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...
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Hattiesburg Plans for Renovations at Kamper Park Tennis and Pickleball Courts
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Beginning Wednesday, May 10, 2023, the City of Hattiesburg will close the tennis courts at Kamper Park for upgrades that will include new overlay on all courts, four championship-level courts for tennis, four championship-level courts for pickleball, improved lighting, new nets and windscreens. “We’re excited about the progress and momentum at Kamper Park,” said Mayor Toby Barker....
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann Provides Legislative Update to Pine Belt Area Officials
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Wednesday morning, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann joined state and local officials at the Jackie Dole Sherrill Community Center in Downtown Hattiesburg to give an update following the 2023 legislative session. Specifically, Lt. Governor Hosemann reported on the Mississippi Legislature’s unprecedented investments in infrastructure, which included: A one-to-one state match for cities and counties that used their...
Hattiesburg Hosts Annual Job Fair for Students
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Tuesday, April 11, the City of Hattiesburg will host its annual job fair for local high school students (16+) at the Jackie Dole Sherrill Community Center (220 West Front Street) from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. High school students will have an opportunity to meet with local employers who have immediate hiring needs for the summer...
Mayor Barker Appoints City Engineer & Director for Engineering & Transportation
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Monday, April 3, Mayor Toby Barker announced MaryBeth Bergin as his appointment for City Engineer and Director for Transportation & Engineering. As the director, she will lead the following five divisions under Engineering and Transportation: engineering, traffic, mass transit, graphic information systems (GIS) and the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). “We are excited to have MaryBeth lead...
Hattiesburg Experiences a Water Main Break near Kamper Park
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Around 1 a.m. on Tuesday, February 28, a 10-inch water main broke around the Kamper Park area. City crews have identified the immediate impact area and are working with the contractor to repair the break. Because of the location of this specific line, many homes – even those not in close proximity to the line – may experience...
Lincoln Road Paving Project Begins This Week
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Thursday, February 23, the City of Hattiesburg will begin paving Lincoln Road, between Highway 49 and South 40th Avenue. This stretch is approximately two miles. Milling will take place first, then paving. Contractors will begin work on the northern westbound lane at Highway 49, then they will work their way toward South 40th Avenue. The work...
Mayor Barker Reappoints Morris for Hattiesburg Public School Board of Trustees
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Mayor Toby Barker has placed an item on the February 21 Hattiesburg City Council agenda that reappoints Yolanda Morris to the Hattiesburg Public School District Board of Trustees. “The Hattiesburg Public School District’s progress over the past five years has been nothing short of remarkable, and Yolanda Morris has been an integral part of that transformation,” said...
Hattiesburg Celebrates Arbor Day with Special Recognition and Annual Tree Planting
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Friday, February 10, Mayor Toby Barker and the City of Hattiesburg’s Tree Crew celebrated Arbor Day by honoring Hattiesburg resident Dr. Richard Conville, a long-time urban forestry advocate, and by planting trees with Sacred Heart students. Arbor Day in Hattiesburg holds a tradition of collaborating with a local school to educate students about the importance of...
Vicksburg Officials & Tourism Leadership Visit Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Wednesday, February 8, Mayor Toby Barker, city staff and tourism partners spent the day with Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs and leadership counterparts to share best practices for providing residents with services and quality of place opportunities. The Vicksburg group consisted of leadership from Flaggs’ office and his departments across Parks and Recreation, Human Resources, IT, Police,...
Engineer Pierce Named Firefighter of the Year for 2023
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Engineer Dean Pierce was recently named Hattiesburg’s Firefighter of the Year by his peers and administrators at the Hattiesburg Fire Department. This annual designation is given to one firefighter who performs above expectations and who continues to be a positive role model for younger firefighters. Nominations are asked to look at the scope of work through the...
Hattiesburg Celebrates 100th Anniversary of City Hall
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On January 19, 2023, Mayor Toby Barker released a video proclamation declaring the 100th Anniversary of City Hall, located at 200 Forrest Street in Downtown Hattiesburg. To commemorate the occasion, content featuring the history of the building will be shared across the City’s social media channels throughout the following week. All will culminate with a special reception...