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Hattiesburg among first to pledge support for military caregivers as Hidden Heroes City
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Hattiesburg among first to pledge support for military caregivers as Hidden Heroes City

Hattiesburg was recognized today as Tom Hanks and Tom Brokaw joined Senator Elizabeth Dole in Washington, DC to launch Hidden Heroes, a groundbreaking campaign created by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation to call vital attention to America’s 5.5 million military and veteran caregivers. As campaign chair, Hanks presided over the launch that included a series of...

Announcing the new proposed Land Development Code Draft
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Announcing the new proposed Land Development Code Draft

The September 12, 2016, Draft is now available for proposed new Land Development Code (LDC) for public review. The previous draft, dated July 20, 2016, may be downloaded here The Planning Division hosted three public meetings to discuss the new LDC and to submit comments. Thursday, June 2, 2016 – 4pm – 7pm, Sigler Center,...

9/11 Ceremony to be held Sunday at 8 a.m.
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9/11 Ceremony to be held Sunday at 8 a.m.

The City of Hattiesburg Fire and Police Departments invite residents to attend a ceremony honoring the nearly 3,000 victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on Sunday at 8 a.m. at Fire Station 1, 810 North Main Street.  Following the event, a reception will be held at Java Werks Coffee and Tea, located on...

Hattiesburg Receives the National Tree City USA Award
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Hattiesburg Receives the National Tree City USA Award

The City of Hattiesburg was awarded the Tree City USA certification for 2016 by the Mississippi Urban Forest Council at the recent statewide forestry conference. Hattiesburg is one of the cities in the state qualifying for the recognition. This is the 24th year that Hattiesburg has received the title and recognized state-wide for its outstanding...

Announcing the new proposed Land Development Code Draft
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Announcing the new proposed Land Development Code Draft

The August 29, 2016, Draft is now available for proposed new Land Development Code (LDC) for public review. The previous draft, dated July 20, 2016, may be downloaded here The Planning Division hosted three public meetings to discuss the new LDC and to submit comments.   Thursday, June 2, 2016 – 4pm – 7pm, Sigler Center,...

City of Hattiesburg Set to Unveil New Pedestrian Bridge
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City of Hattiesburg Set to Unveil New Pedestrian Bridge

The City of Hattiesburg Public Works Department’s goal is to improve the community’s roads and pedestrian walkways in a manner that is cost efficient for area residents. On Tuesday, August 30 at 10 a.m., the City will unveil one such improvement— A recently-installed aluminum pedestrian bridge situated between Hillendale and Beverly Lane.   Public Works Director,...