Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Mayor Toby Barker and city officials were joined by Transportation Commissioner for the Southern District Tom King on Thursday, Feb. 25 to announce the receipt of $1.4M in grant funding which will be used to lay the structural foundation needed for a new development – Gordon’s Creek Commons. This project will provide a safe and attractive route...
CITY OF HATTIESBURG NEWS
Campbell Loop Bridge Construction Begins
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – After being closed due to unsafe structural conditions in October 2020, the construction of the Campbell Loop bridge began this week with the staging of equipment. The bridge is located between Broadacres Drive and Frontage Road on Campbell Loop. “With a few weather and technical setbacks out of the way, we’re glad to see this project move...
Three Voting Precinct Locations Updated to Align with County Elections
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Tuesday, the Hattiesburg City Council voted to move three municipal voting precinct locations to align with precincts used in county, state and federal elections. These changes, first discussed in August during a work session, include the following: Ward 1 – Highland Precinct: These voters will vote at the Longleaf Trace Gateway building, which is the same...
Vaccination Weekend Clinic at CE Roy Community Center a Success
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Saturday, February 14, and Sunday, February 15, the City of Hattiesburg partnered with Forrest General Hospital and Hattiesburg Clinic to distribute a little more than 500 vaccines through a walk-in, no appointment vaccination event at CE Roy Community Center. “Our goal in this collaboration was to get access to underserved communities,” said Mayor Toby Barker. “On...
Smith Named Hattiesburg Fire Department’s Firefighter of the Year
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Engineer Robert Smith was recently named Hattiesburg Fire Department’s Firefighter of the year. This award is given annually to one firefighter who always performs above expectations and who continues to be a positive role model for younger firefighters. “Engineer Smith is a firefighter who leads by example. While we have several who go above and beyond in...
Hattiesburg Fire Department’s Recruit Class 2021-01 Begins Training
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On the heels of a graduating Recruit Class 2020-01 in October, the Hattiesburg Fire Department began its first academy for 2021 on Monday, Feb. 8 with Recruit Class 2021-01. Like the Police Department, the Hattiesburg Fire Department has moved to hosting two recruitment classes per year to help increase public safety numbers for the department. Currently, the...
City of Hattiesburg, Forrest General and Hattiesburg Clinic Host Vaccination Weekend Clinic at CE Roy Community Center
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14, the City of Hattiesburg, Forrest General and Hattiesburg Clinic will host a two-day vaccination clinic at CE Roy Community Center (300 East 5th Street) The clinic will be open from Noon to 5 p.m., and it will be first-come-first-served with no appointment necessary. There is no cost to the...
Hattiesburg Executive Orders Continue, Closing Times Extended One Hour
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Thursday, Feb. 4, the City of Hattiesburg continued its executive order, but with an update to allow for restaurants, bars and event venues to close in-house dining at 11 p.m. instead of 10 p.m. This decision comes after local hospitalization numbers dropped below 70 for the first time since Nov. 22 and with a downward trend...
Hattiesburg Calling on Students to Name Fire Engine
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – The City of Hattiesburg and the Hattiesburg Fire Department are leaning on the city’s students, K-12 and from The University of Southern Mississippi, to name the fire department’s latest fleet addition – Engine #6. As a part of its capital expenditure budget for the 2021 fiscal year, the department purchased a new engine from Pierce Manufacturing. This...
Citizens Police Review Board Begins Training
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – This week, the Hattiesburg Police Department began training for the Citizens Police Review Board, which was formalized in early November 2020. Consisting of nine community members, this board is responsible for providing feedback and recommendations to the Chief of Police as it is related to allegations of critical incidents. The board also provides perspective and feedback regarding...
City Officials + Partners Cut Ribbon on E 6th Street Longleaf Trace Spur
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Friday, January 29, the City of Hattiesburg officials were joined by partners at the Hattiesburg Convention Commission and House District 103 Representative Percy Watson to cut the ribbon for a new spur connecting the 44-mile Longleaf Trace into the Historic Mobile-Bouie neighborhood and the East 6th Street Museum District. This project includes an 8-foot landscaped pathway...
Fire Station #9 on Track to Open Spring 2021
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Thursday, January 28, Mayor Barker was joined by Hattiesburg Fire Department Batallion Chiefs Joe Anderson, Chris Carr & Stephen Mooney, Ward 1 Councilman Jeffrey George, City Engineer Lamar Rutland and Chief Administrative Officer Ann Jones for a construction update on Fire Station #9 with Shane Germany of Landry Lewis Germany Architects, P.A. and Stephen Bridges with...