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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
