Six qualify to run for school board

Six candidates have successfully qualified to run for a seat on the Hazlehurst City School District Board of Trustees.

Incumbent Jesse Jones will face five opponents in the school board election on Saturday, March 1. On the ballot with Jones will be Rowan Torrey, Jonas Smith, Marvin Minor, Paul Rhodes, and Gloria Sandifer.

For more information about the election call the school district office at 601-894-1152.