2 PM On Tuesday, May 4, emergency personnel responded to a report of a downed aircraft on Annie Christie Drive in Hattiesburg around 11:20 p.m. When emergency crews arrived on scene, it was confirmed that a civilian airplane had crashed into a home. In total, there were four fatalities – one was the husband of...
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – After a hiatus due to COVID-19, the Hattiesburg Parks and Recreation Department will resume operations of its annual summer day camp – but with modifications to collaborate with Hattiesburg Public School District’s summer enrichment programs and coronavirus protocols, June 1 through July 2 to students K through 7th Grade. In collaboration with...
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Continuing its commitment to transparency, the City of Hattiesburg released a two-year progress report for the Your Penny at Work funding. This funding is generated by a 1% tax on hotel/motel/restaurants that was approved by the citizens of Hattiesburg in April 2019. As voted on, this funding creates a revenue stream split...
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – To make sure all sirens are working properly after necessary maintenance, Forrest County Emergency Management and the City of Hattiesburg will test the sirens again on Saturday, May 1 at 9 a.m. To monitor the testing process, officials from Forrest County Emergency Management will be on scene at our 911 office and Hattiesburg...
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Yesterday, Kohler announced another round of capital and workforce investments for its Hattiesburg location. “Due to the demand for reliable power escalating throughout the U.S. as a result of homeowners’ dependence on it and an increasing rate of severe weather events, Kohler Power announces a significant capital expansion of home standby generator assembly at its...
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Wednesday, May 12, 2021, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Jackie Dole Sherrill Community Center, the City of Hattiesburg will host a job fair with a focus on filling staffing needs within the city’s restaurant and hospitality industries. Typically hosted to connect students with summer job opportunities, Hattiesburg Mayor Toby...
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Hub City Transit, the city’s public transportation system, invites residents, visitors and students to provide feedback that will be used to improve public transportation in and around the Hattiesburg area for the next five to 10 years. Those interested in participating can visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HubCityTransit to take a short 13-question survey addressing topics...
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Monday, April 19, city-wide testing of weather warning sirens will take place at 11 a.m. There are six sirens located throughout the city limits of Hattiesburg, with approximately a 3-mile radius for reach at each. They are located at: East 7th + Main Street William Carey University Hattiesburg + Cox Streets...
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – The rebuilding of Lamar Boulevard is one of the more anticipated road projects in Hattiesburg’s recent history, and construction begins this week to turn it into a true boulevard with the removal and replacement of .7 miles of roadway. “Businesses and residents have waited a long time to see improvements to Lamar...
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On the 111th Anniversary of The University of Southern Mississippi’s founding, the Hattiesburg Fire Department revealed the latest addition to its fleet, the Screaming Eagle. The new engine will live at Fire Station #6, which is adjacent to the university. Because of its location and the area of service covered by the...
