Hattiesburg, Mississippi — On Tuesday, August 22, 2023, the Hattiesburg City Council voted unanimously to rename East Hardy Street back to its original name of River Avenue, which impacts the roadway stretching between Williams Street and the Leaf River as it extends over the Leaf River Bridge into Petal. The naming petition was championed by local businessman and attorney, Erik...
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Hattiesburg Calling on Community to Name Newest Ladder Truck for Hattiesburg Fire Department
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – The City of Hattiesburg and the Hattiesburg Fire Department are leaning on the city’s students, K-12, and Hattiesburg Public School District supporters to name the fire department’s latest fleet addition – Ladder #1. As a part of its capital expenditure budget for the 2022 fiscal year, the department purchased a new ladder apparatus from Pierce Manufacturing. This...
Significant Roadway Project for South 16th Avenue Slated to Begin August 14
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Monday, August 14, 2023, the City of Hattiesburg will begin multiple improvements to include traffic calming measures and to enhance walkability in and around South 16th Avenue. “This project comes from a productive, ongoing dialogue with neighborhood residents. Neighbors were concerned about the number of motorists, many of whom are cutting through from Hardy to Broadway,...
Hattiesburg Wraps Up its Summer Programming
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – From the time school let out in May to the very end of July, the City of Hattiesburg prioritized positive activities for the City’s youth of all ages. This included a full weekly schedule of its Summer Camp program through Parks & Recreation, Summer Splash Days with the Hattiesburg Fire Department and Popsicles in the Park with...
Hattiesburg Begins Construction on Hall Avenue West Overpass
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, Mayor Toby Barker was joined by U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann, members of the Hattiesburg City Council, members of the Pine Belt area legislative delegation and community leaders to officially celebrate the beginning of construction for the Hall Avenue West Overpass. This project was announced in October 2020 with...
Hattiesburg Approves Revised Waste Agreement with USA Yeast
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – After more than 18 months of negotiations, the Hattiesburg City Council has approved a revised agreement with USA Yeast to better protect the City’s lagoon systems and ensure that all wastewater treatment costs incurred by the City are fully recovered. The contract identifies the following parameters: Within three years, USA Yeast will be required to reduce the loading...
Hattiesburg Celebrates Parks & Recreation Week July 17 – July 21
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Tying into the nationally-recognized Parks & Recreation month, the City of Hattiesburg is kicking it up a few notches with “Play Hattiesburg!,” an entire week (July 17 – July 21) dedicated to celebrating the programs and divisions of the Parks & Recreation Department. Beginning with a proclamation by Mayor Toby Barker on Monday, July 17, the department...
Two City Buildings Named for Hattiesburg Mayors
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Wednesday, July 5, the Hattiesburg City Council voted to approve the naming of the Hattiesburg Intermodal Facility (Hattiesburg Train Depot) and the Hattiesburg Public Safety Complex in honor of Hattiesburg’s two most recent mayors – J. Ed Morgan (1989 – 2001) and Johnny L. DuPree (2001 – 2017). Naming buildings after former mayors is not a...
Hattiesburg Receives Fifth Consecutive Perfect Score for Water Supply
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Thursday, July 7, Mayor Toby Barker was joined by Water and Sewer Director Alan Howe, water operators and water division staff at Water Plant #2 on James Street to announce Hattiesburg’s fifth consecutive perfect score – a 5 out of 5 – for the annual inspection of its drinking water supply. “We are proud that Hattiesburg’s...
Hattiesburg City Council Receives FY 2022 Audit
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Friday, June 30, the Hattiesburg City Council met in a special called meeting to receive the Fiscal Year 2022 audit, completed by Topp, McWhorter, Harvey, PLLC. It was acknowledged with a 4-0 vote by the Council. This financial audit is the eighth audit completed since 2017, three of which were completed within the first 17 months...
Hattiesburg Mayor Barker Assumes Presidency and City Wins Top Award at Mississippi Municipal League Conference
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – During the Mississippi Municipal League’s 92nd Annual Conference held this week on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Hattiesburg’s Mayor Toby Barker ascended to the office of President. The City of Hattiesburg also took home the conference’s top award “Best Overall,” highlighting the Hattiesburg Pocket Museum and Alley. Barker is honored to continue his service to the League and...
Hattiesburg Police Officers and Sanitation Equipment Operators in Public Works See Mid-Year Raise
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, the Hattiesburg City Council unanimously approved a budget amendment that will give a mid-year raise to sworn officers with the Hattiesburg Police Department and equipment operators/drivers in the sanitation division of Public Works. Mayor Toby Barker stated that the urgency to continue attracting quality professionals in both the police department and sanitation...