Aviation artist to be honored at Hattiesburg Library | Community Spirit

The Library of Hattiesburg, Petal, and Forrest County will host a reception to celebrate the donation of an original work of art by aviation artist, Clint Martin. The event will be Sept. 14 from noon until 4 p.m.

The piece, titled "Against All Odds," honors the Navy's first black aviator, Jesse Leroy Brown of Hattiesburg.

For more information, call the library at (601) 582-4461 or go to the library's WEBSITE.