Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Thursday, July 25, the City of Hattiesburg will kick of its 29th year of celebrating National Night Out with a kick-off event which serves as a precursor to a “Lunch & Learn” for senior citizens and neighborhood parties that will happen throughout the city on Tuesday, August 6. The City’s neighborhood coordinator, Tonya Jordan, works closely with...
CITY OF HATTIESBURG NEWS
July Council Meeting Includes TWO Ordinance-Related Presentations
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Monday, July 1, the City’s Administration provided two draft ordinance presentations to the Hattiesburg City Council for consideration. One proposed an update to the Animal Control Ordinance which has not been updated since 1982 and the creation of the Rental Ordinance. Both draft documents can be downloaded below. Both of these documents are drafts and are...
Hattiesburg’s Water Department Receives Perfect Score on Annual Inspection
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Thursday morning, Mayor Toby Barker was joined by Water & Sewer Director Alan Howe, members of the City Council and employees at Water Plant #1 to announce a 5 out of 5 rating from the Mississippi Department of Health during its annual inspection of the City’s drinking water supply. “Almost two years ago, we received a...
C Spire Chooses Hattiesburg to Receive Fiber-Based Broadband Services
The information below is abbreviated in content. The full release, provided by C Spire can be accessed here. Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On May 30, Mayor Barker and local/statewide officials joined the team at C Spire to announce the launch of the company’s residential fiber program, which features Gigabit speed internet access, award-winning live streaming TV and premium digital home phone....
City’s Parade of Champions Set to Roll on Tuesday with Hattiesburg High Baseball Coach as Grand Marshal
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Tuesday, May 21 at 6 p.m., the City of Hattiesburg will host its 2nd Annual “Parade of Champions” to honor all students and teams in Hattiesburg that have achieved a state championship in athletic or extracurricular competitions, and Hattiesburg High’s head baseball coach Joe Hartfield will serve as the Grand Marshal. The champions will depart from Sacred Heart High School, route through downtown...
City of Hattiesburg Celebrates Historic Preservation Week
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – During the week of May 20 – May 24, the City of Hattiesburg will celebrate “Historic Preservation Week” through a variety of events and activities established to promote the importance of historic preservation. Mayor Barker will also issue a proclamation at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. These events are free and open to the public, but registration will...
City of Hattiesburg Proclaims Police Week as May 12 – May 18
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – The City of Hattiesburg will join other cities around the nation in observance of National Police Week, May 12 – May 18, 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. What began last year as a few opportunities to...
Hattiesburg Fire Department Conducts Annual Testing
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Monday, May 6, the Hattiesburg Fire Department will begin its annual flush testing on hydrants throughout the city. This a requirement per the Mississippi State Rating Bureau and plays a vital role in our rating each year. Residents may encounter blocked roads or traffic detours during this time, as well as low water pressure or discolored...
City Breaks Ground on North 31st Avenue Project
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Tuesday, city officials were joined by the Mississippi Development Authority’s Executive Director Glenn McCullough, Jr. and COO Mike McGrevey, representatives from the Mississippi State Legislature and officials from The University of Southern Mississippi to officially break ground on the North 31st Avenue Midtown Enhancement Project. This project, which began several years ago under the leadership of...
Hattiesburg Breaks Ground on New Public Safety Complex
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Tuesday, April 9, Mayor Toby Barker, the Hattiesburg Police Department and Hattiesburg City Council were joined by local officials and community members to break ground on its Public Safety Complex, which will be home to Hattiesburg Police Department and Municipal Court. “On occasions such as this, defining moments that mark both a significant accomplishment and a...
Hattiesburg Half-Marathon and Spring Art Walk Closures
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Saturday, April 6, the City of Hattiesburg’s traffic crews and Hattiesburg Police Department will assist the Hattiesburg Half Marathon, 10K and 5K through road closures and traffic support. More than 900 runners are expected to run in the race hosted by the Pinebelt Foundation. From approximately 6 a.m. until Noon, closures will exist in Downtown Hattiesburg,...
HPD Welcomes Three More to Its Ranks; Retirees Receive Cost of Living Adjustment
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Hattiesburg Police Department welcomed three more officers into its ranks during a swearing-in ceremony hosted by Mayor Toby Barker on Thursday, April 4. Officers Tammy Shelbourn, Adam Woodard and Cinnamon Kizer-Hudson were all issued the oath by Barker and badges were pinned by family members. “Over the last 21 months, thanks to the work of the City...