From Forrest General Hospital Hattiesburg, Mississippi — The first case of COVID-19 in the state was discussed during a press conference on Thursday at Forrest General Hospital. The State Department of Health confirmed on Wednesday that a 49-year-old Forrest County male resident had tested positive for the virus. At the press conference, Dr. Steve Farrell, chief...
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Hattiesburg Discusses COVID-19 with Stakeholders and Restricts Travel
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – While there are no confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi, Mayor Toby Barker convened with external stakeholders in the medical, education and emergency management communities on Monday, March 9 to discuss potential impacts and plans related to coronavirus. On Tuesday, March 10, the City of Hattiesburg’s administrative team issued a memo...
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MS Department of Health Reports First Case of COVID-19 in Forrest County
From the Mississippi Department of Health Jackson, Mississippi — Tonight the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports its first presumptive positive case of coronavirus or COVID-19. Final verification will come from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs will release additional information and guidelines to Mississippians at an...
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First Case of COVID-19 for Misssissippi Reported in Forrest County
Jackson, Mississippi — Tonight the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports its first presumptive positive case of coronavirus or COVID-19. Final verification will come from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs will release additional information and guidelines to Mississippians at an 11:00 press conference tomorrow morning. READ...
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March 9 – Daily Update
Hattiesburg, Mississippi — Currently, there are ZERO confirmed cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi.
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Weekend Roundup: March 6 – March 8
Friday, March 6, 2020 Live Music: Stephen Wade Scott, at Southern Prohibition, 6 p.m. Fish Night, at Hattiesburg Moose Lodge, 6 p.m. Southern Miss Baseball v. Little Rock, at Pete Taylor Park, 6 p.m. William Carey Baseball v. Brewton-Parker, at Milton Wheeler Field, 6 p.m. Midlife Junction, at VFW, 6:30 p.m. Live Music: Charles Carter,...
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Hattiesburg Bridges Divides and Builds Opportunities with $5.39M Grant
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Saturday afternoon, Mayor Toby Barker was joined by U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, Michele Gargiulo – District Director for Congressman Steven Palazzo, members from Hattiesburg City Council as well as local and statewide officials to discuss Hattiesburg’s recent award of $5.39 million in funding from the Department of Transportation to solve one...
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Weekend Roundup: February 28 – March 1
Friday, February 28, 2020 USCS Hub City 100 Sprint Cars & More, at Hattiesburg Speedway, 5 p.m. Live Music: Wes Bailey, at Glory Bound Gyro, 5 p.m. Coastal Birds and Other Wildlife Exhibit, at Oddfellows Gallery, 5 p.m. | Click for more info. Live Music: Cole Hill, at Brass Hat Midtown, 6 p.m. William Carey...
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Weekend Roundup: February 21 – February 23
Friday, February 21, 2020 Glass & Resin Class, at Bristles Art Studio, 5:30 p.m. Live Music: Holley Rumbarver & Stephen Wade Scott, at Glory Bound, 6 p.m. Live Music: Allen Mann, at Southern Prohibition, 6 p.m. Southern Miss Baseball v. Central Arkansas, at Pete Taylor Park, 6 p.m. Friday Night Music, at VFW Post 3036,...
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Hattiesburg Launches Census Campaign – Hattiesburg Counts
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Tuesday, Mayor Toby Barker was joined by several community leaders to launch Hattiesburg Counts – the Hub City’s 2020 Census campaign. An accurate census helps ensure that fair representation occurs at all levels of government and it directly impacts the funding Hattiesburg will receive for the next decade. It guides the...