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Dixie Youth World Series expected to have ‘positive’ impact on Pine Belt economy

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10 months ago

July 8, 2023

www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt's ABC & NBC – 2023-07-08 23:46:21

SUMMARY: Hattiesburg, Mississippi will be hosting the Dixie Youth Baseball World Series at the end of this month, which they haven't hosted in 25 years. People from 12 states will be traveling to the event, bringing in millions of dollars for the Hattiesburg community. Visit Hattiesburg is looking for volunteers to help out during the tournament. The executive director of Visit Hattiesburg, Marlo Dorsey, says they had to compete with many other states and cities to host the event. They are hoping for a positive economic impact for the city.

Dixie Youth World Series expected to have ‘positive' impact on Pine Belt economy

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-05-09 16:57:38

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2024-05-09 16:23:34

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