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Hattiesburg Celebrates Parks & Recreation Week July 17 – July 21

By Pine Belt Times Report | Jul 14, 2023

Beginning with a proclamation by Mayor Toby Barker on Monday, July 17, the department will host more than 10 events to highlight programming offerings for all ages.

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Two City Buildings Named for Hattiesburg Mayors

By Pine Belt Times Report | Jul 7, 2023

Hattiesburg City Council voted to approve the naming of the Hattiesburg Intermodal Facility (Hattiesburg Train Depot) and the Hattiesburg Public Safety Complex in honor of Hattiesburg’s two most recent mayors – J. Ed Morgan (1989 – 2001) and Johnny L. DuPree (2001 – 2017).

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Hattiesburg Receives Fifth Consecutive Perfect Score for Water Supply

By Pine Belt Times Report | Jul 6, 2023

Mayor Toby Barker was joined by Water and Sewer Director Alan Howe, water operators and water division staff at Water Plant #2 on James Street to announce Hattiesburg’s fifth consecutive perfect score – a 5 out of 5 – for the annual inspection of its drinking water supply.

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Hattiesburg City Council Receives FY 2022 Audit

By Pine Belt Times Report | Jun 30, 2023

Hattiesburg City Council met in a special called meeting to receive the Fiscal Year 2022 audit, completed by Topp, McWhorter, Harvey, PLLC. It was acknowledged with a 4-0 vote by the Council.

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Hattiesburg Mayor Barker Assumes Presidency and City Wins Top Award at Mississippi Municipal League Conference

By Pine Belt Times Report | Jun 29, 2023

During the Mississippi Municipal League’s 92nd Annual Conference held this week on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Hattiesburg’s Mayor Toby Barker ascended to the office of President. The City of Hattiesburg also took home the conference’s top award “Best Overall,” highlighting the Hattiesburg Pocket Museum and Alley.

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Hattiesburg Police Officers and Sanitation Equipment Operators in Public Works See Mid-Year Raise

By Pine Belt Times Report | Jun 7, 2023

Hattiesburg City Council unanimously approved a budget amendment that will give a mid-year raise to sworn officers with the Hattiesburg Police Department and equipment operators/drivers in the sanitation division of Public Works.

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Hattiesburg Community Pools Slated to Open June 5

By Pine Belt Times Report | Jun 1, 2023

After several months of necessary upgrades, Hattiesburg’s three community pools will open for the hot summer months on Monday, June 5.

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Hattiesburg Releases 2023 Hub City Summer Guide

By Pine Belt Times Report | May 26, 2023

To help families plan a productive summer full of enrichment opportunities across a variety of community partners, the City of Hattiesburg has released its 2023 edition of the Hub City Summer Guide.

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Hattiesburg Mayor Appointed to National League of Cities’ Transportation & Infrastructure Services Committee

By Pine Belt Times Report | May 19, 2023

Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2023 Transportation and Infrastructure Services (TIS) federal advocacy committee.

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Southeast Ace of Midtown Hattiesburg celebrates 2-day grand opening

By Pine Belt Times Report | Mar 29, 2023

Southeast Ace of Midtown Hattiesburg, formerly called Midtown Ace, is celebrating a 2-day grand opening this weekend.