Hattiesburg, Mississippi – As school winds down for the year, the City of Hattiesburg is releasing a digital activity guide to help parents and guardians make plans that will engage local youth throughout the summer. “For many parents, summer vacation brings a real challenge to keep children engaged and learning,” said Mayor Toby Barker. “We hope this summer activity guide...
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City of Hattiesburg Releases Police Week Activities
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Throughout the week of May 15, the City of Hattiesburg will join other cities around the nation in observance of National Police Week – a week that was established by Congress in 1962 to pay tribute to officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice and to remember the tireless efforts of those who continue to keep communities...
City of Hattiesburg Facilitates Community Meeting with EPA About Future of Hercules Site
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Thursday, May 19, a community meeting with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at CE Roy Community Center will take place regarding the future of the Hercules Inc. site, which sits north of West 7th Street. The meeting will provide residents the opportunity to discuss questions and concerns regarding the EPA’s recent proposal for the site...
Hattiesburg’s Transformative Overpass Project Begins
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Tuesday, April 19, 2022, Mayor Toby Barker was joined by U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, Congressman Steven Palazzo, members of the Hattiesburg City Council, members of the Pine Belt area legislative delegation and community leaders to officially break ground on the Hall Avenue East Overpass project. This transformative project was announced in February...
Hattiesburg Mayor Recognized by Mississippi Public Health Association
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Friday, April 8, 2022, the Mississippi Public Health Association (MPHA) awarded Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker with the Community Service Award during its 84th Annual Public Health Conference. Barker was recognized for his leadership during the COVID-19 Pandemic and for his overall commitment to improving the health of Hattiesburg residents through policy initiatives. “We are so pleased...
Hattiesburg’s Multi-Phased Traffic Improvement Project for Hwy 49/Midtown Begins April 5
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Tuesday, April 5, the contractor for the Hwy 49/Midtown multi-phased traffic improvement project will begin work on Phase One. Announced in February, this project will expand access to Forrest General Hospital by shifting the Highway 49/Mamie Street traffic signal to Camp Street and installing an additional traffic signal at Highway 49/West Adeline. It will improve traffic...
Mayor Barker Reappoints McNair for Hattiesburg Public School Board
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Monday, March 7, Mayor Toby Barker announced his reappointment of Delores McNair for continued service to the Hattiesburg Public School District Board of Trustees. McNair was first appointed to the board in 2017, and she has served as president of the HPSD Board of Trustees since 2018. “Delores McNair’s tenure on the Hattiesburg Public School District...
Roundabout in Downtown Hattiesburg Enters Phase Three
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Saturday, March 5, the City of Hattiesburg will enter into Phase 3 of construction for the Downtown Hattiesburg Roundabout, which will include a modified way of traveling through the intersection at Hardy Street, Green Street, 2nd Avenue and Adeline Street. To keep traffic moving, drivers will navigate the roundabout as it is constructed – but with...
USM’s Innovation and Commercialization Park Awarded $3.4M Site Development Grant from MDA
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – The Mississippi Development Authority recently awarded a $3.4M grant to The Garden – The University of Southern Mississippi’s Innovation and Commercialization Park (ICP) from their Site Development Grant – Select Sites Program. Home to 22-acres located off of Classic Drive and Shelby Thames Drive in North Hattiesburg, the funding will go toward making the site more attractive...
Hattiesburg Receives Tree City USA Designation for 30th Year
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – The City of Hattiesburg has been named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management for the thirtieth consecutive year. “Trees bring shade to our homes, provide beauty to our neighborhoods and allow for numerous economic, social and environmental benefits. Communities prosper where trees are planted...
Hattiesburg Community Partners Gather to Unveil Improvements & Mural at Duncan Lake
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Today, several community partners joined Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker at Duncan Lake to unveil improvements made to the park area thanks to funding through the AARP Community Challenge Grant, additional partner funds and more than 450 hours of volunteer time. In August, the City of Hattiesburg’s Community Arts Center (HCAC), the Hattiesburg Landmark Preservation, Inc. (HLP) and...
City Engages MDEQ and Industrial Manufacturers to Address Odor Complaints
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – After several weeks of complaints regarding odor issues, the City of Hattiesburg is actively working with the Mississippi Department of Environment Quality (MDEQ) and its industrial manufacturers inside the City to identify the source. At this point, there is not a consensus yet on where the smell is stemming from. “Each of the past three weeks, MDEQ...