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Some proud parents gathered at the C. Henry Price II, American Legion Post 246 in Betterton on April 19, to warmly congratulate their children during the Americanism Essay Award Reception.
BC High coach Ed Mantie is hoping the third time’s a charm again. After back-to-back sub.-500 seasons to start his coaching career at BC High, Mantie and the Eagles are flying high thus far. An impressive 44-7 win at Reading following a solid 28-21 win over LaSalle (RI) has given the folks on Morrissey Boulevard […]
It was a mixed bag of results for Forrest and Lamar county city elections, with most incumbents, including Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker, retaining their seats. Municipal elections were held Tuesday in Hattiesburg, Purvis, Sumrall and Lumberton. Petal's races were decided in April's primary and runoff elections. Polling places reported no issues in Tuesday's election, according to city clerks. Turnout, they said, was low. "Around 10% of registered voters came out," said Purvis city clerk Catherine Kemp Tuesday. Hattiesburg city clerk Kermas Eaton said only around 30% of registered Hatties...
In Ward 1, Democrat Ken Chambers will face incumbent Jeffrey George, a Republican. Chambers received 139 votes. Council President Carter Carroll, a Republican, and Democrat Picasso Nelson Sr. will be hoping to gain the Ward 3 seat in June. Nelson received 266 votes. Ward 4's race will be between Councilwoman Mary Dryden and former councilman Dave Ware. Both are running as independents. Wards 2 and 5 Democratic incumbents Deborah Delgado and Nicholas Brown will not face opposition in the June election and will retain their seats on the council. Delgado received 66% of the votes with 601...