ABOUT PUBLISHER AND OWNER HUNTER DAWKINS
A native of Pineville on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Dawkins’ journey in journalism and public service began with an Honors Diploma from St. Stanislaus in Bay St. Louis, followed by a scholarship to Catholic University in Washington, D.C. There, he served as a columnist for the college newspaper, The Tower, and briefly worked in the United States Congress.
After earning a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, with minors in Media Studies and Theology, Dawkins honed his public relations skills at the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office. His commitment to public service continued in Washington, D.C., where he worked as a staff member for a U.S. Congressman while completing a Master’s Degree in Legislative Affairs at George Washington University.
Returning to Mississippi, Dawkins contributed as a senior health care specialist for the State Department of Health in Gulfport before venturing into education and athletics coaching. His journalistic path led him through roles in sports and local government reporting, advertising sales, and ultimately to acquiring The Gazebo Gazette in 2017. Under his leadership, the paper has earned over 75 awards, including the National Newspaper Association’s Metro Idea Award in 2020 and numerous Mississippi Press Association accolades.
Today, Dawkins continues to guide The Gazebo Gazette with a commitment to journalistic excellence and community service, while also engaging as a columnist and reporter for SuperTalk Mississippi News, a sports contributor to 228Sports.com, and the radio host of Gulfport High Football on G96.7fm. He is a devoted father, deeply rooted in his community.
WAYS TO REACH US
Mailing Address: 517 W. North Street, Suite 100, Pass Christian, MS 39571
Email: editor@thegazebogazette.com or hdawkins@supertalk.fm
Phone: 228-224-6781
Facebook: facebook.com/TheRealGazeboGazette/
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