Hattiesburg, Mississippi – The Mississippi Development Authority recently awarded a $3.4M grant to The Garden – The University of Southern Mississippi’s Innovation and Commercialization Park (ICP) from their Site Development Grant – Select Sites Program. Home to 22-acres located off of Classic Drive and Shelby Thames Drive in North Hattiesburg, the funding will go toward making the site more attractive...
CITY OF HATTIESBURG NEWS
Hattiesburg Receives Tree City USA Designation for 30th Year
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – The City of Hattiesburg has been named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management for the thirtieth consecutive year. “Trees bring shade to our homes, provide beauty to our neighborhoods and allow for numerous economic, social and environmental benefits. Communities prosper where trees are planted...
Hattiesburg Community Partners Gather to Unveil Improvements & Mural at Duncan Lake
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Today, several community partners joined Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker at Duncan Lake to unveil improvements made to the park area thanks to funding through the AARP Community Challenge Grant, additional partner funds and more than 450 hours of volunteer time. In August, the City of Hattiesburg’s Community Arts Center (HCAC), the Hattiesburg Landmark Preservation, Inc. (HLP) and...
City Engages MDEQ and Industrial Manufacturers to Address Odor Complaints
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – After several weeks of complaints regarding odor issues, the City of Hattiesburg is actively working with the Mississippi Department of Environment Quality (MDEQ) and its industrial manufacturers inside the City to identify the source. At this point, there is not a consensus yet on where the smell is stemming from. “Each of the past three weeks, MDEQ...
United States Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Denies Request for Replacement of Timberton Park
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Thursday, January 20, the United States Civilian Board of Contract Appeals ruled to deny the City of Hattiesburg’s request for full replacement of Timberton Park Complex, which was damaged in the January 2017 tornado. The arbitration decision, which was made by a three-judge panel, did grant additional funds to aid in repair. “We remain committed to rebuilding...
Multi-Phased Traffic Improvement Project for Highway 49/Midtown Begins Late February
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – In late February, the City of Hattiesburg, Forrest County, Forrest General Hospital, Mississippi Development Authority and the Office of State Aid Road Construction will begin a multi-phased traffic improvement project for the stretch of Highway 49 from O’Ferral Street to Adeline Street. This project, large in scope, will expand access to Forrest General Hospital by shifting the...
MDAH Awards Hattiesburg with $250K Grant for Saenger Theater
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – At its regular meeting on January 21, the Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) listed the Hattiesburg Saenger Theater as one of its Community Heritage Preservation Grant recipients, with $250,000 in funding to be used for renovations to damaged plaster on the ceiling. “As a Mississippi Landmark, the Saenger Theater is...
Hattiesburg + Partners Host Booster Clinic at CE Roy Community Center
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Saturday, January 22, the City of Hattiesburg is teaming up with Forrest General and Hattiesburg Clinic to host a Vaccine Booster Clinic at CE Roy Community Center (300 East 5th Street) from 8 a.m. until Noon. The clinic is first-come-first-served with no appointment necessary; however, patients must provide proof of vaccination, type of vaccine received and dates...
Hattiesburg Launches New Infrastructure Project for Country Club Road
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – This week, Hattiesburg will begin a long-awaited construction project along the Country Club Road corridor. Anticipated to cost approximately $2 million, this infrastructure project will include new drainage, improved sidewalks, speed tables, additional landscaping and paving. “This will be a significant transformation of this important corridor, greatly improving the usability, safety and efficiency of Country Club Road,”...
Hattiesburg Releases Entertainment Lineup for Midnight on Front Street
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Midnight on Front Street, Hattiesburg’s New Year’s Eve Celebration, is known for its iconic Hub Sign Drop, a dual fireworks show and music shared by Hattiesburg native DJ Kujho. This year, event organizers are adding a new dynamic to the event lineup with a live music stage featuring local favorites, the PineBelt Pickers, and the Stooges Brass...
Hattiesburg Unveils Artwork for Midnight on Front Street Poster
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – During a press conference about the City of Hattiesburg’s annual New Year’s Eve Celebration “Midnight on Front Street,” Mayor Toby Barker helped unveil artwork by Gretchen McClure (11) that will be featured on the event’s official promotional poster. The artwork, “New Year’s in Hattiesburg” was inspired by the Hub Sign and the railroads. McClure entry stated, “I...
Jones Companies Chooses Hattiesburg for National Headquarters
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Today, Mayor Toby Barker joined CEO of Jones Companies Jonathan Jones, Governor Tate Reeves, President of The Area Development Partnership Chad Newell and President of the Forrest County Board of Supervisors David Hogan to announce Midtown Hattiesburg as the new home for Jones Companies’ $40 million corporate headquarters. The new headquarters facility will serve as the primary...