Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Beginning in November, the City of Hattiesburg’s water customers will see a new water bill design in a single-page printout, delivered to homes in an envelope. This change comes after two years of researching best practices for bill mailings in the utility industry and on the heels of software upgrades throughout the city. “Over the past four...
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Hattiesburg Sees Increase From 2020 Census
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Although records indicate that the overall population of the state decreased during the 2020 Census, Hattiesburg is among several Mississippi cities that saw growth. According to the first glimpse of local-level data made available by the U.S. Census Bureau, the City of Hattiesburg experienced a net increase of 5.96% in population – with more than 2,500 new...
City Operates Modified Pick-Up Schedule Post Hurricane Ida
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – To help city crews work through delays due to Hurricane Ida and still collect all garbage, trash, recycling and large debris this week, the following modified schedule will be used. GARBAGE (green can) Tuesday, August 31 – Cans routinely collected on Tuesdays will be picked up per the typical schedule. Wednesday, September 1 – Cans missed from...
Mayor Barker Completes Administrative Team with Second Term Appointments
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – During the last council meeting of August, Mayor Toby Barker announces his reappointment of the remaining members of his administrative cabinet, including: Lamar Rutland, Director of Engineering Ronnie Perkins, Director of Public Works Alan Howe, Director of Water and Sewer Chris McGee, Director of Parks and Recreation Andrew Ellard, Director of Urban Development Sherrocko Stewart, Fire Chief...
Duncan Lake to Benefit from AARP Community Challenge Grant
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – The City of Hattiesburg’s Community Arts Center (HCAC), the Hattiesburg Landmark Preservation, Inc. (HLP) and the Hattiesburg Downtown Association are the joint recipients of the 2021 AARP Community Challenge Grant totaling $11,400. The grant will go toward upgrading Duncan Lake Park in Downtown Hattiesburg through painting a mural, restoring seating, adding art installations and providing free arts programming....
United States Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Rules in Favor of the City of Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Thursday, July 29, the United States Civilian Board of Contract Appeals ruled in favor of the City of Hattiesburg regarding its arbitration with FEMA over replacing Fire Station #2 on Edwards Street, which was damaged in the 2017 tornado that wreaked havoc throughout the eastern and southern parts of the city. The decision, which was made...
COVID-19 Testing Available at CE Roy Community Center
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – With the demand of COVID-19 tests increasing, the City of Hattiesburg, Hattiesburg Clinic and Forrest Health will continue their partnership and re-open a free COVID-19 community testing site at CE Roy Community Center (300 East 5th Street) on Saturdays and Wednesdays, from 8 a.m. until Noon, beginning July 31, 2021. “New infection numbers are among the highest...
Hattiesburg Fire Academy Graduates Seven, Including First Female
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Friday, July 16, the Hattiesburg Fire Department held graduation for Recruit Class 21-01. “We are proud of this class and the efforts they present as they now become acclimated to serving the citizens of Hattiesburg through fire service,” said Fire Chief Sherrocko Stewart. This class included seven firefighters, including the City’s first female firefighter. Josue Gutierrez...
City + Hattiesburg Clinic Host Back-to-School COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Mayor Toby Barker was recently joined by Ward 2 Councilwoman Deborah Delgado, Hattiesburg Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Robert Williams and Hattiesburg Clinic physicians, Dr. Bryan Batson, Dr. Jawauna Stewart and Dr. Anita Henderson to announce a Back-to-School COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at C.E. Roy Community Center (300 E 5th Street) for Saturday, July 17. The clinic will be...
Mayor Barker Makes Second Term Appointments
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On the heels of inauguration, Mayor Toby Barker announces his reappointments of Kermas Eaton as city clerk, Moran M. (Randy) Pope, III as city attorney and Ann Jones as chief administrative officer. “Every facet of progress over the course of my first term started with having a strong administrative foundation. That effort began with my appointments of Kermas, Randy...
Hattiesburg Receives Perfect Score for Water Supply
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Friday, June 4, Mayor Toby Barker was joined by Water and Sewer Director Alan Howe, water operators and water division staff at Water Plant #2 on James Street to announce Hattiesburg’s perfect score – a 5 out of 5 – for the annual inspection of its drinking water supply from the Mississippi Department of Health. “One...
Hattiesburg Opens Splash Pad in Palmers Crossing Community
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Saturday, May 29, city and county officials were joined by community members to officially open the Splash Pad at Dewitt Sullivan Park on Old Airport Road. This amenity is the first large-scale, publicly accessible splash area in the city, and it is located in the Palmers Crossing community. It features 3D elements and decorative features like...