The City of Hattiesburg extends its deepest thoughts and prayers to all who were affected by yesterday’s storms. We know the pain and sorrow that comes from a tornado leaving mass destruction in its path, but we also know the good that tends to rise in challenging times. We standby to assist however we can in the coming days and...
CITY OF HATTIESBURG NEWS
April 9 – Daily Update
Today’s update includes further guidance on masks addressed in Mayor Barker’s Executive Order 2020-4, the #hburgwearsred project in collaboration with Forrest General Hospital and the potential for severe weather this weekend. Executive Order 2020-4 Yesterday, Mayor Barker issued an executive order regarding guidance for masks in the business space. He also addresses masks and the general public. The highlights are below:...
Mayor Barker Provides Guidance to Essential Businesses Regarding Masks
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Wednesday, Mayor Toby Barker issued Executive Order 2020-4 to provide guidance to essential and non-essential businesses maintaining minimum operations regarding masks. This order goes into effect on Friday, April 10 at 5 p.m. and will be enforced until April 30, 2020. It includes the following: All employees of essential businesses and all employees of nonessential businesses...
Beloved Hattiesburg Employee Passes due to COVID-19
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On the evening of Tuesday, April 7, Mayor Toby Barker and his administrative team learned that Kévin Jordan, the city’s housing coordinator in Urban Development, passed away due to COVID-19. Jordan, 58, worked for the City of Hattiesburg for 13 years and was beloved by all coworkers. A statement from Mayor Barker can be found below: “Kévin...
April 7 – Daily Update
Today’s update includes good news of innovation and a way for the community to collectively share support for one another. #TheHattiesburgWay includes stepping outside of the box to solve problems with creative solutions. Over the course of the last few weeks, The University of Southern Mississippi, Forrest General Hospital and Hattiesburg Clinic have collaborated on two fronts to fill gaps where needed – testing and...
April 6 – Daily Update
Today’s update includes shelter-in-place reminders, the Good Friday trash schedule and a hotline number from Pine Grove Behavioral Health. Lastly, you can see Mayor Barker’s latest video briefing at the end of this update. Shelter-in-Place Thanks to all who are adhering to the shelter-in-place order that went into effect on Friday, April 3 at 5 p.m. per the governor’s order....
April 3 – Daily Update
This week, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves issued a shelter-in-place order to take effect today, Friday, April 3 at 5 p.m. This order will begin today and last through 8 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2020 (unless rescinded, modified or extended). To understand what the order means and how it will affect Hattiesburg, see the front and back FAQ we’ve provided...
April 2 – Daily Update
Today’s update includes more clarification regarding the Shelter-in-Place Order issued by Governor Tate Reeves and a note about the water billing office. 1. Shelter-in-Place Order Many have asked questions regarding essential/non-essential work, travel and more. Those questions are still welcomed, but here are a few additional clarifications: The City of Hattiesburg is not under a curfew. While the Shelter-in-Place order...
Governor Reeves Issues Shelter in Place Order
This afternoon, Governor Tate Reeves issued a Shelter in Place Order (Executive Order No. 1466). We realize that it may present a lot of questions; so we’ve broken it down for you below. Should your question not be answered here, please feel free to ask and we’ll do our best to answer. WHAT IS A SHELTER IN PLACE ORDER? It’s...
March 31 – Daily Update
The city’s administrative team is putting together several resources that provide residents with more information regarding the impact of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Today’s update addresses a primary component of concern – Economic Impact Payments. Economic Impact Payments are one-time payments, also referred to as stimulus payments. According to the IRS and Treasury Department, those...
Hattiesburg Updates for COVID-19, Including a Positive Test for Employee
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Over the weekend, the City of Hattiesburg’s administrative team learned that an employee in Public Works tested positive for COVID-19. The individual is currently hospitalized and has not been at work since Monday, March 23. All employees in the employee’s division have been notified of the presumptive positive test. In an abundance of caution, the city will...
March 29 | Daily Update
Today’s update includes final numbers from the mask drive-thru and drop-off event, educational resources and reminders and COVID-19 resources. See them below. Mask Donations Drive Collectively, Hattiesburg’s health care community, first responders and essential services will benefit from a little more than 1,200 masks and several large boxes of gloves that were donated during this three-day event. These donations came...