Hattiesburg, Mississippi – The city of Hattiesburg has earned an improved score in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Community Rating System (CRS), moving from Class 8 to Class 7. This advancement means that beginning April 1, 2026, most property owners with flood insurance policies through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will receive a... The post Hattiesburg Earns Improved Community Rating System Score, Bringing Flood Insurance Discounts for Residents appeared...| City of Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On July 17, 2025, the City of Hattiesburg officially named its Intermodal Facility, commonly known as the Hattiesburg Train Depot, in honor of former mayor J. Ed Morgan, recognizing a legacy of public service and transformative leadership that helped shape modern Hattiesburg. The J. Ed Morgan Intermodal Facility stands not only as... The post City of Hattiesburg Dedicates Intermodal Facility in Honor of Former Mayor Ed Morgan appeared first on City of Hattiesburg.| City of Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – The City of Hattiesburg has begun construction on a major infrastructure and drainage improvement project in the area of West 7th Street, Grace Avenue and North 25th Avenue, aimed at reducing flash flooding and improving safety for motorists and nearby properties. The area near the Highway 49 underpass on West 7th Street... The post Construction Begins on Major Drainage and Infrastructure Project Along West 7th Street appeared first on City of Hattiesburg.| City of Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – The City of Hattiesburg is celebrating National Parks and Recreation Week, July 14 – 19, by highlighting the programs, services and staff that help enhance quality of life for residents across the community. Throughout the week, the Hattiesburg Parks and Recreation Department will host a variety of free and family-friendly events that... The post City of Hattiesburg Celebrates Parks and Recreation Week with Full Week of Events appeared first on City of Hattiesburg.| City of Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, Mississippi — The city of Hattiesburg is hosting a series of public feedback sessions to support the development of its new comprehensive plan, Hattiesburg 150 & Beyond. This long-term plan will serve as a roadmap to guide growth, investment and services over the next 20 years. The comprehensive plan will address key priorities, including... The post City of Hattiesburg Seeks Public Input for New Comprehensive Plan appeared first on City of Hattiesburg.| City of Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, Mississippi—On Monday, June 30, 2025, the Hattiesburg City Council held a special meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2024 audit by Topp, McWhorter, Harvey, PLLC. The council approved the audit with a unanimous vote. This audit marks the tenth completed since 2017, with three conducted within the first 17 months of Mayor Toby Barker’s... The post Hattiesburg City Council Receives FY 2024 Financial Audit appeared first on City of Hattiesburg.| City of Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Downtown Hattiesburg received three honors at the Mississippi Main Street 2025 Annual Awards Luncheon, highlighting local efforts to strengthen the downtown area through planning, public art and community leadership. The awards included: Outstanding Main Street Plan for the Downtown Hattiesburg Roadmap. This document provides a strategic vision for guiding future growth in... The post Downtown Hattiesburg Receives Three Awards at Mississippi Main Street Annual Lun...| City of Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – The city of Hattiesburg and the Hattiesburg Fire Department are calling on students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of William Carey University to submit name suggestions for Engine #2, the newest addition to the department’s fleet. Purchased as part of the department’s fiscal year 2023 capital expenditure budget, the new Engine #2... The post Hattiesburg Fire Department Seeks William Carey Community’s Help to Name New Fire Engine appeared first on City ...| City of Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Monday, April 28, 2025, Mayor Toby Barker announced that recently retired Hattiesburg High School Head Football Coach Tony Vance will serve as the Grand Marshal for this year’s Parade of Champions. Scheduled for Monday, May 5, the parade honors the academic, athletic and extracurricular achievements of students from across Hattiesburg’s schools... The post Hattiesburg High’s Tony Vance Named as Grand Marshal for 2025 Parade of Champions appeared first on ...| City of Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Thursday, April 24, 2025, Mayor Toby Barker joined community partners and event organizers at the Hattiesburg Zoo to make his annual declaration of the “Busiest Weekend to be a Hattiesburger.” “Every April, it seems like one weekend stands out – when spring weather finally shows up, and our community calendar is absolutely full,”... The post Hattiesburg Gears Up for “Busiest Weekend to be a Hattiesburger” with Dozens of Events Across the City ap...| City of Hattiesburg