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Petal mayor declines to resign after board, public request it

Despite the Petal Board of Aldermen voting unanimously during a special-called meeting May 28 for Mayor Hal Marx to resign - and several members of the public demanding he do so - Marx refused to s

Trampoline park owners sue over city virus response

Two business owners have filed suit in federal court against the City of Hattiesburg and Mayor Toby Barker for lost income after being forced to close their business during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Zoo officials: Reopening a deliberate process

Although officials from the Hattiesburg Zoo were hopeful to have that facility reopen to the public on May 29, that date is being pushed back a couple weeks, in part because of weather – and with t

USM Eagle’s Nest providing food, supplies to those in need

Even though the University of Southern Mississippi has been shut down, the Eagle’s Nest is still open for business.

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Petal mayor declines to resign after board, public request it

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 3149 Reads
On Thu, 05/28/2020 - 10:38 PM

Despite the Petal Board of Aldermen voting unanimously during a special-called meeting May 28 for Mayor Hal Marx to resign - and several members of the public demanding he do so - Marx refused to step down from his seat, saying he intends to finish serving out the remainder of his term through the summer of next year.

Judge rules in favor of newspaper in Public Records case

By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 9529 Reads
On Tue, 05/26/2020 - 05:53 PM

A Hinds County judge ruled in favor of The Pine Belt NEWS Tuesday and has ordered the Mississippi State Department of Health to release the names of Forrest County long-term care facilities where 26 patients have died from COVID-19 complications.

2020 Best of the Pine Belt voting underway

By David Gustafson, READ MORE > 61065 Reads
On Sat, 02/29/2020 - 01:49 AM

Voting is now underway in FestivalSouth's 2020 Best of the Pine Belt competition, presented annually by Signature Magazine.

PEACEFUL PROTEST IN PETAL

By Joshua Wilson, READ MORE > 85 Reads
On Fri, 05/29/2020 - 02:03 PM

A large crowd gathered to protest Petal Mayor Hal Marx and his controversial social media comments in front of City Hall Friday.

Officials announce $1.2M North 38th Ave. rebuild project

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 531 Reads
On Thu, 05/28/2020 - 03:26 PM

About nine months ago, plans were announced for a multi-use pathway project for the east side of North 38th Avenue in Hattiesburg that would connect Hardy Street to West 4th Street and the Longleaf Trace, one part of a major rebuild of 38th.

Petal Mayor Marx says he will not resign over controversial Floyd comments

By Joshua Wilson, READ MORE > 3625 Reads
On Thu, 05/28/2020 - 03:17 PM

Despite planned protests and a petition calling for his removal, Petal Mayor Hal Marx said Thursday that he would not resign from his office following a string of controversial remarks made on social media regarding a fatal encounter between Minneapolis pol

New fire station expected to improve response times

By Haskel Burns , READ MORE > 394 Reads
On Thu, 05/28/2020 - 02:48 AM

In 2011, when the City of Hattiesburg received word from the Mississippi State Rating Bureau that it had maintained its Class 4 fire rating, the bureau laid out a set of guidelines for the city to keep that rating – chief among them the construction of a ninth fire station.

City saves more than $400K after refinancing former Ford building

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 932 Reads
On Thu, 05/28/2020 - 02:45 AM

The City of Hattiesburg has saved several hundred thousand dollars by refinancing the former Courtesy Ford building on West Pine Street, which is allocated for a maintenance site for Hattiesburg Police Department vehicles – as well as other police and fire agencies in the area if needed – and a homeless resource center.

It’s a rematch for Tubb, Mussiett in House District 87 special vote

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 507 Reads
On Thu, 05/28/2020 - 02:43 AM

Although no candidates have officially qualified as of last week for the Nov. 3 special election to fill the vacant District 87 seat in the Mississippi House of Representatives, at least two of the three people that ran in that initial race have announced their candidacy via Facebook.

Lamar County opts for letters instead of meeting to discuss upcoming roadwork

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 368 Reads
On Thu, 05/28/2020 - 02:37 AM

Residents in District 1 of Lamar County should be receiving a letter via mail this week regarding road work that will take place on Lincoln Road Extension in the stretch from Oak Grove Road to Lamar Boulevard.

Petal mayor declines to resign after board, public request it

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