Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Thursday, December 31, the City of Hattiesburg will host a virtual Hub Sign Drop at hburgnye.com to usher in 2021, in lieu of a public event. “Since the first case of COVID-19 landed on our doorstep, we have worked deliberately to prioritize public health,” said Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker. “We cannot, in good faith, host an...
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Hattiesburg Receives Statewide Recognition for Planning
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Recently, the City of Hattiesburg was among the recipients honored during the Mississippi Chapter of the American Planning Association’s 2020 Great Places Awards. This awards program recognizes extraordinary examples of great planning combined with public commitment and extensive community participation. For its location in the Hub City Historic District and for serving as home to many community...
Hattiesburg’s Boil Water Notice Is Lifted
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – The City of Hattiesburg’s boil water notice has been lifted after two consecutive days of follow-up samples produced satisfactory results with no evidence of bacteria, including e-coli contamination. “We are grateful to our water customers for their patience and understanding as we worked through the regulatory testing set forth by the Mississippi State Department of Health,” said...
Boil Water Notice Update: Hattiesburg’s First Set of Samples Comes Back Clear
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – The first set of 60 follow-up samples in response to a boil water notice issued for Hattiesburg on Friday, December 11 have tested negative for any bacteria, including e-coli. These 60 samples were taken throughout the city, including from the original affected site in the 1900 block of Hardy Street, downstream and upstream. “We are pleased with...
City of Hattiesburg Issues a Boil Water Notice for Water Customers
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – A boil water notice has been issued for customers who receive their drinking water from the City of Hattiesburg, following a confirmed e-coli contamination in one sample from the city’s monthly screening of its water supply system. “Because we know where the sample comes from and only one of 50 samples is positive for contamination, it is...
Mayor Toby Barker Announces Leadership Transition for Hattiesburg Police Department
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Wednesday, December 9, Mayor Toby Barker announced that Assistant Chief Peggy Sealy will assume the duties of chief of police, and Major Hardy Sims will assume the duties of assistant chief for the remainder of the term for the Hattiesburg Police Department. This decision comes shortly after Chief Anthony Parker announced his retirement last week, and...
Six Lateral Transfers Sworn In for Hattiesburg Police & Fire
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Tuesday, December 8, Mayor Toby Barker issued oaths to six lateral transfers in a dual ceremony, four firefighters for the Hattiesburg Fire Department and two police officers for the Hattiesburg Police Department. “We have the two best public safety departments in the State of Mississippi. We train both our officers and our firefighters well and we...
Hattiesburg Mayor Announces Slate for Police Citizen Review Board
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Friday, December 4, Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker announced the first slate of community members who, with approval from the Hattiesburg City Council, will serve on the Hattiesburg Police Citizen Review Board. The board will serve as a liaison between the community and the Hattiesburg Police Department, with a focus on policies and procedures. It was established...
City of Hattiesburg Pay Raises Take Effect for FY 2021
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – In early September, the Hattiesburg City Council unanimously passed the City’s first structurally-balanced general fund budget in 10 years, which included pay raises for several employees across a variety of departments throughout the city. Those pay raises will take effect during the pay period that began on November 28. Specifically, the Fiscal Year 2021 budget addressed pay...
Hattiesburg Chief of Police Announces Retirement
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – After 39 years of service to law enforcement, with five as Hattiesburg’s top cop, Hattiesburg’s Police Chief Anthony Parker will retire at the end of the year. “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as Hattiesburg’s chief of police. I am grateful to the citizens of this community and for the ability to serve...
Hattiesburg Police Department’s Recruit Class 38 Begins Training
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On the heels of a graduating class in June, the Hattiesburg Police Department began its second academy for 2020 on Monday, November 30 with Recruit Class No. 38. Moving to two academies per year is a continued effort to increase public safety numbers for the department. “Everything we do is dependent on numbers,” said Police Chief Anthony...
November Sales Tax Collections Continue Record-Setting Trend for Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – With the Department of Revenue reporting complete for this month, sales tax collections for the City of Hattiesburg continue to trend up with November’s tax receipts being the highest November figure on record. November 2020 sales tax receipts – $2,073,705.48 (highest November on record) October 2020 sales tax receipts – $1,938,916.97 (highest October on record) September 2020...