National Train Day Celebration

Press Release
Monday, May 6, 2013,
For Immediate Release:

City to Celebrate
National Train Day May 11
Sixth Annual Event Highlights Why Trains Matter

Hattiesburg–On Saturday, May 11, the City of Hattiesburg will join communities across America to celebrate the importance of trains to their town at the sixth annual National Train Day.  The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Historic Train Depot located at 308 Newman Street.

The festive event will feature Chugginton Kid’s Depot, bouncehouse, trackless train, face-painting, food, lots of grand giveaways including a chance to win a train ride to anywhere in the United States.

“National Train Day invites communities big and small to share the importance of trains as a vital element of our transportation system and engine of economic development and employment,” said Amtrak Chief Marketing & Sales Officer Matt Hardison.

More than 200 communities are expected to host events at local train stations, railroad museums and other locations commemorating this year’s theme “Trains Matter.”  Details on National Train Day events and information on how to host a National Train Day event are available at NationalTrainDay.com.   Additional events and information will be added to the Web site frequently.  Rail passengers and enthusiasts are invited to share why trains matter to them via Facebook or @natltrainday.

Wastewater Treatment Systems Public Meeting

Press Release
Tuesday, April 30, 2012,
For Immediate Release:

City Leaders Seek Feedback
on Proposed Wastewater Treatment Systems

Hattiesburg— The City of Hattiesburg invites citizens to attend a public meeting on proposed wastewater treatment systems at 6 p.m., on Thursday, May 2 at the Cultural Center, 723 Main Street.

The City’s current South Lagoon wastewater system was designed and built in the 1960s and has experienced problems meeting permit limits in recent years.  For the last two years, the City has explored potential solutions with the specific goals of returning our facility to compliance with environmental requirements, meeting new nutrient permit limits, and reducing or eliminating odors.

One of the options under consideration is construction of a new, fully mechanical treatment facility that will replace the current South Lagoon.  A mechanical treatment facility would treat the wastewater stream and replace the existing lagoon, while providing the capability for future upgrades to the system as needed.  At this public meeting, citizens will hear a presentation on mechanical wastewater treatment systems and will have the opportunity to comment and ask questions from professionals in the field. 

HPD to Collect Unused and Expired Drugs

Press Release
Tuesday, April 23, 2013,
For Immediate Release:

HPD to Collect Unwanted Drugs

Hattiesburg-On Saturday, April 27, the City of Hattiesburg Police Department (HPD) will assist citizens who wish to dispose of unused or expired pharmaceutical drugs. The drop-off site will be the lobby of HPD's headquarters from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Police departments across the country will be taking part in the National Take Back Initiative 6. The progam's goal is to promote drug free communities and a clean environment. Download Flyer
 

Earth Day Event at Town Square with Prizes, Free Food & Deltamatics

Press Release
Wednesday, April 3, 2013,
For Immediate Release:

Earth Day Celebration Set for April 27
Event to Feature Giveaways, Free Food & Music

Hattiesburg-The City of Hattiesburg will host its annual Earth Day Environmental Fair on Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Town Square Park located on the corner of North Main and Buschman Streets.

Participants will enjoy door prizes, free food, goods from the Farmer’s Market and the sounds of the Deltamatics.  They will also get a crash course in recycling, landscaping, composting, water and energy conservation, birding, solar energy and much more. Download Flyer

The celebration will be held in conjunction with the Great American Cleanup Day, the nation’s largest community improvement program.  The City’s event is co-sponsored by Keep Hattiesburg Beautiful, Waste Pro, The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg Public Schools, Williams Carey University, Keep Mississippi Beautiful/People Against Litter, the Mississippi Department of Transportation, Forrest and Lamar Counties, and other local organizations in participating Mississippi cities in partnership with Keep America Beautiful, Inc., and national sponsors.