The NWS in Jackson has placed us under an elevated risk for severe storms moving into our area this afternoon. The primary threat associated with this event will be wind gusts up to 60 mph, quarter to half dollar sized hail, and the possibility of a tornado. In addition, flash flooding is a concern with...
Month: January 2016
Community Health Forum
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City of Hattiesburg begins Free Tax Preps for Income Tax Season
Mayor’s Financial Education Initiative helps residents claim full refunds The City of Hattiesburg Mayor’s Financial Education Initiative tax partners will begin preparing free tax returns, including electronic filing, on Monday, January 25 through Friday, April 15, 2016. Preparers are tested yearly and certified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The program is a component of...
City council plans to override mayor’s wastewater veto
Hattiesburg City Council will hold a special-called meeting at 5:45 p.m. today in council chambers to override the mayor’s veto of the council’s decision to implement land application as a solution to its wastewater issues. During a special-called meeting by City Council on Dec. 18, council members voted 4-1 to adopt a land-based application for the city. Ward...