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City Celebrates Completion of Katie John Dabbs Community Center
Hattiesburg, Mississippi — The City of Hattiesburg celebrated the opening of the Katie John Dabbs Community Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, July 15. The $1.2 million project repurposed the former Pathway Christian Fellowship Center into a welcoming community…
Hattiesburg Selected to Host 2027 DBB Junior Boys World Series
Hattiesburg, Mississippi — Hattiesburg has been selected to host the 2027 DBB Junior Boys World Series following a national selection process, bringing competitive youth baseball teams and their families from across the Southeast to Hattiesburg. The national tournament will be…
Hattiesburg Celebrates Parks and Recreation Week July 13-17
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – The City of Hattiesburg will celebrate Parks and Recreation Week, July 13-17, by recognizing the programs, public spaces and employees that help strengthen quality of life across the community. This year’s national theme, “The Power Of,” highlights the…
City Council Receives FY 2025 Audit
Hattiesburg, Mississippi — On Friday, June 26, the Hattiesburg City Council held a special meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2025 audit by Topp, McWhorter, Harvey, PLLC. The council approved the audit with a unanimous vote. Highlights from the audit include: The City received an…
Hattiesburg Police Department Opens Applications for Next Academy Recruit Class
Hattiesburg, Mississippi — Mayor Toby Barker, joined by Police Chief Hardy Sims and Hattiesburg Police Department personnel, announced Thursday, June 25, that applications are now open for the department’s next police academy recruit class. The announcement follows the graduation…
Coach Bobby Halford Named Grand Marshal for 2026 Parade of Champions
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Thursday, April 23, 2026, Mayor Toby Barker announced that Bobby Halford, longtime head baseball coach at William Carey University, will serve as the Grand Marshal for this year’s Parade of Champions. Scheduled for Monday, May 4, the parade honors…
City of Hattiesburg Dedicates Dr. Eddie Holloway Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Mayor Toby Barker, University of Southern Mississippi officials and community members gathered Monday morning to celebrate the dedication of Dr. Eddie Holloway Drive, honoring a lifetime of leadership and service by Dr. Eddie Holloway. The ceremony was…
Hattiesburg Fire Department Announces Leadership Appointments
Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Hattiesburg Fire Chief Chris Carr has announced two leadership appointments within the Hattiesburg Fire Department. Captain Kerry Hardges has been appointed Interim Assistant Chief. Hardges has nearly 14 years of fire service experience and has served…