Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Judge Wes Curry, the Municipal Court Judge for Hattiesburg, is the 2024 recipient of the Judge Stephen S. Goss Memorial Award for Leadership due to his long-term efforts in improving the systemic response for those who enter the justice system with behavioral health needs. Curry has served as Municipal Court Judge since 2017, when Hattiesburg Mayor Toby...
CITY OF HATTIESBURG NEWS
Mayor Declares April 19 – 21 As Busiest Weekend to Be a Hattiesburger
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Thursday, April 18, 2024, Mayor Toby Barker joined several event hosts and organizers to make his annual declaration of the “Busiest Weekend to be a Hattiesburger.” This year, that weekend falls on April 19, 20 and 21. “October and April typically provide residents and visitors with several opportunities to enjoy our city through a long list...
Hattiesburg to Launch Pilot Program Enforcing School Zone Speed Limits with Radar Camera Assistance
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – With unanimous approval of the Hattiesburg City Council, the City of Hattiesburg will formally launch a pilot program on Monday, April 22, 2024, that will provide the Hattiesburg Police Department with radar camera-assisted support for the enforcement of school zone speed limits. The first two areas for the program’s launch include Hardy Street near 21st Avenue for...
Mayor Barker Nominates Holloway for Reappointment to Hattiesburg Public School Board of Trustees
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Mayor Toby Barker has added an agenda item for the Hattiesburg City Council meeting on April 16 to reappoint Dr. Eddie A. Holloway to the Board of Trustees for the Hattiesburg Public School District. “The Hattiesburg Public School District has seen a remarkable renaissance in recent years, and that rise is a testament to strong, results-oriented leadership...
Hattiesburg Launches Clean Start Initiative to Rehab Residential Property Sewer Lines
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Aimed at enhancing the City of Hattiesburg’s environmental health and quality of life, the Clean Start Sewer Program is now taking applications for sewer line rehabilitation grants. Clean Start is dedicated to repairing or replacing deteriorated, broken or improperly connected sewer service lines within a designated priority area for the City. This program has approximately $200,000 to...
City of Hattiesburg Awarded T-Mobile Hometown Grant
Hattiesburg, Mississippi — The City of Hattiesburg is proud to announce its selection as one of the 25 cities nationwide to be awarded T-Mobile’s Hometown Grant. The City was awarded a generous $50,000 in funds, which will go toward the restoration and renovation of Vernon Dahmer Park. The funds will be used to refurbish and enhance the playground at the...
City Council Accepts Bid For Timberton Park Complex Rebuild
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, the Hattiesburg City Council unanimously accepted the bid for the Timberton Park Softball Complex, authorizing Mayor Toby Barker to begin executing the contracts to move forward with the restorations. This move follows seven years of wrangling with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which included multiple appeals, rescinded allocations, an arbitration case before...
Mayor Gives Update on Water Bills and Water Meters
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Recently, Mayor Toby Barker gave an update on water bills and water meters during his weekly “Five Ways to Be Engaged” video. In addition to the update, the administration will present a plan to change out meters for the city at Monday’s City Council work session.
Important Notice: Possible Receipt of Duplicate Water Bill
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Due to a software error by our third-party printing company, Hattiesburg residents may receive a duplicate water bill in the mail for the most recent billing cycle. The duplicates were mailed on Feb. 14, 2024, to those along Route 1, affecting approximately 7,000 customers. If you receive a duplicate or reprinted version of the most recent water...
City Announces Safe Roads Hattiesburg Initiative
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – To prioritize the safety of our residents and visitors, Mayor Toby Barker announced the launch of a safety action plan for Hattiesburg’s transportation system. This initiative, called Safe Roads Hattiesburg, was made possible by a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant that the city received through the U.S. Department of Transportation. Once a safety action...
Mayor Announces Chief Financial Officer for the City of Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, Mississsippi – On Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, Mayor Toby Barker announced Malcolm Berch as the Chief Financial Officer for the City of Hattiesburg. Berch has worked for the city for nearly four years, most recently serving as interim chief financial officer. During that time, he was utilized in various departments, splitting most of his time between the Water...
Mayor Gives Update on 7th Anniversary of 2017 Tornado
On the eve of the 7th anniversary of the 2017 tornado, Mayor Toby Barker and the City of Hattiesburg extend condolences to affected families and offer an update on two of the public facilities that were damaged during that tragic event: Timberton Park and Fire Station 2. Status of Timberton ParkBids have been opened and currently await FEMA approval to...