On Monday, July 17, Mayor Toby Barker named Delores McNair as his nominee for the vacant seat on the Hattiesburg Public School District board of trustees and Andrew Ellard as his nominee for director of Urban Development. “When it comes to our public school system, Delores McNair leads by example,” said Barker. “She is actively...
On Friday, July 14 at 7 p.m., the City of Hattiesburg will close Main Street between East 5th and East 6th streets due to a concern for public safety regarding the Mount Carmel Baptist Church property that was severely damaged during a tornado in 2013. In May, both the City’s fire marshal, Stephen Mooney, and...
Upon taking the stage after being sworn in Thursday as Hattiesburg’s 35th mayor, Toby Barker asked Hub City residents to come together — with public officials and each other — to help move the city into the future. “I will ask for you to be up and doing,” Barker told the crowd at the Saenger Theater in...
HATTIESBURG, MS – On Thursday, June 29 at 10 a.m., the inauguration of Mayor Toby Barker and the Hattiesburg City Council will be held at the historic Saenger Theater in downtown Hattiesburg. Citizens of Hattiesburg are invited to attend. Dr. Eddie Holloway, Dean of Students at The University of Southern Mississippi and former Ward...
The City of Hattiesburg and Forrest County Invite you to Host a Night Out Against Crime Event August 1st The City of Hattiesburg and Forrest County invite neighborhood organizations, churches, businesses, civic and community organizations to host an event in their neighborhood on August 1st from 6 pm to 8 pm. This year’s theme is...
The City of Hattiesburg and Forrest County Invite you to Join Them at the 2017 National Night Out Against Crime Kick-Off July 27th The City of Hattiesburg and Forrest County invite everyone to join them at the National Night Out Against Crime Kick-Off, which is scheduled for July 27th from 6 pm to 8 pm...
THE CITY OF HATTIESBURG IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ANNOUNCE REVISED HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR CITY GARBAGE, TRASH, AND RECYCLING COLLECTIONS The City of Hattiesburg’s Department of Public Works understands how important it is to maintain our refuse and recycling collections throughout the city. Larry Barnes, Director of Hattiesburg Public Works Department has...
Please join us for the City of Hattiesburg’s 2nd Annual disABILITY Awareness Day event. Wednesday, April 19th from 9am to 12 noon at Jackie Dole Sherrill Community Center in Hattiesburg With over 25 organizations represented from around the Pine Belt, our goal is to connect the disabled community with the many resources and caring people...
