Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, Mayor Toby Barker was joined by U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann, members of the Hattiesburg City Council, members of the Pine Belt area legislative delegation and community leaders to officially celebrate the beginning of construction for the Hall Avenue West Overpass. This project was announced in October 2020 with...
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Hattiesburg Approves Revised Waste Agreement with USA Yeast
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – After more than 18 months of negotiations, the Hattiesburg City Council has approved a revised agreement with USA Yeast to better protect the City’s lagoon systems and ensure that all wastewater treatment costs incurred by the City are fully recovered. The contract identifies the following parameters: Within three years, USA Yeast will be required to reduce the loading...
Hattiesburg Celebrates Parks & Recreation Week July 17 – July 21
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Tying into the nationally-recognized Parks & Recreation month, the City of Hattiesburg is kicking it up a few notches with “Play Hattiesburg!,” an entire week (July 17 – July 21) dedicated to celebrating the programs and divisions of the Parks & Recreation Department. Beginning with a proclamation by Mayor Toby Barker on Monday, July 17, the department...
Two City Buildings Named for Hattiesburg Mayors
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Wednesday, July 5, the Hattiesburg City Council voted to approve the naming of the Hattiesburg Intermodal Facility (Hattiesburg Train Depot) and the Hattiesburg Public Safety Complex in honor of Hattiesburg’s two most recent mayors – J. Ed Morgan (1989 – 2001) and Johnny L. DuPree (2001 – 2017). Naming buildings after former mayors is not a...
Hattiesburg Receives Fifth Consecutive Perfect Score for Water Supply
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Thursday, July 7, Mayor Toby Barker was joined by Water and Sewer Director Alan Howe, water operators and water division staff at Water Plant #2 on James Street to announce Hattiesburg’s fifth consecutive perfect score – a 5 out of 5 – for the annual inspection of its drinking water supply. “We are proud that Hattiesburg’s...
Hattiesburg City Council Receives FY 2022 Audit
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Friday, June 30, the Hattiesburg City Council met in a special called meeting to receive the Fiscal Year 2022 audit, completed by Topp, McWhorter, Harvey, PLLC. It was acknowledged with a 4-0 vote by the Council. This financial audit is the eighth audit completed since 2017, three of which were completed within the first 17 months...
Hattiesburg Mayor Barker Assumes Presidency and City Wins Top Award at Mississippi Municipal League Conference
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – During the Mississippi Municipal League’s 92nd Annual Conference held this week on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Hattiesburg’s Mayor Toby Barker ascended to the office of President. The City of Hattiesburg also took home the conference’s top award “Best Overall,” highlighting the Hattiesburg Pocket Museum and Alley. Barker is honored to continue his service to the League and...
Hattiesburg Police Officers and Sanitation Equipment Operators in Public Works See Mid-Year Raise
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, the Hattiesburg City Council unanimously approved a budget amendment that will give a mid-year raise to sworn officers with the Hattiesburg Police Department and equipment operators/drivers in the sanitation division of Public Works. Mayor Toby Barker stated that the urgency to continue attracting quality professionals in both the police department and sanitation...
Hattiesburg Community Pools Slated to Open June 5
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – After several months of necessary upgrades, Hattiesburg’s three community pools will open for the hot summer months on Monday, June 5. Located at Vernon Dahmer Park (100 Country Club Road), CE Roy Community Center (300 East 5th Street) and Ben McNair Center (300 North 12th Avenue), the pools will follow the schedule below: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays:...
Hattiesburg Releases 2023 Hub City Summer Guide
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – To help families plan a productive summer full of enrichment opportunities across a variety of community partners, the City of Hattiesburg has released its 2023 edition of the Hub City Summer Guide. “We had a great deal of feedback about last year’s guide – about how helpful it was for parents to plan entertaining and educational opportunities for...
Hattiesburg Mayor Appointed to National League of Cities’ Transportation & Infrastructure Services Committee
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2023 Transportation and Infrastructure Services (TIS) federal advocacy committee. This committee has the lead responsibility to developing NLC’s federal policy positions on issues involving transportation, including planning, funding, safety and security of public transit, streets and highways, aviation, railroads and ports. “I am...
Hattiesburg Names Coach Ernie Watson Grand Marshal for Parade of Champions
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – The City of Hattiesburg named Hattiesburg High Head Basketball Coach Ernie Watson as the grand marshal for its Parade of Champions set to roll on Monday, May 8 at 5:30 p.m. in Downtown Hattiesburg. This year, Watson led the Hattiesburg High Boys Basketball team to its third state title and, its first since 1974. He has served...