Hattiesburg was recognized today as Tom Hanks and Tom Brokaw joined Senator Elizabeth Dole in Washington, DC to launch Hidden Heroes, a groundbreaking campaign created by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation to call vital attention to America’s 5.5 million military and veteran caregivers. As campaign chair, Hanks presided over the launch that included a series of...
The September 12, 2016, Draft is now available for proposed new Land Development Code (LDC) for public review. The previous draft, dated July 20, 2016, may be downloaded here The Planning Division hosted three public meetings to discuss the new LDC and to submit comments. Thursday, June 2, 2016 – 4pm – 7pm, Sigler Center,...
The City of Hattiesburg Fire and Police Departments invite residents to attend a ceremony honoring the nearly 3,000 victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on Sunday at 8 a.m. at Fire Station 1, 810 North Main Street. Following the event, a reception will be held at Java Werks Coffee and Tea, located on...
The City of Hattiesburg was awarded the Tree City USA certification for 2016 by the Mississippi Urban Forest Council at the recent statewide forestry conference. Hattiesburg is one of the cities in the state qualifying for the recognition. This is the 24th year that Hattiesburg has received the title and recognized state-wide for its outstanding...
The August 29, 2016, Draft is now available for proposed new Land Development Code (LDC) for public review. The previous draft, dated July 20, 2016, may be downloaded here The Planning Division hosted three public meetings to discuss the new LDC and to submit comments. Thursday, June 2, 2016 – 4pm – 7pm, Sigler Center,...
The City of Hattiesburg Public Works Department’s goal is to improve the community’s roads and pedestrian walkways in a manner that is cost efficient for area residents. On Tuesday, August 30 at 10 a.m., the City will unveil one such improvement— A recently-installed aluminum pedestrian bridge situated between Hillendale and Beverly Lane. Public Works Director,...
Press Conference: City of Hattiesburg and Johnson Controls, Inc. Energy Savings Performance Project Date: Tuesday, August 16 at 4pm Location: Front Steps of City Hall Community Conversation: Ward 2 Date: Tuesday, August 16 at 6:30pm Location: Historic Train Depot Press Conference: Hattiesburg Earns National League of Cities’ Financial Inclusion Systems and...
City of Hattiesburg Ward 2 Councilwoman Deborah Denard Delgado will host a community meeting on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Train Depot, 308 Newman Street. Delgado will engage the community on a wide range of topics, including the Hercules site, Wastewater Treatment, Twin Forks Rising, and upcoming...
