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in 2005, and a global recession in 2008, the health of
Hattiesburg's small businesses remained steady during DuPree's tenure as mayor. Ingram's predictions for Hattiesburg under the DuPree administration were largely accurate. In 2010, employment statistics showed Hattiesburg registering only 8.6
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Democratic nomination, DuPree faced strong competition in the November 2019 general election. His Republican opponent, Michael Watson, presented a formidable challenge. Ultimately, the general election results did not favor DuPree, and Michael Watson emerged victorious as the
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Katrina, DuPree was a vocal critic of FEMA's inept performance and perceived indifference. Although the federal response to the Katrina disaster resulted in many high-profile accusations of racism, DuPree was among those who emphasized the role of income disparity. He also
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hit the Gulf Coast in 2005, DuPree was invited to address the congregation of Mt Carmel
Baptist Church, where he warned the congregation about the "devastation churning its way across the Gulf of Mexico." In the aftermath of the storm, the city lost power and water for several days. DuPree told
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Johniece since 1972. They have two daughters, April and Monica and two grandsons, Chandler DuPree Taylor and Chesney DuPree Taylor. As of 2011, his older daughter, April DuPree Taylor (Coustaur Taylor), worked at the Department of Communication at the
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Democratic primary process culminated in DuPree emerging as the party's chosen candidate, signifying his acceptance and endorsement by fellow Democrats. This marked a significant step forward in his political career as he aimed to serve as Mississippi's Secretary of State.
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percent unemployment at a time when the rate in the state was 11.2 and the national rate was 11.1. Also during DuPree's tenure as mayor, annual crime statistics released by the
Hattiesburg Police Department showed a 10 percent overall decrease in reported crime since 2008.
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to hear the case. The jury initially found in favor of Ware in a 9–3 vote, the bare minimum for a verdict, however after Judge
William Coleman polled the jurors, the count shifted to 8-4 and a mistrial was declared.
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Luckett and two minor candidates. Despite a significant fundraising disadvantage, on August 23, 2011, DuPree defeated Luckett by 179,748 votes (43.6%) to 161,833 (39.2%). He lost to Republican nominee
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law stating boxes must be locked and sealed at the precinct, the ballots were counted anyway. In the end, DuPree again narrowly bested Ware, this time by a margin of 217 votes.
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