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today, Friday, April 3 at 5 p.m. This order will begin today and last through 8 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2020 (unless rescinded, modified or extended).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...
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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...
Governor Reeves Issues Shelter in Place Order
This afternoon, Governor Tate Reeves issued a Shelter in Place Order (Executive Order No. 1466). We realize that it may present a lot of questions; so we’ve broken it down for you below. Should your question not be answered here, please feel free to ask and we’ll do our best to answer. WHAT IS A SHELTER IN PLACE ORDER? It’s...
March 31 – Daily Update
The city’s administrative team is putting together several resources that provide residents with more information regarding the impact of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Today’s update addresses a primary component of concern – Economic Impact Payments. Economic Impact Payments are one-time payments, also referred to as stimulus payments. According to the IRS and Treasury Department, those...
Hattiesburg Updates for COVID-19, Including a Positive Test for Employee
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Over the weekend, the City of Hattiesburg’s administrative team learned that an employee in Public Works tested positive for COVID-19. The individual is currently hospitalized and has not been at work since Monday, March 23. All employees in the employee’s division have been notified of the presumptive positive test. In an abundance of caution, the city will...
March 29 | Daily Update
Today’s update includes final numbers from the mask drive-thru and drop-off event, educational resources and reminders and COVID-19 resources. See them below. Mask Donations Drive Collectively, Hattiesburg’s health care community, first responders and essential services will benefit from a little more than 1,200 masks and several large boxes of gloves that were donated during this three-day event. These donations came...
March 28 – Daily Update
Today’s update includes info about the Hattiesburg Mask Drive-Thru & Drop-Off, curbside testing and broadcast services. Mask Donations Today is the last day for the mask donation drive at Jackie Dole Sherrill Community Center, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. All unused masks are accepted. We encourage everyone to check storage units and sheds for masks that may have been purchased...
March 27 – Daily Update
Here is what is what you need to know for Friday going into the weekend. Support Local There are several ways you can continue to support local businesses and restaurants – while still social distancing. Here’s how: Grab pick-up from a local restaurant for dinner tonight (and then go home). See the full list at hattiesburgms.com/coronavirus/biz. Several restaurants are also taking...
March 26 (Afternoon) – Daily Update
Mask Donation Drive Donations collected on Thursday included 175 masks and 17 boxes of gloves. The event will continue at Jackie Dole Sherrill Community Center on Friday and Saturday, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Q: Can it be any mask? A: Yes. N95s are what is most needed, but we’ll take whatever you want to donate. If you have...
March 26 (Morning) – Daily Update
This morning’s update includes a video message from Mayor Toby Barker. The details included in the video can be found below. 1. If you haven’t already donated blood and can, please do so today. Merit Health Wesley will host a blood drive at 210 West Hospital Drive from 11:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. 2. The City of Hattiesburg is hosting a drive...
March 25 – Daily Update
Today’s update includes another opportunity to donate blood, information about a mask drive, water billing office operations, a reminder regarding school feeding sites and a summary of last night’s executive order by Mayor Barker. See the categorized information below. Blood Services Hattiesburg, you have an additional opportunity to give blood this week with Merit Health Wesley. Walk-in or appointments via redcrossblood.org...
Mayor Barker Provides Further Guidance to Businesses in Response to COVID-19
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Tuesday night, Mayor Toby Barker issued an updated executive order to provide guidance to essential and non-essential retail businesses, spas, nail salons, hair salons and barbershops. This order goes into effect on Thursday, March 26 and will be enforced until April 30, 2020. It includes the following: All financial services institutions (including banks and related financial...