Year: 2015

Hub City Special Olympics
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Hub City Special Olympics

As some of you may already know, Special Olympics is returning to the Hub City! After over a decade without programming, our Special Needs communities are bubbling with excitement for the chance to play and compete once again! The Hub City Region includes Forrest, Lamar, Perry, Marion and Walthall counties. The City of Hattiesburg and...

City of Hattiesburg announces  Job Access and Reverse Commute Program
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City of Hattiesburg announces Job Access and Reverse Commute Program

The City of Hattiesburg and Grove Transit, Inc. have partnered to improve access to places of employment and employment- related activities for low-income and public assistance recipients of Hattiesburg-Petal-Lamar-Forrest County.   The opportunity was made possible thanks to a $367,964 grant, with $183,982 of that being the local match, and $183,982 from the Federal Transit...

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE)
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DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE)

LEGAL NOTICE Hattiesburg Department of Federal and State Programs DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PARTICIPATION IN FEDERALLY FUNDED PROJECTS The City of Hattiesburg has proposed to implement a goal of 1 % for DBE participation in projects funded through Federal Funds appropriated to the Department by the Federal Transit Administration for Fiscal Years 2016-18 in accordance...

Lakeylah White named as one of Mississippi’s 50 Leading Business Women
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Lakeylah White named as one of Mississippi’s 50 Leading Business Women

Mississippi Business Journal launched the first 50 Leading Business Women of Mississippi Awards program in 1997. The purpose of the program is to recognize professional women who have made a significant contribution to society and the workplace. Selections are made from a list of women who are nominated based on: professional accomplishments, personal accomplishments, levels...

Pine Belt Countdown to Kindergarten Rally, July 25, 2015
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Pine Belt Countdown to Kindergarten Rally, July 25, 2015

Hattiesburg Excel By 5 will host its inaugural “Pine Belt Countdown to Kindergarten Rally” on July 25, 2015 from 9-2. This event will include all children entering Kindergarten and who will attend Hattiesburg and Lamar County School District. Parents and students will have an opportunity to meet school personnel, register for Kindergarten, sign-up for after-school...