For today’s update, Mayor Barker’s briefing addresses today’s numbers, a look at the curve (ft. a 5-day average), the shelter-in-place extension by Governor Reeves and a look at masks. To see the full video, click below.
CITY OF HATTIESBURG NEWS
April 17 – Daily Update
Today’s update looks at the extended shelter-in-place order by Governor Tate Reeves, Mayor Barker’s daily briefing and mask distribution information. Shelter-in-Place Order Governor Tate Reeves extended the shelter-in-place order through Monday, April 27, 2020. Three changes came with that update. Here is what you need to know: Extension by 7 days (although it can be rescinded, modified or extended by...
60,000 Masks Available to Residents of the Pine Belt
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Due to the generosity of Spartan Mosquito, a local Hattiesburg Business, 60,000 masks were donated to the City of Hattiesburg, Forrest County and Lamar County governments to distribute to residents at no cost. “Our latest executive order required that employees at essential businesses wear masks and we also made the recommendation that the general public wears a...
April 14 – Daily Update
Public Schools Announcement Governor Tate Reeves announced today that Mississippi Public Schools will not return to physical buildings this semester, but that distance learning will continue. The City of Hattiesburg will continue to work with local school districts and private schools to help communicate any messages they have in regard to this matter. School Meals Hattiesburg Public School District will...
April 13 – Daily Update
The City of Hattiesburg extends its deepest thoughts and prayers to all who were affected by yesterday’s storms. We know the pain and sorrow that comes from a tornado leaving mass destruction in its path, but we also know the good that tends to rise in challenging times. We standby to assist however we can in the coming days and...
April 9 – Daily Update
Today’s update includes further guidance on masks addressed in Mayor Barker’s Executive Order 2020-4, the #hburgwearsred project in collaboration with Forrest General Hospital and the potential for severe weather this weekend. Executive Order 2020-4 Yesterday, Mayor Barker issued an executive order regarding guidance for masks in the business space. He also addresses masks and the general public. The highlights are below:...
Mayor Barker Provides Guidance to Essential Businesses Regarding Masks
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Wednesday, Mayor Toby Barker issued Executive Order 2020-4 to provide guidance to essential and non-essential businesses maintaining minimum operations regarding masks. This order goes into effect on Friday, April 10 at 5 p.m. and will be enforced until April 30, 2020. It includes the following: All employees of essential businesses and all employees of nonessential businesses...
Beloved Hattiesburg Employee Passes due to COVID-19
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On the evening of Tuesday, April 7, Mayor Toby Barker and his administrative team learned that Kévin Jordan, the city’s housing coordinator in Urban Development, passed away due to COVID-19. Jordan, 58, worked for the City of Hattiesburg for 13 years and was beloved by all coworkers. A statement from Mayor Barker can be found below: “Kévin...
April 7 – Daily Update
Today’s update includes good news of innovation and a way for the community to collectively share support for one another. #TheHattiesburgWay includes stepping outside of the box to solve problems with creative solutions. Over the course of the last few weeks, The University of Southern Mississippi, Forrest General Hospital and Hattiesburg Clinic have collaborated on two fronts to fill gaps where needed – testing and...
April 6 – Daily Update
Today’s update includes shelter-in-place reminders, the Good Friday trash schedule and a hotline number from Pine Grove Behavioral Health. Lastly, you can see Mayor Barker’s latest video briefing at the end of this update. Shelter-in-Place Thanks to all who are adhering to the shelter-in-place order that went into effect on Friday, April 3 at 5 p.m. per the governor’s order....
April 3 – Daily Update
This week, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves issued a shelter-in-place order to take effect today, Friday, April 3 at 5 p.m. This order will begin today and last through 8 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2020 (unless rescinded, modified or extended). To understand what the order means and how it will affect Hattiesburg, see the front and back FAQ we’ve provided...
April 2 – Daily Update
Today’s update includes more clarification regarding the Shelter-in-Place Order issued by Governor Tate Reeves and a note about the water billing office. 1. Shelter-in-Place Order Many have asked questions regarding essential/non-essential work, travel and more. Those questions are still welcomed, but here are a few additional clarifications: The City of Hattiesburg is not under a curfew. While the Shelter-in-Place order...