Category: News & Updates

Hattiesburg Files Arbitration Letter for Timberton Park
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Hattiesburg Files Arbitration Letter for Timberton Park

Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Thursday, October 13, the City of Hattiesburg filed a request for arbitration with FEMA over decisions regarding Timberton Park Complex, which was damaged in the 2017 tornado that wreaked havoc throughout the eastern and southern parts of the city. “We will continue to fight for what the City and our taxpayers...

Hattiesburg Issues Call for Make a Difference Day
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Hattiesburg Issues Call for Make a Difference Day

Hattiesburg, Mississippi – This year, Make a Difference Day is scheduled for Saturday, October 23, and the City of Hattiesburg is issuing the call for neighborhood associations, civic groups, student organizations and more to take on the challenge to host or participate in service projects all throughout the Hub City.  “Make a Difference Day is...

Hattiesburg Fire Department Reminds Residents to Check Smoke Detectors
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Hattiesburg Fire Department Reminds Residents to Check Smoke Detectors

​​Hattiesburg, Mississippi – The Hattiesburg Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety” to educate Hattiesburg citizens about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. “It’s important to learn...

Hattiesburg Launches Public Engagement Phase to Bridge Divides and Build Opportunities
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Hattiesburg Launches Public Engagement Phase to Bridge Divides and Build Opportunities

Hattiesburg, Mississippi – The City of Hattiesburg is launching a public engagement phase that will aid residential and commercial zoning guidelines for the East Hardy Street and Hall Avenue corridors, establishing a blueprint to allow for growth across economic development, redevelopment and creative place-making opportunities in East Hattiesburg. Since 2017, the City of Hattiesburg and...

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Water Rate Increases Reflected on December Bill

Hattiesburg, Mississippi – In December, water and sewer customers will see the first of a three-year rate increase, which was voted on unanimously by the Hattiesburg City Council during its Fiscal Year 2022 budget approval in September. The rate increase is a phased-in three-year increase, which was proposed to the council as a part of...

Hattiesburg Announces Creation of Domestic Violence Court
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Hattiesburg Announces Creation of Domestic Violence Court

Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On the first day of October, during the City’s annual proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker was joined by Municipal Court Judge Wes Curry, representatives from the Hattiesburg Police Department’s Domestic Violence Unit and several social service partners to announce the creation of the Domestic Violence Court. This...

October Declared Greatest Month to be a Hattiesburger
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October Declared Greatest Month to be a Hattiesburger

Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Wednesday, Mayor Toby Barker was joined by local event directors and representatives from businesses and organizations to declare October as the “Greatest Month to be a Hattiesburger.”  This quick and fun ceremony took place at City Hall and included remarks from Barker – along with a highlight of several events taking...

City of Hattiesburg Hosts 9/11 Ceremony
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City of Hattiesburg Hosts 9/11 Ceremony

Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Saturday, September 11, the City of Hattiesburg observed the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with a ceremony to honor lives lost during the attacks at the World Trade Center site, the Pentagon and aboard Flight 93 in 2001. Remarks were made by Fire Chief Sherrocko Stewart, Police Chief Peggy Sealy and Mayor...