Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Tuesday, May 24, Mayor Toby Barker was joined by Water and Sewer Director Alan Howe, water operators and water division staff at Water Plant #1 on Hwy 42 to announce Hattiesburg’s fourth consecutive perfect score – a 5 out of 5 – for the annual inspection of its drinking water supply. “We are thrilled to receive...
CITY OF HATTIESBURG NEWS
City Officials and Hattiesburg Public Schools Cut Ribbon on Joint Projects at Thames Elementary
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Monday, May 23, Mayor Toby Barker joined Hattiesburg Public School District Superintendent Dr. Robert Williams and several local community leaders to cut the ribbon on two new amenities at Thames Elementary – new playground equipment and a junior disc golf course. “We are a city that believes in partnerships, particularly when it comes to our public...
Hattiesburg Paves 100th Mile Under Barker Administration
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Monday, the City of Hattiesburg will pave its 100th mile of roadway under the Barker Administration. The one-hundredth mile will take place in the Mobile-Bouie neighborhood. “Addressing paving needs in our city has been a priority for both our administration and the City Council. Together, we quickly established an annual spend of $2.5 million – $2.8...
Hattiesburg Hosts Annual Student Job Fair
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Monday, May 23, the City of Hattiesburg will host its annual job fair for local high school students (16+) at the Ben McNair Community Center (300 North 12th Avenue) from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. High school students will have an opportunity to meet with local employers who have immediate hiring needs for the summer and...
Hattiesburg Releases Summer Activity Guide for Youth
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – As school winds down for the year, the City of Hattiesburg is releasing a digital activity guide to help parents and guardians make plans that will engage local youth throughout the summer. “For many parents, summer vacation brings a real challenge to keep children engaged and learning,” said Mayor Toby Barker. “We hope this summer activity guide...
City of Hattiesburg Releases Police Week Activities
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Throughout the week of May 15, the City of Hattiesburg will join other cities around the nation in observance of National Police Week – a week that was established by Congress in 1962 to pay tribute to officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice and to remember the tireless efforts of those who continue to keep communities...
City of Hattiesburg Facilitates Community Meeting with EPA About Future of Hercules Site
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Thursday, May 19, a community meeting with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at CE Roy Community Center will take place regarding the future of the Hercules Inc. site, which sits north of West 7th Street. The meeting will provide residents the opportunity to discuss questions and concerns regarding the EPA’s recent proposal for the site...
Hattiesburg’s Transformative Overpass Project Begins
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Tuesday, April 19, 2022, Mayor Toby Barker was joined by U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, Congressman Steven Palazzo, members of the Hattiesburg City Council, members of the Pine Belt area legislative delegation and community leaders to officially break ground on the Hall Avenue East Overpass project. This transformative project was announced in February...
Hattiesburg Mayor Recognized by Mississippi Public Health Association
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Friday, April 8, 2022, the Mississippi Public Health Association (MPHA) awarded Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker with the Community Service Award during its 84th Annual Public Health Conference. Barker was recognized for his leadership during the COVID-19 Pandemic and for his overall commitment to improving the health of Hattiesburg residents through policy initiatives. “We are so pleased...
Hattiesburg’s Multi-Phased Traffic Improvement Project for Hwy 49/Midtown Begins April 5
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Tuesday, April 5, the contractor for the Hwy 49/Midtown multi-phased traffic improvement project will begin work on Phase One. Announced in February, this project will expand access to Forrest General Hospital by shifting the Highway 49/Mamie Street traffic signal to Camp Street and installing an additional traffic signal at Highway 49/West Adeline. It will improve traffic...
Mayor Barker Reappoints McNair for Hattiesburg Public School Board
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Monday, March 7, Mayor Toby Barker announced his reappointment of Delores McNair for continued service to the Hattiesburg Public School District Board of Trustees. McNair was first appointed to the board in 2017, and she has served as president of the HPSD Board of Trustees since 2018. “Delores McNair’s tenure on the Hattiesburg Public School District...
Roundabout in Downtown Hattiesburg Enters Phase Three
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Saturday, March 5, the City of Hattiesburg will enter into Phase 3 of construction for the Downtown Hattiesburg Roundabout, which will include a modified way of traveling through the intersection at Hardy Street, Green Street, 2nd Avenue and Adeline Street. To keep traffic moving, drivers will navigate the roundabout as it is constructed – but with...