The Innova Prep Adult Spelling Bee is Hattiesburg'\;s newest event. The spelling bee will be comprised of contestants from different professions that will take the stage at the Hattiesburg Saenger Theater on Thursday\, February 29\, 2024. They will be challenged with spelling words in the competition in front of an audience. That is where YOU come in. Tickets are on sale NOW and can be purchased online at \; https://bit.ly/innovaspellingbee. Come join us for an evening of competition\, laughter\, and fundraising - showing your support for children in our community who experience learning difficulties.

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Additional Information:
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Event date is set for Feb. 29\, 2024 at the Saenger Theater
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Ticket purchase link: \;https://bit.ly/innovaspellingbee
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Facebook page: \;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553358524936
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1.Joe Paul - USM President
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2.A representative from William Carey University
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3.Ben Hester - CFO of Forrest General
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4.Terri Bell-Forrest County Supervisor\, District 5. \;
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5.Katie Dixon- chef/entrepenieuer
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6.Father Tommy -founding pastor at St. Fabian'\;s
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7.Shawn Harris - Vice President and Commercial Banker at Hancock Whitney Bank \;
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8.Michael Marks -CEO at Stage\, Style &\; Study
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9.Sheriff Charles Sims- Forrest County Sherrif
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10.Dick Conville -
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11.Scotty Piland - USM professor in the School of Kinesiology
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12.Joe O&rsquo\;Connell- Lawyer at Bryan Nelson P.A. Attorneys at Law
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13.Chae Carter- owner of Carter Jewelers
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14.Jamie Arrington comedian
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15.Mary Ryan Brown- comedian
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16. Gareth Bonner \;PCS Secondary Campus Assistant Director \;
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17. Kathy Chase Young- Director of Children&rsquo\;s Ministry at Presbyterian Church Hattiesburg
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18. Abbigale Nguyễ\;n \;Masters student at USM in Social Work
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19. Mallorie Pittman- \;Director of Marketing at JR Forty LLC (Front Street Eats)
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20. \;Denetria Gamble- \;Team Leader at KW Elite Keller Williams Realty
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3 judges\nDr. Cena Holifield - Director of The 3 D School\nDr. Yeager (autism expert) from Carey\nMissy Schraeder - Director of Dubard School
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Master of Ceremonies: Drew Wooten
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Please reach out to Rhonda Hayden with any questions by phone\, text\, or email:
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Rhaydenart@gmail.com
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251-583-8757
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