Hattiesburg, Mississippi – The City of Hattiesburg has been named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management for the thirtieth consecutive year. “Trees bring shade to our homes, provide beauty to our neighborhoods and allow for numerous economic, social and environmental benefits. Communities...
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Today, several community partners joined Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker at Duncan Lake to unveil improvements made to the park area thanks to funding through the AARP Community Challenge Grant, additional partner funds and more than 450 hours of volunteer time. In August, the City of Hattiesburg’s Community Arts Center (HCAC), the Hattiesburg...
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – After several weeks of complaints regarding odor issues, the City of Hattiesburg is actively working with the Mississippi Department of Environment Quality (MDEQ) and its industrial manufacturers inside the City to identify the source. At this point, there is not a consensus yet on where the smell is stemming from. “Each of...
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Thursday, January 20, the United States Civilian Board of Contract Appeals ruled to deny the City of Hattiesburg’s request for full replacement of Timberton Park Complex, which was damaged in the January 2017 tornado. The arbitration decision, which was made by a three-judge panel, did grant additional funds to aid in repair....
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – In late February, the City of Hattiesburg, Forrest County, Forrest General Hospital, Mississippi Development Authority and the Office of State Aid Road Construction will begin a multi-phased traffic improvement project for the stretch of Highway 49 from O’Ferral Street to Adeline Street. This project, large in scope, will expand access to Forrest...
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – At its regular meeting on January 21, the Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) listed the Hattiesburg Saenger Theater as one of its Community Heritage Preservation Grant recipients, with $250,000 in funding to be used for renovations to damaged plaster on the ceiling. “As a Mississippi...
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Saturday, January 22, the City of Hattiesburg is teaming up with Forrest General and Hattiesburg Clinic to host a Vaccine Booster Clinic at CE Roy Community Center (300 East 5th Street) from 8 a.m. until Noon. The clinic is first-come-first-served with no appointment necessary; however, patients must provide proof of vaccination, type...
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – This week, Hattiesburg will begin a long-awaited construction project along the Country Club Road corridor. Anticipated to cost approximately $2 million, this infrastructure project will include new drainage, improved sidewalks, speed tables, additional landscaping and paving. “This will be a significant transformation of this important corridor, greatly improving the usability, safety and...
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Midnight on Front Street, Hattiesburg’s New Year’s Eve Celebration, is known for its iconic Hub Sign Drop, a dual fireworks show and music shared by Hattiesburg native DJ Kujho. This year, event organizers are adding a new dynamic to the event lineup with a live music stage featuring local favorites, the PineBelt...
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – During a press conference about the City of Hattiesburg’s annual New Year’s Eve Celebration “Midnight on Front Street,” Mayor Toby Barker helped unveil artwork by Gretchen McClure (11) that will be featured on the event’s official promotional poster. The artwork, “New Year’s in Hattiesburg” was inspired by the Hub Sign and the...
