Hattiesburg, Mississippi – After 36 years of service to the City of Hattiesburg with the Hattiesburg Police Department, including three as the City’s first female police chief, Peggy Sealy has announced her retirement for the end of January 2024. “This role has been more than an honor,” said Sealy. “When my career began in the early 1980s, I fell in...
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Looking Up to Hattiesburg Selected for Midnight on Front Street Poster
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – During a press conference on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, Mayor Toby Barker was joined by the Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art and the Downtown Hattiesburg Association to unveil artwork by Hattiesburger Louisa Shows, that will be featured on the Midnight on Front Street, Hattiesburg’s New Year’s Eve Celebration poster. Aptly titled, “Looking Up to Hattiesburg” was the...
Upgrades Continue for Hattiesburg Water Plant #1
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, the City of Hattiesburg will continue with upgrades at Water Plant #1 on Hwy 42 which includes a contractor rehabilitating the 5-million-gallon underground tank that is onsite. This includes emptying, cleaning and refilling. This work is possible without interrupting water service to the city’s residents due to two additional source tanks located...
Hattiesburg Mayor Appointed to National League of Cities’ Presidential Election Task Force
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – In mid-November, The National League of Cities (NLC) launched a 2024 Presidential Election Task Force at its annual City Summit Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. The new effort is spearheaded by 17 city leaders from throughout the country, including Hattiesburg, Mississippi’s Mayor, Toby Barker. The nonpartisan task force will advocate on behalf of cities, towns and villages to...
Hattiesburg’s Annual Fire Hydrant Testing Begins November 27
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Monday, November 27, 20230, the Hattiesburg Fire Department will begin annual testing for all fire hydrants throughout the City. This is a maintenance requirement set forth by the Mississippi State Rating Bureau that meets the state’s standards for fire protection and assesses the pressure and flow of every hydrant within the City’s purview. Each station and...
Hattiesburg Crews Safely Remove Dying Tree at Town Square Park
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – This morning (Wednesday, November 15, 2023), the City of Hattiesburg’s tree crew from Parks & Recreation safely took down the nearly 20-year-old Leyland cypress tree that stood next to the stage at Town Square Park. Over the last several years, including the drought conditions this past summer, the tree has sustained weather-related damage that could not be...
Hattiesburg Releases Dates for Holiday Celebrations
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – With the installation of twinkly lights throughout downtown Hattiesburg and several merchants preparing for holiday open house festivities, city officials want to make sure all residents and visitors mark their calendars for two holiday staples – the Christmas Tree Lighting on Thursday, November 30 and Midnight on Front Street, Hattiesburg’s New Year’s Eve Celebration on Sunday, December...
Hattiesburg Receives Award from the American Planning Association – Mississippi Chapter
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – The City of Hattiesburg was recently recognized by the Mississippi Chapter of the American Planning Association for the work and adoption of the Longleaf Village in the Avenues Master Plan. The plan was recognized by the APA’s statewide chapter with the Outstanding Large Project (Over 15K) Award for the City’s innovation, engagement and promotion of planning principles....
Rex C. Hasty Selected as 2023 Veteran of the Year for Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Friday, November 3, the City of Hattiesburg’s Veterans Committee and Mayor Toby Barker announced Master Sergeant Rex C. Hasty (U.S. Air Force – Retired) as the 2023 Veteran of the Year. “Our city has been selecting an outstanding citizen who has served our nation honorably in one of the United States uniformed military branches for the...
Hattiesburg Celebrates New Courts at Kamper Park
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Thursday, November 2, 2023, several community leaders, tennis players and pickleball competitors alike joined Mayor Toby Barker and Hattiesburg Parks and Recreation staff to cut the ribbon on new courts for tennis and pickleball at Kamper Park. The morning also included the rededication of the Bubba Phillips Tennis Complex. “Today is a rare occasion that we...
Hattiesburg Hosts Make a Difference Day on Saturday, Nov. 4
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – The City of Hattiesburg’s annual celebration of Make a Difference Day encourages neighborhood associations, civic groups, student organizations and more to take on the challenge of hosting or participating in service projects throughout the City. Scheduled for Saturday, November 4, from 8 a.m. until Noon, project hosts and teams will tackle litter pick-up and beautification efforts in...
Construction Begins on Project to Improve Water Services for Arcadia-Sunset Neighborhood in Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Recently, construction crews began work on enhancing the infrastructure for water services in the Arcadia-Sunset Neighborhood. This comprehensive water improvement project includes the replacement of water mains and upgrading several undersized service lines to 6”, 8” and 10” lines. The roads included in the project area include portions of: Sierra Circle Arcadia Street Windsor Drive Sutton Place...