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The City of Hattiesburg is a growing, thriving metropolis, brimming with southern hospitality and tucked neatly into the heart of southern Mississippi. It is the home of two major universities, William Carey University and the University of Southern Mississippi, as well as Camp Shelby, a U.S. Army Reserve training base.
Heralded as one of the top 10 places to launch a small business by CNN-Forbes in 2009, and the 14th best city for job growth in the Unites States in 2010, it makes sense that this bedroom community has become the fourth largest city in Mississippi with a population over 50,000.
Fitting comfortably into a hub for many neighboring cities and communities Hattiesburg has found a place on the legendary Blues Trail, had a roll in the Freedom Summer and the Civil Rights Movement, and has cemented its place in place in Collegiate Athletic history with NFL and NBA stars claiming local colleges as their own.
A few other things Hattiesburg has been recognized as:
A Certified Retirement Home Community
Best Place to Retire
Best Place to Start a Small Business
Best Place for Job Growth
An Adventure Community
A Bicycle Friendly Community
A College Town
