Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Monday, May 17, Mayor Toby Barker joined local elected officials and community leaders to cut the ribbon on the latest Your Penny at Work Project – a trail extension for Duncan Lake. This project includes an 8ft-wide concrete pathway, which extends the current walking trail at Duncan Lake to cover the backside of the 17-acre lake...
CITY OF HATTIESBURG NEWS
Hattiesburg Sets Police Week Activities
Hattiesburg, Mississippi — During May 9 – May 15, the City of Hattiesburg will join other cities around the nation in observance of National Police Week to pay tribute to officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice and to remember the tireless efforts of those who continue to keep our community safe. “Each year, we take this week to actively say thank...
Emergency Notice: Crews on Scene
2 PM On Tuesday, May 4, emergency personnel responded to a report of a downed aircraft on Annie Christie Drive in Hattiesburg around 11:20 p.m. When emergency crews arrived on scene, it was confirmed that a civilian airplane had crashed into a home. In total, there were four fatalities – one was the husband of a city employee who resided...
Hattiesburg Parks & Recreation Opens Registration for Summer Day Camp
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – After a hiatus due to COVID-19, the Hattiesburg Parks and Recreation Department will resume operations of its annual summer day camp – but with modifications to collaborate with Hattiesburg Public School District’s summer enrichment programs and coronavirus protocols, June 1 through July 2 to students K through 7th Grade. In collaboration with the enrichment program, Hattiesburg Parks...
Hattiesburg Releases Two Year Report for Your Penny at Work Funds
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Continuing its commitment to transparency, the City of Hattiesburg released a two-year progress report for the Your Penny at Work funding. This funding is generated by a 1% tax on hotel/motel/restaurants that was approved by the citizens of Hattiesburg in April 2019. As voted on, this funding creates a revenue stream split between the City of Hattiesburg...
Re-test of Sirens Scheduled for May 1 at 9 a.m.
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – To make sure all sirens are working properly after necessary maintenance, Forrest County Emergency Management and the City of Hattiesburg will test the sirens again on Saturday, May 1 at 9 a.m. To monitor the testing process, officials from Forrest County Emergency Management will be on scene at our 911 office and Hattiesburg Fire Department will stage trucks...
Kohler Power Announces Significant Plant Expansion of Home Standby Generator Products at Existing Hattiesburg Site
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Yesterday, Kohler announced another round of capital and workforce investments for its Hattiesburg location. “Due to the demand for reliable power escalating throughout the U.S. as a result of homeowners’ dependence on it and an increasing rate of severe weather events, Kohler Power announces a significant capital expansion of home standby generator assembly at its manufacturing site in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The...
City Hosts Job Fair + Launches Second Phase of The Hattiesburg Way
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Wednesday, May 12, 2021, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Jackie Dole Sherrill Community Center, the City of Hattiesburg will host a job fair with a focus on filling staffing needs within the city’s restaurant and hospitality industries. Typically hosted to connect students with summer job opportunities, Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker’s office expanded the event...
Hub City Transit Invites Public to Provide Feedback on Improvements
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Hub City Transit, the city’s public transportation system, invites residents, visitors and students to provide feedback that will be used to improve public transportation in and around the Hattiesburg area for the next five to 10 years. Those interested in participating can visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HubCityTransit to take a short 13-question survey addressing topics like access to transit, the...
City-Wide Testing of Weather Warning Sirens
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Monday, April 19, city-wide testing of weather warning sirens will take place at 11 a.m. There are six sirens located throughout the city limits of Hattiesburg, with approximately a 3-mile radius for reach at each. They are located at: East 7th + Main Street William Carey University Hattiesburg + Cox Streets Tatum Park Thames Elementary Classic...
Construction on Lamar Boulevard Begins
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – The rebuilding of Lamar Boulevard is one of the more anticipated road projects in Hattiesburg’s recent history, and construction begins this week to turn it into a true boulevard with the removal and replacement of .7 miles of roadway. “Businesses and residents have waited a long time to see improvements to Lamar Boulevard,” said Mayor Toby Barker....
Hattiesburg Fire Department Reveals Fleet Addition – “Screaming Eagle”
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On the 111th Anniversary of The University of Southern Mississippi’s founding, the Hattiesburg Fire Department revealed the latest addition to its fleet, the Screaming Eagle. The new engine will live at Fire Station #6, which is adjacent to the university. Because of its location and the area of service covered by the station, the new engine was...