Hattiesburg, Mississippi – The city of Hattiesburg officially opened a new playground at Vernon Dahmer Park on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by city officials, community members and local partners. The playground, which features modern equipment and inclusive play features for children of all ages, was completed at a total cost of $182,640. It is coupled...
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W. 7th Street Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project Underway in Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – The city of Hattiesburg has started work on the W. 7th Street Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project, a major investment in water, sewer and drainage infrastructure. The project covers West 7th Street from Providence Street to North Main Street, as well as portions of Eupora Street, Montague Street and McLauren Street. Work includes replacing aging storm and sanitary sewer...
City of Hattiesburg Awarded $25,000 Grant from National Endowment for the Arts to Support Public Safety Complex Mural
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – The City of Hattiesburg has been awarded $25,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). This grant will support a new mural inside the Johnny L. DuPree Public Safety Complex, designed to celebrate civic pride and highlight the importance of community collaboration in public safety. Titled “The Hattiesburg Way,” the mural will be prominently displayed along an...
Hattiesburg Announces 2025 Mardi Gras Events
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Wednesday, February 5, Mayor Toby Barker and city partners gathered at City Hall to announce several events for the upcoming Mardi Gras season. The 2025 festivities will feature returning favorites, offering a variety of parades, block parties, pub crawls and cultural celebrations for residents and visitors of all ages. A glimpse of the 2025 Mardi Gras...
Timberton Complex Reopens After Seven-Year FEMA Battle
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Tuesday, January 28, the City of Hattiesburg celebrated the reopening of the Timberton Complex, marking the completion of a long-awaited restoration project. The complex, destroyed by a tornado on January 21, 2017, has been fully rebuilt after years of persistence through numerous challenges and delays. “Restoring Timberton Park has been one of the most difficult processes...
City of Hattiesburg Accepts Bid to Rebuild Fire Station #2
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Friday, January 24, the Hattiesburg City Council voted unanimously to accept a $3.62 million bid from MitchCo Construction to rebuild Fire Station #2 on Edwards Street. This decision marks the culmination of an eight-year effort to secure funding and move forward with rebuilding the station after its destruction by the January 21, 2017, tornado. “We are...
Hattiesburg City Offices to Close Tuesday Due to Wintry Weather
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Hattiesburg City Hall, Municipal Court and other city offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, due to anticipated wintry weather. Public works and public safety services, including police and fire departments, will remain operational. The Hattiesburg City Council will hold a special called meeting on Friday, January 24, at 3 p.m. to address the agenda originally...
City of Hattiesburg Announces Plans for “Midnight on Front Street” New Year’s Eve Celebration
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – The City of Hattiesburg is preparing for its annual New Year’s Eve celebration, “Midnight on Front Street,” set to take place on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. The event will bring together residents and visitors for a night of music, entertainment and celebration in the heart of Downtown Hattiesburg. The centerpiece of the evening will be the Hub...
Hall Avenue East Overpass Opens, Resolving Century-Old Transportation Challenge
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Monday, Mayor Toby Barker, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, members of the Hattiesburg City Council and community leaders gathered to celebrate the opening of the Hall Avenue East Overpass, a project that resolves a century-old challenge of blocked rail crossings in Downtown Hattiesburg. “For generations of Hattiesburgers, blocked train crossings have long stood as a paralyzing obstacle...
Hattiesburg to Conduct Citywide Fire Hydrant Testing Starting November 18
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – The Hattiesburg Fire Department will start its annual fire hydrant testing program on Monday, November 18, across the city to comply with Mississippi State Rating Bureau requirements. “Hydrant testing is an essential part of maintaining our fire readiness and ensuring public safety,” said Fire Chief Sherrocko Stewart. “Our crews will follow a detailed schedule, covering assigned areas...
Draft of Hattiesburg’s Safe Roads Safety Action Plan Now Available for Public Review
HATTIESBURG, Mississippi – The City of Hattiesburg has released the draft of its Safe Roads Hattiesburg Safety Action Plan, designed to improve street safety and reduce severe crashes by 50% by 2032, with an ultimate goal of eliminating them within city limits. Residents are encouraged to review the draft and provide feedback at hattiesburgms.com/saferoads. Developed with input from two rounds of...
Hattiesburg Signs NIL Deals with USM and William Carey Athletes
HATTIESBURG, Miss. — The City of Hattiesburg has entered into Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreements with two standout athletes from local universities: Melyia Grayson of the University of Southern Mississippi and Lauren Jones of William Carey University. Both athletes, who are graduates of Hattiesburg high schools, will serve as the city’s first NIL ambassadors. “In today’s changing college athletics...