degrees. So cool off from that Mississippi heat before you hit that next tee shot!

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one. The green is big, sure, but tucked behind a dangerous pond. And why stop there? A bunker guards the front of the green on the left, so forget rolling a long second shot up to the pin.

You've got to hit this green from the air.

The good news, well, it's a big target, and you'll be hitting downhill to it. Plus, there's plenty of room on the backside, so you can feel comfortable using plenty of club on that second (or third) shot.

The best way to attack this long hole is to do just that. Attack it. Hit the

ball really hard. Then hit it really hard again. A good drive may give you a shot at the green on that second shot.

But if not, lay up and pop one close. If you're able to squeeze out par, congratulations. Take it and run.

The 18th Hole May be Your Most Formidable Opponent. It's the longest par 4 on the course measuring 464 yards and has a knack of making or breaking your match. If you play this hole well then you deserve a trip to the much less formidable 19th!

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Pine Belt National Golf Course Pine Belt National Golf Course, is a public, 18 hole golf course located in Moselle, Mississippi off of Hwy 59 at Exit 76 between Hattiesburg and Laurel at the airport. The course opened in 1998. The course is a par-72 and plays 6,862 yards from the back tees, with course rating at 70.8 and slope rating is 121.

Pine belt national is the most unique golfing experience in the Pine Belt. With the clubhouse, sitting on the highest point in Jones County, at more than 300 feet above sea level. The course has 100 feet of elevation change from clubhouse to the lowest point on the course. The course that was cut out of the rolling piney hills lends different perspectives on each hole.

A really enjoyable course layout for golfers of all levels of play.

With a friendly staff that will do everything possible to make your outing at Pine Belt National the best it can be.

Pine Belt National is for all golfers with very affordable rates and membership packages that are the best in the Pine Belt.

Amenities include: driving range, putting green, chipping green, large deck to enjoy the view and also enjoy the food from the grill.

Pine Belt National, The Difference in your Golf Experience!

48 Terminal Dr • Moselle, Ms 39459 • Phone: 601-582-8771

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Pine Creek Golf Club

Pine National Golf Course

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by Mary Sergeant

oller derby is a fast growing women’s sport. The Hub City Derby Dames is the local roller derby league here in Hattiesburg.

The league is made up of two teams: the Southern Misfits and the Hattiesburg Hooligans.

Currently the Hooligans are inactive. “The Derby Dames offer, through open doors and open minds, all able bodied females 18 and up a chance to experience roller derby no matter their sexual orientation, physical attributes, education or ethnicity.”

The league recently became a full member of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. The WFTDA is the largest roller derby governing body. It determines the rules and regulations of the sport.

As a certified member, the league is allowed to participate in the highest levels of roller derby competitor.

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The Southern Misfits came into existence on February 22, 2008.

These women are clad in black and gold uniforms usually consisting of many forms of padding and protection. Their ages range from 18 and up. The team has traveled all across the South to participate in roller derby tournaments.

As a little background for the sport, a roller derby game or match is referred to as a “bout.”

Each bout lasts one hour broken up into two-minute jams. A jam is a run around the rink. Each team travels in packs. Each pack has a jammer that tries to break through the packs in order to score. Dawn Yawn, a new member of the Missfits, said, “It’s a lot of endurance. You use a lot of muscle.” Yawn is currently going through the training process every team member must go through in order to be allowed to participate in tournaments. She

also stressed that roller derby is a great sport for women even if they did not play sports in high school or college. “There aren’t a lot of middle-aged sports, especially for women,” said Yawn. Roller derby is an excellent way to get in shape and stay active no matter what age you are. “It’s addictive,” said Tessy Carballo, currently the oldest member of the team.

The Derby Dames are a nonprofit organization. They aim to better the community and also the reputation of roller derby. In the past, roller derby was seen as a way to put women on display but these days it is becoming a fastpaced sport. Come out and support the Southern Misfits at the Lake Terrace Convention Center!

If you’re interested in becoming a part of the league visit http:// hubcityderbydames.com/ to get in contact with one of the coaches!

Mississippi Fuego FC

Women's Amateur Soccer by Mary Sergeant

T

he rising popularity of soccer in the Hattiesburg community has led to the creation of an amateur women’s soccer team called Mississippi Fuego FC.

Mississippi Fuego FC was founded in January of 2012.Many of the players are current students of the University of Southern Mississippi or William Carey University where they are also members of the school soccer teams. Their season starts in the middle of May and can last until the beginning of August depending on how well the team performs in tournaments. Fuego plays all across the region from Knoxville, Tennessee to Pensacola, Florida.

Danny Owens serves as the head coach of Mississippi Fuego FC and he is also the head coach of William Carey’s women’s soccer team. Owens was once a Carey Crusader himself where he won multiple awards during his time on the field. When asked if coaching

the William Carey team was much different than coaching Fuego, Owens responded, “You don’t train as much and you only get them for a short period of time. Figuring out what each girl can do has probably been the most difficult.”

Soccer is growing as a sport in the Hattiesburg community. Owens said the community can keep his team growing by “just getting involved and coming out to support the girls.” Fuego is part of a larger league that has teams at the beginner level through the collegiate level. The women from Fuego have become role models for the younger players. By supporting the team, the community will be helping to encourage those younger players to grow in the sport.

Fuego FC is made up of young women from ages 18 and up.

Currently, two of the girls just graduated high school, some are in college and some have graduated

college. Pam Usry, 31, has played on teams in both Mississippi and Louisiana. Fuego is an opportunity for her to stay in shape during the off-season. When asked what her biggest accomplishment on the team was, Usry said, “being out here and having others look up to me.” Dylan Woolsey, 22, came to the team late after studying and playing at the University of Mississippi during the school year. Though she only played two games due to a knee injury, Woolsey still had positive things to say about her experience on the team. “Everyone that’s playing cares so much about the sport. It’s very rejuvenating,” said Woolsey.

The hottest sport in the world is soccer so it’s appropriate that this team’s name, Fuego, means fire.

Feel the heat and excitement of high caliber Fuego soccer at a game and don’t forget to check out their web site at http://www.msfuegofc.org/.

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Photo by Bert King, King Photography

SOUTHERN MISS ATHLETICS NCAA DIVISION I T

he Southern Miss Athletic Department competes in thirteen NCAA Div. I sports as part of the C-USA Conference. The Golden Eagles have welcomed Todd Monken as their new head coach for the 2013 season. Inheriting a team that faced numerous challenges from its previous coach, Coach Monken believes the football squad can once again achieve success against quality opponents. Coach Monken comes to Southern Miss from Oklahoma State University where he served as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Alabama is on the schedule for the 2014 season so we better strap our pads on tight!

Donnie Tyndall, now in his second season as Men’s Basketball head coach, led Southern Miss to a school record of 27 wins and was recognized as the NABC District 11 and NBC Sports Coach of the Year in his rookie year. Coach Tyndall’s team set 44 school records, seven Conference USA records and eight Reed Green Coliseum records in his inaugural season. Coach Tyndall came to Southern Miss from Morehead State where he was able to develop multiple NCAA Tournament teams and that is his and his team’s goal—to get back to the Big Dance and win!!!

The Baseball program at Southern Miss under the direction of Coach Scott Berry has a winning tradition and they have been a regular resident in the Top Twenty in the College Baseball national rankings. Their visit to the NCAA College World Series of Baseball a few years ago and their tie for first place in the C-USA last season are reflections of Southern Miss' continuing excellence in the sport.

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Women’s Basketball under the leadership of Coach Joye Lee-McNelis has had a history of success with eight trips to the NCAA tournament and three trips to the NIT tournament.

The Golden Eagle Tennis men’s and women’s teams have great facilities. The Southern Miss Tennis Complex was opened in 2010 and features 12 regulation size tennis courts and a spectator area. The courts also have gate walkways for easy access for the coaches and players.

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golf squads. The Cross-Country Golden Eagle squad placed 11th out of 27 teams in the NCAA South Region Championships. Southern Miss Track & Field has produced a number of All-Americans including Tori Bowie 2012 and Ganna Demydova, who were both Indoor and Outdoor 2012 All-Americans as well as Ke’Airra Jones who was a 2012 Outdoor All-American selection.

If you want to see great NCAA D1 athletic action, then look no further than the University of Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles!!! Check out the www.southernmiss.com/ website. Buy your tickets at their web site or call 1-800-844-TICK.

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Men's 2013-14 Basketball Schedule

Women's 2013-14 Basketball Schedule

Date Nov. 22 Nov. 23 Nov. 24 Nov. 29 Dec. 4 Dec. 7 Dec. 14 Dec. 18 Dec. 20 Dec. 21 Dec. 28

Opponent Location South Alabama1 Mobile, AL. Houston Baptist1 Mobile, AL. William Carey Univ.1 Reed Green Coliseum Louisville Louisville, KY. Morehead State Reed Green Coliseum Georgia State Reed Green Coliseum St. Catharine College Reed Green Coliseum Western Kentucky Bowling Green, KY. Coppin State2 British Virgin Islands Jacksonville State/Ark.-Little Rock2 British Virgin Islands Rhode Island Kingston, R.I.

Time 7:00pm 3:00pm 2:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 3:00pm 5:00pm 7:00pm TBA TBA 1:00pm

Date Opponent Location Nov. 23 Florida Gulf Coast Hattiesburg Nov. 29-30 Southern Miss Thanksgiving Tourn Hattiesburg Nov. 29 Miss Valley State

Florida A&M vs. Eastern Kentucky Nov. 30 Consolation Championship Dec. 7 UCA Conway, Ark. Dec. 14 Mississippi State Starkville, MS. Dec. 18 Grambling Hattiesburg Dec. 21 UNO Hattiesburg Dec. 29 Nicholls State Hattiesburg

5:00pm 7:30pm 2:00pm 4:30pm TBA 7:00pm 7:00pm 1:00pm 2:00pm

Jan. 3 Jan. 9 Jan. 12 Jan. 16 Jan. 19 Jan. 23 Jan. 25 Feb. 1 Feb. 7 Feb. 9 Feb. 13 Feb. 15 Feb. 20 Feb. 22 Feb. 27 Mar. 2 Mar. 6 Mar. 11-15

Drexel North Texas Tulsa (Fox Sports 1) Rice La. Tech (Fox Sports 1) Old Dominion East Carolina Tulane Marshall (CBSSN) Charlotte (CBSSN) UAB (CSS) Middle Tenn. State (CSS) UT-San Antonio UTEP (CBSSN) Florida Int’l (CSS) Florida Atlantic Tulane Conference USA Tournament

7:00pm 7:00pm 12:00pm 7:00pm 12:00pm TBA 4:00pm 6:00pm 8:30pm 1:00pm 8:00pm 1:00pm 7:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 1:00pm 7:00pm TBA

Jan. 4 Jan. 8 Jan. 11 Jan. 15 Jan. 18 Jan. 22 Jan. 25 Jan. 29 Feb. 1 Feb. 8 Feb. 12 Feb. 15 Feb. 19 Feb. 22 Feb. 26 Mar. 1 Mar. 5 Mar. 11-15

4:00pm 6:30pm 4:00pm 7:00pm 3:00pm 8:05pm 4:00pm 7:00pm 2:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 1:00pm 7:00pm 4:00pm 7:00pm TBA

Reed Green Coliseum Denton, Texas Tulsa, Okla.

Reed Green Coliseum Reed Green Coliseum Norfolk, VA. Greenville, N.C. Reed Green Coliseum Reed Green Coliseum Reed Green Coliseum Birmingham, AL. Murfreesboro, Tenn Reed Green Coliseum Reed Green Coliseum Reed Green Coliseum Boca Raton, FL. New Orleans, LA. El Paso, Texas

William Carey Louisiana Tech UTSA Old Dominion Tulane UTEP East Carolina Middle Tennessee Rice Charlotte Marshall Tulsa FLU Florida Atlantic Boca UAB Tulane North Texas Conference USA Championship

Hattiesburg Ruston, LA. Hattiesburg Hattiesburg New Orleans, LA. El Paso, Texas Hattiesburg Hattiesburg Houston, Texas Charlotte, N.C. Hattiesburg Hattiesburg Miami, FL. Raton, FL. Hattiesburg Hattiesburg Denton, Texas El Paso, Texas

Time 7:00pm

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Calendar of Events For more listings and events, check out www.hereshattiesburg.com

JANUARY 2014

(Forrest County Farmers Market--This Hattiesburg farmers market is located at Corinne Street Hattiesburg, MS 39401. Drop by to see for yourself. Call to learn more about its selection of fruits, vegetables, organic food, plants, herbs, handmade clothing, local specialties, and crafts. OPEN YEAR ROUND. Wednesday & Saturday, 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, 601.545.6083) Jan. 1-10 Mon.–Fri., 1-4 pm, closed on university holidays. The Kindness Foundation Collect Art Exhibit features Russian and Ukrainian children’s art from the Kindness Foundation Collection at the Sarah Gillespie Museum of Art at William Carey. Free Admission.

Jan. 2-3 Winter Camp at the Zoo, The Zoo Camps features hands-on activities, enrichment projects and a behind-the-scenes looks at the Hattiesburg Zoo. 601-545-4576 http://www.zoohattiesburg.com Jan. 19 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm, Southern Miss Department of Theatre presents National Theatre Live: Frankenstein, Southern Miss Woods Theatre.

Jan. 23-March 1 Southern Miss Department of Art and Design presents Aquaflora. Jasmina Danowski, Suzanna Fields, Bassmi Ibrahim, Judy Pfaff, Allison Stewart, and Carlyle Wolfe, are the featured artists. Held at USM Cook Library, Lauren Rogers Museum of Art and Oddfellows Gallery. For more info 601.266.4972 Jan. 24-25 7:30 pm, Jan. 26 at 2 pm Southern Opera & Musical Theatre Company present Così fan tutte “That’s Just the Way Women Are!” Such is the name of one of Mozart’s most famous operas. Written at the height of his powers, and only a year before his death, Cosi fan tutte is one of the greatest comedies in the operatic repertoire. Two seemingly happy and loving couples decide to test the fidelity of each other with disastrous and hilarious results. Saenger Theater. Tickets: Pat Ferlise Southern Miss Ticket Office, by phone at 601.266.5418 or online at southernmisstickets.com.

Jan. 26 2:00 pm, Southern Miss School of Music hosts Faculty Artist Series: Elizabeth Moak, piano, Hardy Street Baptist Ch. Jan. 30 7 pm, Miss Carey Pageant, Jan. 31- Feb.1 Monster Truck Show, James Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County Multipurpose Center, 962 Sullivan Dr., Hattiesburg, 601.583.7500 HubFest

FEBRUARY 2014 Feb. 1 2:30 pm, Southern Miss School of Music hosts Guest Artist Series: Todd Waldecker, clarinet, Bennett Auditorium.

Feb. 6 7:30 pm, Southern Miss School of Music hosts Prism Concert Thad Cochran Center.

Feb. 7 7:30 pm, Southern Miss School of Music hosts Symphonic Winds Concert, Bennett Auditorium Feb. 8 7:30 pm, Southern Miss School of Music hosts Wind Ensemble Concert Bennett Auditorium.

Feb. 8-9 Hattiesburg Gun & Knife Show, James Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center, 962 Sullivan Dr., Hattiesburg, 601.583.7500 Feb. 9 3 pm, Valentine’s Concert: Love Amor Amour Amore, Hattiesburg Concert Association’s Valentine’s Concert with the Meistersingers Community Chorus. Westminster Presbyterian Ch., 115 North 25th Ave. Free Admission, donations accepted.

Feb. 9 1 pm, University Bands presents All-South Honor Band, Bennett Auditorium, USM Campus, 601.266.4990 Feb. 11 7:30 pm, Southern Miss School of Music hosts Faculty Artist Series: Ellen Price Elder Bennett Auditorium Feb. 13 7:30 pm, USM Symphony: Viennese Valentines, Beethoven-Leonore Overture No. 3 Mozart- Concerto for flute and harp; Nicholas Ciraldo, guitar; Rachel Taratoot-Ciraldo, flute Haydn- Symphony No. 104 in D major (The London). Tickets can be purchased in person at the Pat Ferlise Southern Miss Ticket Office, by phone at 601.266.5418 or online at southernmisstickets.com Feb. 14-15 Southern Miss Coca-Cola Classic Rodeo, the “Greatest Show on Dirt” James Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center, 962 Sullivan Drive, Hattiesburg, 601.583.7500 Feb. 15 2:30 pm, Southern Miss School of Music hosts Connoisseur Series: Trombones de Costa Rica Bennett Auditorium, USM Campus Feb. 16 7:30 pm, Southern Miss School of Music hosts Chamber Singers Concert, Bay Street Presbyterian Ch. Feb 21-22 Friday 9 am - 8 pm Saturday 9 am - 6 pm. Southern Strings 2014 Dulcimer Festival & Deep South Dulcimer Championship Festival will feature 6 outstanding instructors in their field of Mountain Dulcimer, Hammered Dulcimer, Psaltery, Steel Drum, Ukelele, and Penny Whistle.

Classes conducted all day Friday and Saturday. Southern Strings Festival will culminate on Saturday with the 3rd Annual Deep South Dulcimer Championship. Cost: Full Festival fee: $50.00 One day Fee : $30.00 championship competition fee additional.

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Feb. 22 2:45 pm, Southern Miss School of Music hosts Guest Artist Series: Joy Hodges Branagan, horn, USM Bennett Aud. Feb. 23 4 pm, Southern Miss School of Music hosts Southern Chorale Concert, First Trinity Presbyterian Ch. Feb. 24 and 25 7 pm, Southern Miss Department of Theatre presents National Theatre Live: Coriolanus, Southern Miss Tatum Theatre Feb. 25 6 pm, Southern Miss School of Music hosts Guest Artist Series: Velocity Duo (Clarinet and Saxophone), Parkway Heights United Meth. Ch. Feb. 25 7:30 pm, Southern Miss School of Music hosts Faculty Artist Series: Ben McIlwain, trombone and Ellen Price Elder, piano, USM Bennett Aud. Feb. 27 7:30 pm, Southern Miss School of Music hosts Concert Band Concert, USM Bennett Aud.

MARCH 2014 Mar. 1 through Oct. 5th 8 am – 2 pm, Lamar County Farmer’s Market at the Lamar County Fairgrounds.)

Mar. 6 7:30 pm, Southern Miss School of Music hosts Faculty Artist Series: Jason Bergman, trumpet and Ellen Price Elder, piano, USM Bennett Aud. Mar, 6-8 Lamar County Bluegrass Festival, Live traditional and contemporary bluegrass music in a “family” environment Purvis, Mississippi.

Mar. 15 Irish Italian Festival, Sponsored by St. Thomas Catholic Church. Parade makes it way down w 4th St. in Hattiesburg. Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and St. Joseph’s Day! Enjoy the Music, Food, Beverages, Silent Auction, Games for Children, Art Show, and Hospitality Café.

Mar. 20 7:30 pm, Southern Miss School of Music hosts Wind Ensemble Concerto Concert, USM Bennett Aud. Mar. 20-29 Duds for Doodlebugs, James Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center, 962 Sullivan Drive, Hattiesburg, 601.583.7500 Mar. 24 8 pm, Southern Miss School of Music hosts Men’s, Women’s, and Concert Choirs in Concert, Parkway Heights United Meth. Ch. Mar. 25 - April 15 Southern Miss Department of Art and Design presents Annual Student Show, Southern Miss Cook Library Art Galleries Mar. 27 7:30 pm, Southern Miss Symphony Orchestra presents Dueling Giants, USM Bennett Aud. March 27 - March 30 Just Over the Rainbow Theatre (JORT) presents Blessed Assurance.Arts and Humanities Complex, 120 George Street, PetalCall 601.583.7778 or visit JORTonline.org for ticket information.

Mar. 28 7:30 pm, Southern Miss School of Music hosts Jazz Lab 2 Concert, USM Bennett Aud.

Mar. 29 Saturday, HubFest, Historic Downtown Hattiesburg, MS. Art, music, food, and a great setting make this a festival you won’t want to miss! Fun for all! Children can enjoy Children’s Village featuring games to entertain all ages. Guests can also enjoy a variety of sanctioned events sponsored by other organizations but going on during the HubFest.

Mar. 29 7:30 pm, Southern Miss School of Music hosts Jazz Lab 1 Concert, USM Bennett Aud.

APRIL 2014

April through October Every Thursday 3-6 pm, Downtown Farmer’s Market, Town Square Park.)

April 4, 11, 18, 25 Every Friday at 5 pm. Live@Five, Town Square Park. Let your hair down and enjoy some music, food and fun!!! Takes place every Friday in April & October.

April 1 7:30 pm, Southern Miss School of Music hosts Southern Chorale Concert, Parkway Heights United Meth. Ch. April 4 7:30 pm, Southern Miss School of Music hosts Connoisseur Series: Cantus (Vocal), USM Bennett Aud. April 5 6 pm Hub City Classic Soul Concert, featuring The Stylistics, The Dramatics and the Chi Lites.

Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County Multipurpose Center, Tickets: $40-$60 April 6 5 pm, Hattiesburg Concert Association’s Destination Series Baroque

by Candlelight, Bach- Cantata No. 51, Jason Bergman, trumpet; Maryann Kyle, soprano, Main Street United Methodist Church. Free, donations accepted.

April 10 6 pm, Southern Miss School of Music hosts Faculty Artist Series: Heidi Lucas, horn, USM Bennett Aud. April 10-12 7:30 pm, WCU’s Theatre Spring Show, All My Sons, Tatum Theatre, WCU campus.

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April 11 7:30 pm, Southern Opera and Musical Theatre Company presents Showbiz Showstoppers, Lake Terrace Convention Center. Southern Miss Ticket Office Pat Ferlise Center, 800.844.8425 or 601.266.5418, www.southernmisstickets.com April 11 7 pm and Midnight,April 12, 2 pm and 7 pm, Southern Miss Department of Dance presents Dance for Film, showing at Boardwalk Apartment Movie Theatre. Free.

April 12 Spring Art Walk, The Art Walk features local art, music and food for art lovers and/or people who just want to have a good time. It’s a pleasant evening and many people make it a night out eating at a downtown restaurant, taking in the art and entertainment, shopping and enjoying dessert or drinks afterward.

April 12 Craft Beer Festival, held in Historic Downtown Hattiesburg. Come taste the wonderful brews while enjoying food and shopping in Downtown Hattiesburg.

April 12 7:30 pm Southern Miss School of Music hosts A Night with the Spirit of Southern, Parkway Heights United Meth. Ch.

April 26-27 Hattiesburg Gun & Knife Show, James Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center, 962 Sullivan Drive, Hattiesburg, 601.583.7500 April 29-May 9 Dept. of Art and Design Senior Show, Southern Miss Cook Library Art Galleries. Free.

April 29 7:30 pm, Southern Miss School of Music hosts Concert Band Concert, USM Bennett Aud.

MAY 2014

April through October Every Thursday 3-6 pm, Downtown Farmer’s Market, Town Square Park.)

May 1 7:30 pm, Southern Miss Symphony presents Season Finale: Future Stars and Kõrvits-Kreek’s Notebook, Main Street Baptist Ch. Admission.

May 1-3 7:30 pm, May 3, 2014 2 pm, Southern Miss Department of Dance presents Spring Studio 115 Dance Concert, Southern Miss Theatre and Dance Building, Studio 115. Admission: $5.

April 13 7:30 pm, Southern Miss School of Music hosts Chamber Singers Concert, Bay Street Presbyterian Ch.

May 3 10am-2pm, Spring Fair & Community Festival, Hardy Street Baptist church will hold its 2nd annual Spring Fair/Community Festival. The event will include games for kids and an antique/classic car show.

April 18-19 Easter Fun Run Barrel Race, James Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County MultiPurpose Center, 962 Sullivan Drive, Hattiesburg, 601.583.7500

May 4 2 pm, Southern Miss Department of Dance presents Spring Informal Concert, Southern Miss Theatre and Dance Building, Studio 115, Free.

April 21 8 pm, Southern Miss School of Music hosts Connoisseur Series: Borealis Woodwind Quintet, Parkway Heights United Meth. Ch. April 22 7:30 pm, Southern Miss School of Music hosts Symphonic Winds Concert, USM Bennett Aud. April 24 7:30 pm, Southern Miss School of Music hosts Wind Ensemble Concert, USM Bennett Aud. April 25-26 LumberFest, Celebrating Lumberton’s lumber industry heritage, LumberFest offers fun for all ages—crafts, foods, lumberjack exhibitions, and music!

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May 23-26 May Fest Barrel Race, James Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center, 962 Sullivan Drive, Hattiesburg, 601.583.7500 May 24-25 May Fest Kids, James Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center, 962 Sullivan Drive, Hattiesburg, 601.583.7500

JUNE 2014

April through October Every Thursday 3-6 pm, Downtown Farmer’s Market, Town Square Park.)

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June 7-21 HCCA presents FestivalSouth®, a citywide celebration: FestivalSouth’s® exciting fourth season! FestivalSouth® is Mississippi’s only multi-week, multi-genre arts festival, offering both free and ticketed events to local residents and cultural tourists. This year’s festival expands to offer events from across the spectrum of the arts-music, dance, art and theater.

June 25-29 BARK Dog Agility Show, James Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County MultiPurpose Center, 962 Sullivan Drive, Hattiesburg, 601.583.7500 June 29 3pm, The Meistersinger’s Community Chorus and the Hattiesburg Concert Band present Music of America, A Patriotic Celebration to end the Hattiesburg Concert Association’s Destination Series. Thomas Hall, William Carey University.

JULY 2014

April through October Every Thursday 3-6 pm, Downtown Farmer’s Market,Town Square Park.)

July 11-13 Southern Summer Fun Barrel Race,James Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center, 962 Sullivan Drive, Hattiesburg, 601.583.7500 July 21-26, (Est*) Miss Hospitality Pageant, Miss Hospitality Pageant features some of the best and brightest young ladies who will take the stage in competition for the title of 2014 Mississippi Miss Hospitality. Miss Hospitality will travel across the state promoting the state’s economic development and tourism programs. http://www.misshospitality.com/

AUGUST 2014

April through October Every Thursday 3-6 pm, Downtown Farmer’s Market, Town Square Park.)

Aug. 2-3 Hattiesburg Gun & Knife Show, James Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center, 962 Sullivan Drive, Hattiesburg, 601.583.7500 Aug. 22-23 Great Southern Stampede E & E Memorial Calf Roping, James Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center, 962 Sullivan Drive, Hattiesburg, 601.583.7500 Aug. 29-Sept. 1 Great Southern Stampede Barrel Race, James Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center, 962 Sullivan Drive, Hattiesburg, 601.583.7500

SEPTEMBER 2014

April through October Every Thursday 3-6 pm, Downtown Farmer’s Market, Town Square Park.)

Sept. 26-28 27th Annual Mississippi Pecan Festival, Great food, shopping and Bluegrass and Gospel music. Stage at a field six miles out of Richton, MS, on Wingate Road.

OCTOBER 2014

April through October Every Thursday 3-6 pm, Downtown Farmer’s Market,Town Square Park.)

Oct. 1-2 Cole Brothers Circus,“World’s Largest Circus Under The Big Top,” James Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center, 962 Sullivan Drive, Hattiesburg, 601.583.7500

Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Every Friday at 5 pm. Live@Five, Town Square Park. Let your hair down and enjoy some music, food and fun!!! Takes place every Friday in April & October.

Oct. 3-5 Mobile Street Renaissance Festival. Most events held between 4th St. & 7th St. on Mobile, Downtown Hattiesburg. Listen to uplifting Gospel on one side of Mobile or Rhythm & Blues on the other side. The barbecue is out of this world and made right on the spot. Fantastic. Come enjoy the fun!!!

Oct. 4 Oktoberfest, enjoy the bratwurst and sauerkraut, listen to the polka band and just enjoy the day at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2001 Hardy St, 601.583.4898 Oct. 11, (Est*) Fall Art Walk, The Art Walk features local art, music and food for art lovers and/or people who just want to have a good time. It’s a pleasant evening and many people make it a night out eating at a downtown restaurant, taking in the art and entertainment, shopping and enjoying dessert or drinks afterward.

Oct. 16-24 Duds for Doodlebugs, James Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center, 962 Sullivan Drive, Hattiesburg, 601.583.7500 Oct 25-31, (Est*) ZooBoo, Open nightly from 5:30-8pm, October 25-31, The Hattiesburg Zoo transforms into a magical setting fit for the scariest goblins and loveliest princesses. Guests will also receive access to “Trick-or-Treat Bingo,” games along the “Trick-or-Treat Trail,” Animal Encounters, a Villain-themed Animal Show and the hands-on Zookeeper lab experiment, “Jeepers Creepers.” Admission price includes unlimited train and carousel rides on the “Spooktackular Express” and the “CarouSpell.”

NOVEMBER 2014 Nov. 8 Cheer Competition, James Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center, 962 Sullivan Drive, Hattiesburg, 601.583.7500 Nov. 22-23 Hattiesburg Gun & Knife Show, James Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center, 962 Sullivan Drive, Hattiesburg, 601.583.7500

DECEMBER 2014 Dec. 4, (Est*) 5:30 pm, Christmas Tree Lighting, Featuring music, refreshments and special guests…Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus. Town Square Park.

Dec. 4-7 Deep South Roping Finals, James Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County MultiPurpose Center, 962 Sullivan Drive, Hattiesburg, 601.583.7500 Dec. 6 (Est*) Jaycee Christmas Parade, Historic Downtown Hattiesburg, for more information go to http://hattiesburgjaycees.org/christmas-parade. html Dec. 6 (Est*) Petal Christmas Parade, Start your Christmas season right with the annual Petal Christmas Parade Dec. 13, (Est*) Sat., 4 – 8 pm, Holiday Art Walk is set for along the streets of Historic Downtown. Merchants are hosting special Open House activities featuring artists and musicians along with special sales events.

Dec. 13 & 14, (Est*) Victorian Candlelight Christmas, Historic Downtown Hattiesburg, for more information go to http://downtownhattiesburg.com/

* (Est*) – Official dates had not yet been posted at publication time. Dates listed were estimated based on the previous two calendar years.

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Historic Downtown Hattiesburg Walking Tour

Our Tour Starts At The Cultural Center Located At 723 Main Street.

(Use The Door At The Back Of The Building To Enter).

The Cultural Center Is Not Only The Tour’s Starting Point, But Also A Source Of Information As It Houses The Offices Of The Historic Hattiesburg Downtown Association, Located On The Second Floor, The Hattiesburg Arts Council, Also Located On The Second Floor, And The Hattiesburg Area Historical Society & Museum (Call 601-582-5460 For Hours) Located On The First Floor.

This Walking Tour Will Take Place In The Hub City Historic District, Which Is On The National Register Of Historic Places.

1. The Cultural Center, (723 Main St.)

The Cultural Center

Built in 1929-30 in the Italian Renaissance style. The two-story brick building has a hip roof of red tiles. The main entrance is on the 2nd floor (use the back door to enter the building) and the round arch bays at this level features keystones. The building was first used as the Hattiesburg Library.

(The Tatum Mansion was originally located kitty corner from the Cultural Center. Unfortunately, the mansion was torn down and a fire station now sits where the Tatum Mansion once stood. W.S.F. Tatum, owner of the Tatum Lumber Company (a major player in the lumber industry in early Pine Belt history) built the beautiful mansion.)

The Cultural Center was originally built to be the Hattiesburg Library. Postcard (probably 40's) provided by Larry Johnson

Main Street United Methodist Church

2. MCLEOD HOUSE, (802 Main St.) A landmark in the city since its construction in 1896, this two and onehalf story frame house exhibits all the decorative details that make this style truly the “queen” of Victorian homes. Built in 1896 and renovated in 1985, the building now houses a law firm.

3. MAIN STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCh, (712 Main St.) The cornerstone was laid in 1907 with construction and fund raising completed in 1910. Main Street United Methodist Church was founded in 1833 making it the earliest Methodist Church in Hattiesburg. This Gothic structure includes magnificent stained-glass windows and wood panel interior.

Masonic Temple

4. MASONIC TEMPLE, (700 Main St.) This Neo-Classical structure was recently restored by Forrest County.

Built in 1920, the Masonic Temple is a two-story brick building with stone trim. The recessed entrance porch is framed by giant order fluted Doric Columns and topped with a gable roof with pediment of stone.

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McLeod House

Forrest County Court House

5. FORREST COUNTY COURTHOUSE, (628,630 Main St.) This 1905 Neo-Classical Revival is a one-and-a-half-story masonry structure with a stone base and brick facades highlighted by stone trim. The two-storied balcony is supported by Ionic columns.

U.S. Post Office

6. U.S. POST OFFICE, (115 W. Pine St.) This beautiful granite and limestone building was constructed by the WPA in 1933-34. The building’s attributes include a center section with setbacks and hard-edged low relief ornamentation surrounding entrance bays and along the roof edges.

Forrest Towers

7. FORREST TOWERS, (128 W. Pine St.)

Forrest Towers was built in 1929 as a hotel—the Forrest Hotel. The building is noted for its stylized decorations including chevron and lozenge moldings, volutes, and giant eagles on the corners of the top floor. The building has been converted to office space but originally served as a very elegant hotel.

The Forest Hotel was originally built as an economic development package, along with the Saenger Theatre, to attract rail travelers to spend time in the Hub City. The idea was to provide entertainment in a lavish venue, the Saenger, and lodging in a grand hotel, the Forrest Hotel.

Library

8. Library of Hattiesburg, Petal and ForRest County (329 Hardy St.) Walk west on W. Pine and take a right on Hardy Street to the Library. The Spirit that Builds mural is located in the main section of the Library. Artist William Baggett took three years to complete the mural, which was finished on July 4, 1995. The physical dimensions of the mural are 10 feet high and 167 feet in circumference. The various sections of the mural depict our area’s history.

Old Federal Building

9. OLD FEDERAL BUILDING, (200 W. Pine St.) Built in 1910 and placed on the National Register in 1973, this building is of the Italian Renaissance style. The elements of the style, which the building exhibits, include a symmetrIcal façade with recessed entry and full-height columns. The roof is low pitched in the classical mode and has wide overhangs with decorative brackets. In front of the Old Federal Building is the marker located at the exact spot where Captain William Harris Hardy, founder of Hattiesburg, picked the location of Hattiesburg’s railroad station and decided to name the town in honor of his wife, Hattie.

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10. HATTIESBURG CITY HALL, (200 Forrest St.)

City Hall

This Neo-Classical Revival government building was built in 1923 and is a state-designated Mississippi Landmark. This three-story brick building is set on a basement of stone blocks, with stone window sills and pediment cornices.

The front entrance at the north façade has a two-story pediment portico supported on Doric columns. There was an identical side façade for the east entrance (Front St. side) but that was enclosed in 1962.

Saenger Theater

Kress Building

11. THE SAENGER THEATER, (201 Forrest St.)

Built in 1928-29, the Saenger Theater is one of several buildings in the downtown historic district of the Art Deco Style. This elegant 1000-seat movie palace was renovated in 1976 to accommodate the performing arts. The original Robert Morton theater pipe organ is still in use today.

Besides the Saenger Theater, which opened in 1929, downtown Hattiesburg had other theaters as well. The Red Circle Auditorium was located across the street from where the Saengeris located and where City Hall now stands. The Strand Theater was located on the north side of East Front St., a half block away from Main St.

12. KRESS BUILDING, (500 Main St.)

Kress was an important part of the downtown commercial scene for many years serving as the “five & dime” store on Main Street. Built in 1940, this three-story tan brick, Art Deco building has intricate glazed terra-cotta, which is found at the cornice between each bay.

Bank Of Commerce

14. BANK OF COMMERCE,

(1st national Bank Of Commerce)

(519 Main St.) The Faulkner Building, early 1910's.

Postcard provided courtesy of Larry Johnson.

13. Carter-FAULKNER BUILDING, (Faulkner Building)

(501-509 Main St.) This commercial vernacular style structure was built in 1910 as the Carter Building. The six-story brick “skyscraper” is a focal point of the downtown area. Originally built by a group of physicians for medical offices, this building has cornices supported by pilasters at ground floor. Its upper bays contain paired doublehung windows and are framed by pilasters with Prairie School-style decoration at the capitals.

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The original ca. 1907 building has been replaced by a small landscaped courtyard. The point of interest here is the giant order round-arch entrance with keystone surmounted by decorated pediment and monitor cornice—the surviving elements of the original facade. Walk back towards the Faulkner Building (intersection of Main and Front) and cross the street towards McKenzie’s on Main. Go left on Front St.

15. Legal Services,

(Hattiesburg Trust & Banking Co.)

(Hattiesburg I.O.O.F. Lodge, #27)

17. ROSS BUILDING, (207 E. Front St.) Built in 1907, the Ross Building is a five-story corner building with round-arch corner entrances. The building is embellished with cast iron cornices with dentils and pillar capitals composed of geometric Wright/Prairie-style motifs.

(111 E. Front St.) A Neo-Classical Revival building built in 1907, this two-story row building features a stone finish, marble steps to recessed portico carried on giant order Ionic columns of marble, and a coffered porch ceiling decorated with rosettes.

Ross Building

16. OddFellows Gallery,

(Hattiesburg I.O.O.F. Lodge, #27)

(119 E. Front St.) Another Neo-Classical building built in 1907, this three-story brick row building has a stucco façade, cast-iron pilasters at ground floor corners, round-arch windows in upper exterior bays and paired double-hung windows set in segmental-arch in center bay.

50 - Hattiesburg Trust & Banking Co., Hattiesburg, Miss.

Historic Postcard Provided By The Historic Hattiesburg Downtown Association.

18. The BOTTLING CO.,

(Hattiesburg Bottling Co.)

(126 Market St.) This building is a prime example of the continuing reconstruction of Historic Downtown Hattiesburg. Formerly a Coca-Cola bottling plant, The Bottling Co., is now an entertainment venue featuring nationally known entertainment. This building has been completely restored and decorated with Coke memorabilia.

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Historic Districts Driving Tour

The Hub City Historic District was covered in the Downtown Walking Tour; we’ll cover the other four districts listed with National Register of Historic Places--Hattiesburg, Oaks, North Main Street and Parkhaven Historic Districts-in our driving tour. The Hattiesburg and Oaks Historic Districts can be fun to walk if you’re in the mood for a healthy jaunt.

Go Left on Main Street from the Cultural Center (723 Main St). Go past the second light, go left onto Newman Street (after the tracks). Two blocks down is the (1) Hattiesburg Train Depot, which is part of the Hub City Historic District. The Depot has undergone a complete and beautiful historic restoration and is now open for business. Take Newman St. back to Main and then take a left on E. Laurel.

Take an immediate left on Short Bay after the railroad tracks.

Hattiesburg Historic Neighborhood District This district shows the growth of Hattiesburg from a rural lumbering town to an urbanized regional center. The development (1880-1930) of the Hattiesburg Historic Neighborhood District paralleled the development of the central business district. Two Mississippi governors, Paul B. Johnson, Sr. and Paul B. Johnson, Jr., were among the many prominent people who lived in this district.1 Generous ventilation, necessitated by the warm, humid climate of South Mississippi, is expressed in these buildings’ central hallways, large and numerous doors and windows, high ceilings, and extensive porches—all elements of Southern architecture. Victorian, Colonial Revival, Neo-Classical, Bungalow, and vernacular styles are all present in the district. Examples of Italianate, Tudor Revival, Mission, late Gothic Revival International and Art Moderne are also found, but in lesser numbers.

(4) Dunn House Bed & Breakfast, (102 Short Bay St.)

This high-style, two and one-half story, Queen Anne Victorian house is noted for its heart pine paneling and multiple bay windows.

Bay Street Presbyterian Church, Hattiesburg, Miss.

Dunn House, Now The Dunn House Bed & Breakfast

Bay St. Presbyterian Church Postcard Provided Courtesy Of Larry Johnson

2) The Bay Street Presbyterian Church, (204 Short Bay St)

Built in 1907, this church is the oldest church structure in the city. Its stylistic mixture conveys a Victorian image. The building features striking stained glass windows and a pipe organ that was built specifically for the Bay St. Presbyterian Church by a pipe organ manufacturer that specialized in making theater pipe organs.

(3) Great Oaks (Conner-SARPHIE), (106 Short Bay St.)

Built in 1906 this house is a relatively uncommon subtype of NeoClassical style with its full-height entry supported by huge Ionic columns and lower full width porch with small Ionic columns and circular, corner pavilions. Red tile covers the hip roof, which has a striking front dormer with Palladian windows.

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Conner-Sarphie House

Across River Street from the Dunn House is the (5) Polk House, 800 River Ave. Although in disrepair at this time, there are hopes for its eventual restoration. Polk House is a Neo-Classical mansion constructed in 1905 by Abner Polk.

Tally House

Ross House

(9) Tally House at 402 Rebecca.

(6) Ross House, (416 Bay St.)

Dr. T.E. Ross and his wife built this wonderful home in 1904. The home boasted three full baths, an elevator and a telephone—all very unique for any home of that era. An interesting thing about Dr. Ross was that he never billed his patients because he thought they would pay when they were able to.

The Tally House features a huge red roof with a symmetrical porch that extends across the entire front of the house and around the side. Gables, arched windows are among the other features of this two and one-half story Colonial Revival house built in 1907.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Turner House

(7) Turner House, (500 Bay St.), ca. 1910.

John Sumrall Turner, owner of J.S. Turner & Co. (a local department store that was located where the Kress building now stands), gave this Classical Revival style house as a wedding present in 1908 to his son James Henry Turner and James’ bride, Annie Harper. The massive Ionic columns you see were added in the 1970’s and were taken from a house in Jackson slated for demolition.

Glenmore

(10) Sacred Heart Catholic Church, (313 Walnut St.) Sacred Heart was originally organized in a frame building constructed in 1900. The brick, Gothic Revival structure you see today was constructed in 1927 at a cost of $ 60,000. Many of the impressive stained glass windows in the church were made in Germany. Continue driving on Walnut St and take a left on Main St.

(8) Glenmore (Bertrand/J. P. Carter) (at 502 Court St.)

Built in 1890, this house is the oldest surviving brick house in the city and the only Italianate style in the district. Constructed of brick walls three courses thick, the house is asymmetrical in shape with gabled roof. A full-width porch stretches along the north face.

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Oaks Historic District From Main St., go two blocks to W. Pine St. and turn left. Stay on W. Pine St., go through two stoplights and standing on the corner of 2nd Ave. and W. Pine St. is Trinity Episcopal Church.

(12) Moore House, 409 4th Ave.

This home was built in 1924 for Benjamin D. Moore. This is a good sample of a prestigious house in the Oaks. Some of the highlights are the Tuscan columns, twelve-light sidelights and a paneled door.

Pinehurst

In the Oaks Historic District, there is a wide range of styles including Colonial Revival, Mission, Queen Anne, Mediterranean and Craftsman houses. The area developed slowly on tracts of cutover timberland on a grid laid out parallel to the railroad tracks. The Oaks District was mostly residential but early on also possessed two “manufacturers” of ready-cut Craftsman houses--Aladdin Company and the Gordon Van Tine Company.

When the district was first being developed, large Queen Anne, Colonial Revival and Mediterranean homes were built on multiple lots. As fewer lots became available, the Craftsman style house built on single lots became dominant. Concart Street has many examples of Craftsman homes.

Trinity Episcopal Church

William H. Hardy, Hattiesburg’s founder, chose a site located at (110 Pinehurst St.) to build his Hattiesburg home, which he named Pinehurst. Some of the original pecan and pine trees planted by Mr. Hardy still exist. W. O. Tatum, then president of Tatum Lumber Company, built his house in 1927 (some thirty-three years later) in the same spot; this is the house you see today. The Tatum house, also named (13) Pinehurst, is a Colonial Revival style house with green shutters and buff-colored brick. The colossal Corinthian columns, which support a two-story portico, are a distinctive aspect of the house.

The Oaks Historic District was named for its oak trees.

Canopies of oaks covered many of its roads which became a trademark of the neighborhood. These water oaks were planted between 1905 and 1915, and unfortunately, some of the trees have started to die now. Take a left onto 6th Ave. to see what many of the streets in the Oaks used to look like.

(11) Trinity Episcopal Church,

A Gothic Revival style church, was built in 1912 and still serves an active congregation. Trinity was modeled after the Knights Templar Church in London.5 The church has a beautiful worship area.

Lambert House

The (14) Lambert House, (915 Adeline StreeT)

built in 1905, is a unique building, difficult to classify as to style.

Its symmetrical façade has a full-width porch that wraps on both sides. The curved entry porch is supported by fluted, Corinthian columns. In 1920 C.A. Lambert came to Hattiesburg to oversee the building of the Hercules plant (located on Hwy. 42 Hattiesburg). Mr. Lambert was the manager of the plant from 1921-1953 and was known around the area as “Mr. Hercules”.6 168 Here’s Hattiesburg!

Located kitty corner from the Lambert House is the (15) Chain House, (312 6th Avenue.) This very large house built in 1926 is an outstanding representative of the Mediterranean style in the district.

The (16) Camp House, (809 Adeline St.)

built in 1905, is distinguished by a massive hipped roof. Its asymmetrical façade features a full-width porch with supports of grouped, beveled columns raised to railing height on wood pedestals.

Continue for two blocks take a right onto 2nd Ave. Drive two blocks and take a left on W. Pine Street towards downtown.

Drive 2 blocks, then veer right onto W. Front (at the light). Take a left onto Main Street, drive to Cultural Center.

North Main Street Historic District The old Hattiesburg High School is located a block (a long block) from the Cultural Center and is part of the North Main Historic District. As the city’s fortunes continued to improve, fine homes were built along both sides of Main Street and also on Columbia Street during the period of 1895 to 1910. The most prevalent architecture of the district is the Queen Anne and Craftsman styles

The (17) Hattiesburg High School, 848 Main St., ca. 1921, a Tudor Revival, is currently undergo-

ing a complete rehabilitation and will eventually serve as a part of the University of Southern Mississippi’s Art & Design Department. The school was designed by local architect Robert E. Lee and built by contractor C.O. Eure. The building is a Mississippi Landmark and is also individually listed on the National Register.

(18) Montague House at 1028 Main.

The Montague House is a large Colonial Revival house built in 1900 by A.A. Montague and family. The entrance porch is circular on the south end and has paired Ionic columns and wood railings on the first and second level. Inside the house is amazing heart pine floors, an impressive foyer and some massive pocket doors. A.A. Montague opened an insurance agency in 1893 on Main Street. That business is still in operation as Montague, Sigler & Ferrell, now located on W. Pine Street.7

(20) Rogers (Smith-Ott) House, (1122 Main St.) ca. 1917.

This Mediterranean style home was originally built for lumberman William A. Rogers and his wife Hattie. Principle features include a low pitched pyramidal roof, asymmetrical façade dominated by porches on both stories and massive square or rectangular piers of masonry used to support porch roofs (common on such high-style examples of this type).

(21) 6th St. USO Building.

This building now serves as the African American Military Museum.

This is the last surviving African American USO building in the country.

Go right onto E. 6th St. At the second stop sign take a right onto Mobile St. Drive to the stoplight and take a right onto E. 2nd. Go two blocks up to the stop sign and take a left on Jackson which will bring you back to the Cultural Center.

6th St. USO Building Now Serves As The African American Military Museum

Montague House

High School, Hattiesburg, Miss.

(19) Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.

Originally this was Main Street Baptist Church which was built in 1913 on this spot. Main Street Baptist built the building you see today in 1942 after fire destroyed the original church building.

Postcard To Left: The Existing Old Hattiesburg High School Structure Served As A High School From 1921 To 1959. It has Also Been Used As Offices For Hattiesburg School District And For Private Business. The Last Tenant Left In 2001.

Postcard Provided Courtesy Of Larry Johnson.

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Attractions CHAIN GARDEN, THE

William Carey University, Hattiesburg, 601.318.6192 William Carey University is home to this garden that features plants native to South Mississippi and to India. Free admission.

DANFORTH CHAPEL AND CHAPEL PLACE

USM Campus, Hattiesburg, 601.266.4491 Chapel Place, located in the center of the USM campus adjacent to Danforth Chapel, is the resting spot for a 60-foot, 23-ton, 11 million-year-old petrified hardwood tree.

Danforth Chapel is used for religious services and weddings.

DESOTO NATIONAL FOREST

Parkhaven Historic District

Take a left from the Cultural Center onto Main St. Go right on W. Pine St. and go two blocks. Take a right onto Hardy St. You’ll go through five stoplights. Drive one more block and go left on 22nd. Go under the Parkhaven Neighborhood Arch and you’re now in the Parkhaven Historic District.

(22) M. M. Simmons House located at (203 22nd Avenue)

This two-story house is a brick Spanish Eclectic with Tudor Revival characteristics. The second story has pointed arch fixed pane windows and a tower with a tent roof.

M.M. Simmons started Parkhaven as a planned subdivision in 1922, just seven years after the 1915 Panama-California Exposition. The Panama-California Exposition first exposed Americans to the fascinating Spanish Eclectic style. Mr. Simmons must have been very taken with that style because Parkhaven possesses the largest intact collection of Spanish Eclectic cottages in Mississippi (fourteen).

The Parkhaven District is characterized by small to medium sized houses of brick and stucco, many with tile roofs. The houses are set on large lots with sidewalks, and many with deep setbacks. Mature plantings including semi-tropical specimens fill the spacious yards and well-developed gardens of this planned subdivision.

(23) J.F. Brown House, (109 21st Ave.)

The J.F. Brown House, built in 1925, is one-story house stucco clad Spanish Eclectic with multiple gables. An off-center wood panel door and a partial–width porch with roof and stucco clad piers also adorn the exterior. Continue on 21st Ave. until you come to Hardy. Take a right to go downtown, take a left to go towards I-59.

Primary sources for this article include: the U.S. Dept of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form for Historic Neighborhoods and Historic Buildings; “Historic Hattiesburg “The History and Architecture of Hattiesburg’s First Neighborhoods”, City of Hattiesburg, 1990; and “The History of Forrest County Mississippi”, compiled by the Hattiesburg Area Historical Society Volunteers, ©2000.

1”Historic Hattiesburg The History and Architecture of Hattiesburg’s First Neighborhoods, City of Hattiesburg, 1990.

2 “The History of Forrest County Mississippi”, compiled by the Hattiesburg Are Historical Society Volunteers, ©2000, page 383.

3”Historic Hattiesburg The History and Architecture of Hattiesburg’s First Neighborhoods, City of Hattiesburg, 1990.

4 “The History of Forrest County Mississippi”, compiled by the Hattiesburg Area Historical Society Volunteers, ©2000, page 31.

5 Ibid, Page 35., 6 Ibid, Page 306., 7 Ibid, Page 347.

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25 miles south of Hattiesburg off Hwy. 49, 601.928.4422.

Offices are open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Mississippi’s largest national forest, the DeSoto, covers more than 500,000 acres. Its “piney woods” of longleaf, ash and loblolly pine cover gently rolling terrain. Fishing, hiking, hunting, camping, picnicking, horseback riding, and backpacking are available at the DeSoto National Forest.

There are winding streams, slow moving most of the year, which form the wet bottomlands that grow excellent hardwood. These are “black-water” streams, tinted by tannic acid from decaying vegetation on the forest floor.

This is where the Black Creek flows, renowned for its 40-mile float trip, hiking trail and wilderness. There are wide, white sandbars for camping and picnicking and quiet pools for fishing. Big Creek and Fairley Bridge landings serve as the end points for both the float trip and the Black Creek National Hiking Trail.

FARMER’S MARKET

Held every Wednesday and Saturday from 7:00 a.m.

- 12:00 noon. Produce, crafts, canned goods, woodworking, homemade baked goods, herbs, and plants are sold by local farmers and craftspeople. Located off the corner of 8th & Corrine St. in downtown Hattiesburg. Call 601.545.6083 for information.

FLINT CREEK WATER PARK

1216 Parkway, 25 miles South of Hattiesburg off Hwy. 49 in Wiggins, 800.748.9403 or 601.928.3051.

Flint Creek Water Park is one of 8 R.V. parks owned and operated by the Pat Harrison Waterway District. Flint Creek is located just off of Highway 29 in Wiggins, Mississippi. The park is comprised of 1,900 total acres and features a 650acre lake. The lake is stocked with catfish, crappie, bream, and large-mouth-bass. The lake is also a favorite for boating, water skiing, and swimming. Aluminum fishing boats are available for rent on a first-come-first-serve basis. Flint Creek is also famous for “Watertown USA.” Watertown features 4 giant waterslides and a kiddy pool for the toddlers.

The waterslide facility is open seasonally from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Landlubbers can enjoy camping, picnicking, and fishing all year long. With 152 R.V. campsites, 34 vacation-style cabins, and 12 camp houses, Flint Creek can accommodate all your overnight recreational quests. R.V. campers can enjoy swimming at the exclusive campground beaches and or simply enjoy nature with a stroll along the nature trail. Flint has a spacious picnic area complete with tables and barbeque grills and a public swimming area. Flint Creek can also accommodate large family gatherings by way of 2 open-air-pavilions and a Lodge Hall.

For more information regarding Flint Creek Water Park visit the website at www.phwd.net.

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Hattiesburg Zoo

ne of only two zoos in Mississippi, the Hattiesburg Zoo helps to define the uniqueness so many visitors enjoy about Hattiesburg. The Zoo’s animal collection includes more than 55 species of animals spread over five continents.

Explore South America and discover llamas, lemurs, howlers and the jaguar.

Climb to the highest outlook in Asia and growl with the tiger or stretch your neck with the emu from Australia. Tread across the Mississippi Swamp. Safari through the wide plains of the African Veldt where zebras, ostrich and eland run, while servals and guenon linger nearby. Journey into an underground tunnel to say “hello” to the prairie dogs.

Take a ride around the Zoo on the train, twirl on the carousel or cool down at the splash pad. With exciting animal encounters, keeper chats, educational classes and plenty of visitor resources, the Hattiesburg Zoo offers a new adventure every day.

ZOO Admission:

Adults (13 & over) - $5.00 Senior Citizens & Military - $4.00 Under 2 years old - Free Children Ages 2-12 - $3.00 Hattiesburg Zoological Soc. (w/membership card & ID) - Free Reciprocating Zoos and AZA Members (with membership card & ID) - Free Train & Carousel Tickets (per ride/per person) - $2.00

Hours:

Monday - Closed Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Zoo is open 6 days a week.

Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & New Year's Day 107 South 17th St. Hattiesburg 601.545.4579

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HATTIESBURG BLACK SOX

The Black Sox started out 2010 in fine form by winning there first 10 games.

There’s nothing like sitting in a nice park with a hot dog and a drink and watching great baseball action. The Black Sox have consistent tournament winnings. They have also been successful in championship games with regional and national titles under their belt.

They will play over 50 games for the 2010 season. All games are played at Smokie Herrington Park at Hattiesburg High School. For more information call 601.454.4713 or go to www.facebook.com/pages/Hattiesburg-MS/ HATTIESBURG-BLACK-SOX-OFFICIALPAGE.

HUB CITY DRAGWAY This IHRA-sanctioned track features tire-screeching, high-powered racing.

The races start in February and continue through to November. The nationally known Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Race normally attracts about 15,000 people.

331 Eatonville Rd (Take Exit 69 off I-59) Hattiesburg, MS. For more information about specific events, call 601.545.3724 or go to www.hubcitydragway.com/.

KAMPER PARK Corner of Hardy Street & 17th Ave., 601.545.4576 Home of the Hattiesburg Zoo, David Anthony Tennis Complex, Exchange Club baseball fields, and a walking and exercise area, this park features a covered pavilion, playgrounds and picnic areas. Open dawn to dusk. Free admission.

LITTLE BLACK CREEK WATER PARK Located between Purvis and Lumberton, off I-59, 601.794.2957.

Little Black Creek Water Park is one of 8 R.V. parks owned and operated by the Pat Harrison Waterway District.

Little Black is located just off Interstate 59 between the towns of Lumberton

and Purvis, Mississippi. For a day of fun, the park has a picnic area complete with tables and barbeque grills. Family picnic pavilions and a lodge hall are also available for rent. The park’s 640-acre lake is stocked with plenty of catfish, crappie, bream, and largemouth-bass. Visitors to Little Black can also enjoy spacious R.V. sites that are available for rent. The park offers 101 R.V. sites, 8 of which are pull-through sites. The R.V. sites are available on a first-come-first-serve basis and/or by reservations. Additionally, the park offers 20 vacation-style rental cabins and a camp store. Overnight guests can obtain a permit to fish for their dinner in “Lake Catch A-Lot,” a pond stocked with channel catfish.

PAUL B. JOHNSON STATE PARK 15 miles south of Hattiesburg Just off Hwy. 49 S., 601.582.7721 The Paul B. Johnson State Park has a 300-acre lake with cabins, group facili-

ties, camping, nature trail, paddleboats, canoe and boat rentals, and fishing. Picnic area has shelters and six large pavilions. Visitors Center offers game room, restrooms and available meeting and banquet space. Call for fees.

PEP’S POINT AMUSEMENT PARK

6 miles North of Hattiesburg off Hwy. 49, 601.582.8461 A spring-fed lake provides the setting for water slides, swimming, picnic area, and camping with waterfront sites. Some other attractions available include bumper boats, paintball field, cabins and pavilions. Miniature golf, paddleboat rentals, sandy beach, basketball and volleyball courts, refreshment center and game room are also available at Peps. Open second week of May through second week of September, seven days a week.

VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK

Downtown Hattiesburg This park serves as a memorial to people from our area that served or lost their lives in military service. With its fountain and green space, it is a popular gathering place for downtown events.

MOVIE THEATERS

The Grand Theatre - Hattiesburg 100 Grand Drive • Hattiesburg, MS 601.268.1681 172 Here’s Hattiesburg!

Convention, Multi-Purpose & Visitor’s Centers

Lake Terrace Convention Center

Hattiesburg Lake Terrace Convention Center It’s a place where impeccable facilities and an exceptional staff create a natural distinction among event venues. It’s a meeting locale where state-of-the-art accommodations are amplified by the native beauty of the surrounding lake and landscape. This fusion of comfortable amenities and comprehensive services is the essence of the Lake Terrace Convention Center. With over 68,000 square feet of space spread over a myriad of meeting and exhibit halls, conference rooms and gathering space, Lake Terrace provides premier, multifunctional facilities capable of handling your next event, large or small.

July 2009 marked eleven years Lake Terrace has been serving the Southeast with excellence. From elegant dinners to multi-faceted conventions, the professional and experienced staff is second to none in providing quality as well as service. Meeting planners agree and have voted Lake Terrace as Best of the Best in the ConventionSouth Reader’s Choice Awards on five separate occasions.

This award-winning, multipurpose meeting and convention facility is situated in a beautiful 32-acre park-like setting and is located within 90 minutes of 80 percent of Mississippi’s population. Modern in design and technology, Lake Terrace overlooks an attractive two-acre lake and terrace that can accommodate a variety of outdoor functions.

Lake Terrace Convention Center is a Hattiesburg Convention Commission Facility. Since 1991, the Hattiesburg Convention Commission has been developing, operating and promoting tourism-related facilities for the Hattiesburg area. For more information visit www.HattiesburgConventionCommission.com.

Hattiesburg Visitors Center (Hattiesburg’s One-Stop-Shop for Area Information) Located at the intersection of I-59 and Hwy 49 on the same campus as the Lake Terrace Convention Center, the Hattiesburg Visitors Center welcomes our visiting friends! Open Monday through Saturday from 9 am until 5 pm, our professional and friendly Tourism Ambassadors are ready to assist with directions, lodg-

ing needs and itinerary suggestions. Also, visitors will find that the Hattiesburg Visitors Center houses a one-ofa-kind Logo Shop featuring affordable specialty products relevant to the unique culture of South Mississippi.

Traveler conveniences include: • Refreshingly clean restrooms • Free official Visitors Guide • Free Mississippi highway maps • Free gourmet coffee • Hattiesburg postcards • Local art • Picnic area • Dog walking area • Free RV dump station For additional information, call 601.296.7475 or 866-4-Hattie or visit us on-line at www.visithattie.com.

James Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center The James Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County MultiPurpose Center is a state-of-the-art recreational and entertainment complex, perfect for concerts, rodeos and the greatest shows on earth! Monster Trucks, Coca Cola Classic Rodeo 200 Team Roping, Mississippi Fish & Wildlife Foundation Outdoor Show, 4-H Rodeo & Horse Show and the Annual Forrest County Fair are just a few of the events that have used the James Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County Multi- Purpose Center.

For More Information Call, E-Mail or Mail: Phone: 601.583.7500 • Fax 601.583.7504; E-mail fcmpc@netdoor.com P. O. Box 1151, 962 Sullivan Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39403-1151

Lamar County Multi-Purpose Center & Fairgrounds Director: Karen Saulters, Lamar Co. Fairgrounds 723 Central Industrial Row, Purvis, MS 39475 • 601.794.1095

Hattiesburg Visitors Center

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Arts & Culture

Saenger Theater

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ore than 80 years ago, the Saenger brothers brought the world to Hattiesburg through motion pictures. Now the tradition continues with live musicals, concerts and plays. Imagine a venue where talent from around the world meets to entertain, and where everyone can come to experience something out of the ordinary. You don’t have to travel half way around the world to experience first class entertainment. The Saenger Theater in Downtown Hattiesburg is the area’s hub for culture. From its stunning world class acts to its local flavor, the Saenger has everything you need for a special night out.

Join us June 4-18, 2011 for FestivalSouth, Mississippi’s only multi-week, multi-genre music festival, will celebrate its second season at the Saenger in June!!! From classical piano, vocal and chamber music recitals—to Blues, Broadway and Bluegrass events—this festival offers events for music-lovers of every taste at many locations in the downtown area! Daily opportunities include morning musicales in downtown coffee shops, bookstores and The Library, musical luncheons

at Brownstone’s, afternoon recitals in downtown worship facilities, evening concerts in downtown venues, and late-night events at downtown clubs.

Don’t forget the premier pageant, the Mississippi Miss Hospitality pageant. On July 2930, forty contestants from across the state will compete for the title of Mississippi Miss Hospitality.

See how the contestants demonstrate hospitality throughout the year through this year’s theme, Mississippi Magic.

For more information about these events, visit www.HattiesburgSaenger.com or call the box office at 601.584.4888. The Saenger Theater is a Hattiesburg Convention Commission Facility. Since 1991, the Hattiesburg Convention Commission has been developing, operating and promoting tourism-related facilities for the Hattiesburg area.

Dr. Jay Dean has been the music director of The University of Southern Mississippi Symphony Orchestra since 1988 and will mark 25 years of symphonic excellence in 2013. During his tenure, the orchestra has risen to enjoy an international reputation that enhances not only the university, but also the state and region.

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University & College Performing Groups UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI The College of Arts and Letters at The University of Southern Mississippi

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he College of Arts and Letters at Southern Miss presents more than 300 arts events each year. The School of Music, the Department of Theatre and Dance, and the Museum of Art/ Department of Art and Design contribute to the varied selection of arts activities that Southern Miss offers the public. A complete calendar of College events may be found on the Southern Miss Web site at www.usm.edu/ calendar. For more information about the Arts at Southern Miss, visit www.usm.edu/arts.

The School of Music The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music has a longstanding international reputation for musical excellence. The school is recognized for its eminence in musical artistry, education and community service. Serving more than 450 majors from the United States and 15 countries, the school maintains a strongly diverse student population. The School of Music provides a wealth of valuable opportunities for the professional and artistic growth of its’ students and the school’s faculty members perform at major venues around the world and teach at international festivals and conferences every year.

The School of Music offers a plethora of musical opportunities, including Mississippi’s oldest Symphony Orchestra, the Southern Chorale, the Jazz Lab Bands, and the nationally recognized concert bands. The College is also the home of the nationally famous Pride of Mississippi Marching Band and Dixie Darlings.

School of Music events include concerts of all varieties in the fall and spring semesters, featuring faculty artists, guest artists, ensembles and studio groups and soloists in recital. Most events are free of charge and open to the public. More information may be found at www.usm.edu/music.

The Symphony Orchestra The Symphony Orchestra at The University of Southern Mississippi has brought 99 seasons of unparalleled cultural and musical offerings for the Hattiesburg area. World-class musicians such as famed Continued Next Page

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soprano Renée Fleming; tenor Placido Domingo; violinists Itzhak Perlman, Josuha Bell and Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg; trumpeter Doc Severinsen; flutist Sir James Galway; cellist Yo-Yo Ma; clarinetist Pete Fountain; pop icons Ray Charles, Charlie Pride, Dionne Warwick; the Pointer Sisters, Sandi Patty and Patti Labelle, are among the guest artists who, along with an exceptional university orchestra, have brought music lovers of south Mississippi, and indeed the Gulf South, some of the finest music in the world. This season celebrates the 26th anniversary of music director Dr. Jay Dean and will feature many special surprises throughout the season. For more information, visit www.usm.edu/symphony.

professionals who work in a full repertory format.

For more information please contact the Theatre Program: on Facebook at http://www.facebook. com/southernmisstheatre; on their web site at usm. edu/theatre; or at 601.266.4994.

Dance Performance Opportunities The Dance Program is home to the Southern Miss Repertory Dance Company (RCD), which performs frequently throughout the year. The dance program presents four major performances a year, in both the Mannoni Performing Arts Center and in the Theatre and Dance Building Studio 115. Concerts include works by faculty, students and guest artists. Always a moving experience, RDC concerts are performed by the company, a professional caliber ensemble of dancers. For more information, visit www.usm.edu/ dance or at facebook.com/USMDance. Noted dance artists are regularly brought to campus to perform, teach master classes, conduct special workshops, and set choreographic works on the students.

Recent guest artists have included Misnomer Dance Company, Glen E. Meynardie and the Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company.

The Department of Theatre and Dance Theatre Program The Theatre Program at Southern Miss is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre, and has been an active member of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) at state, regional, and national levels. In recent years, a large number of theatre students and faculty have been awarded KCACTF regional and national nominations for performances, design and directing.

The Department of Art and Design The University of Southern Mississippi Department Theatre Performances of Art and Design is a fully accredited member of The Theatre Program at Southern Miss presents NASAD (the National Association of Schools of Art six Main Stage and Studio productions each and Design). The Department of Art and Design has academic year. The program produces in the Martha grown steadily over its sixty-plus year history and R. Tatum Theatre, a 275-seat thrust, and the Gilbert is proud of the many professional accomplishments F. Hartwig Theatre, a 148-seat black box. of its alumni. Art courses have been offered at the The Theatre and Dance building opened in 2000, institution since its inception in 1910. The initial with state-of-the-art facilities. degree programs in art began in the 1940’s. Today, The Theatre Program produces Southern the Department of Art & Design is comprised of a Arena Theatre (SAT) each summer. SAT is an range of visual arts programs with the majority of educational/professional company, which produces students enrolled in one of our professional degree an exciting array of shows in the summer. The SAT plans in Graphic Design, Company is made up of students, faculty, staff and Drawing and Painting, and Sculpture. A special component of the Department of Art and Design is the Museum of Art. The museum is comprised of three exhibition galleries including the C. W. Woods Art Gallery, the Lok Exhibition Gallery and the KarnesSullivan Gallery, and offers an extensive schedule of art and design exhibitions including international, na-tional and regional traveling shows, as well as exhibitions of current student and faculty work. The museum is a meeting place for people from across the university and the community, and is considered a key destination for visitors to Hattiesburg and the USM campus.

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spring the museum hosts the Annual Student Show, a greatly anticipated event that gives art students the opportunity to exhibit their creative achievements in visual arts produced over the past year. The student show features work from studio courses in art foundations, drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, sculpture, and graphic design. For more information, visit http://www.usm.edu/ visual-arts Tickets at Southern Miss For tickets to Southern Miss arts events call Southern Miss Ticket Office: 601.266.5418 or 800.844.8425 for individual tickets or season tickets for all events or online at www. southernmisstickets.com.

Partners for the Arts One Voice for the Arts at Southern Miss, is an alliance between the community and the Department of Art and Design, Department of Theatre and Dance, and the School of Music at Southern Miss, Partners for the Arts was established in 1997 to support and enhance the arts; promote arts education; and expand access to regional, national, and international arts events and artists.

Partnering for a Better Arts Future Partners for the Arts reaches the community through performances, master classes, workshops, exhibits, and lectures. The organization supports guest artists, educational programs, and opportunities for Southern Miss student and faculty artists. Arts outreach also includes participation in community-wide events and collaboration with other community and civic organizations. For more information on how to become a Partner for the arts at Southern Miss, visit online at www.usm.edu/ partners-arts or call 601.266.5922.

Southern Miss has one of the largest universityrun iron pouring cupolas in the United States.

A cupola, also called a blast furnace, is a furnace that is capable of reaching the 2802°F temperature required to melt iron. The Southern Miss cupola has a 32” id and can tap out 1,500 pounds of molten iron with each tap. At recent iron pours, over 8,500 lbs of iron was poured. The cupola sits behind the 3D Arts Building on West 4th Street in Hattiesburg, MS; it has a 35’ tall stack and a three story super structure complete with electricity and a one-ton electric hoist system to bring consumables to the third floor for “feeding” the furnace. The sculpture studio also has a fully electric two-ton bridge crane indoors where the molds are place for casting. In addition there is also a 24” id furnace and 18” portable furnace that has traveled to a number of venues for public iron-casting demonstrations.

The 3-D Art Studio The University of Southern Mississippi offers a Sculpture Program with Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree for its sculpture students. Creative problem solving in three-dimensional design is a primary emphasis.

The artist/student must learn to be proficient in a wide range of materials and techniques. Concurrently, the student must endeavor to invent and build a unique language as an expressive tool for art creation.

The Southern Sculpture Program offers some impressive physical facilities at its Structural Steel Services 3D Arts Building, which was opened in the fall of 2003. In 2006, USM unveiled one of the largest university-run cupolas in the country. In addition, students can work in the ceramics lab, metal shop, and foundry with a state of the art wood shop, plaster working room, 3D studio, small machine shop, kiln shed, and the Price sculpture studio. The 3D Arts Building also has a window-lined critique/exhibition space with clear visibility from the pedestrian and auto traffic.

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Curtain call by WCU cast of the production of Hamlet, photo by Tim Matheny.

William Carey University CAREY DINNER THEATRE

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arey Dinner Theatre, Mississippi’s unique dinner theatre performed two musicals in June and July for its 38th season. The audience is served dinner by the actors and crew who always put on a quality show. Reservations are a must and information can be obtained by calling 601-318-6221.

Admission includes a buffet meal, program book, and show. People interested in becoming CDT Patrons receive special privileges including invitation to the annual Patrons Party and early box office access. To be added to the mailing list, to receive contributor information, and to receive more detailed information call 601-318-6218.

In 1975, O. L. Quave, then chair of the department of theatre and communication at Carey, and the faculty wanted to give their young performers a professional, yet educationally sound, opportunity to express their talents in a unique format. There was also a desire to offer the public entertainment that the whole family could enjoy. Out of this need for family fare, CDT was born.

Two students, Keith Thompson and Jay Rogers, wrote and composed “It’s Make Believe,” a musical, which was produced in the first season of what was then called Carey Summer Showcase. Thus in 1975, four performers, along with technicians, office personnel, and staff launched one of Mississippi’s most valuable summer traditions.

A distinctive feature from the beginning has been that student members serve tables during dinner.

Thus, by the time the performances begin, each person in the audience has had some personal contact with a least one member of the company.

Selected from auditions held every spring, college students from across the country try out for performing, technical and clerical positions. Over 50 schools, including Vanderbilt, Julliard, Wake Forest, Duke, and Eastman School of Music, as well as a large numProduction of Hamlet by WCU Theatre, photo by Jeanna Graves. ber of schools from the Deep South, have been represented by members of the CDT company. CDT alumni, such as Phillip Fortenberry and Keith Thompson, can be found on Broadway and most recently in Las Vegas.

Fortenberry has served as keyboardist and music director for severalBroadway shows including “Cats” and “Jesus Christ Superstar”.

Obra Quave will again serve as managing director for CDT for the 38th season. Whether it is a contemporary musical revue or an established musical comedy, CDT has offered the public a myriad of wonderful shows. Come enjoy the show and the meal!!! Nutrition for your Continued Next Page mind and body!

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WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY THEATRE William Carey University Theatre has a long tradition of excellence in performance, academics and community outreach. Significant national recognition came when WCU began participating in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) in 1995.

WCU has performed at the Region IV festival six times since 1995 (six productions from the ten southeastern states that make up the region are selected annually). In 2007, a WCU theatre major received a first place award in dramaturgy for her research and work for Carey’s production of “Bad Ax” and in 2010 another theatre student was chosen one of eight in the country for her make-up and hair design for “Dancin’ on the Wind” at the national KCACTF in Washington, D.C. Tim Matheny, a 1995 Carey theatre graduate is the chair of the theatre and communication department. Theatre professor emeritus Obra Quave received the John F. Kennedy Center Gold Medallion of Excellence at the 2005 KCACTF regional festival. The Medallion is a prestigious honor bestowed by the Kennedy Center on rare occasions for excellence in teaching theatre.

Carey’s “And David Danced” was one of four productions in the United States invited to the Kennedy Center national festival in Washington, D.C. in 2001. In ACTF design competitions, WCU students have won six national awards at the Kennedy Center and eleven regional prizes. WCU Theatre is the first and only American company to perform at the Annual International Theatre Festival in Bratislava, Slovakia. The department also received the Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Theatre Arts in 2002. In academics, students enjoy a 100% acceptance rate to graduate schools and can be found in professional theatres throughWCU’s Tatum Theatre, photo by Meagan Smith.

Carey Dinner Theatre’s production of Smoke on the Mountain, photograph taken by Jeanna Graves.

out the country. For forty-three years the theatre has cooperated with Hattiesburg Arts Council in bringing theatre to thousands of children, many whose economic status prevents them from experiencing live theatre. Students and faculty routinely volunteer for philanthropic events.

The theatre department began using the newly constructed Joe and Virginia Tatum Theatre in October 2010. The new black box theatre features higher ceilings, which will allow for more lighting and scenic design options, updated lighting and sound equipment, a catwalk for greater safety and a serving line for Carey Dinner Theatre DONNELL HALL THE CENTER FOR STUDY OF THE LIFE AND WORK OF WILLIAM CAREY D.D. (1761 – 1834) The Carey Center, housed in Donnell Hall, is a museum and research facility which houses two exhibit galleries and a research collection of artifacts from and about the British cobbler, botanist, and linguist who is known as the “father of modern missions” for his work in India. The center’s website has received international acclaim. Co-directed

by Dr. Myron Noonkester and Dr. Bennie Crockett, the center includes original letters from Carey, his childhood spelling dictionary, rare Indian botanical prints, coins, medals and stamps associated with Carey, and a large collection of Serampore Bibles and other books. The Center opened in Donnell Hall in May 2006. The museum is open Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Call 601-318-6738 for more information.

LUCILE PARKER ART MUSEUM The Lucile Parker Gallery, located in the Thomas Fine Arts Center, opened on December 4, 1990 and contains four collections: the Lucile Parker Collection, the Dr. Larry H. Day Collection,the Brian Blair Collection and the William Carey Collection.It was named for Miss Lucile Parker, a Mississippi artist known for her botanical drawings and paintings and her portrait work. Miss Parker founded Continued Next Page

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the art department at William Carey and served as chairperson from 1974 until 1983. Her paintings hang in private and public collections throughout the United States. Her book, “Mississippi Wildflowers,” is widely acclaimed. The Lucile Parker Collection includes 141 artworks by Ms. Parker, as well as a group of 17 works by Marie Hull, which were donated to the university by Miss Parker from her private collection. Many works were given to the university by Miss Parker’s family after her death in 1988.

The William Carey Collection of 131 pieces includes watercolors, oils, portraits, and sculptures. The Dr. Larry H. Day Collection consists of nearly 300 wildlife pieces and stamps, prints by Dr. Allen Hughes, and limited edition floral prints by Jeanne Holgate.

The Brian Blair Collection is composed of 15 paintings by Lucile Parker and was donated to the university in 2012. Exhibitions of local, state, and nationally known artists are scheduled August through May The gallery is open during the academic year from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except during holidays and announced closings. It is open at other times by calling 601-318-6192.

Carey Dinner Theatre’s production of Smoke on the Mountain, photograph taken by Jeanna Graves.

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SARAH ELLEN GILLESPIE MUSEUM OF ART The Sarah Gillespie Collection, considered the most complete collection of art produced by Mississippians in the 20th century, is housed in the Sarah Ellen Gillespie Museum of Art located adjacent to the Smith-Rouse Library. The collection features more than 600 works by Mississippi artists such as Walter Anderson, Kate Freeman Clark, William Hollingsworth, Theora Hamblett, Karl Wolfe, Wyatt Waters and Ethel Wright Mohamed, among many others. These artists and others were not insulated from patterns developing internationally in modern art, as many traveled and studied abroad.

However, their work reflects idiosyncratic regionalism. Works record both the media and subject matter that concerned regional artists. The late Sarah Gillespie, a graduate of Sophie Newcomb College, was a lifelong Hattiesburg resident and long-time patron of the arts. The museum is open Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. except on university holidays and by appointment by calling 601-318-6148.

Hattiesburg Civic Light Orchestra (HCLO) Announces its 38th Season!

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ounded in 1976 by the late Bob Mesrobian, Hattiesburg Civic Light Opera has striven to provide Broadway-quality entertainment at reasonable prices. As a non-profit community theatre organization, it also serves to give local talent a chance to aspire to the stage. Its first production, The Barber Of Seville, was performed at the Thames School auditorium and was directed by Mesrobian.

Over the years, HCLO productions have included classic musicals such as South Pacific, Fiddler On The Roof, The Music Man and Oklahoma, as well as contemporary fare to include Cats, Footloose, Smokey Joe’s Café and Disney’s Beauty And The Beast, Annie, and The Drowsy Chaperone.

For more information about joining the HCLO as a sponsor, performer or volunteer go www.hclo.org/ or visit them on Facebook. Get your tickets for the shows at www.HattiesburgSaenger.com or call the Saenger Ticket Office 601.584.4888.

Upcoming performances: Les Miserables, May 8-11, 2014

Les Miserables-Émile Bayard [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons.

JORT

Just Over the Rainbow Theatre, (JORT) is an award-winning community theatre, which has been providing entertainment in the Hattiesburg area since 1985. The JORT Membership Season consists of three shows: a dinner theatre production and two additional shows. Each show runs for two consecutive weekends at its home facility with an additional performance the following weekend at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center in Ocean Springs, MS. JORT’s Summer Youth Theatre produces one show each year. All of the membership season shows and the Summer Youth Theatre production provide opportunities for actors,

singers, design artists, and stage technicians of all ages and backgrounds.

Over the years, JORT has garnered numerous awards, and in 2011 its production of Driving Miss Daisy, directed by Thomas Hardy, won the Mississippi Theatre Association Award for Best Show in the State of Mississippi, as well as the Overall Excellence Award, Best Actor Award for Michael Marks, and All Star Cast Award for Ruth Ann Black. JORT also took Driving Miss Daisy on to regional competition at the Southeastern Theatre Conference in Atlanta, where it received Excellence in Acting Awards for both Marks and Black.

For more information about getting tickets, volunteering or auditioning go to http://jortonline. org/ or call 601.583.7778. JORT is also on Facebook. Blessed Assurance, March 27-30, 2014, Arts and Humanities Complex, 120 George Street, Petal.

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A Gallery 134 E. Front St. • 601.584.6785 Features original art and jewelry by Mississippi and North American contemporary artists and craftsmen. Bridal and gift registries are available as well as gift packages. Open Mon-Fri, 10 am-5:30 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm African-American Military History Museum 305 E. 6th St. East 6th Street USO Building • 601.583.8624 This former USO houses memorabilia covering a span of more than 150 years of African-American military service. Beginning with the Buffalo Soldiers of the post civil war era through Iraq, the Museum displays photos, medals and exhibits. One of the exhibits features Jesse L. Brown of Hattiesburg.

Jesse Brown was America’s first black naval aviator.

Open by request; call 601.583.8624.

Armed Forces Museum at Camp Shelby 12 miles South of Hattiesburg on Hwy. 49, 601.558.2757 The Armed Forces Museum is housed in a modern facility on Camp Shelby. This Museum houses memorabilia from the Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf Wars. More than 6,100 items from all branches of the military are displayed.

The Armed Forces Museum also has a great selection of tanks, armored vehicles and even a helicopter outside.

Gift shop is open during Museum hours. Free admission. A donations box is placed at the end of the tour and the Museum does appreciate the money that is given to support their wonderful facility.

Open Tue-Sat 9 am - 4:30 pm Closed Sun & Mon. Downtown Art Walk The Downtown Gallery Walk is an “open house” night for the downtown galleries. The event, free and open to the public, has revitalized Hattiesburg’s downtown art scene since it began ten years ago.

The gallery tour serves as an ongoing artistic showcase that attracts Hattiesburg’s artists and arts patrons alike.

An important factor in the vitality of art in Hattiesburg has been the distinctive personality of each of the downtown galleries. Patrons have come to rely on the downtown galleries to exhibit all forms of artistic expression. Exhibit visitors will find work that ranges from traditional painting to fold art, from fine arts to sculpture. Among the galleries open for Downtown Gallery Walk are the Hattiesburg Arts Council at the Hattiesburg Cultural Center, A Gallery, Kress Gallery, RE Gallery of Art, and Upper Level Gallery. Call 601583-6005 for more information.

Hattiesburg Area Historical Society Museum 723 Main Street, • 601.582.5460 Located in the Hattiesburg Cultural Center, this museum collection consists of materials donated by members and friends. The collection includes city directories, high school annuals and composite pictures, uniforms, old photographs, furnishings, 182 Here’s Hattiesburg!

household goods, and information on homes, industries, and buildings. Open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 2 to 4:30 pm or by appointment.

Hattiesburg Arts Council 723 Main Street, • 601.583.6005 The Hattiesburg Arts Council sponsors a whole series of events to enrich the cultural activities available to the Hattiesburg area. The Hattiesburg Cultural Center Art Gallery, the Downtown Gallery Walk, the Brown Bag Concert series, a Very Special Arts Festival, Celebration of the Arts, Community Calendar and Summer Arts Programs are just some of the activities and events the Hattiesburg Arts Council is involved in.

Hundreds of students in three counties are involved in the art programs sponsored by the Hattiesburg Arts Council, in conjunction with the schools. The Hattiesburg Arts Council is located in the Hattiesburg Cultural Center on Main St.; call 601.583.6005 for more information.

Hattiesburg Cultural Center Gallery 723 Main St. • 601.583.6005 Located in the Hattiesburg Cultural Center, this gallery features a permanent collection of works by noted Mississippi artists including Walter Anderson, Marshall Bouldin, Bill Dunlap, Marie Hull, Ed McGowin, Theora Hamlett, George Thurmond, Amy Giust and others. The HAC Gallery presents periodic special exhibits as well. Open 10 am - 3 pm Mon-Fri Kress Gallery 500 Main Street (Kress Building) The Kress Gallery showcases the work of the members of South Mississippi Art Association. Exhibits change periodically and are on view 24-hours a day in the front windows.

Lamar County Museum Next to the Lamar County Library, Shelby Speights, Purvis The museum contains many items about Lamar County from its founding to the present day. The Museum also features a collection of farm implements and war memorabilia. To schedule an appointment call 601-794-2000.

The Lamar County Historical Society offers the book, The Purvis Tornado April 24, 1908, a pictorial and historical account on the effects of the Purvis Tornado, for sale. The book costs $10 and is available at Purvis Antique Mall in Purvis and Main St. Bookstore in Hattiesburg. 100th Anniversary of the Purvis Tornado Commemoration-April 24, 2008 Events: breakfast at Methodist Church, lunch at First Baptist, events held during the day around the old Courthouse in Purvis.

Landrum Country Homestead & Village 1356 Hwy. 15 South, Exit 96B, Laurel. 4.5 miles on the left. • 601.649.2546 Landrum Country Homestead & Village was featured in Southern Living magazine a short time ago.

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ment, including general store, cabins, Indian village, Gem mining and watermill Gristmill. Open Mon-Sat from 9 am-5 pm. There is an admission charge to the Homestead. Call 601.649.2546 or visit www.landrums.com.

Lauren Rogers Museum of Art 5th Ave. at 7th St., Laurel • 601.649.6374 This world-class museum is noted for its collection of English Georgian Silver, an extensive collection of Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints, and one of the finest collections of Native American baskets in the world. Collections include European and American paintings, drawings and prints of 19th and 20th century landscape and figurative motifs. Hours: TuesSat from 10 am-4:45 pm, Sunday from 1 pm-4 pm.

Closed on Mon and major holidays. Free admission.

Library of Hattiesburg 329 Hardy St., Hattiesburg • 601.582.4461 Recipient of the 1996 Governor’s Award for the Design of Public Space and featured in Southern Living; the Library is home to a unique, circular 167foot colorful mural with historical and contemporary images of South Mississippi. Titled The Spirit that Builds, the mural was painted on sandblasted stainless steel by internationally renowned artist William Baggett. Other varying exhibits also are on display.

Open Mon-Thurs, 8 am-8 pm, Fri-Sat, 10 am-4 pm.

RE Gallery of Art 204 W. Front Street • 601.450.7144 Located within Roy Calvin Eure Interior Design, RE Gallery opened in fall 2005. The Gallery features seasonal shows as announced. 10 am-5 pm, MonFri. Robinson Studio Gallery Geiger Building, 208 W. Pine • 601.583.2271 Featuring award-winning, limited edition photography and art. Open by appointment only Mon-Sat. University of Southern Mississippi USM Museum of Art Museum Hours 10am-5 pm Tues-Fri; 10am-4 pm Sat. Admission is always free! For info, call 601.266.5200.

Upper Level Gallery 309 E. Pine St. • 601.582.4351 Located within Calico Antique Mall--featuring pottery and fine art and antiques. Hours 10am-5pm, Mon-Sat. Westside Studio Located in the Newpointe Shopping Center 601.579.WEST (9378) Featuring work from many artists in many different art mediums. Westside also offers art instruction. Call for hours.

Lucile Parker Art Museum 498 Tuscan Avenue Hours: 1:00-4:00 pm, Mon-Fri during the academic year and by appointment during the summer. Call William Carey University 601.318.6192 to schedule a visit at other times.

Donnell Hall Call 601.318.6116 or 601.318.6164 Lumberton Museum for more information.

Main St, across from Library in Old City Hall, Lumberton The Museum features information and memorabilia from the Lumberton past. The museum is normal- Degrummond Children's Literature Museum ly open on Sat 9am-12am & by appointment. Call At The University of Southern Mississippi 601.796.4451 or 601.796.5391 for information.

Phone: 601.266.4349 Visit the home of Curious George. This premier Paper Warehouse - an art gallery on Newman Street collection features more than 65,000 children's 113 Newman Street • 601.545.2400 Features local artists with large scale iron sculp- books, as well as, original work from more than tures, weaving, paintings, pottery and stone sculp- 1,200 children's authors and illustrators. Open Monday thru Friday, 8am to 5pm. Admission is free. tures. By appointment only.

Libraries

LAMAR COUNTY LIBRARY Purvis Public Library (Headquarters)

PO Box 289, 122 Shelby Speights, Purvis, MS 39475 • 601-794-8768 9am-6 pm (M-W, F) • 10 am-7 pm (Thurs) Closed Saturday & Sunday

Lumberton Public Library

106 Main St., Lumberton, MS 39455 601-796-4227 9 am-6 pm (M-F) • 9 am-12 pm (Sat)

Oak Grove Public Library

Old Hwy. 11, Oak Grove 39402 601.296.1704 9 am-6 pm (M, W, F) 10 am-7 pm (T, Th) 9 am-12 pm (Sat)

Sumrall Public Library (L.R. Boyer Memorial Library)

PO Box 327, 103 Poplar, Sumrall, MS 39482 601-758-4711 8 am-5 pm (M, W, F) • 8 am-6 pm (Tues) Closed Saturday & Sunday

THE LIBRARY OF HATTIESBURG, PETAL & FORREST COUNTY Main Library

UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE LIBRARIES Southern Miss-Cook Library USM Campus, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 601-266-4241 Mon-Thur, 7:30 am to 12 Midnight; Fri 7:30 am-6 pm; Saturday 9 am-6 pm; Sun 12 Noon-12 Midnight.

Southern Miss-McCain Library & Archives USM Campus, Hattiesburg, MS 39401, 601-266-4345 • Open 8-5

Southern Miss-Gunn Materials Center

329 Hardy Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 601-582-4461 Telephone (TDD available) • 601-582-5338 Fax Mon. - Thurs. 8 am-8 pm • Fri. & Sat. 10 am-4 pm

601-266-4561

Petal Library

William Carey College, Hattiesburg, MS 601-582-6169 Regular Trimester Hours: Mon-Thur: 8 am-10 pm, Fri 8 am-5 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1 pm-5 pm

714 South Main Street, Petal, MS 39465 601-584-7610 Telephone • 601-582-0176 Fax Mon-Fri 9 am to 6 pm • Sat 9 am to 1 pm

Southern Miss-Music Library 601-266-5308

William Carey College Library

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Art Cetera Cultural Gifts Store

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hat do an artist, restaurant manager, and former small town grocery store owner have in common? Well, the artist and restaurant manager are the same person, so that one is easy. The former grocer is the artist’s mother and the two of them have started a unique art/gift store called Art Cetera that is packed with enchanting gifts, artificial floral arrangements, landscape plants, and of course, art.

Tasha Messer, the artist, got involved in art at an early age. Tasha’s artistic development blossomed under her early instruction by Kelly Eddington. Tasha specializes in watercolor and charcoal portraits, but she also does murals. She just finished two murals--one shark-themed and one pirate-themed—for a child’s bedroom in the home of one of her clients. Although her four-year stint as a manager of Shucker’s Oyster Bar wasn’t art-related, she enjoyed her work and the people that she met.

Tasha’s mother, Michelle Messer, was in the grocery business with her husband but they sold the grocery store and then “retired” to Hattiesburg. The whole family pitched in during the remodeling and restoration of the former home as they transformed it into a store. Even though there was much to do, the roof and foundation were sound, so they were able to create a relaxing and stylish shop as the end result of their labors.

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Tasha, a Summa Cum Laude graduate from Arizona State University, is a teacher now and she conducts Adult Art Classes in Drawing and Painting and she also teaches a Children’s Art Class for ages 8-13. Art Cetera also offers Art Parties for a variety of groups including groups of friends just getting together, bachelorettes, university students, social groups, and children, groups of all kinds.

Shortly after graduating from ASU, Tasha was fortunate to work for an incredibly talented floral designer, Nolan Beverly. They created unique artificial arrangements and even built a 20-foot artificial tree for one job. So, if you are in the market for a unique artificial floral arrangement, you should be able to find it at Art Cetera.

Another neat feature of the store is their large selection of quality art offerings by area artists. Art Cetera offers work from selected artists from all over South Mississippi and even one artist from Fairhope, Alabama. The artists’ works are located on the second floor.

The backyard is filled with artistic metal sculptures, yard ornaments and plants from the Southern Living plant line.

From encore roses to knockout roses, from hammocks to fire pits, including this amazing one in the shape of the world, there is something for every gardener no matter if During the renovations the family discovered that hon- you have a brown or a green thumb! ey was leaking down the walls in one corner of the struc- If you have a chance, stop in and browse through all the ture. Where there’s honey there’s bees and sure enough wonderful offerings at Art Cetera! there were thousands of them. Tasha enlisted the aid of one of her former diners from Shucker’s, Jeff Waldron, owner of Waldo’s Honey. Jeff went in and cleared out the hive, a 6’ x 8’ hive that weighed over 200 pounds!!! They now sell his honey, Waldo’s Honey, in the store.

From Mississippi products to an amazing high-end candle collection to the GurglePot™ line, Art Cetera has a wide range of gifts for that special person in your life or even if you just need to get something for yourself.

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Wesley Medical Center

he medical professionals at Wesley Medical Center know you have a choice when it comes to your healthcare, which is why they work tirelessly everyday to provide their patients with the utmost in quality care and compassion. At Wesley, a commitment to excellence in advanced technology, cutting edge medical services, compassionate care, a beautiful campus environment, countless wellness opportunities and health education is the standard.

At Wesley Medical Center, you’ll find the care and treatment you need for all the situations of your life— from a broken bone to a robotic-assisted surgery. You’ll find a family of professional caregivers that is not only committed to providing you with the right care but also with giving the compassion and comfort you deserve.

So, from the most complex procedures to the most common, make the right choice for your life and your health—choose Wesley.

Emergency Care Emergency medicine is about three things: compassion, skilled care and speed. You’ll find these at 186 Here’s Hattiesburg!

Wesley Medical Center. Our ER is the only one in the area with Chest Pain Center and Heart Failure Accreditation, and Wesley offers the area’s only 45-Minute or Less Service Pledge.

Wesley Medical Center has been granted full Chest Pain Center accreditation by The Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care – a designation held by only 12 percent of hospitals in the United States.

In addition, Wesley was the first hospital in south Mississippi to be awarded Heart Failure Accreditation.

“These designations mean that any patient who comes to Wesley Medical Center experiencing chest pain can be confident he or she is receiving care that meets or exceeds the highest national standards,” said Mike Neuendorf, CEO for Wesley Medical Center.

Our 45-Minute or Less Service Pledge ensures that a physician or nurse practitioner will work diligently to have our patients initially seen within 45 minutes of their noted arrival.

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Recognizing that seniors have specific needs, Wesley Medical Center has also introduced a unique emergency room designed just for older adults. Our Senior Track emergency care is tailored to make emergency room visits as comfortable as possible.

The time to choose a hospital is before you are faced with an emergency. Our entire team is committed to providing fast, compassionate care when you need it most.

Robotic-Assisted Surgery Wesley Medical Center introduced da Vinci surgery to the Pine Belt in 2007 and remains committed to being the leader in robotic-assisted surgery for the area. In 2011, their upgrade to the newest da Vinci Si Surgical System enabled physicians to take a minimally invasive approach for even more complex surgical procedures and made single-incision surgery an option for specially trained physicians.

In 2012, the first single-incision gall bladder removal surgery in south Mississippi was performed at Wesley.

Dr. Wesley Girod, a general surgeon with Southern Surgery and Urology Center, completed the surgery using only a single, inch-long incision camouflaged by the belly button. Wesley Medical Center is one of only a small percentage of hospitals nationwide to offer single-incision da Vinci surgery.

The da Vinci Si Surgical System integrates robotic technology to virtually extend the surgeon’s eyes and hands. Using the system, the surgeon operates while seated at a console viewing a 3-D image of the surgical area. The system mimics the surgeon’s hand movements in real time, on a smaller scale, within the operating site in the patient’s body. Wesley Medical Center’s team of da Vinci Si Surgical System trained physicians includes Dr. Andrea Carter, Dr. Lee Drake, Dr. Wesley Girod, Dr. Charles Moore, Dr. Bill Pace and Dr. Joseph Washburne.

“Patients are traveling great distances to take advantage of the minimally invasive da Vinci surgical options at Wesley and providing patients the benefits of such a dramatically different surgical experience is something we’re very proud to have accomplished,” said Neuendorf. “Da Vinci technology means that we’re able to meet our ultimate goal of getting patients returned to health and back to their lives faster.”

to the Pinebelt community. The Institute for Wellness and Sports Medicine (IWSM), located on the Wesley campus, is full-service fitness facility offering fitness classes, cardio equipment, weight training, full-court basketball, racquetball, swimming, biking, nutrition assistance and dance classes. IWSM is connected to the hospital so that patients can easily transition to their daily workouts or rehabilitation sessions. IWSM is open to the public and has several membership options.

Wesley also reaches out to the community through health education, health screenings and health fairs. For a tour of the facility call 601-268-5010. Wesley’s health educators teach CPR training, babysitting courses and birthing classes along with providing screenings such as blood pressure, bone density and stress levels. For more information on available classes or upcoming health fairs, call 601-268-5056.

Campus Environment At Wesley Medical Center we recognize that a typical hospital environment can give patients and their families great apprehension, which is why we are always working on upgrades and services to make their time in our hospital and on our campus very pleasant.

We have completed the last phase of room renovations throughout the hospital, which focused on improved aesthetics and comfort for patients and their families.

The boutique atmosphere provides easy access to medical offices, a walking track, dining options, test and treatment areas, and comfortable waiting areas.

With nearly 250 physicians on staff, Wesley offers state-of-the-art technologies, dedicated employees and specialized services while always employing its Wellness and Health Education mission of Loving God, Serving Others, Excelling in Wesley Medical Center offers a unique wellness aspect Healthcare.

Cutting Edge Medical Services In addition to acute and intensive care services, Wesley Medical Center offers complete cardiac care, 24-hour emergency services, pediatric and neonatal intensive care, the Institute for Wellness and Sports Medicine, rehabilitation services, the Hip and Knee Surgery Center, Work Well (occupational health services), 24-bed sub-acute Transitional Care Unit, obstetrics, general surgery, ear, nose and throat surgery, endoscopic surgery, lithotripsy, gynecological surgery, Women’s Services, The Birth Center, Urological Services, Senior Circle, Home Health Services, neurosurgery, gastroenterology services, radiology, outpatient surgery and VA Clinic.

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1. Green Eye Institute 2. The Urology Center 3. Southern Neurology Center 4. Dermatology Clinic of Hattiesburg 5. Pain Treatment Center 6. The Medical Group of Hattiesburg 7. Hematology & Oncology Clinic 8. Inspirations -Interventional Spine & Sports Institute -Neurology Associates 9. Wesley Medical Center-Emergency Services 10. Wesley Medical Center-Main Entrance & Patient Registration 11. Cafeteria & Evergreen Room 12. Wesley Tower A -Audiology & EEG (1st Floor) -Endoscopy (1st Floor) -Rehabilitation Services (2nd Floor) -Birth Center (3rd Floor) -Transitional Care Unit (4th Floor) 13. Towers Entrance & Information Desk 14. Wesley Tower B -Customer Service, Senior Circle, Volunteers (1s Floor) -Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery at Wesley (1st Floor) -Subway Sandwich Shop (1st Floor) -Wound Care at Wesley (1st Floor) -Children’s Medical Group (2nd Floor) -Birth Center Classes (3rd Floor) -Women’s Pavilion Annex (3rd Floor) -Premier Orthopaedics (4th Floor) 15. William K. Ray Institute for Wellness and Sports Medicine (IWSM) 16. Wesley Medical Center Human Resources and Education Offices

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17. Behavioral Healthcare Center -Employee Assistance Program 18. VA Clinic -WorkWell Clinic 19. Wesley Home Care -Wesley Physician Services 20. HubSouth Medical Clinic -HeartCare of Southern Mississippi 21. Hattiesburg Eye Clinic Cataract Surgery Center 22. Hattiesburg Eye Clinic 23. Hattiesburg Clinic- West, Arthritis Center West 24. Family Practice Clinic/After Hours Clinic 25. Galloway Building -Asthma and Allergy Clinic -Pediatric Dentistry 26. E.N.T. & Facial Plastic Surgery 27. Plastic Surgery Center of Hattiesburg 28. Wesley Medical Plaza -South Mississippi Surgery Center (1st Floor) -Eden MediSpa & Laser Center (2nd Floor) -Women’s Center at Wesley Plaza (2nd Floor) -Women’s Pavilion of South Mississippi (3rd Floor) 29. Total Foot Care Clinic 30. Hattiesburg G.I. Associates/ -Digestive Disease Center of Hattiesburg 31. One Asbury Centre -Asbury Foundation (1st Floor) -HubHealth of South Mississippi (1st Floor) -Wesley Credit Union (1st Floor) -Diabetes Foundation (2nd Floor) 32. Creative Kids 33. Provision Living

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orrest General: Providing Positive Experiences by showing “We C.A.R.E.” Forrest General understands that the Forrest General Experience begins from the moment patients plan to come to our campus and that the experience extends not only to patients but to family, friends, visitors, physicians, employees and the community at large. Forrest General has embraced a philosophy and commitment to C.A.R.E., by every employee, for every patient, every time. The “We C.A.R.E.” philosophy is designed to create a positive Forrest General patient experience, whereby employees focus on providing C.A.R.E.ing moments in their daily work.

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Forrest General provides excellence in health care through a wide range of nationally recognized services including: Cancer Center, Emergency and Trauma Services, Heart and Vascular Services, Home Care and Hospice, Hospitalist and Intensivist Programs, Neuroscience and Orthopedic Services including The Orthopedic Institute, Pine Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Services, Surgical Services, Oncology Services, Wound Healing Center, and Women and Children’s Services, including The Family Birthplace, a state of the art family-centered NICU, pediatric care and the new Women’s Surgery Center.

Since 1952, Forrest General Hospital has been a leader in medical excellence in South Mississippi.

In 2011, the hospital became the flagship hospital of Forrest Health -- a network of hospitals in South Mississippi. Forrest Health includes Forrest General in Hattiesburg, Highland Community Hospital in Picayune, Jefferson Davis Community Hospital in

Prentiss, Marion General Hospital in Columbia, Walthall General Hospital in Tylertown and The Orthopedic Institute in Hattiesburg.

Trauma Center and Stroke Care Center Forrest General's skilled and dedicated physicians and medical staff are the driving force ensuring quality services provided by experienced and caring staff.

As south Mississippi's only Level 2 Trauma Center, Forrest General was the first hospital in Mississippi to earn designation as a Trauma Center by the Mississippi Trauma Care System and provides the highest level of around-the-clock emergency coverage in the area.

Forrest General’s Stroke Care Center is certified by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Healthcare, Inc., as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center.

Awards and Recognitions Forrest General has received numerous awards and recognition including: earning an “A” in the Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2013 Hospital Safety ScoreSM initiative, being named one of the iVantage Health Analytics® 2013 HealthStrong™ Top 100 Hospitals in the coun190 Here’s Hattiesburg!

try, receiving the American College of Cardiology Foundation’s NCDR ACTION Registry–GWTG Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2013, one of only 197 hospitals nationwide to do so, and the American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline Silver Quality Achievement Award recognizing outstanding care of STEMI Heart Attack patients. Additional awards and recognition include: the J.D. Power and Associates Distinguished Hospital Program service excellence distinction, acknowledging a strong commitment by the hospital to provide "An Outstanding Cardiovascular Experience" and "An Outstanding Maternity Experience;" and the 2012/2013 Consumer Choice Award by the National Research Corporation, recognizing Forrest General among the nation's hospitals that healthcare consumers have chosen as having the highest quality image in over 300 markets throughout the U.S.

Visit forrestgeneral.com to learn more about Forrest General. In addition, Forrest General offers valuable networking opportunities between the community and our organization through social media – Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Blogs.

Epic Conversion and Iris Patient Portal Forrest General’s new Epic system was implemented on April 1, 2013 at the main hospital, The Orthopedic Institute and Pine Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Services. The new Epic system allows Forrest General to integrate its electronic systems across the continuum of ambulatory and acute care.

One benefit of this system is the addition of a patient portal called Iris. With Iris patients can access portions of their medical records and engage in certain online communications with their healthcare providers through the Internet. Iris has been available to Hattiesburg Clinic patients since 2011 and is now available to Forrest General patients, as well. For more information on Iris and how you can sign up for an Iris account, call 601-579-5432 or visit iris.forrestgeneral.com.

FGH OnCall FGH OnCall is a free community medical service allowing callers to speak with registered nurses who have access to a physician-approved database of medical knowledge. Nurses can also assist with physician or service referrals and registration for classes or Spirit of Women events. FGH OnCall is open from 3 – 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and can be reached by calling 1-800-844-4445.

Spirit of Women With nearly 8,000 members, Forrest General is south Mississippi’s exclusive Spirit of Women hospital, having achieved premier status by meeting Spirit Continued Next Page

of Women national standards of excellence in women’s health. Through this program, the hospital joins health care facilities across the country in their mission to move women to take action for better health. Spirit of Women hospitals touch the lives of millions of women each year through the presentation of educational events, consumer membership programs, annual conferences, marketing communications and grassroots efforts to improve the health and well-being of women… mind, body and spirit. For more information on Spirit of Women and the programs available, visit forrestgeneral.com or contact FGH OnCall at 1-800-844-4445.

Forrest General Healthcare Foundation The Forrest General Healthcare Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Forrest General Hospital. The establishment of the Foundation helps ensure the hospital's vision of C.A.R.E. becomes a reality for the 19 county region this hospital serves. Through fundraising efforts, the Foundation can enhance the quality of health care in the community by influencing both the quality and the timing of projects. The Foundation, in concert with Forrest General Hospital, identifies those funding opportunities/priorities that have the greatest impact on improving patients' quality of care. The Foundation has launched a campaign to raise money to build the Hospice House of South Mississippi. The house will give families a place that offers special comfort, and around-the-clock care for those with a limited life expectancy, focusing on making patients as free of pain and comfortable as possible while improving their quality of life. The Forrest General Healthcare Foundation is a 501(c)3 designated foundation, meaning that all donations are considered tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Donations may be designated by donors for a specific project or purpose or may be given toward the general achievement of the Foundation's goals. For more information on the Foundation's goals and other projects, call 601-2884396.

Family Medicine Residency Program The Accreditation Committee for Graduate Medical Education, the governing body for accredited medical residencies in the United States, has approved the accreditation of the new Family Medicine Residency Program at Forrest General. The program plans to start its first class of graduate physicians on July 1, 2014. When the program is fully populated, 18 graduate physicians will be training in the program, with rotations in internal medicine, emergency medicine, surgery, pediatrics, OB-GYN, and many medical subspecialties including cardiology, gastroenterology, and pulmonary medicine. During their three year residency, the physicians will also accept and see patients under faculty supervision at the residency-run Family Medicine Center, which will be located within the main Hattiesburg Clinic on 28th Avenue, adjacent to the hospital. It is hoped that upon completion of their resi-

dency, many of the physicians will choose to stay in Hattiesburg and the surrounding communities to help alleviate the current and future primary care physician shortage. For more information, please contact the Forrest General Family Medicine Program at 601-2884305 or visit www.fghfamilymedicine.com.

The Orthopedic Institute The Orthopedic Institute offers inpatient and outpatient orthopedic care in one location. Patients of The Orthopedic Institute have the opportunity to recover in a facility equipped to care especially for orthopedic patients and their unique needs. Located at 27 Southern Pointe Parkway on Veterans Memorial Drive in Hattiesburg, The Orthopedic Institute brings the most advanced care in orthopedic surgery to the area and beyond. As the ONLY freestanding orthopedic hospital in the region, the facility is designed specifically with the orthopedic patient’s needs in mind, including…

Larger patient rooms for maneuvering equipment like wheelchairs and walkers Dedicated orthopedic operating rooms built and designed just for orthopedic patients and surgeons; Modern amenities such as the beaut fully designed waiting area and full-service cafeteria; The latest technology, lab, diagnostic imaging services and rehabilitative therapies; and The convenience of inpatient and outpatient care located in one building.

For more information about The Orthopedic Institute or for a physician referral, call FGH OnCall at 1-800-844-4445.

Heart and Vascular Center Thanks to a partnership between Forrest General and Hattiesburg Clinic’s Cardiologists, Cardiovascular Surgeons, Vascular and Thoracic Surgeons, Hattiesburg will soon be home to Hattiesburg Clinic’s Heart and Vascular Center, located on Forrest General’s campus. It will feature physicians offering more than 250 years of combined experience. The future Heart and Vascular Center will combine state-of-the-art technology with compassionate care in a comfortable environment.

For more information about Forrest General, call FGH OnCall at 1-800-844-4445 between the hours of 3 – 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, or visit forrestgeneral.com.

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Hattiesburg Clinic

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attiesburg Clinic celebrated 50 years of service to the community on May 1, 2013.

The clinic was established when 10 physicians partnered with a mission to focus on excellence and service to the patient. Fifty years later, the clinic has developed into what is now the state’s largest privately owned multispecialty outpatient facility. While the clinic has grown to over 300 physicians and providers, caring for patients in more than 18 counties in South Mississippi, its mission has remained the same.

Today, Hattiesburg Clinic provides services in over 45 specialties, including 17 family medicine clinics, two pediatric clinics, four immediate care facilities, 16 dialysis units, five physical therapy sites, three optical shops and one drug store.

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grate new technology to enhance the patient experience. New advancements include Welcome, a self-service kiosk that allows patients to electronically check-in, update contact information, verify information and pay on account balances. This service is currently available at three Hattiesburg Clinic locations. Additionally, the Open Bore MAGNETOM Aera 1.5T MRI is now available at Hattiesburg Clinic Imaging. This new and improved MRI includes a wide and open bore design that offers a more spacious exam for patients.

This year, Hattiesburg Clinic plans to add over 12 physicians and complete the construction of facilities for Lake Serene Clinic at Bellevue and The Children’s Clinic on Lincoln Road.

F o r m o r e i n fo r ma t i o n a b o u t Hattiesburg Clinic and the services we offer, visit www.hattiesburgclinic.com.

Wesley Medical Group

“From the clinic to the hospital, we’re with you all the way.”

Wesley Medical Group and the Oak Grove Family Clinic bring you modern medicine with a traditional, caring approach. They take the time to listen, even if your appointment runs long. They treat you the way they would treat a member of their own family. And they personally provide experienced, compassionate care whether you’re in one of their six offices, the hospital, the nursing home or, in some cases, your own home.

Some of their services include writing up medical histories and providing physicals, laceration repair, EKG’s, cancer screening, following up on general health concerns, lab tests, pap smears, allergy shots, immunizations and treatment of acute illness and/or minor trauma.

For more information or an appointment at one of Wesley Medical Group's six convenient locations: 2109 Hardy St., Hattiesburg, 425 Hwy. 42, Petal, 5808 US Hwy. 11, Purvis, 4891 Hwy. 589, Sumrall, 1244 Hwy. 29 N., Ellisville, or 4891 Hwy. 589, Tylertown.

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The Family Practice/After Hours Clinic

The Family Practice/After Hours Clinic, located on the Wesley Medical Center campus, caters to the medical needs of seniors and busy families alike seven days a week. Whether you need care early in the morning, late in the evening or on weekends, they are there to help. Walk-in care is always available and with a full-service x-ray and lab onsite, immediate turnaround is available on most lab results.

They also offer Internet options such as Online Messaging, Appointment re q u e s t s a n d P re s c r i p t i o n R e fi l l requests. Take a look at their web site at www.fpahc.com for more info.

Drs. Wayne Hughes, Michael May, Terry Lowe, Stephen Lambert, Chad Diamond, Melanie Lindsey, Jason Lindsey, and Nurse Practitioner Kevin Clearman, are some of the most highly respected healthcare providers in the Hattiesburg area. They have a longstanding tradition for treating their patients as family.

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Women’s Pavilion of South Mississippi In 2004, The Women’s Clinic of Hattiesburg combined with Tower Pavilion to become Women’s Pavilion of South Mississippi. We now have four offices in Hattiesburg, Columbia and Ellisville, nine Physicians, two Nurse Practitioners,and over seventy employees. Our state-of-the-art equipment gives us the latest technology and our staff provides the expertise and care needed to provide the compassionate medical care that our patients expect and receive.

Some of the services we provide include pregnancy and childbirth, highrisk obstetrical care, infertility management, birth control management, 4-D ultrasonography, Urodynamics testing, P.M.S. therapy, osteoporosis, menopausal therapy, gynecological surgery, treatment of urinary incontinence, wellness screenings and DEXA bone density testing.

Physicians of Women’s Pavilion include: Andrea Carter, Lee Drake, Troy McIntire, William Pace, Catherine Sessums, Linwood Shannon, Elizabeth Washburne, Joseph Washburne and Jon Wiser.

Our Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners are Jana Keith and Stephanie Nixon.

Southern Neurological & Spinal Institute Southern Neurological & Spinal Institute specializes in disorders of the spine. The spine is at the center of a delicately balanced system that controls all of the body’s movements. Bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves work together to balance and bear the weight of the body. Any damage to any one of these components of your back’s structure can upset this fragile balance and make movement not only painful, but also difficult and even seemingly, impossible.

Southern Neurological & Spinal Institute treats disorders of the entire spine including the neck to the tailbone. The Southern Neurological & Spinal Institute treats everything from back strains to spinal fractures to arthritis to herniated disks and even scoliosis.

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Hattiesburg G.I. Associates

Hattiesburg G.I. Associates, PLLC is conveniently located in the beautiful new Wesley Medical Park right across from Turtle Creek Mall. Their board certified physicians, H. Creed Fox, M.D., C. Troy Morrissette, M.D., Stephen E. Buckley, M.D., William Farmer, D.O. and Nurse Practitioner, Susan Wallace, C.F.N.P. pride themselves in providing expert care in gastroenterology and hepatology in a comfortable environment.

Their practice specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, rectum, liver, pancreas and biliary system. Some of the many gastrointestinal diseases treated are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), gallstones, reflux disease, hepatitis, hemorrhoids, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s Disease, ulcerative colitis, colonic polyps and Diverticulitis.

The staff of Hattiesburg G.I. Associates understands the stress and anxiety that gastrointestinal illness can cause in patients, and therefore strive to provide an atmosphere of privacy and confidentiality. The Digestive Diseases Center (DDC) is located in the same building and offers a comfortable waiting area. Outpatient testing does not require long waits, but instead, the friendly staff works hard to minimize wait time to keep patient anxiety levels low.

The DDC offers the best state-of-the-art equipment in endoscopic procedures. Some of the medical services offered by the DDC are esophageal PH (Bravo) studies, consultative gastroenterology and hepatology services, EGD (upper endoscopy), flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy (lower endoscopy), and capsule endoscopy (EndoCapsule™). Patients receive caring, individual atten-

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tion throughout procedures and recover in a monitored area.

One of the goals of the Hattiesburg G.I. Associates is to provide education to patients in preventative care.

Preventative care is important for patients in detecting early signs of serious conditions. In the United States, cancer of the colon is the fourth most common cancer among men and women. If detected early, it is often curable; therefore colorectal screenings can be lifesaving.

The Hattiesburg G.I. Associates’ organized and accessible website offers questions and answers on procedures with links to multimedia tutorials to help patients feel prepared by knowing what to expect. The site also offers educational information on stomach, esophagus, colon, liver, gallbladder and pancreas. Downloadable forms such as registration, patient history and clinic policy are available from the site to help patients save time on their appointment.

Lincoln Center Clinic

Charles R. Griffith, M.D., Patricia Miller, D.O., Ronda Vanderheiden, FNP BC have the experience to provide the finest quality health in a caring, healing environment. These three medical professionals practice in the area of General/Family Medicine, Geriatrics and even Minor Injuries. Walk-ins are welcome. Dr. Griffith has practiced the Greater Hattiesburg area for a number of years and is a well respected physician. The practice is conveniently located in Lincoln Center on Lincoln Parkway. Lincoln Center Clinic is proud to be part of ForrestHealth.

Physical Rehabilitation Care Physical Therapy

CARE Physical Therapy is a specialty, private practice dedicated to helping with those tough cases. Whether you are recovering from a surgery or trying to prevent one, CARE Physical Therapy can customize a treatment plan for you. Ask about our aquatic therapy program, cold laser, or Medx® spinal rehabilitation. We offer the most advanced rehabilitation in the region combined with a personal, hands-on approach. Treatment hours are 6:30 AM until 6:30 PM Monday-Thursday and 6:30 AM until 1:00 PM on Friday. We accept most insurances, Medicare, and worker’s compensation. Call Billy Cochran, PT at 296-0199, or stop by our state-of-the-art facility in Oak Grove on 98 Place Blvd.

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DENTAL Smile Time Family Dentistry

The professional staff at SmileTime Family Dentistry, headed by Dr. Wendy R. McCurdy, D.D.S., provides a wide range of services in both comprehensive and cosmetic surgery. Preventive care and teeth cleaning, root canals, extraction (including wisdom teeth extraction, dentures, digital X-rays and nitrous oxide (laughing gas) are just some of the procedures/methods used in our general dentistry care. We also can provide the latest in cosmetic dentistry such as bonding and veneers, one-hour teeth whitening, tooth colored fillings, crowns/bridges as well as implants. New patients and walk-ins are always welcome. Open Mon.-Fri., 8 am – 5 pm.

Pine Belt Dental

Dr. John L. Guillot is a graduate of University of Southern Mississippi and received his DMD degree from the University of Mississippi in Jackson in 1995. While at University of Mississippi Medical College, he was the recipient of several academic and clinical awards. He then attended Louisiana State University’s School of Dentistry Advanced Education in General Dentistry program.

During his years in practice, Dr. Guillot has continued his dedication to exceptional comprehensive dentistry by attending advance certification coursework. Because of this, he is able to offer a wide variety of dental services, ranging from general dentistry to the latest in cosmetic and laser dentistry.

The newest technological addition to the Pine Belt Dental array of treatments is the E4D; a CAD/CAM crown technology. The E4D enables Dr. Guillot to fabricate high quality ceramic crowns in his office, some placed in one appointment. Dr. Guillot, the only certified member of the Academy of Laser Dentistry in the Pine Belt, was the first in Mississippi to offer the comfort and convenience of the VersaWave® Laser for indicated dental procedures.

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Orthodontics are also part of the progressive dental experience at Pine Belt Dental.

Pine Belt Dental is conveniently located at Turtle Creek Crossing, behind Bed, Bath and Beyond, to better serve your dental needs. Give Dr. Guillot a call to schedule a consultation or if you would simply like to meet him and his friendly, experienced staff prior to any treatment. They will be happy to assist you in any way possible and look forward to meeting you and your family. Your healthy smile is the top priority of Pine Belt Dental.

Reynolds Family Dental

New patients are always welcome at the Reynolds Family Dental Clinic.

Dr. Brad Reynolds, DDS, offers complete dentistry for the entire family. As a former member of the Dental Corps of the U.S. Navy, Dr. Reynolds has the experience of seeing and treating the many conditions that can attack an individual’s dental health throughout the various stages of life. Emergencies are seen promptly and the staff of the Reynolds Family Dental Clinic will always work to provide as pain free a visit as is technologically possible.

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Hattiesburg Oral Surgery

Drs. Bennett York and Steve Cockerham have provided oral surgery care to the people of South Mississippi and beyond for approximately 40 years. They have recently welcomed Brantley P. Nichols, D.M.D. to their practice of oral & maxillofacial surgery in Hattiesburg. Drs. York & Cockerham are both board certified by the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Fellows of the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. Dr. Nichols is board eligible and a member of AAOMS as well. Drs. York & Cockerham have been on staff at both Forrest General Hospital and Wesley Medical Center and taking trauma call since the beginning of their practice. Dr. Nichols is on staff at Forrest General Hospital and specializes in maxillofacial trauma.

Dr. Cockerham served as the 59th President of the Southeastern Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons.

SSOMS represents approximately 700 oral & maxillofacial surgeons that practice in eleven Southeastern states. He is the only oral surgeon from Mississippi to ever hold this position.

The Hattiesburg Oral Surgery staff is comprised of dedicated, caring professionals who are committed to providing the highest quality patient care possible. By providing procedures at the forefront of oral & maxillofacial surgery, Drs. York, Cockerham & Nichols strive to ensure that all patients are afforded an opportunity to receive the appropriate services necessary for their good health.

Their highly trained staff consists of 3 RN’s: Traci Herrin, Taron Ward and Lauren Hogan, 2 LPN’s w/ specialized training: Sheila Tebo and Becky Revoir, surgical assistants: Kaye

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Entrekin, Richanna Richardson, Paula Thrash, Jennifer Bilbo, Kelli Lowery, Britney Hawkins, Kristian Burris, Traci Long, Terri Walker, Sara Hartzog and lab manager: Wanda McSwain, clerical manager: Kim Aust, patient relations: Susie Russell, Joanna Chandler, Lauren Palmer, Kim Morgan, insurance: Debbie Little, financial coordinators: Tammy Ezelle and Peggy Thompson, patient accounts: Susan Thompson, Sherri Reid, and Cindi Mullins, accounts payable and human resources: Mandy Runnels. Sandra Odom is the Office Administrator. All doctors and RN’s are ACLS certified and all clinical staff is CPR certified.

Drs.York, Cockerham & Nichols offer a wide range of oral & maxillofacial procedures, including but not limited to the following: dental implants (replacement for missing teeth), surgical removal of wisdom teeth (impacted & erupted), extractions, corrective jaw surgery (for jaw deformities), removal of cyst & tumors, jaw reconstruction for dentures, TMJ Disorders, treatment of oral infections, oral pathology, facial trauma & reconstruction, sports related injuries to the mouth & jaw and the use of special IV sedation.

You will always be greeted with a smile and the patient will always come first at the Hattiesburg Oral Surgery Clinic, 1421 South 28th Avenue. Give their friendly, caring staff a call for your oral surgery needs at 601.264.7611.

Dr. Jerry Gilder, D.D.S.

If you are looking for a dentist that you can trust, then Dr. Gilder is the right choice for you.

Dr. Gilder’s office is abundant with a team of professionals committed to bringing you the highest level of service supported by state-of-the-art equipment and techniques. Their mission is to provide the best dental care for all of their patients appropriate to their needs.

They will strive always to treat their patients as friends who are guests in their homes, which will be treated with courtesy and respect. Dr. Gilder’s office offers a variety of services, which includes Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Crown and Bridges, Dental Bonding, Porcelain Veneers, Teeth Whitening, Root Canals, Implant Restorative, Dentures, Partials and TMJ Treatment.

Southern Smiles

T h e f r i e n d l y, c a r i n g s t a ff a t Southern Smiles offers a comfortable, caring environment for their patients.

Dr. Jennifer Ingels Hughes, a University of Mississippi School of Dentistry graduate and Hattiesburg native, is proud to offer quality dental care in her hometown. Trained on the latest techniques and procedures, Dr. Hughes and her staff participate in continuing education to stay up-to-date on the latest in dental care.

Some of the procedures and therapies Southern Smiles performs are fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, partials, dentures, root canal therapy, treatment of gum disease and extractions. Besides these, Southern Smiles also offers home and in-office whitening and cosmetic restorations. Their goal is to provide excellent dental care with beautiful results.

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The University of Southern Mississippi F

ounded in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has grown from a small teachers’ college into a comprehensive doctoral and research-driven university that is a haven for the arts with a tradition of success in both academics and athletics.

Southern Miss has a diverse student body of approximately 15,000 students from 56 different countries, all 50 states and every corner of Mississippi. We offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs in six degree-granting colleges with more than 180 degree programs. A dual-campus university, Southern Miss serves students on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, in addition to five teaching and research sites in Mississippi.

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of the Pine Belt. More than 180 buildings dot a landscape that has been transformed into a pedestrianfriendly environment for students, employees and visitors.

Southern Miss Gulf Coast is comprised of the Gulf Park campus and four teaching and research sites, bringing higher education to the three coastal counties of Mississippi.

Affording our students an experience that lasts a lifetime • Offering more than 90 academic majors • Providing support offices for freshmen like the First Year Initiative, Writing Center and Speaking Center • Home to top programs in Mississippi for nursing, education and accounting • Nationally recognized programs in the arts, polymer science and business • Offering study-abroad opportunities in more than 20 countries • Providing meaningful research opportunities for students through the Center for Undergraduate Research • Home to the sixth oldest acceptance-based Honors College in the nation Continued Next Page

Going beyond the boundaries of our campuses to enhance the quality of life in our state • More than 90,000 hours of volunteer service logged by our students last year • Hosting more than 300 arts events each year • Responding to the challenges of a growing senior population through the Center on Aging • Producing more than 800 health care professionals a year • Providing a boost to start-up companies with The Accelerator, a 60,000-square-foot business incubator • Monitoring environmental trends to ensure sustainable coastal and ocean ecosystems of the Gulf of Mexico through the Center for Gulf Studies, named the RESTORE Research Center of Excellence for the state by Governor Phil Bryant

Generating real-world solutions through transformative research • Partnering with GE Aviation to focus on composites development processing for the GEnx aircraft engine • Leading the development of sports security management research and solutions through our National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security • Investigating alternative energy sources through developing lightweight and flexible solar cells and researching the acceleration of algae decomposition to form biofuel • Developing and testing temperature-resistant cushioning materials for helmets to enhance protection for athletes on the playing field and soldiers on the battlefield

Treasuring our history and traditions Performing since 1923, The Pride marching band is highly respected nationwide. We’ve won five Conference USA football championships, three NCAA track and field national titles and four Conference USA baseball championships. Winning national scholarships is a proud tradition of our Honors College. In 2013, Southern Miss accounted for the only Truman Scholarship winner representing a Mississippi university and two of the three Goldwater Scholarships awarded to students at Mississippi universities. Since 2006, Southern Miss students have collected seven Goldwater Scholarships, two Truman Scholarships, 10 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships and numerous other prestigious awards.

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WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY F

or more than 121 years, William Carey University has offered quality education to students from Mississippi and beyond. Working in friendly cooperation with the Mississippi Baptists Convention since 1911, the private liberal arts university offers the bachelor’s, master’s, specialist’s, and doctorate degrees.

Carey continues to produce graduates who excel in scholarship, leadership, and service. Campuses are located in Hattiesburg and the Tradition community in Biloxi.

Designated as “Best Value” in U.S. World News and Report rankings, one of “America’s Best College Buys” for the third consecutive year, and as one of the “Top 10 American Colleges with Lowest Room and Board Fee,” WCU continues to be recognized for offering quality education at an affordable price. While Carey’s tuition is below the national average for private colleges, Carey is above the national average for ACT scores and high-school GPAs for incoming freshmen. Carey Scholars, freshmen who meet scholastic criteria, receive 30 hours of tuition per year and a room waiver. Another accolade includes being named a “Military Friendly School” for the fifth year in a row.

Reaching out to a global community, WCU has signed an agreement with a university in China establishing teaching and learning exchange programs for educators and students from both countries. Other international travel opportunities include a study program in Spain, travel classes to Biblical lands, and mission trips to Africa, Peru, Canada, and other countries.

The Baptist Student Union routinely reaches out to the community by offering apartment ministries that include tutoring programs and recreational activities.

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BSU received the Courts Redford Award for Excellence from the North American Mission Board for sending student missionaries to sites in the US and abroad.

The College of Osteopathic Medicine (WCUCOM), which will see its first class graduate in May 2014, is the second medical school in the state and one of 30 such institutions in the U.S. Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.’s) focus on a system of diagnosis and treatment that considers the whole person. Training of D.O.’s emphasizes primary care in the areas of family medicine, internal medicine, OBGYN, and emergency medicine.

The Joseph and Nancy Fail School of Nursing maintains an impressive pass rate on the NCLEX-RN examination, which provides licensure for nurses. Degrees are offered on the bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. levels. A Health Information Management degree was added in fall 2013.

The Joe and Virginia Tatum Theatre was dedicated in October 2010. The nationally recognized theatre produces three major plays and a series of studentdirected acts during the academic year and the Carey Dinner Theatre, which just finished its 38th season, during the summer. Since 1995, several WCU productions have been honored by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival with performances at the state and regional festivals.

The $14 million Tradition Campus opened in August 2009 in Harrison County on Hwy 67 and was honored with a Mississippi Associated Builders and Contractors Award for Excellence in Construction.

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lected the art over six decades. It is the most complete collection in existence of the 20th century art work by Mississippians. The collection features artists such as Walter Anderson, Kate Freeman Clark, Theora Hamblett, William Hollingsworth, Ethel Wright Mohamed, Wyatt Waters, and Karl Wolfe.

The Lucile Parker Gallery houses over 500 works in four collections: the Lucile Parker Collection, the Brian Blair Collection, the Dr. Larry H. Day Collection, and the William Carey Collection. Named for Miss Lucile Parker, who established the WCU art department and a Mississippi artist known for her botanical drawings, paintings, and portrait work, the gallery features local, state, and nationally known artists throughout the year. The LPG has recently been moved to a renovated building at 512 Tuscan Avenue at Cherry Street.

Preserving the culture and history significant to Carey is an important priority. Donnell Hall, which houses the Center for the Study of the Life and Work of William Carey, is a museum and research facility. The exhibition includes original letters from the “Father of Modern Missions,” William Carey, his childhood spelling dictionary, rare Indian botanical prints, coins, medals, and stamps associated with Carey, and a large collection of Serampore Bibles and other books. The center’s website, www.wmcaery.edu/carey, has received international acclaim.

As a vital part of Hattiesburg, the university has committed itself to cleaning up and maintaining the environment. The university was recognized by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency for its commitment to a better environment and reducing greenhouse gas emissions as a participant in the ENERGY STAR Low Carbon IT Campaign.

The university offers 14 intercollegiate sports and made the transition in 2010 to the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC). WCU produces nationallyranked teams, conference championships, and national tournament appearances. This year WCU’s athletic program was awarded the David M. Halbrook Award that is given annually by the Mississippi Association of Colleges and Universities for the highest studentathlete graduation rate – 96 percent – among private colleges and universities in the state of Mississippi. The program also participates in the NAIA Champions of Character Initiative that strives to exemplify the core values of respect, integrity, sportsmanship, servant leadership, and responsibility.

Dr. Tommy King has served as president since 2007. Under his leadership Carey has experienced remarkable growth in enrollment, established the medical school, finalized an exchange agreement with a Chinese university, and constructed the Tradition Campus, as well as new buildings on the Hattiesburg campus, including a chapel, anatomy lab, and business building currently under construction.

WCU offers baccalaureate degrees in the areas of arts and letters, education, natural and behavioral sciences, business, religion, music, and nursing. Master’s degrees are offered in business administration, education, counseling, music education, nursing, biomedical science, English, and mathematics, and a specialist is offered in education. The doctor of osteopathic medicine is also offered along with the Ph.D. in Nursing and the Ed.D. and Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration.

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PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE where your future begins!

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New buildings changing look of PRCC campus

OPLARVILLE - The face of Pearl River Community College is changing with one major construction project completed and two others nearing completion.

The Ethel Holden Brownstone Center for the Performing Arts opened on Sept. 24 to rave reviews from the campus and the community as well as the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, which played the inaugural concert.

Mac’s Construction of Hat-tiesburg was general contractor for the $10.4 million dollar center. With a capacity of about 950, the center includes state-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment along with gallery display space.

The center provides not only a venue for PRCC performances but a one-of-a-kind facility for community use and the sort of stage productions rarely seen in small towns.

“This is not a box with seats in it,” said Archie Rawls, chairman of the PRCC Department of Fine Arts and Communication. “It’s a first-class facility.”

The center provides a much-needed venue for PRCC’s fine arts programs, which received national exposure when the Spirit of the River marching band participated in President Barack Obama’s inaugural parade.

Since Hurricane Katrina destroyed the Moody Hall auditorium, PRCC’s fine arts performances had been held in Olivia Bender Cafeteria and Malone Chapel. The Brownstone Center gives them a suitable venue, said Dr. William Lewis, PRCC president.

Approximately $4 million of the construction cost came from the estate of Ethel Holden Brownstone, a native of the Whitesand community and a 1931 graduate of Pearl River County Agricultural High School.

“This was a great need for the college,” Lewis said.

“The Board of Trustees in their wisdom made the decision to use the bulk of this gift to support the arts. This is a most significant building. This has been a long project - more than 13 years have gone into this.”

In addition to the Brownstone gift, funding for the center included a $350,000 Building Fund for the Arts grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission, funds from the Lamar County Board of Supervisors and the college’s Hurrricane Katrina insurance settlement.

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Marvin R. White Coliseum PRCC Public Relations photo

The Ethel Holden Brownstone Center for the Performing Arts PRCC Public Relations photo

Upcoming events at the Brownstone Center include Christmas at the River on Dec. 5, showcasing the instrumental and vocal music groups at PRCC, and the Poplarville High School Band Christmas concert on Dec. 16.

When students return from the Christmas break, some will move into a new $3.2 million residence hall.

Marion Hall is a two-story building that will house 61 beds along with a head resident’s apartment and common areas. Hanco Construction of Hattiesburg is the general contractor for the dormitory which features a center courtyard.

Also during the spring semester, the Marvin R. White Coliseum will be complete.

The $8.9 million facility will be home to the Wildcat basketball teams and will provide a place to display the PRCC Sports Hall of Fame photos. Hurricane Katrina destroyed the old coliseum, forcing PRCC’s Wildcats to return to Shivers Gym for eight seasons and a part of the current season.

The face of the Forrest County Center also has changed with the addition of the Career Education Center.

Larry J. Sumrall Contractors Inc. of Laurel built the $3.6 million, one-story facility to house welding, electronics and the heating, air conditioning and refrigeration programs.

Located north of the Allied Health Center, the building is the first step in expansion of the Forrest County Center.

Renovation of the space currently used by the programs will meet the increasing demand for additional classroom space and improved student services.

DAY CARE (Always investigate day care facilities before you choose one for your child.)

HATTIESBURG

Angel Academy 6080 US Hwy 49..........601.545.7322 Crayon College 16 Courtland Dr...........601.264.1195 Creative Kids 205 Methodist Hospital Blvd

Hattiesburg................601.268.5220 330 Hegwood Rd.........601.268.9293 Early Years Children’s Ctr. 201 S 23rd Ave............601.264.5054 or..................................601.582.8631 Faith Roots Preschool 2184 Old Hwy 24.........601.602.4804 Family YMCA The 3719 Veterans Memorial Dr

Hattiesburg................601.583.4000 Family YMCA.Gandy Ctr. 2201 S 28th Avenue Ext .....................................601.268.0808 Grace Community Schools 30 Pioneer Rd S...........601.264.3992 Hawkins Early Headstart Ctr. 526 Forrest St..............601.582.8856 Howard Christian Children Ctr. 410 Southern Ave........601.582.7796 Just Like Home Child Care LLC 13 Johnson Rd.............601.543.0630 Kangaroo Pouch 115 Sandy Run Rd.......601.261.0782 Kid’s Inc/Kids Academy 339 N 25th Ave............601.602.4684 Land Of Make Believe Day Care 11 Shoreline Blvd.........601.264.9977 M & M Learning Factory 30 Town Ctr. Sq...........601.336.6757 Mt. Olive Baptist Church 110 Everett St..............601.582.5136 Myers Childcare 1101 Dabbs St.............601.583.4300 Myers Preschool 412 J C Killingsworth Dr .....................................601.545.9299 N. E. E. D. S. II Child Care Ctr. 166 Old Airport Rd......601.544.5500 Oak Grove Learning Ctr. 2561 Old Highway 24.. 601.264.4609 Over the Rainbow Daycare Ctr. 216 S 21st....................601.543.3080 River Of Life Preschool 6 837 Hwy 98 W.............601.268.0246 Small Miracles Child Dev. Ctr. 609 Southern Ave...............601.583.3569 Southern Kids Academy 38 Lakewood Dr.................601.261.0079

Surehouse Learning Ctr. PURVIS 119 Broadway..............601.583.6900 Yellow Brick Road Day Care Ctr. TJ’s Learner Ctr. 52 E Sunset Dr, Purvis...... 601.794.8842 216 S 21st Ave............601.543.2304 Univ. Of So. Miss. Child Care Ctr. RICHTON 3400 Morningside Dr...601.266.5294 Richton Early Head Start 1301 Ash Ave, Richton… 601.788.5511

BROOKLYN

Happy Memories Child Care Ctr. 285 Shattles Loop,

Brooklyn...................601.583.0616

LUMBERTON

Head Start 504 5th Ave, Lumberton .....................................601.796.3113

PETAL

Play School Child Care Ctr. 108 Valley Dr, Petal........... 601.544.4018

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SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL F

ounded in 1900, Sacred Heart Catholic School Fine Arts Curriculum

enjoys a long history steeped in tradition, service and scholarship. It is the only Catholic school in the Pine Belt area and is located in historic downtown Hattiesburg. With an enrollment of more than 700 students on two campuses in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve, Sacred Heart’s student body is diverse, representing various racial, ethnic, economic and religious groups.

Sacred Heart Catholic School is accredited regionally, nationally and internationally adhering to all regulations of the Department of Education of the State of Mississippi, AdvancED’s Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), the National Catholic Education Association and the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi.

Academic Excellence

Sacred Heart students are offered a comprehensive academic program that enables them to score above the national average on all standardized tests. Annually, elementary students score in the top 20% in the country and high school students score in the top 10% in the country on standardized tests. ACT scores for graduating classes are consistently above the state and national average.

At the elementary school, six specialty classes are included in the weekly curriculum: Art, Computer, Library, Music, Physical Education and Spanish. For high school students, advanced level and Advanced Placement courses are offered, and three years each of Latin, French and Spanish are offered through the school’s foreign language department.

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Sacred Heart is an arts-integrated school, utilizing all forms of art throughout the curriculum to promote learning. The elementary school serves as a Model School for the Mississippi Arts Commission’s Whole Schools Initiative, regularly hosting professional development workshops and piloting new strategies for arts integration. Additionally, seventh through twelfth grade students have the opportunity to choose from four fine arts electives: choral music, percussion ensemble, theatre and visual arts.

Competitive Athletics

Students compete athletically as a 1A classification school in the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA). Sacred Heart fields teams in swimming, cross country, volleyball, football, soccer, basketball, softball, tennis, golf, track and baseball. The Sacred Heart Crusaders are 2013 State Champions in boys and girls soccer, and tennis, and have held past state championships in soccer, tennis and several individual sports.

Faith-Filled Environment

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Sacred Heart was established as a faith-filled school from its beginnings. Today, this is emphasized through the school’s mission statement: “Sacred Heart Catholic School, a ministry of Sacred Heart Parish, anchored in the Christian faith, focuses on individual growth, academic excellence and service in a safe and nurturing environment.” Students, staff and faculty members participate in bi-weekly Masses, and religion is a part of the curriculum school-wide. Additionally, students participate in retreats and community service through their religion classes and many are active members of the school’s Campus Ministry Team.

Active Student Life Sacred Heart students have many opportunities to develop physically, socially, and emotionally through participation in a variety of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. They may participate in service clubs, special interest clubs, academic teams, honor societies, and other groups on campus. An active forensics program includes a Speech and Debate Team and Mock Trial Team, which compete on the national level each year. The Sacred Heart Catholic School Mock Trial Team was the 2013 Mississippi State Champion. All students enjoy educational field trips locally and regionally, and at the high school level students have the opportunity for academic travel abroad.

For more than 113 years, Sacred Heart Catholic School has been providing a quality education to students throughout the Pine Belt area. Its comprehensive academic programs exceed the curriculum requirements of the State of Mississippi, and students are encouraged to learn through creativity and individual attention offered by faculty and staff. For admissions information, contact Monica Bellipanni, Development Director, at 601-450-5736.

BENEDICT DAY SCHOOL B

enedict Day School opened with seven children in August 2008 and has now grown to over 120 children from grades kindergarten through eighth grade. BDS’ curriculum is specially designed for highly capable learners in a Christian environment. At BDS, students have the opportunity to learn with their intellectual peers in an atmosphere that nurtures their natural curiosity and thirst for knowledge. An emphasis on the development of creativity, critical and analytical thinking, problem solving, and the exploration of relationships between concepts is central to learning at BDS. The teachers use a broad array of teaching resources, provide students with opportunities for both individual and small group instruction, and incorporate hands-on, experiential learning throughout the curriculum. Parents are very involved in developing the concepts for each month and participating in regular programs and visits.

Benedict Day School’s K-8 Grade Program Features: A challenging, integrated, concept-based curriculum that allows students to make connections and explore topics in depth.

Projects that encourage creativity, problem solving and the development of critical thinking skills.

Experiential learning that allows students to learn by doing.

Academic skills at an appropriate pace for each learner.

Small classes of 15 or fewer students.

A supportive, caring, community where individual gifts are celebrated.

Specialty classes of Music, Visual Art, Art and Music History, Latin, Library, Destination Imangination and Physical Education.

Those interested in learning more about Benedict Day School may visit our website at www.benedictdayschool.com or call 601-450-4413 to make an appointment for a tour.

Benedict Day School does not discriminate due to race, ethnicity, or creed.

Benedict Day School - 27 Veritas Lane, Sumrall, MS 39482

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hattiesburg public shools T

o meet the changes of the incredible pace of the global and the modern American lifestyle, the Hattiesburg Public School District has been adapting programs to meet the challenges. Under the leadership of Superintendent Dr. Annie Wimbish, the Hattiesburg Public School District (HPSD) is continuing its push to improve its academic achievements and its contributions to the lives of its students and the community.

The Hattiesburg Public School District is committed to helping its students reach the highest level of success. HPSD’S Advanced Academic Opportunities programs challenges students at a higher academic level.

Also, HPSD has programs to help students who need academic assistance. The HPSD schools feature PreAdvanced Placement courses at the middle school, 13 Advanced Placement courses at the high school, the gifted program beginning in elementary school, and the Dual Enrollment Program allowing students to earn college credit at Hattiesburg High School.

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The Hattiesburg Public School District is committed to providing its students every opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills to compete in a global society. They try to make Technology Integration a central part of the curriculum, giving students exposure to new and changing technologies at every level.

Whether it's Interactive White Boards in the classrooms, laptop carts and wireless networks, video conferences via Voice-Over IP Phones, the injection molding in its Polymer Science Program--the ability to adapt with changing technology will allow students to grasp the core concepts and applications of whatever new system they encounter. HPSD’s partnership with USM in Polymer Science is a great example of the beneficial value of the Technology Integration program.

HPSD has a nationally recognized Forensics Department with numerous regional and national awards. The HHS Forensics Team (named the top program in the state by the National Forensics League) provides experiences in Theater, Debate, Mock Trial, Youth Congress, and Community Service. Their alums can be found in award winning musicals on Broadway, as District Attorneys, as CEO's, as musicians for the Grammy Awards,

and they even had an alum in the Mississippi Lieutenant Governor's Office!

The Music in Education programs are another example of how Hattiesburg Public Schools offers its student creative educational opportunities. Hattiesburg Public Schools offers music education at every level from elementary school all the way through high school. Music education helps the students better grasp concepts of math and science, it gives them tangible examples of historical significance, and it helps them develop social skills.

The HPSD’s Music Education Program features choral music, show choirs, marching band, jazz band, and many orchestral opportunities with the Strings program.

HPSD’s partnership with USM on the Strings program sends Southern Miss Symphony Orchestra members to HPSD schools a few times a year to help instruct Strings students.

By increasing opportunities through curriculum and extra-curricular activities, the Hattiesburg Public School District is giving its student the skills and ability to learn and adapt in the ever-changing landscape of the modern global economy.

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Public Schools

FORREST AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL DISTRICT www.aggies.myownpage.net/fcahs

FORREST COUNTY AGRICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL 215 Old US Hwy 49 E Brooklyn, MS 39425.................................. 601.582.4741 FORREST AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 215 Old US Hwy 49 E Brooklyn, MS 39425.................................. 601.582.4102

FORREST COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT www.forrest.k12.ms.us

DIXIE ATTENDANCE CENTER 790 Elk Lakes Rd. Dixie, MS 39401.......... 601.582.4890 EARL TRAVILLION ATTENDANCE CENTER 316 Travillion Dr. Hattiesburg, MS 39401... 601.584.9303 HARPER-WALLIN FAMILY EDUCATION CTR. 516 Forrest St Hattiesburg, MS 39401...... 601.582.6672 NORTH FORREST ATTENDANCE CENTER 702 Eatonville Road Hattiesburg, MS 39401.............................. 601.584.6466 NORTH FORREST JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL 693 Eatonville Rd. Hattiesburg, MS 39401.............................. 601.545.9304 RAWLS SPRINGS ATTENDANCE CENTER 10 Archie Smith Rd. Rawls Springs, MS 39455.......................... 601.268.2217 SOUTH FORREST ATTENDANCE CENTER 8 Burborne Street Brooklyn, MS 39425..... 601.545.7714 FORREST COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT P.O. Box 1977 Hattiesburg, MS 39403...... 601.545.6055

HATTIESBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.hpsd.k12.ms.us

LILLIE BURNEY ELEMENTARY (K-6) 901 Ida Street Hattiesburg, MS 39401...... 601.582.5291 GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (K-6) 2207 West Seventh St. Hattiesburg, MS 39401.............................. 601.583.0662 G.L.HAWKINS ELEMENTARY (K-6) 526 Forest Street Hattiesburg, MS 39401... 601.583.4311 ROWAN ELEMENTARY 500 M.L.K. Drive Hattiesburg, MS 39401... 601.583.0960 W.I. THAMES (K-6) 2900 Jamestown Rd. Hattiesburg, MS 39402.............................. 601.582.6655 F.B. WOODLEY (K-6) 2600 O’Ferrall St. Hattiesburg, MS 39401... 601.583.8112 HATTIESBURG HIGH SCHOOL 301 Hutchinson Hattiesburg, MS 39401.... 601.544.0811 N.R. BURGER MIDDLE SCHOOL (7-8) 174 W.S.F. Tatum Dr. Hattiesburg, MS 39401.............................. 601.582.0536 MARY BETHUNE ALTERNATIVE CENTER 610 Dumas Ave. Hattiesburg, MS 39401... 601.584.6311 HATTIESBURG PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT P.O. Box 1569, 301 Mamie Street Hattiesburg, MS 39403.............................. 601.584.6283

PETAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.petalschools.com

PETAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1179 Highway 42 East Petal, MS 39465... 601.582.7454 PETAL UPPER ELEMENTARY 400 Hillcrest Loop Petal, MS 39465.......... 601.584.7660 PETAL PRIMARY SCHOOL 60 Herrington Petal, MS 39465................. 601.554.7244 PETAL MIDDLE SCHOOL 203 Hwy 42 Petal, MS 39465.................... 601.584.6301 PETAL HIGH SCHOOL 1145 Hwy 42 T Petal, MS 39465.............. 601.583.3538 PETAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 115 E Central Ave Petal, MS 39465........... 601.545.3002

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Public Schools

LAMAR COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT www.lamarcountyschools.org/

Baxterville BAXTERVILLE SCHOOL 1201 Bilbo Rd Lumberton, MS 39455....... 601.796.4483

Hattiesburg LONGLEAF ELEMENTARY 5279 W 4TH St......................................... 601.264.3858

LUMBERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT www.lumberton.k12.ms.us

LUMBERTON HIGH SCHOOL (7-12) (Separate Building for 7.8) 7920 S. Hwy. 11 Lumberton, MS 39455... 601.796.2451 LUMBERTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (1-6) 7922 S. Hwy. 11 Lumberton, MS 39455... 601.796.3721 LUMBERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 107 E 10th Ave Lumberton, MS................. 601.796.2441

PERRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

OAK GROVE PRIMARY ELEMENTARY 70 Leaf Lane Hattiesburg, MS 39402......... 601.264.9764

www.perry.k12.ms.us

OAK GROVE LOWER ELEMENTARY 1762 Old Hwy. 24 Hattiesburg, MS 39402.............................. 601.268.3862

BEAUMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1300 Beaumont.Brooklyn Rd. Beaumont, MS 39423................................ 601.784.3393

OAK GROVE UPPER ELEMENTARY 1760 Old Hwy. 24 Hattiesburg, MS 39402.............................. 601.264.6724

NEW AUGUSTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 100 8TH Ave S. New Augusta, MS 39462........................... 601.964.3226

OAK GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL 2543 Old Hwy. 24 Hattiesburg, MS 39402.............................. 601.264.4634

PERRY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL 9899 Hwy 98 E New Augusta, MS 39462........................... 601.964.3235

OAK GROVE HIGH SCHOOL 5198 Old Hwy. 11 Hattiesburg, MS 39402.............................. 601.264.7232

PERRY COUNTY VO.TECH 9899A Hwy 98 New Augusta, MS 39462.... 601.964.8282

PURVIS JEFFERSON TODD ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL 424 Martin Luther King Dr Purvis, MS 39475...................................... 601.794.1097 LAMAR COUNTY CTR. FOR TECH ED. 41 College Dr Purvis, MS 39475................ 601.794-8298 PURVIS LOWER ELEMENTARY 5976 US Hwy 11 Purvis, MS 39475.......... 601.794.3302 PURVIS UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 310 Mitchell Avenue Purvis, MS 39475...... 601.794.2959 PURVIS MIDDLE SCHOOL 213 School St. Purvis, MS 39475.............. 601.794.1068 PURVIS HIGH SCHOOL 220 School St. Purvis, MS 39475.............. 601.794.6221

RUNNELSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 9214 Hwy. 42 Petal, MS 39465................. 601.544.2811 PERRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, 105 Main St New Augusta, MS 39462....... 601.964.3211

RICHTON SCHOOL DISTRICT www.richtonschools.com

RICHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 701 Elm Ave Richton, MS 39476............... 601.788.6975 RICHTON HIGH SCHOOL 701 Elm Ave Richton, MS 39476............... 601.788.9608 RICHTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 701 Elm Ave Richton, MS 39476 Superintendent's Office.............................. 601.788.6581

Sumrall SUMRALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 198 Todd Rd. Sumrall, MS 39482.............. 601.758.4289 SUMRALL MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL 1217 Hwy 42 Sumrall, MS 39482............. 601.758.4730 LAMAR COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 300 North St. Purvis, MS 39475............... 601.794.1030

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Worship T

he Hattiesburg area is home to around 40 different Christian denominations, Islamic center and a Jewish synagogue. The Baptist churches represent the greatest amount of churches in the area but there are Episcopalian, Methodist, Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, AME, Seventh Day Adventist, Mormon, Church of God, Church of Christ, Christian Science, Nazarene, Jehovah’s Witnesses, CME and several independent churches. You should be able to find a church within your denomination or, you will be able to investigate a wide variety of worship experiences available to you as move into the area.

Churches or synagogues in the Hattiesburg area offer a worship location most importantly but they also offer something more. There is a sense of belonging and identity that comes

Local Clergy Favorite Bible Verses

Tom Fethe

1 Peter 4:10 “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.”

Community Bible Church

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Community Bible Church

from finding one’s spiritual home. You will find that when you talk to people. Where you go to church or where others go to church is many times a topic of conversation. You’ll probably hear that more in this area than other areas of the country.

You’re right in the middle of the Bible Belt and that defines many people’s lives here. Religion runs deep here in Forrest and Lamar counties. We hope you will find your worship home if you so wish.

1 Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. 3 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?

Matthew 7:1-5 Matthew 7:1-3 (ESV)

Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all thy heart and lean not on thine own understanding. Acknowledge Him in all thy ways, and He shall direct thy paths."

Trinity Episcopal Church

Rev. Marian D Fortner

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10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people— robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector. 12 I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.’13 “But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’ 14 “I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

Luke 18:10-14

When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. "It's a ghost," they said, and cried out in fear.

But Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid.

Matthew 14:26-27 (NIV) New International Version

St. Thomas Catholic Church

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The Lord's Prayer

Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name.

Thy Kingdom come.

Thy will be done in earth, As it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, The power, and the glory, For ever and ever.

Amen.

Carterville Baptist Church

Trinity Episcopal Church

16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

John 3:16 (KJV)

23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men; Col 3:23 (ESV)

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were so afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this [shall be] a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Luke 2: 8-14

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transportation

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outh Mississippi’s gateway to the world, the Hattiesburg - Laurel Regional Airport, serves a ten-county region from its convenient location just off of Interstate 59 between Hattiesburg and Laurel Mississippi. The Airport models the concept of the "Airport City" a self-sufficient entity, offering both commercial and general air service.

In addition, the Airport has created a unique approach to business by combining air service with an attractive Business Park with amenities such as an 18-hole golf course.

Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport has become a principal transportation hub for southeastern Mississippi.

Located approximately 10 miles from Hattiesburg and 23 miles from Laurel, the Airport provides the region’s commercial, charter and private aviation services offering the finest in air travel services, facilities and amenities.

With direct interstate highway access from both Hattiesburg and Laurel, air travel is easy and trouble-free. Travelers can select from a number of daily departures with connections to many U.S. cities and foreign countries.

The Airport’s 6,500-foot lighted runway can easily handle aircraft as large as the Boeing 757 airliner and most militar y transport aircraft. The terminal offers complete b a g ga g e h a n d l i n g a n d u t i l i z e s metal detector/x-ray equipment for security screening.

Available Airlines: Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport 1002 Terminal Dr. Moselle, MS 39459 601.545.3111 www.flypib.com Served by Silver Airways

Silver Airways

Hattiesburg-Laurel Reg. Airport Reservations 800.881.4999 Customer Service 800.977.6279 Website: www.gosilver.com Silver Airways, Fort Lauderdale, FL provides 2 flights daily M-F and 1 flight on Sat. & Sun. between Hattiesburg and Atlanta. Other Area Airports

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Other Area Airports Bobby L. Chain Municipal Airport (HGB) 29 Academy Dr. , Hattiesburg, MS 39401 The Bobby L. Chain Municipal Airport (HGB) is a general aviation airport located in the Industrial Park. For more information about services provided, please call (601) 544-8661, or visit their website at www.hattiesburgairport.com Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT) 14035 - L Airport Road, Gulfport, MS 39503 Phone: 228-863-5951, Toll Free:1-866-4GPTBLX, 1-866-447-8259 Fax: 228-863-5953 Website: www.gulfcoast.org/gpt Jackson International Airport (JAN) 100 International Dr., Jackson, MS 601-939-5631, Website: http://www.jmaa.com New Orleans Airport (MSY) 900 Airline Drive, Kenner, LA 70062, (504) 464-0831, Fax: (504) 464-1264 TDD: (504) 463-1057 Website: http://www.flymsy.com

Airline Reservation Numbers & Websites Air Canada

Reservations: 1-888-247-2262 Website: www.aircanada.com

Air Tran 1-800-AIR-TRAN Website: www.airtran.com

American Airlines & American Eagle

Reservations: 1-800-433-7300 Customer Service: 817-786-3778 website: www.aa.com

Delta, KLM, Comair, Northwest Domestic: 1-800-221-1212 International: 800-241-4141 Website: www.delta.com/

Jet Blue Airways

Reservations: 1-800-538-2583 Website: www.jetblue.com

Southwest Airlines

Reservations: 1-800-435-9792 Website: www.iflyswa.com

Sun Country Airlines

Reservations: 1-800-359-6787 Int'l Reserv: 1-800-924-6184 Website: www.suncountry.com

United Airlines

Reservations: 1-800-864-8331 Website: www.united.com

US Airways

Domestic Reservations: 1-800-428-4322 InternationalReservations: 1-800-622-1015 Website: www.usairways.com

Bus Lines Hub City Area Transit (HART) 1001 South Tipton St. 601-545-4671 Greyhound 1-800-231-2222 Website: www.greyhound.com Greyhound has terminals at Hattiesburg Terminal: 601-271-6500 7297 Hwy 49, Hattiesburg MS

Railways Amtrak 1-800-872-7245 Website: www.amtrak.com With the redevelopment of the Depot in downtown Hattiesburg as an intermodal transportation cen ter, the railroad will play a renewed role in the Hattiesburg transpor tation mix. For right now however, Amtrak has a non-staffed station in Hattiesburg. To board in Hattiesburg you must reserve your trip at least 24 hours in advance on the 800# to get your reservation and board ing code and then pay the con ductor. Or, you can use a travel agent or reserve your trip online www.amtrak.com

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Bed & Breakfast Meador Homestead 6775 US Hwy 49 Hattiesburg................601-268-3236 Cell.............................601-549-3626 www.meadorhomestead.com Sunny Grove Bed & Breakfst 627 Cole Road..........601-296-0309 www.sunnygrovebedandbreakfast.com Tra-Brenta Bed & Breakfast 100 First St New Augusta, MS.....601.964.3119

Motels/Hotels Baymont Inn 123 Plaza Dr., Hattiesburg................601-264-8380 Best Western Northgate Inn 6757 US Hwy 49, Hattiesburg................601-268-8816 Budget Inn 6574 US Hwy 49, Hattiesburg................601-544-3475 Candlewood Suites 9 Gateway Drive......601-264-9666 Comfort Inn University 6541 US Hwy 49, Hattiesburg................601-264-1881 Comfort Suites 122 Plaza Dr., Hattiesburg................601-261-5555 Courtyard by Marriot 119 Grand Dr., Hattiesburg................601-268-3050 Days Inn 111 Thornhill Dr, Hattiesburg................601-268-1151 Dru’s Inn 558 Southgate Rd., Hattiesburg...............601-544-6837 Econo Lodge 6655 US Hwy 49, Hattiesburg................601-264-7221 Fairfield Inn by Marriot 173 Thornhill Dr., Hattiesburg................601-296-7777 Hampton Inn 4301 Hardy St., Hattiesburg................601-264-8080 Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites 10 Gateway Dr., Hattiesburg................601-296-0302 Hilton Garden Inn 133 Plaza Dr Hattiesburg.................601-261-3770 Kings Inn 600 Broadway Dr., Hattiesburg................601-582-1148 Microtel Inn & Suites 105 Westover Dr. Hattiesburg................601-450-1592 222 Here’s Hattiesburg!

LODGING Motel 6 6508 US Hwy 49, Hattiesburg................601-544-6096 Quality Inn & Suites 6511 Highway 49 North, Hattiesburg................601-296-0565 Red Carpet Inn 6528 US Hwy 49, Hattiesburg................601-544-4530 Sunset Inn 6560 US Hwy 49, Hattiesburg................601-582-1211 Sleep Inn 6603 US Hwy 49 Hattiesburg................601-268-1722 Sun Suites 121 West Park Dr., Hattiesburg................601-271-9005 Super 8 Motel 6529 US Hwy 49, Hattiesburg................601-264-2885 2 Churchill Street, Hattiesburg................601-264-7668 Western Motel 3501 Hardy St., Hattiesburg................601-264-0010

RV Parks, Cabins & Campgrounds Black Creek Cabins Cabins Only..............601-597-3152 www.blackcreekcabins.com Cullens RV Park, (RV’s & tents) 3536 Hwy 49 S, Hattiesburg................601-582-8084 www.cullensrvpark.com Cypress Hill RV Park Hwy 49.......................601-545-3090 www.cypresshillrvpark.com Forrest Co. James Lynn Cartlidge Multi-Purpose Ctr. 962 Sullivan Dr, Hattiesburg (RV’s only).................601-583-7500

Paul B. Johnson State Park, (RV’s & tents) 319 Geiger Lake Rd 15 mi. S. of Hattiesburg................601-582-7721 www.mississippistateparks.ms Quilla’s RV Park, (RV’s only) 558 South Gate Rd., Hattiesburg................601-544-6837 Shady Cove RV Park, (RV’s & tents) 7836 US Hwy 49, Hattiesburg................601-268-1077

APARTMEN TS Arbor Walk Apts 2300 Lincoln Rd....... 888.259.7746 Alpine Village Apt Homes 312 N. 39th Ave...... 601.264.3374 Arbor Walk Apts 2300 Lincoln Rd....... 601.268.6770 Belmont Apts, The 147-98 Place Blvd.... 601.268.0477 Blainwood Oaks Apts 602 N 31st Ave....... 601.268.0633 Boardwalk at Dewberry Landing 22 Campbell Scenic Dr ............................. 601.271.7970 Bonhomie Apts 1810 Country Club Rd Call........................ 601.544.0250 Breckenridge Park Apts 100 Breckenridge Dr.... 601.705.0816 Campbell Apts 1240 Beverly Hills Rd Call........................ 601.268.0717 Campus Edge Apts 105 Doleac Dr Ofc... 601.268.3343 Century Plaza Apts 3701 W 4th St......... 601.264.6464 Chateau Grand Apt Homes 3500 Hardy St......... 601.268.3494 Claridge House Apt Homes 3315 W. 4th St........ 601.268.8879 Concord Townhomes 300 N. 38th Ave...... 601.264.3374 Eagle’s Trail Apts 4401 W 4th St......... 601.264.6404 Edgewood Apts 305 N 39th Ave #305, Call........................ 601.264.3374 Edgewood Townhomes 300 N. 39th Ave...... 601.264.3374 Forest Royale Apts 620 S 28th Ave #202....601.268.6173 Fountainbleau Apts 3317 W 4th St......... 601.264.6169 Foxgate & Foxgate II Apts 200 Foxgate Ave...... 601.599.7440 Greenbriar Apts 2410 McInnis Loop... 601.268.3970 Heathwood Apts 2008 Oak Grove Rd ............................. 601.264.2370 Heathwood Apts Homes 2008 Oak Grove Rd ............................. 601.264.2370 Hillendale Apts 2802 Lincoln Rd....... 601.268.3434 Holiday Apt Homes 2006 Oak Grove Rd ............................. 601.264.2370 La Maison Apt Homes 3319 W. 4th St........ 601.268.8879 Lexington Apts 3319 W 4th st......... 601.268.8879 Mark IV 200 Blue Gable Rd... 601.261.3951

Mark V 201 Blue Gable Rd... 601.261.3951 Mark VI 4124 W 4th Street... 601.261.9122 Maplewood Apts Mulberry Ave, Richton Call........................ 601.788.6054 Midtown Cottages 5056 Old Hwy 42..... 601.268.8870 Parkwest I Apts 12 Park Pl............... 601.264.7722 Parkwest II Apts 8 Park Pl................. 601.264.7722 Peppertree Apts 801 N 28th Ave #1... 601.264.5010 Piedmont Apts 78 Wisteria Dr......... 601.545.5313 Point O Woods Apts 520 N 38th Ave....... 601.261.9556 Reserve@Park Place I 29 Park Place.......... 601.599.7275 Robynwood Apt Homes 115 N. 32nd Ave...... 601.264.3914 Springs Manor Apts Rawls Springs Rd..... 601.268.6114 The Cottages 900 Beverly Hills Rd..601.264.0090

The Lakes at Turtle Creek Apt Homes 155 Cross Creek Pkwy Call........................ 601.599.5253 The Reserve@Park Place II Call........................ 601.599.7275 Town Villa Apts 1246 Beverly Hills Rd... 601.261.3377 Twin Oaks Apts 2313 Weeping Willow Cir Call........................ 601.599.0380 Villa des Chene Duplexes 551 Richburg Rd...... 601.264.2370 Westgate Apts 100 N 33rd Ave 31.. 601.264.6464 Westover I & II 216 Westover Dr...... 601.264.6955 Windsor Village Apts 6490 U S Hwy 49.... 601.582.1561 Woodshire Duplexes and Townhomes 1700 S. 28th Ave., Suite C ............................. 601.264.3350 Woodshire S 28th Ave.............. 601.264.3350 Yorkshire Apt Home 10 Shenandoah Dr... 601.264.5000

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CAMP SHELBY Photos And Article submitted by: Maj. Deidre D. Smith, CSJFTC Public Affairs Officer

C

amp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center is the largest state-owned mobilization site in the nation, and supports a wide variety of training and logistical support activities, including heavy maneuver and collective gunnery, multiple battalion field artillery fire ranges, realistic environmental training, air to ground combat training capabilities and theater-specific mobilization training for reserve and active components of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines.

Founded in 1917, the 135,000 acre installation has served as a training and mobilization site for American troops from World War I and World War II, all the way to current Overseas Contingency Operations in locations all around the world.

Camp Shelby, one of the nation’s largest military mobilization bases, is the new Located near Hattiesburg, Missishome of the Open Source Unmanned Remote and Autonomous Vehicle Syssippi, the installation covers parts of tems (OS-RAVS) program. Unmanned vehicles have surged into the national Forrest, Perry and Greene counties and consciousness as part of the War on Terror. The potential for unmanned vecurrently serves as a mobilization trainhicles is almost limitless for both military and civilian applications. By engaging center featuring the latest equiping this technology in conjunction with the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, Dept. ment and technology in the U.S. Army’s of Homeland Security, Defense Acquisition University, the Open Source Softarsenal, as well as mobilization operaware Institute, Hinds Community College and Pearl River Community College, tional support. Camp Shelby has moCamp Shelby is taking a leadership role in the future of unmanned vehicle exbilized and demobilized over 170,000 ploration and development. The potential for the Hattiesburg MSA and South troops since beginning the execution of its mission as a U.S. Army Forces Mississippi is huge.

Command Primary Force Generation Installation in June 2004.

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Photo by SSG Michael Williams, Camp Shelby Public Affairs.

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Camp Shelby is home to active Army units subordinate to First Army Division East. The 177th Armored Brigade and the 158th Infantry Brigade mobilizes trains and validates Reserve Component units in accordance with combatant commanders, Department of the Army, and U.S. Army Forces Command to prepare units for combat operations. When directed by First Army Division East, they provide training oversight and support to enhance National Guard and Reserve units’ readiness for wartime requirements.

Camp Shelby is home to the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum which serves as the military history museum for the State of Mississippi. Its primary focus is to preserve and promote the significant contributions of Mississippi’s citizens and facilities to the defense of the United States. For over 80 years, Camp Shelby has played a key role in ensuring American Forces are trained and prepared to defend American interest abroad.

CSJFTC plays a major role in the Mississippi Army and Air National Guard’s annual training throughout the year to ensure individual and unit readiness throughout the Mississippi National Guard.

Camp Shelby is the primary location for Air Force Re-

serve Officer Training Corp cadet validation training. Camp Shelby provides training venues for approximately 2,000 Air Force ROTC cadets during the summer months for college students across the United States enrolled in Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corp programs. The training received by Air Force cadets at Camp Shelby is instrumental towards the future leadership of the Air Force and is vital to the commissioning of ROTC Air Force Officers.

Camp Shelby is a prime location for the Air Force to train at the Auxiliary Field One Assault Landing Strip. The runway is 3,500 feet long and can land aircraft as large as the Air Force’s C-17.

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City of Petal Total Population 10,795 (2012 Est.)

Housing Units Total 4,261 Owner Occupied 2,863 Renter Occupied 1,055

Male: 4,960

Female: 5,494

RACE White 8,997

Black 1,039 *US Census 2010 numbers (2011 estimates from U.S. Census Population Annual Estimates)

American Indian & Alaska Native 25 Asian 78 Hispanic or Latino 361

City of Petal 102 W. 8th Ave. • 601.545.1776 Mayor: Hal Marx; Aldermen: Alderman at Large Willie Hinton; Ward 1 David Clayton; Ward 2 Steve Stringer; Ward 3 James Runnels; Ward 4 Fred Amacker

City of Lumberton

City of Purvis Total Population 2,175* (2011 est. 2240)

Population 2,149* (2012 Est.) White

RACE

RACE

White

884

1,512

Black Housing Units Total - 896 Owner Occupied - 455 Renter Occupied - 321

Male: 1,024

Female: 1,125

1,178 American Indian & Alaska Native 3 Asian 0 Hispanic or Latino 11

Black Housing Units Total - 879 Owner Occupied - 535 Renter Occupied - 260

Male: 1,055

Female: 1,120

590 American Indian & Alaska Native 16 Asian 13 Hispanic or Latino 0

*US Census 2010 numbers (2011 estimates from U.S. Census Population Annual Estimates)

*US Census 2010 numbers (2011 estimates from U.S. Census Population Annual Estimates)

City of Lumberton P.O. Box 211 , 107 W. Main Ave. Lumberton, MS 39455 • 601.796.8341 Mayor: Ben Winston; Board of Alderman: Ward 1 Kent Crider; Ward 2 Hugh McGraw; Ward 3 Quincy Rogers; Ward 4 Tommy Dukes

City of Purvis P.O. Box 308, 136 Shelby Speights Dr., Purvis, MS 39475 • 601.794.2472 Mayor: Roger Herrin; Aldermen: Alderman at Large Milton Bourn, Ward 1 Donna Bielstein,Ward 2 Vernon Hartfield, Ward 3 Allen Stuart, Ward 4 John Jordan.

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Town OF SUMrall

Total Population 1,421* (2011 est. 1,465) White

Town of beaumont Population 951* (2011 est. 944)

RACE

RACE White

1,163

490

Black

Black

246 Housing Units Total - 626 Owner Occupied - 418 Renter Occupied - 133

Male: 658

Female: 763

American Indian & Alaska Native 1 Asian 1 Hispanic or Latino 0

Housing Units Total - 461 Owner Occupied - 297 Renter Occupied - 98

Male: 458

Female: 493

447 American Indian & Alaska Native 5 Asian 0 Hispanic or Latino 1

*US Census 2010 numbers (2011 estimates from U.S. Census Population Annual Estimates)

*US Census 2010 numbers (2011 estimates from U.S. Census Population Annual Estimates)

Town of Sumrall P.O. Box 247, 4880 Hwy. 589 Sumrall, MS 39482 • 601.758.3591 Mayor: Gerolene Rayborn; Alderman: At Large Jerry Weatherford, Ward 1 Shirley Bernard, Ward 2 Cecile Coulter, Ward 3 Brad Sumrall, Ward 4 Darren G. Hall

Town of Beaumont 1510 Beaumont-Brooklyn Rd P.O. Box 605 Beaumont, MS 39423 • 601.784.3352 Mayor Jamie Chambless, Alderman at Large: Marvin Freeman; Donald Hartfield; James Sheffield; Frankie Thomas; Tammie McLain

Town of New Augusta

Town of Richton

Total Population 644* (2011 est. 637)

Total Population 1,068* (2011 est. 1061)

RACE

White

359

Black

716

White Black Housing Units Total - 319 Owner Occupied - 183 Renter Occupied - 71

Male: 322

Female: 322

275

American Indian & Alaska Native 2 Asian 1 Hispanic or Latino 6

*US Census 2010 numbers (2011 estimates from U.S. Census Population Annual Estimates)

Town of New Augusta 102 2nd St., New Augusta, MS 39462 601.964.3710 Mayor Albert Garner, Alderman at Large: Pam Brewer; Steve Spicer; Roger Jones; David Gallaspy; James Benefield

RACE

Housing Units Total - 463 Owner Occupied - 239 Renter Occupied - 154

Male: 453

331 American Indian & Alaska Native 2 Asian 1 Hispanic or Latino 11

Female: 615

*US Census 2010 numbers (2011 estimates from U.S. Census Population Annual Estimates) Town of Richton 208 East Front St., Richton, MS 39476 601.788.6080 Mayor Michael “Bo” Ruffin; Alderman at Large: Ed Hearn Jr.; Todd Lee; Ben Mcllwain; Ronnie Phillips; Keith Stringer; Larry Wilson

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retirement

he Greater Hattiesburg Area has distinguished itself as a retirement destination being designated a “Certified Retirement Community� by Hometown Mississippi Retirement, a state sponsored program designed to recruit retirees to the state. As Baby Boomers reach retirement, millions will be searching for the best places to retire and many factors will come in to play when choosing the best retirement destination. Although certain communities may be particularly attractive for reasons ranging from the weather and availability of health care, to tax advantages and property values. It is certain that quality of life will be a major deciding factor for anyone looking for a place to settle during their retirement years.

With a low cost of living coupled with great schools, engaging area attractions and recreational activities, along with a great selection of shopping, dining and cultural events, the Greater Hattiesburg area is a fabulous place to live, work and play. The area offers several amenities and programs geared specifically for retirees such as Senior Fair and Senior Prom. One of the most popular educational activities for retirees comes through the University Continued Next Page

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of Southern Mississippi’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI); an association of active men and women 50 years of age or older who seek to explore stimulating learning experiences while developing new friendships. The Institute’s program recognizes that a growing number of adults are adventuresome, active and intellectually curious; therefore its cornerstones are peer learning and shared responsibility. The strength of the program is that it is directed and run for and by its members, drawing on the talents and experiences of those individuals for instructors and facilitators.

A thriving healthcare system, educational institutions of higher learning and strong military presence makes the Greater Hattiesburg Area one of the leading retirement destinations in the nation. Hattiesburg also has a low cost of living,offering a variety of housing options from registered historic districts to lake front neighborhoods. As part of the economic development strategy for Greater Hattiesburg, The Area Development Pa r t n e r s h i p ( A D P ) , t h e r e g i o n a l Chamber of Commerce, Community and Economic Development organization, created a retiree recruitment program designed to attract retired professionals to the community who would bring with them, impressive economic aspects. One important aspect of the program is a group of volunteer retirees known as Retirement Connectors. The “Connectors”, as they are affectionately called dedicate themselves to the growth of the community by educating visitors, lending additional insight [to them] and conducting tours for individuals interested in seeing and learning more about greater Hattiesburg.

Connectors also spend a considerable amount of time following up on retirement inquiries through phone calls and email contacts in an effort to provide a personal touch to future residents. Their contacts also include sending retiree packets customized to fit each individual’s needs.

Since its inception in 1993, the ADP’s Retiree Recruitment program has attracted over 900 retiree households and its efforts have gained national media attention to include NBC Nightly News, the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. In addition, Hattiesburg was featured in Where to Retire magazine as a Top 100 Place to Retire and One of Eight Towns with Safe and Maintained Cycling Trails and Amenities Suitable for Retirement. Hattiesburg has also been recognized by Southern Business and Development as “One of Ten Great Small Towns to Operate a Business and Retire”. NewGeography.com ranked Hattiesburg “14th in Best Cities for job growth” and Kiplinger rated Hattiesburg as the “Top College Town for Grown Ups”.

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newcomer information

Cars/License Information Auto Inspections

The law in Mississippi requires vehicles to be inspected annually by an official Mississippi inspection station (check with your local auto service shop to see if they can do state inspections). There is a ticket and fine if you are caught driving with expired stickers.

Driver’s License

If you are a new resident, you must apply for a Mississippi driver’s license within 60 days after establishing your residence in the state. If you currently have a valid license from the state you’re moving from, you just have to take a written test and the eye test. If you don’t have a valid license from any state, you have to take the driving test as well as the written test and the eye test. The fee for a regular 4-year license is $20 and must be paid in cash (not check or credit card). In Hattiesburg you can call the Dept. of Public Safety driver’s license office located off Hwy 49 South close to the Bobby Chain Airport at 601-582-4744 for more information.

Tags & Registration

If you are moving to Mississippi from another state, bring your title or name and address of lien holder and your current registration. You must purchase your Mississippi tags within 30 days of establishing your residency in Mississippi. Tags are issued for one year.

You can purchase your tags at your county’s tag office: Forrest County Tax Collector’s Office 631 N. Main St., Courthouse, Hattiesburg 601-582-8228 Lamar County Tax Building, 109 Main St., Purvis • 601-794-1020 230 Here’s Hattiesburg!

Taxes

Homestead Exemption Homestead exemptions are available on the first $7,500 of assessed value.

The actual amount of exempted tax dollars is limited to $300. The county tax collector, where the property is located, determines assessed value. To qualify, the taxpayer must live and occupy the pro- erty. Also the person must have all personal cars licensed in the state of Mississippi and must be current with their Mississippi state income tax. An application must be submitted from Jan. 1 to April 1 through the State Tax Commission: Homestead Exemption Division. For more information on the Homestead Exemption check with your realtor, morgagor or local tax office: Forrest County Tax Assessor’s Office 631 N. Main St. Courthouse, Hattiesburg 601-545-6130 Lamar County Tax Assessor’s Office, Main Office 109 Main St., Purvis • 601-794-1020 Hattiesburg Line 601-544-4410

Inheritance and estate taxes

Mississippi has no inheritance tax, but it does collect estate taxes.

INCOME TAX

Income tax rates range from a low of 3.0% to a high of 5%. Under $5,000 the rate is 3%, $5,001-$10,000 the rate is 4%, $10,001+ the rate is 5%. Personal exemptions for single—$6,000; married—$12,000; child—$1,500. There are no Federal tax deductions.

REAL PROPERTY TAXES

For most residential property, property taxes are calculated at 10% of assessed value. To figure out the amount you’ll pay on your real property you need to know your assessed value and your county’s millage rate.

Forrest County millage rate 119.49 per $1000 of assessed value Lamar County millage rate 102.01 per $1000 of assessed value

SALES TAXES

The Mississippi Sales Tax base rate is 7% on most goods and services.

An additional 2% in sales taxes for Hattiesburg Tourist Promotion Tax & Hattiesburg Convention Promotion Tax are levied for meals in Restaurants with annual income of $100,000.00 or more; on alcohol purchased in On-Premises Alcoholic Beverage Permittees or Alcoholic Beverage Package Retailer Permittees in Hattiesburg & for staying in Motels/ Hotels with more than 10 units that are within Hattiesburg city limits whether in Forrest or Lamar County.1 1. Mississippi State Tax Commissission

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IMPORTANT NUMBERS GOVERNMENT LISTINGS FEDERAL OFFICIALS U.S. Senators Thad Cochran Jackson Office.................. 601-965-4459 Washington, D.C...........1-202-224-5054 www.cochran.senate.gov/ Roger Wicker Jackson Office................ 601-965-4644 Washington, D.C...........1-202-224-6253 www.wicker.senate.gov/ U.S. Representative Steve Palazzo Hattiesburg area............... 601-582-3246 Washington, D.C...........1-202-225-5772 www.palazzo.house.gov

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI OFFICIALS

Official Home Page: www.ms.gov Governor Phil Bryant......................... 601-359-3100 Lt. Governor Tate Reeves.......................... 601-359-3200 Sec. Of State Delbert Hosemann............... 601-359-1350 Attorney General Jim Hood............................. 601-359-3680 Mississippi State Legislature State Senators District 41 (Forrest, Lamar) Joey Fillingane (H)........ 601-271-2070 Office............................. 601-359-3246 jfillingane@senate.ms.gov District 44 (Forest, Lamar, Perry) John Polk (C)................ 601-467-5117 Office............................. 601-359-3246 tking@senate.ms.gov District 45 (Forest, Lamar, Perry) Billy Hudson (C)............ 601-466-3573 Office............................. 601-359-2886 bhudson@senate.ms.gov State Representatives District 88 (Perry, Jones) Gary Staples.................. 601-649-4972 Office............................. 601-359-3017 gstaples@house.ms.gov District 90 (Forrest, Covington) J. L. Warren (H)............ 601-544-6490 Office............................. 601-797-4919 jwarren@house.ms.gov District 93 (Forrest, Lamar) Timmy Ladner............... 228-518-0878 tladner@house.ms.gov District 99 (Lamar, Marion) Bill Pigott...................... 601-876-5100 bpigott@house.ms.gov District 100 (Jefferson Davis, Lamar) Ken Morgan (H)............ 601-796-9688 (W)................................ 601-736-4136 kmorgan@house.ms.gov 232 Here’s Hattiesburg!

District 101 (Forrest, Lamar) Hank Lott (O)................ 601-359-2435 hfillingane@house.ms.gov District 102 (Forrest, Lamar) Toby Barker (H)............. 601-307-3802 Office............................. 601-359-3362 tbarker@house.ms.gov District 103 (Forrest) Percy W. Watson (H).... 601-545-1051 Office............................. 601-359-3351 pwatson@house.ms.gov District 104 (Forrest, Lamar) Larry Byrd..................... 601-544-1877 lbyrd@house.ms.gov District 105 Dennis DeBar, Jr (W).... 601-394-4400 hfrierson@house.ms.gov District 106 Herb Frierson (H).......... 601-795-1675 hfrierson@house.ms.gov

FORREST COUNTY Board of Supervisors............... 601-545-6000 District 1 David Hogan......... 601-545-6009 (President) District 2 Charles Marshall... 601-545-6010 District 3 Burkett Ross......... 601-545-6008.

District 4 Rod Woullard....... 601-545-6011 (Vice-President) District 5 Chris Bowen......... 601-545-6091 Information.............................. 601-545-6000 County Extension Agent........... 601-545-6083 Tax Assessor............................ 601-545-6130 Tax Collector............................ 601-582-8228

PERRY COUNTY

103 First Street E New Augusta........................ 601-964-8370 Supervisor Dist. 1 Bobby Ray Bolton Supervisor Dist. 2 Kevin Shows Supervisor Dist. 3 Tommy Walley Supervisor Dist. 4 Mitchell Hinton Supervisor Dist. 5 Lanny L. Mixon (MUNICIPALITIES LISTED IN THIS ORDER: Hattiesburg, Petal, Lumberton, Purvis, Sumrall, Beaumont, New Augusta, Richton)

CITY OF HATTIESBURG City Hall..................................601- 545-4500 PO Box 1898 Hattiesburg, MS 39403-1898 Mayor Johnny L. DuPree......... 601-545-4501 City Council..................................... 545-4551 Ward 1 Kim Bradley............. 601-545-4551 Ward 2 Deborah Denard-Delgado... 601-582-2560 Ward 3 Carter Carroll........... 601-268-7583 Ward 4 David Ware.............. 601-545-1791 Ward 5 Henry Naylor........... 601-584-6160 City Clerk’s Office..................... 601-545-4553 Municipal/City Court................ 601-545-4933 Engineering.............................. 601-545-4540 Parks & Recreation.................. 601-545-4623 Public Works........................... 601-545-4545 Sanitation/Trash....................... 601-545-4547 Tax Division............................. 601-545-4522 Urban Development Dept......... 601-545-4609 Water and Sewage................... 601-545-4530 Water Billing........................ 601-545-4633 Sewer Problems After Hrs... 601-545-4635 Hattiesburg Action Center for Info and Request for Services..... 601-545-4500

CITY OF PETAL

LAMAR COUNTY Board of Supervisors............... 601-794-8504 District 1 Mike Backstrom... 601-794-8504 District 2 Warren Byrd......... 601-794-8504 District 3 Joe B. Bounds...... 601-794-8504 (President) District 4 Phillip Carlisle....... 601-794-8504 District 5 Dale Lucus........... 601-794-8504 (Vice-President) Information.............................. 601-794-8504 Courtroom............................... 601-794-8504 County Extension Agent........... 601-794-3910 Economic Development District................................ 601-794-1010 Justice Court Judge................. 601-794-2950 Planning Dept........................ 601-794-1024 Tax Assessor............................ 601-794-1020 Tax Collector............................ 601-794-1021

City Hall................................... 601-545-1776 102 W 8th Ave, Petal, MS 39465 Mayor Hal Marx.............................. 601-545-1776 Board of Aldermen................... 601-545-1776 At-Large Willie Hinton Ward 1 David Clayton Ward 2 Steve Stringer Ward 3 James Runnels Ward 4 Tony Ducker Municipal Court 149 W 8th Ave..................... 601-582-5351 Recreation................................ 601-554-5440 Sanitation................................. 601-544-1522 Street Department.................... 601-544-1522 Water Department Billing 119 W 8th Ave (Side of City Hall)............. 601-544-6048 102 W 8th Ave................. 601-544-6981

CITY OF LUMBERTON

City Hall................................... 601-796-8341 107 W Main Ave 39455 Mayor Ben Winston Board of Aldermen................... 601-796-8341 At-Large Alderwoman Cora Rogers Ward 1 Alderman Kent Crider Ward 2 Alderman Hugh McGraw Ward 3 Alderman Quincy Rogers Ward 4 Alderman Tommy Dukes City Clerk................................. 601-796-8341 Library 106 E. Main................. 601-796-4227 Public Works Department........ 601-796-3600 Water Department.................... 601-796-8341

CITY OF PURVIS

City Hall................................... 601-794-2472 136 Shelby Speights Dr PO Box 308 Purvis, MS 39475 Mayor Roger Herrin........................ 601-794-8700 Board of Aldermen................... 601-794-2472 At-Large Milton Bourn......... 601-794-8253 Ward 1 Donna Bielstein....... 601-704-5574 Ward 2 Vernon Hartfield...... 601-606-5555 Ward 3 Allen Stuart............. 601-794-4085 Ward 4 John Jordan............ 601-794-6160 City Clerk................................. 601-794-2472 City Public Works.................... 601-794-8900 Water Dept............................... 601-794-2472

TOWN OF SUMRALL

City Hall................................... 601-758-3591 4880 Hwy 589 Sumrall, MS 39482 Mayor Gerolene Rayborn......... 601-758-3591 Board of Aldermen................... 601-758-3591 Aldermen At Large Jerry Weatherford Ward 1 Shirley Bernard Ward 2 Cecile Coulter Ward 3 Brad Sumrall Ward 4 Darrell G. Hall City Clerk................................. 601-758-3591 Sewer Dept.............................. 601-758-3591

TOWN OF BEAUMONT

1510 Beaumont-Brooklyn Rd, Beaumont.............................601-784-3352 Mayor Jamie Chambless Alderman at Large Marvin Freeman Alderman at Large Donald Hartfield Alderman at Large James Sheffield Alderman at Large Frankie Thomas Alderman at Large Tammie McLain

TOWN OF NEW AUGUSTA

102 2nd St., New Augusta.......601-964-3710 Mayor Albert Garner Alderman at Large: Pam Brewer Alderman at Large: Steve Spicer Alderman at Large: Roger Jones Alderman at Large: David Gallaspy Alderman at Large: James Benefield

TOWN OF RICHTON

208 East Front St., Richton......601-788-6080 Mayor Michael “Bo” Ruffin Alderman at Large: Ed Hearn,Jr. Alderman at Large: Todd Lee Alderman at Large: Ben McIlwain Alderman at Large; Ronnie Phillips Alderman At Large: Keith Stringer Alderman At Large: Larry Wilson

BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS/ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Area Development Partnership Serving the Greater Hattiesburg Area of Forrest, Lamar and Perry counties 1 Convention Center......... 601-296-7500 Hattiesburg Board of Realtors............................... 601-582-0099 Historic Hattiesburg Downtown Association........ 601-583-4329 Lamar County Economic Development District........... 601-794-1011 Petal Chamber of Commerce... 601-583-3306

CABLE TELEVISION

Comcast Cablevision 2100 Lincoln Rd.................. 601-268-1188

ELECTRIC UTILITIES

CALL BEFORE YOU DIG........... 800-227-6477 Dixie Electric Power Assn.

1312 Hwy 42, Petal.............. 601-583-1131 Mississippi Power Co. 420 W. Pine Hattiesburg...1-800-532-1502 Pearl River Valley Electric Power 6803 US Hwy 98 Hattiesburg....................... 601-264-2458 Southern Pine Electric Power Assn.

Hwy 49 N., Hattiesburg........ 601-264-0185

HOSPITALS

Forrest General Hospital.......... 601-288-7000 Wesley Medical Center............. 601-268-8000

INTERNET PROVIDERS

AT&T........................................ 800-436-8638 Comcast................................... 601-268-1188 Xfone USA............................... 601-268-3572 MegaGate................................. 601-450-3278

NATURAL GAS COMPANIES

Centerpoint Energy Petal, MS............................ 601-583-3661 Wilmut Gas Co. 315 S Main St...................... 601-544-6001 Toll Free........................ 1 (877)-WILL GAS

NEWSPAPER COMPANIES

Hattiesburg American, a Gannett Newspaper........... 601-582-4321 Impact-Buckley Newspapers of Laurel, MS 110 S 41st Ave, Hattiesburg, MS............... 601-264-8181 Post, Times & Petal News Hattiesburg Publishing Owned by Emmerich 109 N 4th St Hattiesburg, MS... 601-268-2331

PROPANE COMPANIES

Blossman Gas & Appliance 5536 Hwy 42 Hattiesburg, MS............... 601-582-8449

RADIO STATIONS B95, Pine Belt Country, WBBN 95.9 FM................................ 601-544-0095 WFMM, Supertalk MS.............. 601-264-5185 WFOR-AM................................ 601-296-9800 WJKX....................................... 601-296-9800 WJMG-FM Radio Station......... 601-544-1941 WKNZ/ZOO 107....................... 601-264-0443 WKZW, KZ 94-3....................... 601-544-0095 WHER Classic Country Eagle... 601-544-0993 WNSL, 100.3........................... 601-296-9800 WMXI....................................... 601-264-0443 WUSM, 88.5, Public Radio...... 601-266-4287 WFFX, 103.7, The Fox.............. 601-544-1093 WXHB FM/Hub 96.5(Gospel)... 601-649-0095 WXRR, ROCK 104 Classics...... 601-544-0095 WZKX-Kicker 108..................... 601-582-2839 WZLD....................................... 601-296-9800

TELEVISION STATIONS WDAM TV................................ 601-544-4730 WHLT-TV 22............................. 601-545-7814

TOURISM ORGANIZATIONS

Hattiesburg Convention & Visitors Bureau.................... 601-268-3220

WATER UTILITIES Arnold Line Water Assn.

4901 W 4th St..................... 601-264-7111 Barrontown Utility Assn.

101 Dogwood Lane.............. 601-544-3553 Brooklyn Utility Assn.

210 Old Hwy 49................... 601-582-1948 Canebrake Utilities Inc. 112 Sheffield Loop............... 601-264-4622 Dixie Water Assn.

930 Bonhomie Rd................ 601-582-5039 Eastabuchie Utility Assn.

795 Leeville Rd., Hsbrg....... 601-582-8959 Lamar Park Water & Sewer Assn.

2137 Oak Grove Rd............. 601-264-5933 North Lamar Water Assn.

4906 Old Hwy 11................. 601-264-1157 Rawls Springs Utility District A Smith Rd.......................... 601-268-2248 South MS Public Water 283 Carter Rd. Hsbrg........... 601-545-2292 Sunrise Utility 465 Batson Rd..................... 601-582-9354 West Lamar Water Assn.

2716 Hwy 589..................... 601-264-6305 Here’s Hattiesburg! 233

Voting

http://www.sos.state.ms.us/elections/ VoterRegistration

Forrest County Voting Districts

Precinct Name, Location District 1 • Blair, W.U. Sigler Ctr., 315 Conti St. • Dantzler, Dantzler Community Ctr., 27 Turkey Pine Rd. • Dixie, Dixie Community Ctr., 790 Elks Lake Rd. • Westside, Fellowship Hall of South 28th Ave. Baptist Church, 1124 S. 28th Ave. • Woodley, Kamper Park Education Ctr., 107 S. 17th Ave. District 2 • Eatonville, N. Forrest Rec. Center, 679 Eatonville Rd. • Glendale Precinct, Glendale Community Ctr., 451 Monroe Rd. • Hattiesburg Cultural Center, 723 Main St. • Jones, N.R. Burger Ctr., 305 E. 6th St. • North Heights, Mississippi National Guard Armory, 6540 US 49 N. • Rawls Springs Precinct, Rawls Springs Community Ctr., 50 Rawls St. • Train Depot, 308 Newman St. District 3 • Barrontown/Macedonia Rec. Ctr., 610 Herrington Rd, Petal • East Petal, Petal Community Ctr., 712 S. Main St., Petal • Leeville, Leeville Community Ctr., Lynn Ray Rd. and Fuson Rd. • Petal Masonic, Petal Masonic Lodge, 120 Cameron, Petal • Sunrise, Sunrise Community Ctr., 388 Sunrise Rd. District 4 • Camp School, Hattiesburg School Admin. Bldg., 301 Mamie St. • Dixie Pine-Central, Palmer’s Crossing Community Ctr., 225 Tatum Rd. • Lillie Burney Precinct, Lillie Burney Elementary School, 901 Ida St. • McLaurin, McLaurin Community Ctr., 15 McLaurin Rd. • Rowan School, Rowan Ctr., 500 Martin Luther King Dr. • Salvation Army, Salvation Army Admin. Bldg., 5670 US Hwy 49 • Walthall, Court St. United Methodist Ch. Chapel, 609 Southern Ave. • West Petal, 221 W 5th Ave., Petal District 5 • Brooklyn, S. Forrest Community Ctr., 2169 Carnes Rd. 234 Here’s Hattiesburg!

• Carnes, Carnes Voting Precinct Bldg., 1193 Carnes Rd. • Longleaf Trace Gateway, 2895 W. 4th St. • Pinecrest Precinct, Hub City Masonic Lodge No. 627, 3321 Hardy St. • Thames School, GYM – W.I. Thames Elementary Sch., 2900 Jamestown Rd. • Timberton, Pine Belt Family “Y” Bldg., 3719 US Hwy 11 S. • USM Golf Course, Hattiesburg Moose Lodge #1804, 308 W. Hills Dr. • Will Denton Community Center, 902 Old Hwy 49 S.

Lamar County Voting Precincts Precinct Name, Location

District 1 • Lamar Park, Community Ctr., 226 Pinewood Dr. • Northeast Lamar, 660 Weathersby Rd., Mac McKay Fire Hall • Okahola, 59 Old Okahola School Rd. • Richburg, Community Ctr., 324 Sandy Run Rd. District 2 • Breland East, Wesley Manor Retirement Ctr., 246 Westover Dr. • South Purvis, Intersection Hwy 11 & 829 Martin Luther King Dr. • Lumberton, 764 E. Main Ave., Next to Sunflower • Yawn, 254 Yawn School Rd., Lumberton District 3 • Arnold Line, 345 Hegwood Rd. at Baseball Park • Baxterville, 5535 Hwy 13, Community Ctr. • Greenville, Intersection of Beach Rd. & 2721 Purvis-Columbia Rd. • Pine Grove, 630 Purvis - Oloh Rd., Next to Pine Ridge Fire Dept.

• Purvis, 112 Shelby Speights Dr. District 4 • Kingsmill, 5874 West Fourth St. • Lake Serene, 256 W. Lake Rd., Lake Serene Clubhouse • Oak Grove, 4956 Old Hwy 11, Community Ctr. • Oak Grove Senior Center, 5874 W. 4th Street • Midway, 1166 Old Hwy 24 & Knight Rd District 5 • Breland, 79 Jackson Rd., Community Ctr. • Oloh, 45 Oloh Rd. • Rocky Branch, 2646 Rocky Branch Rd., Sumrall • Sumrall, 95 Center Ave., Sumrall

Perry County Voting Precincts

Indian Springs Community Ctr. 137 Walter Myers Rd., Petal, MS 39465 New Augusta Community Ctr. 298 Willow St E New Augusta, MS 39462 Beaumont Dist. 1 1235A Hwy 198, Beaumont, MS 39423 Runnelstown Community Ctr. 9204 Hwy 42, Petal, MS 39465 Prospect Community Ctr. 204 Prospect Rd., Richton, MS 39476 Richton Holly St. 302 Holly St N, Richton, MS 39476 Richton City Hall 208 Front St N., Richton, MS 39476 Richton Multi Purpose 1194 Hwy 15, Richton, MS 39476 Seminary Baptist Ch. (Hintonville) 66 Hintonville Rd., Beaumont, MS 39423 Artlington Community Ctr. 285 Arlington Rd Beaumont, MS 39423 New Augusta Courthouse Annex 103 2nd St W., New Augusta, MS 39462 Beaumont Senior Citizens 1502 Bolton Ave Beaumont, MS 39423 Thompson Hill Community Ctr 20 Austin Anderson Rd Beaumont, MS 39423 Janice Community Ctr 32 Janice School Rd., Brooklyn, MS 39425 Deep Creek Community Ctr. 485 Mars Hill Rd., Wiggins, MS 39577

RESTAURANTS

BAGELS

SOUTHBOUND BAGEL & COFFEE SHOP 217 East Front St.................................. 601.583.8001

BAKERIES

BREADSMITH OF HATTIESBURG M-F, 7 am-6 pm; Sat., 8 am-4 pm 3705 Hardy Street................................ 601.268.0330 C’EST LA VIE BAKERY AND COFFEE 3901 Hardy St....................................... 601.450.1390 HOME BAKE & CANDY SHOPPE 619 N. 25th Ave.................................... 601.582.3350 JODY’S 6058 Hwy 49 S......................... 601.545.7593

BAR & GRILL

(Also see Night Life section, listed after restaurants) BUFFALO WILD WINGS Buffalo Wild Wings serves Great Buffalo Wings, burgers, sandwiches, salads, a huge selection of draft beer, and big screen TVs showing your favorite sporting events.

3 Churchill Rd........................................... 601.288.7777 HOOTERS 101 Carlisle St...................... 601.268.6600 MACGREGOR'S PUB 120 Westover Dr................................... 601.450.1041 MUG SHOTS BAR & GRILL 204 North 40th Ave............................... 601.271.2299 OUR PLACE BAR & GRILL 1900 Lincoln Rd.................................... 601.296.0303 SHENANIGANS 2100 West Pine St......... 601.261.0730 SPORTS 22 108 Hall Ave....................... 601.544.3209

THE END ZONE 2505 West 4th St.................................. 601.583.8154 THE KEG & BARREL 1315 Hardy St....................................... 601.582.7148 THIRSTY HIPPO 309 McLeod St...................................... 601.583.9188 WHARF GRILL & BAR 6333 US Hwy 49................................... 601.255.5396

BARBEQUE

DICKEY’S BARBEQUE PIT 50 Cross Creek Pkwy............................ 601.450.1710 KEASTER’S BARBEQUE 5182 Old Hwy 11.................................. 601.336.4825 LEATHA’S BAR-B-QUE A national treasure right here in South Mississippi!!!

Forget about Memphis and Kansas City, if you want great barbeque come to Leatha’s. This is fantastic barbeque! Beef & pork barbeque, steaks and more; both dine-in and take out. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00am to 9:00pm. Closed Sundays and Mondays. For Catering and Banquets, please call 6374 Hwy 98 West............................... 601.271.6003 ROSE’S QUIK STOP & HICKORY SMOKE BBQ Hwy 49 S.............................................. 601.584.8691 STONEWALL’S BBQ 2663 Oak Grove Rd............................... 601.450.3533 STRICK’S BAR-B-QUE 3802 West 4th St ................................. 601.264.2502 THREE LITTLE PIGS BBQ 558 South Gate Rd................................ 601.545.3030

BUFFETS/CAFETERIA

FARMER’S MARKET 6581 Hwy 49......................................... 601.261.5221 FRONT PORCH BARBECUE & SEAFOOD 205 Thornhill Dr.................................... 601.264.3536 MOVIE STAR RESTAURANT & CATERING Great Buffet!!!

5209 Old Highway 11........................... 601.264.0606

CAFES

BEST WESTERN THE GATE Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 6757 Hwy 49 N..................................... 601.268.8816 CONEY ISLAND CAFÉ 400 Main St........ 601.582.8513 PASTRY GARDEN, THE 129 Walnut St....................................... 601.271.2540 T-BONES RECORDS & CAFÉ 2101 Hardy St....................................... 601.583.0099

CAJUN/CREOLE NEW ORLEANS STYLE

DeRe' LaROUGE 6208 US Hwy 49................................... 601.255.5955 J & J CAJUN GRILL Turtle Creek Mall................................... 601.264.1022 POWERHOUSE 118 College Dr...................................... 601.266.5982 STEELMAN’S CAJUN KITCHEN 1010 S. 17th Ave................................... 601.554.9939 Continued Next Page

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CASUAL FINE DINING

APPLEBEE’S 3703 Hardy St.................. 601.268.9230 BAPA’S BISTRO (Holiday Inn Hotels & Suites) 10 Gateway Dr...................................... 601.296.0302 BROWNSTONE’S 103 E. Front St........... 601.545.2250 CHEDDAR'S CASUAL CAFE 6163 US Hwy 98................................... 601.261.0099 CHESTERFIELD'S BAR AND GRILL 4646 Hardy St....................................... 601.336.7134 COTTON BLUES RESTAURANT Cotton Blues celebrates the southern kitchen by bringing together food, farmers, chefs, and musicians. Our menu is developed around locally sourced vegetables, farm fresh eggs, Mississippi dairy, organic chicken, natural beef, and fresh caught fish. All of our dishes are scratchmade and we work with farms and ranches that believe in using no hormones or antibiotics.

6116 U S Highway 98........................... 601.450.0510 CRESCENT CITY GRILL 3810 Hardy St....................................... 601.264.0657 HALF SHELL OYSTER HOUSE 6555 U S Hwy 98.................................. 601.296.7901 O’CHARLEY’S 4640 Hardy St................. 601.268.1193 PATIO 44 3822 WEST 4th St................. 601.602.6907 PURPLE PARROT CAFE 3810 Hardy St....................................... 601.264.0656 206 FRONT 206 W. Front St......................601.545.5677 TGI FRIDAY’S 6153 US Hwy 98.................601.264.6892 THE PLAID RHINO 22 Carlisle Street..... 601.264.0280 WALNUT CIRCLE GRILL 115 Walnut St.....601.544.2202

CATFISH

CATFISH WAGON 9129 Hwy 42......................................... 601.583.3479 MACK'S WEST CATFISH SEAFOOD 7329 Hwy 98 West................................ 601.296.9360

CATFISH CONT'D

NEWT’S CATFISH 502 Elks Lake Rd...... 601.543.5085 PENN’S FISH HOUSE INC 5329 Old Hwy 11.................................. 601.602.6958

CHICKEN

CHICK-FIL-A 6099 US Highway 98........ 601.579.9119 CHURCH’S FRIED CHICKEN 1300 Main St........................................ 601.582.7622 COOPE DEVILLE, THE 4960 Hardy St..... 601.264.9600 KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN 3601 Hardy St....................................... 601.261.9259 605 Broadway Dr.................................. 601.544.8349 AMERICAN WINGS & CAFE 3100 Hardy St....................................... 601.543.0141 POPEYES 5900 Hwy 49 S..................................... 601.544.7925 5034 Highway 98.................................. 601.268.1716 RAISING CANE’S CHICKEN 3509 Hardy St....................................... 601.264.2630 WILLY T’S CHICKEN FINGERS 6 Market Pl Dr....................................... 601.261.9707 WINGED-IT 207 S 40th Ave.................... 601.296.2512

CHINESE

A & B DISC. GROC. CHINESE TAKEOUT 700 Emerald Ln.................................... 601.584.6811 BEST WOK 28 Market Ct....................... 601.268.6063 CHINA BUFFET & SUSHI BAR Big, big buffet! Complete Sushi Bar!!!

Chinese & American Entrees.

4600 Hardy St....................................... 601.264.0688 CHINA GARDEN Inside Clover Leaf Center...................... 601.582.7888 DRAGON HOUSE 6131 US Hwy 49........ 601.261.9255 GRAND CHINA BUFFET 560 Weathersby Rd............................... 601.296.8062 JIANG'S KITCHEN 5295 Old Hwy 11, Ste 7........................ 601.268.0678 MANDARIN EXPRESS 1000 Turtle Creek Dr. Ste 300.................... 601.268.5500 PANDA 1900 Hardy St........................... 601.582.5999 PEKING GARDEN CHINESE REST. 4700 Hardy St....................................... 601.271.6000

COFFEE SHOPS

C’EST LA VIE BAKERY AND COFFEE 3901 Hardy St....................................... 601.450.1390 DEPOT COFFEE HOUSE & BISTRO THE 127 Buschman St #50.......................... 601.602.4040 JAVA MOE'S COFFEE CO. OAK GROVE 6434 Highway 98.................................. 601.336.4685

COOKIES

ARBY’S 6525 Hwy 49 N..................................... 601.268.7333 6178 US Hwy 98 W............................... 601.296.1220 BURGER KING RESTAURANTS 6517 Hwy 49 N..................................... 601.268.1787 806 Broadway Dr.................................. 601.583.2451 1000 Turtle Creek Dr............................. 601.264.8531 CHECKERS 2806 Hardy St..................... 601.261.9931 DAIRY QUEEN 6427 Hwy 49......................................... 601.264.0040 6370 Hwy 98 W.....................................601.909-2204 FIVE GUYS BURGERS AND FRIES 6095 US Hwy 98.................................. 601-268-5557 HARDEE’S 4964 Hardy St...................... 601.264.6248 KRYSTAL COMPANY, THE 6635 Hwy 49 N..................................... 601.268.2129 McDONALD’S 3111 Hardy St....................................... 601.264.3605 811 Broadway Dr.................................. 601.544.6768 6571 US Hwy 49................................... 601.268.2275 4900 Hardy St....................................... 601.261.3215 6442 US Hwy 98 W............................... 601.288.7767 SONIC DRIVE.IN 3700 W 4th St....................................... 601.264.1244 5895 US Hwy 49................................... 601.296.9440 6872 US Hwy 49................................... 601.268.6364 5324 Old Hwy 11.................................. 601.261.5560 TACO BELL 2407 Hardy St....................................... 601.582.2270 4908 Hardy St....................................... 601.268.6444 WARD’S 717 Bartur............................................. 601.544.3434 4229 Hwy 49 N..................................... 601.264.5546 5356 Hwy 49 S..................................... 601.545.9273 6146 US Hwy 98................................... 601.268.6001 101 Thornhill......................................... 601.264.4758 WENDY’S 6 Lake Forgetful Dr............................... 601.261.3265 2001 Eddy St........................................ 601.271.7705 1701 Hardy St....................................... 601.582.1121 6738 US Hwy 49................................... 601.261.3993 900 Westover Dr................................... 601.264.8339 ZAXBY’S 4520 Hardy St........................ 601 264.5254

FROZEN YOGURT

TWIST AND TASTE YOGURT 3901 Hardy St....................................... 601.336.5789

GREEK

CLASSIC COOKIE 1000 Turtle Creek Drive........................ 601.264.2447

GLORY BOUND GYRO CO. 6174 US Hwy 49................................... 601.582.8252 PETRA CAFE AND HOOKAH 2902 Hardy St., Ste 50.......................... 601.268.8850

CULLEN'S GROCERY & DELI 3536 U S Highway 49........................... 601.582.8088 McALISTER’S DELI 2300 Hardy St....................................... 601.545.1876 122 Sheffield Loop................................ 601.271.2002 1000 Turtle Creek Dr............................. 601.261.6101

TOPHER'S ROCK'N ROLL GRILL 5252 Old Hwy 11.................................. 601.336.7418 1803 Broadway Dr................................ 601.255.5082

DELIS

DINERS

DAN’S CAFÉ /DAN’S DINER 4878 US Hwy 49................................... 601.582.7055

DONUTS

KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUT Fundraising for your church or school? Talk to Krispy Kreme.

5006 W Hardy St.................................. 601.271.7700 SHIPLEY DO-NUTS 2011 Hardy St............. 601.545.1891

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FAST FOOD & DRIVE-IN RESTAURANTS

GRILLS

GROCERY/DINERS

CULLEN'S GROCERY & DELI 3536 U S Hwy 49.................................. 601.582.8088 HENRY'S GROCERY & DELI 3536 U S Hwy 49.................................. 601.544.4946 LAKE SERENE GROCERY 6411 U S Hwy 98.................................. 601.264.6393 LAKE SERENE GROCERY INC #2 2601 Oak Grove Rd............................... 601.579.7055 NEW YORK MART 205 Main St.............. 601.582.5048 Continued Next Page

HOME COOKING

CRACKER BARREL 6659 Hwy. 49............ 601.296.7950 HOMESTYLE RESTAURANT 90 J M Tatum Industrial Dr.................... 601.544.4932 MAMA ALMA'S KITCHEN 5096 Hwy 42....601.336.7763 MRS BUTTA BEAN 631 N Main St............. 601.582.2497

ICE CREAM/CUSTARD/ DESSERT/YOGURT

32°, A YOGURT BAR A self serve frozen yogurt bar that serves16 different flavors the freshest toppings including daily hand cut fruits, seasonal favorites, and over 40 candy, nut and sauce options.

6136 US Hwy 98................................... 601.268.1223 ALPINE SNOW 418 S 11th Ave.............. 601.297.0584 BASKIN-ROBBINS ICE CREAM & YOGURT 3720 Hardy St....................................... 601.264.8989 BOP’S FROZEN CUSTARD Great custard—check out the Snappy Turtle!! Yum!!!

If you like home-cooked style hamburgers, they are really good here!

3320 Hardy St...................................... 601.296.1228 COLD STONE CREAMERY 6111 Hwy 98 W, Ste 10......................... 601.264.2144 DIPPIN’ DOTS 1000 Turtle Creek Dr....... 601.268.5551 MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY 5040 Hardy St....................................... 601.264.1006 WALNUT SQUARE PHARMACY AND ICE CREAM PARLOR 124 Walnut St., #4................................ 601.543.0111

ITALIAN

OLIVE GARDEN RESTAURANT 4505 Hardy St....................................... 601.264.2234 TABELLA 3720 Hardy St........................ 601.255.5488

JAPANESE

LITTLE TOKYO 3800 Hardy St................ 601.579.8666 OEC JAPANESE EXPRESS 3317 Hardy St....................................... 601.450.7788 OISHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT 3606 Hardy St....................................... 601.264.7377 SAKE CAFE 24 Cross Creek Pkwy......... 601.296.7588 SAKURA 6194 US Hwy 49..................... 601.545.9393 WASABI SUSHI 6096 U S Hwy 98.......... 601.268.2088 YAMOTO STEAK HOUSE OF JAPAN 209 E Central Ave Petal........................ 601.584.9880

MEXICAN

COMPADRES TAQUERIA AND GRILL 1131 Hardy St....................................... 601.336.6984 CUCOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT 6104 Hwy 49 S..................................... 601.545.8241 DEL SOL MEXICAN RESTAURANT 560 Weathersby Rd............................... 601.264.0104 IZZO’S ILLEGAL BURRITO 3319 Hardy St....................................... 601.602.8201 LA FIESTA BRAVA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 6168 Hwy 49......................................... 601.584.9484 124 Grand Ave...................................... 601.271.6070 LA MEXICANA TWO 806 James St ........ 601.545.5421 MEXICAN KITCHEN 406 Classic Dr........ 601.450.4811 OSCAR’S MEXICAN GRILL 4400 Hardy St....................................... 601.336.7961 PAPITOS MEXICAN GRILL 6140 US Hwy 98................................... 601.336.6680 QDOBA MEXICAN GRILL 3705 Hardy St... 601.450.4822 RIO GRANDE 153 Turtle Creek Dr............. 601.264.8115

MOTEL/HOTEL RESTAURANTS

BAPA'S BISTRO 10 Gateway Dr.............601.296-0302 BEST WESTERN THE GATE 6757 Hwy 49 N..................................... 601.268.8816

PANCAKES/WAFFLES

HUDDLE HOUSE 6466 Hwy 98 W........... 601.450.1212 IHOP 2904 Hardy St.............................. 601.264.6789 WAFFLE HOUSE 3109 1/2 Hwy 49 N............................... 601.544.1737 6737 Hwy 49 N..................................... 601.268.6217

PIZZA

BIANCHI’S PIZZERIA 128 E Front St...... 601.450.1263 CHUCK E. CHEESE 1000 Turtle Creek.... 601.261.2668 CICI’S PIZZA 3720 Hardy St................... 601.264.2393 DOMINO’S PIZZA 3211 Hardy St....................................... 601.264.2996 6061 US Hwy 98 W............................... 601.268.1099 FOX’S PIZZA 5266 Old Hwy 11............. 601.264.3690 GATTI'S PIZZA 4600 Hardy St................ 601.261.3141 LITTLE CAESAR'S PIZZA 3602 Hardy St... 601.336.5397 NEWK’S 4700 Hardy St., Suite AA......... 601.602.0189 PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA - Delivery or Carryout 6158 US Hwy 49 N................................ 601.544.8648 6371 Hwy 98 W Ste 50......................... 601.264.4664 PIZZA HUT - Delivery, Dine-In or Carryout 1000 Brdwy Ste 10 Hardy St................ 601.544.2318 580 Weathersby Rd............................... 601.264.3441 Dine-In or Carryout only 1410 N 31st Ave & Hwy 49 N................ 601.264.2170 VILLA FRESH ITALIAN PIZZA 1000 Turtle Creek Dr............................. 601.268.8798

SANDWICHES/SUBS

FIREHOUSE SUBS 6106 US Hwy 98................................... 601.261.9433 2401 Hardy St....................................... 601.599.7827 LENNY’S SUB SHOP 3704 Hardy St....... 601.296.0088 NEWK’S 4700 Hardy St., Suite AA....................... 601.602.0189 SUBWAY - Cloverleaf Mall Area 826 Broadway Dr.................................. 601.584.7827 Midtown Area University of Southern Mississippi 118 College Dr..................................... 601.266.4392 Inside Forrest General Hospital 6051 US Hwy 49 S............................... 601.288.2088 Inside Hattiesburg Clinic 415 S 28th St....................................... 601.336.6823 Continued Next Page

PO-BOYS

PETER’S PO-BOYS 715 Broadway Dr.... 601.582.8272 PO-BOY EXPRESS 2511 W 4th St....................................... 601.582.9945 6470 US Hwy 98................................... 601.336.5273

SANDWICHES

GOLD POST SANDWICH HOUSE, INC. 2210 Hardy St....................................... 601.583.9454 HONEY BAKED HAM 4600 Hardy St...... 601.268.6434 JERRY’S FOOD FACTORY 6912 US Hwy 49 Ste FC12.................... 601.544.3663 JIMMY JOHN'S GOURMET SANDWICHES 3317 Hardy St..........................................601.336.5713 LOVIE’S 6565 US Hwy 98 W.....................601.450.4438 SWEET PEPPERS 5064 Hardy St., Ste 20.......................... 601.579.8335 2005 Lincoln Rd.................................... 601.268.2250 WHICH WICH SUPERIOR SANDWICHES 6109 US Hwy 98, Ste 60...................... 601-447-4748

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SUBWAY - West Hattiesburg Area 4904 Hardy St...................................... 601.261.9910 Inside Wesley Medical Center 5001 W Hardy St.................................. 601.296.3780 3710 W 4th St...................................... 601.271.7930 5281 Old Hwy 11................................. 601.268.7350 7183 Hwy 98 W.................................... 601.264.9579 6762 Hwy 49 N.................................... 601.268.7801 Other Subways 5317 US Hwy 49 S............................... 601.582.2299 4050 Hwy 11 S.................................... 601.544.3299 WHICH WICH SUPERIOR SANDWICHES Which Wich® is a fresh, innovative concept featuring superior sandwiches served in an edgy, magnetic environment.

6109 US Highway 98, Suite 60............. 601.447.4748

SEAFOOD

CAPTAIN “D’s” 1906 Arcadia St............ 601.544.4388 LEE’S SEAFOOD & DELI 5332 Highway 42.................................. 601.582.9950 HALF SHELL OYSTER HOUSE Hand-shucked oysters raw, charbroiled, or Rockefeller.

They have seafood specialties, steaks, pasta, po-boys, salads, New Orleans favorites and more!!!

6555 U S Hwy 98.................................. 601.296.7901 MACK’S FAMILY RESTAURANT 843 River Rd......................................... 601.582.5101 MACK’S WEST 7329 US Hwy 98........... 601.296.9360 RAYNER’S SEAFOOD HOUSE 7343 Hwy 49 N..................................... 601.268.2639 RED LOBSTER Come see what’s fresh today! Whether it’s the catch of the day, crab legs, shrimp, or lobster, you’ll be sure to get your taste for seafood satisfied at Red Lobster.

4670 Hardy St...................................... 601.268.9136 SOUTHERN SEAFOOD THE WHARF GRILL AND BAR 6333 Hwy. 49, Ste 40............................ 601.255.5396 TRIANGLE SEAFOOD AND PO BOYS 420 Hardy St......................................... 601.584.6161

SMOOTHIES

SMOOTHIE KING 3201 Hardy St............ 601.271.2050 SMOOTHIE KING 98 6101 U S Highway 98, Ste 70............... 601.264.2936

STEAKHOUSES

CONESTOGA STEAK HOUSE 6314 Hwy 49 N..................................... 601.264.8816 GOLDEN CORRAL 6082 US Hwy 98................................... 601.620.1044 LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE 4503 Hardy St....................................... 601.296.9279 OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE 103 Carlisle Dr...................................... 601.264.0771 Or.......................................................... 601.268.0488

SUSHI

CHINA BUFFET & SUSHI BAR Big, big buffet! Great Sushi!

Chinese & American Entrees.

4600 Hardy St...................................... 601.264.0688 EDO SUSHI ASIAN CUISINE 6414 US Hwy 98................................... 601.261.5277

THAI

JUTAMA’S 910 Timothy Ln.................... 601.584.8583 SURIN THAILAND 6101 US Hwy 49...... 601.296.9686

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PETAL

32°, A YOGURT BAR A self serve frozen yogurt bar that serves16 different flavors the freshest toppings including daily hand cut fruits, seasonal favorites, and over 40 candy, nut and sauce options.

100 Eastbrook...................................... 601.602.4306 BOARDWALK CAFÉ 46 Parkway Ln....... 571.334.6568 CATFISH WAGON 9129 Hwy 42............. 601.583.3479 CHILI’S 16 Brinker Drive....................... 601.545.1638 CHURCH’S 307 W Central Ave............... 601.582.7311 DAYLIGHT DONUTS 219 Hwy 42............ 601.584.1005 DOMINO’S PIZZA 97 Morris St.............. 601.544.3030 EL MARIACHI LOCO 519 Hwy 42........... 601.545.2444 EL RANCHO 1231 Hwy 42..................... 601.450.7326 GOLDEN DRAGON

By Walmart Hwy 42.............................. 601.554.8485 106 W. Central Ave................................ 601.584.6249 McDONALD’S-PETAL Hwy 42 ................................................. 601.544.6524 NEW CHINA RESTAURANT 404 Hwy 42........................................... 601.544.3333 PIZZA HUT 223 Central Ave................... 601.545.8303 POPEYES 31 Byrd Blvd.......................... 601.544.6045 SONIC DRIVE-IN OF PETAL New Richton Rd.................................... 601.545.7722 SUBWAY SANDWICH SHOP 21 W Central Ave................................... 601.582.8231 283 Byrd Parkway................................ 601.544.6415 THE WHARF SEAFOOD MARKET 100 Eastbrook Drive............................. 601.602.4107 WARD’S 218 Richton Rd....................... 601.543.0220 WENDY’S 518 Hwy 42........................... 601.584.6737 WAGON WHEEL STEAKHOUSE 1870 Hwy 42......................................... 601.582.8477

LUMBERTON

CUEVAS FISH HOUSE RESTAURANT Open Thurs.-Sat. 7196 US Hwy. 11.................................. 601.796.9017 WARD’S 305 W. Main St...................................... 601.796.2328

PURVIS

DOMINO’S PIZZA 5828 US Hwy 11................................... 601.794.6660 LT’S FISH HOUSE 590 Hwy 589............ 601.794.5890 McDONALD’S 5791 Hwy 11......................................... 601.744.0140 FIORELLA’S 176 Shelby Speights Dr........................ 601.794.3300 PERICOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT 176 Shelby Speights Dr........................ 601.794.6464 PIZZA HUT 176 Shelby Speights Dr....... 601.794.0084 SONIC DRIVE-IN Hwy 11.................................................. 601.794.8870 SUBWAY OF PURVIS 5796 US Hwy 11................................... 601.794.5511 THE STONEHOUSE RESTAURANT 5781 US Hwy 11................................... 601.255.1896 WARD’S OF PURVIS 584 US Hwy 11 S.................................. 601.794.8146

SUMRALL

FOX’S PIZZA 1039 Highway 42, Ste 1...................... 601-758-0003 LAU-TORI’S FINE FOODS 1143 Hwy 42........................................ 601.758.3586 MURPHY’S CATFISH 1060 Hwy 42........ 601.758.4122 SCOOPS ICE CREAM SHOP 1061 Hwy 42......................................... 601.758.4122 WARD’S OF SUMRALL 1192 Hwy 42..... 601.758.1933

PERRY

BACKWATER MARKET & GRILL 507 Hwy 98 E, New Augusta................. 601.964.8030 CHARLEXIS FISH & STEAK 37368 Hwy 63 N, Richton.................................................601.989-3166 DEPOT DELI & PIZZERIA 931 Lodge St, Beaumont...................... 601.753.2256 ROOSTER’S 402 Willow St E, New Augusta.............. 601.964.8383 SUBWAY 101 Dogwood Ave, Richton................... 601.788.6650 403 Hwy 98 W New Augusta................. 601.964.8605 9193 Hwy 98, Beaumont, MS...............601.753-2276 SWEET MAGNOLIA RESTAURANT Hwy 42 E Richton................................. 601.788.5871 WAGON WHEEL RESTAURANT (Located between Richton & Petal) 1872 Hwy 42, Petal............................... 601.582.8852 WARD’S RESTAURANT 204 Hwy 98 W, New Augusta............... 601-964-8880

NIGHT LIFE BENNY’S BOOM BOOM ROOM 142 E Front St....................................... 601.408.6040 BREWSKY’S 3818 W 4th St....................................... 601.261.2888 END ZONE 2505 W 4th Street................................. 601.583.8154 HOOTERS 101 Carlisle Dr...................................... 601.268.6600 MAHOGANY BAR, THE 3810 Hardy St....................................... 601.264.0656 McGREGOR'S PUB 120 Westover........................................ 601.450.1041 MUGSHOTS 204 N 40th Ave..................................... 601.271.2299 NICK’S ICE HOUSE 216 Hardy St........................................ 601.544.5987 OUR PLACE 1900 Lincoln Rd.................................... 601.296.0303 ROPERS Country Western bar & dance club.

Drink specials, Ladies Nights Tuesday & Thursday.

Roper's got talent Wed. 6428 US Hwy 49 S................................ 601.543.0987 SHENANIGANS Karaoke 9pm-2am, Tues-Sat 2100 W Pine.......................................... 601.261.0730 SIDELINES SPORTS CAFE 2763 Oak Grove Rd............................... 601.599.4263 SULLY'S TAVERN 213 Sullivan Kilrain Rd......................... 601.336.5358 TASTE 600 N Main St ........................... 601.544.0307 THE GATE Feature nightly live entertainment.

Happy Hour 5-7 pm M.F, Cover charge $5 Fri. & Sat. 6757 US Hwy 49................................... 601.268.8816 THIRSTY HIPPO 309 Mcleod St....................................... 601.583.9188 WALNUT CIRCLE GRILL 115 Walnut St....................................... 601.544.2202

Advertiser's Index 206 Front......................................................................... 37, 236 A Gallery/Plums............................................................... 41, 95 Affinity Retreat.....................................................................135 Alfa Insurance-David Sides..................................................39 Apartment Guide...............................................................223 Area Development Partnership, The (The ADP)...........30-31 Art*Cetera............................................................................185 Bapa's Bistro.........................................................................103 Belle & Beau Hairstyling........................................................67 Bellevue Florist.......................................................................97 Benedict Day School..........................................................211 Bianchi's Pizza................................................................ 37, 236 Canebrake Country Club........................ Inside Back Cover Care Physical Therapy........................................................197 Carter's Jewelry...................................................................107 Carterville Baptist Church..................................................216 City of Hattiesburg................................................................13 Coldwell Banker - Don Nace.............................................119 Community Bible Church...................................................216 Corner Market.......................................................................19 Cotton Blues.................................................................... 7, 235 Creative Kids........................................................................207 Dottie Farris Realtor.............................................................121 Downtown Tonsorial Parlor...................................................39 Dru's Inn..................................................................................15 Dunbar Real Estate...............................................................39 Economy Supply...................................................................41 Emeritus Senior Living..........................................................228 Enviro......................................................................................15 Eve Marie's.............................................................................62 Extreme Skate Zone............................................................137 Family Practice, The/After Hours Clinic.............................194 Forrest County.......................................................................21 Forrest General Hospital............................Inside Front Cover GP Leaf River Cellulose........................................................59 Hancock Bank.........................................................................3 Hattiesburg Clinic ...............................................................192 Hattiesburg Convention Commission...................................5 Hattiesburg GI Associates..................................................196 Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport..................................221 Hattiesburg Oral Surgery....................................................200 Hattiesburg Public School District.....................................213 Hattiesburg Visitor's Ctr........................................................ 8, 9 Hicks & Bennett.....................................................................45 Historic Hattiesburg Downtown Association......................35 Holiday Inn...........................................................................103 Holland Veterinary Clinic....................................................131 Hulett Winstead Funeral Home............................................37 Jerry Gilder DDS..................................................................201 Lamar County........................................................................23 Leatha's Bar-B-Que.............................................................237

Lincoln Center Clinic..........................................................197 Mack Grubbs Hyundai...........................................................6 Main Street Books..................................................................37 Magnolia State Bank............................................................53 McArthur Thames Slay & Dews............................................39 McKenzie's on Main..............................................................37 Men's Wearhouse..................................................................67 Mike's Tire & Wheel................................................................29 Mimi's Bridal............................................................................97 Okatoma Kennel.................................................................133 Osher Lifelong Learning Center........................................229 Pearl River Community College........................................206 Pearl River Valley Electric Power Assn...................................4 Perry County Board of Supervisors......................................27 Pinebelt Community Foundation......................................184 Pine Belt Dental...................................................................198 Pine Belt National Golf Course..........................................151 Pine Creek Golf Course......................................................151 Play It Again Sports.............................................................145 Plum's Bridal Registry....................................................... 95, 41 Presbyterian Christian School............................................209 Red Lobster..........................................................................237 Reynold's Family Dentistry..................................................199 Richton Bank & Trust.............................................................61 Sacred Heart School..........................................................210 Shag Salon.............................................................................65 Shoots Salon & Spa...............................................................62 Smile Time Family Dentistry..............Inside Front Right Read Southern Neurologic & Spinal Institute.............................195 Southern Property Group...................................................123 Southern Smiles....................................................................201 St. Thomas Catholic Church...............................................217 State Farm-Bradley Black.....................................................45 Suzanne Carey Photography..............................................71 The Edge Boutique...............................................................65 Town & Country Animal Hospital.......................................133 Tra-Brenta B & B.....................................................................61 Trinity Episcopal Church.....................................................217 University of Southern Mississippi.........................................10 Vardaman Buick Honda.........................................................2 Veseley's Nursery.................................................................129 Wesley Breland Realtors.....................................................123 Wesley Manor Retirement Center.....................................229 Wesley Medical Center......................... Outside Back Cover Wesley Medical Group................................................... 7, 193 Westminster Presbyterian Church.....................................217 William Carey University.......................................................19 Women's Pavilion of South Mississippi...............................195 Here’s Hattiesburg! 239

SHOPPER'S GUIDE Accountants McArthur, Thames, Slay & Dews............................ 39 Airports Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport..................... 221 Antiques McKenzie’s On Main.............................................. 37 Apartment Guide Apartment Guide, The.......................................... 223 Art Galleries A Gallery........................................................... 41,95 Art*Cetera........................................................... 185 Attorneys Hicks & Bennett, PLLC........................................... 45 Auto Dealers-New Mack Grubbs Hyundai............................................. 6 Vardaman Buick-Honda.......................................... 2 Automobile Service Mike’s Tire & Wheel............................................... 29 Banks Hancock Bank......................................................... 3 Magnolia State Bank............................................. 53 Richton Bank & Trust............................................. 61 Barber Shop Downtown Tonsorial Parlor.................................... 39 Beauty Salons Belle & Beau Hairstyling........................................ 67 Shag Salon............................................................ 65 Shoots Salon & Spa............................................... 62 Bed & Breakfast Tra-Brenta Royale Bed & Breakfast....................... 61 Books Main Street Books................................................. 37 Bridal Gowns Mimi’s Bridal......................................................... 97 Bridal Registry A Gallery/Plums Bridal Registry....................... 41, 95 Building Supplies Economy Supply.................................................... 41 Business Associations Historic Hattiesburg Downtown Assn..................... 35 Cat & Dog Boarding Affinity Retreat.................................................... 135 Okatoma Kennel.................................................. 133 Chambers of Commerce The Area Development Partnership (The ADP)...................................................30-31 Churches Carterville Baptist Church.................................... 216 Community Bible Church..................................... 216 St. Thomas Catholic Church & Student Center.................................................... 217 Trinity Episcopal Church...................................... 217 Westminster Presbyterian Church....................... 217 Cities City of Hattiesburg................................................. 13 Clothes and Accessories-Women Eve Marie’s Boutique............................................. 62 The Edge............................................................... 65 Community Foundations Pine Belt Community Foundation, The Greater...................................... 184 Continuing Education USM Osher Lifelong Learning.............................. 229 Convention and Visitors’ Bureau Hattiesburg Convention Commission....................... 5 240 Here’s Hattiesburg!

Counties Forrest County Board of Supervisors..................... 21 Lamar County Board of Supervisors...................... 23 Perry County Board of Supervisors........................ 27 Country Clubs Canebrake Country Club................ Inside Back Cover Day Care Creative Kids Christian Learning Center.............. 207 Dental Services Dr. Jerry Gilder, D.D.S.......................................... 201 Pine Belt Dental PLLC............................................ 98 Reynolds Family Dentistry................................... 199 Smile Time Family Dental ............................. Inside Front Cover Right Read Southern Smiles.................................................. 201 Dental Services-Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Hattiesburg Oral Surgery..................................... 200 Dresses Eve Marie’s Boutique............................................. 62 The Edge............................................................... 65 Economic Development The ADP...........................................................30-31 Electric Companies Pearl River Valley Electric Power Assoc................... 4 Florists Bellevue Florist...................................................... 97 Formal Gowns Mimi’s Bridal......................................................... 97 Funeral Homes Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home.............................. 37 Garden Centers/Nurseries Vesley’s Nursery.................................................. 129 Gifts A Gallery/Plums............................................... 41, 95 Art*Cetera........................................................... 185 Bellevue Florist...................................................... 97 McKenzie’s On Main.............................................. 37 Golf Clubs Canebrake Country Club................ Inside Back Cover Pine Belt National Golf Course............................ 151 Pine Creek Golf Course........................................ 151 Grocery Stores Corner Market....................................................... 19 Hospitals Forrest General Hospital................ Inside Front Cover Wesley Medical Center................Outside Back Cover Hotels/Motels Dru’s Inn................................................................ 15 Holiday Inn & Suites............................................ 103 Insurance Alfa Insurance- David Sides.................................. 39 State Farm- Bradley Black.................................... 45 Jewelry Stores Carter’s Jewelry.................................................. 107 Lumber Yards Economy Supply.................................................... 41 Manufacturers Georgia Pacific Leaf River Cellulose...................... 59 Medical-Physician & Surgeons Family Practice/After Hours Clinic....................... 194 Hattiesburg Clinic-Main Clinic............................. 192 Hattiesburg G.I. Associates.................................. 196 Southern Neurologic & Spinal Institute................ 195 Wesley Medical Group..................................... 7, 193 Women’s Pavilion of So. MS................................ 195

Men’s Clothing Men’s Wearhouse.................................................. 67 Motels/Hotels Holiday Inn & Suites............................................ 103 Dru’s Inn................................................................ 15 Pet Boarding & Grooming Affinity Retreat.................................................... 135 Okatoma Kennel.................................................. 133 Photographers Suzanne Carey Photography................................. 71 Physical Therapy CARE Physical Therapy........................................ 197 Pizza Bianchi’s Pizzeria.......................................... 37, 236 Realtors Breland, Wesley Realtors..................................... 123 Coldwell Banker- Don Nace................................. 119 Dottie Farris Realtor............................................. 121 Dunbar Real Estate................................................ 39 Southern Property Group LLC.............................. 123 Restaurants Bapa’s Bistro....................................................... 103 Bianchi’s Pizzeria.......................................... 37, 236 206 Front...................................................... 37, 236 Cotton Blues.................................................... 7, 235 Leatha’s.............................................................. 237 Red Lobster......................................................... 237 Retirement & Assisted Care Facilities Emeritus Senior Living........................................ 228 Wesley Manor Retirement Home......................... 229 Schools-Private & Parochial Benedict Day School........................................... 211 Presbyterian Christian School.............................. 209 Sacred Heart Catholic Church............................. 210 Schools-Public Hattiesburg Public Schools.................................. 213 Skating Extreme Skate Zone............................................ 137 Spas Shoots Salon & Spa............................................... 62 Sports Equipment-Used Play It Again Sports............................................. 145 Tires Mike’s Tire & Wheel............................................... 29 Tuxedos Men’s Wearhouse.................................................. 67 Universities & Colleges Pearl River Community College........................... 206 University of Southern Mississippi......................... 10 William Carey University........................................ 19 Veterinarians Holland Veterinary Clinic...................................... 131 Town & Country Animal Hospital.......................... 133 Visitor’s Centers Hattiesburg Visitor’s Center................................. 8, 9 Waste Management Enviro.................................................................... 15 Wedding Dresses Mimi’s Bridal......................................................... 97 Women’s Clothing Eve Marie’s Boutique............................................. 62 The Edge............................................................... 65 Zoos Hattiesburg Zoo....................................................... 5

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