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    The Hattiesburg Zoo and Pocket Museum to Host Author-Illustrator Nancy So Miller at the Zoo on April 9th, During The University of Southern Mississippi’s Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival

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William Carey Athletic Director Tracy English has announced the hiring of longtime assistant Phillip McCray to replace Steve Knight as the Head Men's Basketball Coach. Knight announced his retirement in March on the heels of a Southern States Athletic Conference Championship after tying the school record with 28 wins.

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