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Hattiesburg Wraps Up its Summer Programming
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Hattiesburg Wraps Up its Summer Programming

Hattiesburg, Mississippi – From the time school let out in May to the very end of July, the City of Hattiesburg prioritized positive activities for the City’s youth of all ages. This included a full weekly schedule of its Summer Camp program through Parks & Recreation, Summer Splash Days with the Hattiesburg Fire Department and...

Hattiesburg Begins Construction on Hall Avenue West Overpass
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Hattiesburg Begins Construction on Hall Avenue West Overpass

Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, Mayor Toby Barker was joined by U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann, members of the Hattiesburg City Council, members of the Pine Belt area legislative delegation and community leaders to officially celebrate the beginning of construction for the Hall Avenue West Overpass. This project was...

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Hattiesburg Approves Revised Waste Agreement with USA Yeast

Hattiesburg, Mississippi – After more than 18 months of negotiations, the Hattiesburg City Council has approved a revised agreement with USA Yeast to better protect the City’s lagoon systems and ensure that all wastewater treatment costs incurred by the City are fully recovered. The contract identifies the following parameters: Within three years, USA Yeast will be...

Hattiesburg Celebrates Parks & Recreation Week July 17 – July 21
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Hattiesburg Celebrates Parks & Recreation Week July 17 – July 21

Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Tying into the nationally-recognized Parks & Recreation month, the City of Hattiesburg is kicking it up a few notches with “Play Hattiesburg!,” an entire week (July 17 – July 21) dedicated to celebrating the programs and divisions of the Parks & Recreation Department. Beginning with a proclamation by Mayor Toby Barker on...

Two City Buildings Named for Hattiesburg Mayors
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Two City Buildings Named for Hattiesburg Mayors

Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Wednesday, July 5, the Hattiesburg City Council voted to approve the naming of the Hattiesburg Intermodal Facility (Hattiesburg Train Depot) and the Hattiesburg Public Safety Complex in honor of Hattiesburg’s two most recent mayors – J. Ed Morgan (1989 – 2001) and Johnny L. DuPree (2001 – 2017). Naming buildings after...

Hattiesburg City Council Receives FY 2022 Audit
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Hattiesburg City Council Receives FY 2022 Audit

Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Friday, June 30, the Hattiesburg City Council met in a special called meeting to receive the Fiscal Year 2022 audit, completed by Topp, McWhorter, Harvey, PLLC. It was acknowledged with a 4-0 vote by the Council.   This financial audit is the eighth audit completed since 2017, three of which were completed...

Hattiesburg Mayor Barker Assumes Presidency and City Wins Top Award at Mississippi Municipal League Conference
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Hattiesburg Mayor Barker Assumes Presidency and City Wins Top Award at Mississippi Municipal League Conference

Hattiesburg, Mississippi – During the Mississippi Municipal League’s 92nd Annual Conference held this week on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Hattiesburg’s Mayor Toby Barker ascended to the office of President. The City of Hattiesburg also took home the conference’s top award “Best Overall,” highlighting the Hattiesburg Pocket Museum and Alley. Barker is honored to continue his...

Hattiesburg Police Officers and  Sanitation Equipment Operators in Public Works See Mid-Year Raise
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Hattiesburg Police Officers and Sanitation Equipment Operators in Public Works See Mid-Year Raise

Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, the Hattiesburg City Council unanimously approved a budget amendment that will give a mid-year raise to sworn officers with the Hattiesburg Police Department and equipment operators/drivers in the sanitation division of Public Works.  Mayor Toby Barker stated that the urgency to continue attracting quality professionals in both...

Hattiesburg Community Pools Slated to Open June 5
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Hattiesburg Community Pools Slated to Open June 5

Hattiesburg, Mississippi – After several months of necessary upgrades, Hattiesburg’s three community pools will open for the hot summer months on Monday, June 5.   Located at Vernon Dahmer Park (100 Country Club Road), CE Roy Community Center (300 East 5th Street) and Ben McNair Center (300 North 12th Avenue), the pools will follow the schedule...