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Hattiesburg Announces Three Significant Water Improvement Projects
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Hattiesburg Announces Three Significant Water Improvement Projects

Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Tuesday, Mayor Toby Barker was joined by Ward 3 Councilman Carter Carrol, Ward 4 Councilwoman Mary Dryden, Ward 5 Councilman Nicholas Brown and neighborhood representatives to announce water improvement projects for three Hattiesburg neighborhoods: Shadow Wood, Audubon-Westwood and Country Club Road.  “For the past two and a half years, our administration...

Weekend Roundup: January 31 – February 2
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Weekend Roundup: January 31 – February 2

Friday, January 31, 2020 Live Music: Allen Mann, at Brass Hat Midtown, 6 p.m. Live Music: Cole Decker Release Party, at T-Bone’s Records & Cafe, 7 p.m. Live Music: BC Dueitt, at Sully’s, 7 p.m. Live Music: Jeff Clark, at Murky Waters, 7 p.m. Live Music: Charles Carter, at Blu Jazz Cafe, 7:30 p.m. Live...

Hattiesburg Celebrates Black History Month
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Hattiesburg Celebrates Black History Month

Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Several organizations in the City of Hattiesburg are coming together to celebrate Black History Month through seminars, workshops, community events and more. For details regarding events in Hattiesburg, see the list below.

Weekend Roundup: January 24 – January 26
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Weekend Roundup: January 24 – January 26

Friday, January 24 Pick Your Peace, at Greenhouse Yoga, 6 p.m. Live Music: Jacob Arnold, at Sully’s, 7 p.m. Live Music: Casey Phillips, at Murky Waters, 7 p.m. Live Music: Renee Hutchins and Becky McKeehan, at Nick’s Ice House, 8 p.m. Back to School Bash, at The Shop Downtown, 8 p.m. Live Music: GM +...

Hattiesburg Fire Department Fully-Staffed with Lateral Transfers
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Hattiesburg Fire Department Fully-Staffed with Lateral Transfers

Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Tuesday, January 21, Mayor Toby Barker was joined by Fire Chief Sherrocko Stewart to swear in two lateral transfers – Nicholas Hocanson and James Givens – to Hattiesburg Fire Department, bringing manpower numbers to 120 firefighters. “Today’s ceremony is special because it’s the first of such for 2020. But it’s even...

Weekend Roundup: January 17 – January 19
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Weekend Roundup: January 17 – January 19

Friday, January 17 Door Hanger Class, at Bristles Art Studio, 5:30 p.m. Live Music: Philosophy, at The Shop Downtown, 6 p.m. Live Music: T-Bone Pruitt, at Murky Waters, 6 p.m. Live Music: 3rd Friday Night, at VFW Post 3036, 6:30 p.m. Live Music: Mississippi Moonlight, at Brewsky’s, 7 p.m. Live Music: Gospel Concert Series, at...

Hattiesburg and Convention Commission to Restore the Historic Smith Drug Co. on Mobile Street
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Hattiesburg and Convention Commission to Restore the Historic Smith Drug Co. on Mobile Street

Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Thursday morning, Mayor Toby Barker was joined by Ward 2 Councilwoman Deborah Delgado, Hattiesburg Convention Commission Executive Director Rick Taylor and Mobile-Bouie Neighborhood Association President Melvin Williams to announce the purchase and renovation plans for the Smith Drug Co. building located at 608 Mobile Street.  Owned and maintained by Belinda and...

City Officials Join Hattiesburg Public School District for Groundbreaking
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City Officials Join Hattiesburg Public School District for Groundbreaking

Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker and Ward 4 Councilwoman Mary Dryden joined House of Representatives Percy Watson and Missy McGee, Hattiesburg Public School District Board of Trustees and district officials on Monday, January 13 to celebrate breaking ground on Hattiesburg High School’s new additions and renovations. These improvements include an additional structure that...

Weekend Roundup: January 10 – 12
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Weekend Roundup: January 10 – 12

Friday, January 10 Hattiesburg Youth Soccer Assoc. Open Day, at Temple Baptist Church, 5 p.m. Art Show, at Southern Prohibition, 6 p.m. Karaoke, at Izote, 7 p.m. Live Music: Phillip Blackwell, at Sully’s, 7 p.m. Live Music: Tyler Tisdale, at Sidelines, 8 p.m. JD Apple Launch, at Nostalgia, 9 p.m. Saturday, January 11 Surprise Opening,...

Forrest County and Partners Dedicate Statue for Civil Rights Leader Vernon F. Dahmer, Sr.
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Forrest County and Partners Dedicate Statue for Civil Rights Leader Vernon F. Dahmer, Sr.

Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Hundreds of people gathered today at the Forrest County Courthouse in downtown Hattiesburg to witness the historic dedication of a bronze statue honoring the life and legacy of Civil Rights leader and Forrest County native Vernon F. Dahmer, Sr. Selected as the statue’s permanent site for its historical significance, the Forrest County...