Month: August 2017

Mayor Barker Names Nominees for Municipal Court
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Mayor Barker Names Nominees for Municipal Court

On Monday, Mayor Toby Barker announced his nominations for the City of Hattiesburg’s Municipal Court, including Wes Curry as municipal court judge; Phillip McSwain, Jr. as municipal court clerk; Shakita Taylor as public defender; and Sally O’Flynn as city prosecutor.   “From day one, our administration’s vision has included a municipal court where people are...

Mayor Barker Names Ladner as Assistant to the Mayor
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Mayor Barker Names Ladner as Assistant to the Mayor

Today, Mayor Toby Barker announced Dr. John G. “Greg” Ladner as assistant to the mayor. He will work specifically with developing a strategic plan for Hattiesburg, reviewing the city’s administrative structure and working on other specific initiatives.   Ladner most recently served as interim superintendent of the Hattiesburg Public School District. In that role, he...

Mayor Barker Adds Mercier and Harris to Administrative Team
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Mayor Barker Adds Mercier and Harris to Administrative Team

Today, Mayor Toby Barker announced two additions to his administrative team, including Betsy Mercier as his office manager and Maryann Harris as administrative assistant to Kermas Eaton, city clerk.   “Customer service is a top priority for our administration, and it’s important that we set a high bar when any person walks into our office.”...