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Christina Pierce is happy to be back in Hattiesburg as the new publisher of HubCitySPOKES, the parent company of The PineBelt NEWS and Signature Magazine.

Lawmakers vote to retire Confederate-based flag and allow commission to present new design to voters in November

The now-retired Mississippi state flag – which lost its official status after being struck down by an act of the Mississippi Legislature – was never a point of pride for Juan Barnett, a veteran of

Police academy graduates join Hattiesburg force

The Hattiesburg Police Department welcomed 14 new members to its ranks June 19, as the department held the graduation ceremony for Recruit Class 37.

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Legislators approve flag removal; governor expected to sign bill

On Sunday afternoon, the Mississippi Legislature approved a bill to retire the current state flag and estab

Hattiesburg working on downtown signage

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 44 Reads
On Wed, 07/01/2020 - 05:27 PM

Officials from the City of Hattiesburg are working to make it easier for motorists to find their way around and park downtown with a Downtown Wayfinding & Parking Signage Project that would place directional signage throughout the designated downtown area.

City completes fifth audit in less than three years

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 38 Reads
On Wed, 07/01/2020 - 05:21 PM

When Mayor Toby Barker and his administration took office in 2017, the City of Hattiesburg had not completed an audit since Fiscal Year 2014.

City of Hattiesburg receives funds to assist citizens impacted by pandemic

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 154 Reads
On Wed, 07/01/2020 - 05:14 PM

The City of Hattiesburg has been awarded $321,280 through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act that will provide assistance to low and moderate-income households whose income has been negatively impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic, among other measures.

Park pavilion named in honor of Benton

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 21 Reads
On Wed, 07/01/2020 - 05:12 PM

Throughout his life, Hattiesburg resident Frankie L. Benton has worked tirelessly to better his city and community, whether by running for public office, opening and operating several businesses in the area, or being a forerunner in African American voting and public office.

Petal chamber leader talks options for former Central Avenue library building

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 56 Reads
On Wed, 07/01/2020 - 05:09 PM

While it may be quite some time before any action is taken – if at all – officials from Petal are kicking around ideas about the use of the former Petal Library on Central Avenue, which has sat vacant for the last several years.

Habitat FORE Humanity: Organization reschedules its golf tourney to raise funds for new homes

By Andrew Abadie, READ MORE > 4 Reads
On Wed, 07/01/2020 - 05:03 PM

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic slowing production, Hattiesburg’s Habitat for Humanity is looking to get back on track on building houses by achieving financial success from its annual golf tournament.

Man killed in shooting on McCall Street

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 1212 Reads
On Tue, 06/30/2020 - 10:23 AM

An as-of-yet unidentified man is dead after a recent shooting on McCall Street in Hattiesburg.

Hattiesburg mask order extended until at least July 6

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 1005 Reads
On Tue, 06/30/2020 - 09:54 AM

In keeping with Gov. Tate Reeves’s “Safe Return” order – which, in part, allows the reopening of gyms and restaurants with limited seating requirements – officials from the City of Hattiesburg have extended the city’s mandatory mask order until at least July 6 to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Lamar County libraries reopen to the public

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 632 Reads
On Mon, 06/29/2020 - 12:17 PM

The Lamar County Library System has entered into Stage 3 of its reopening process, with all four of its libraries – Oak Grove, Sumrall, Purvis and Lumberton – being opened to the public after being temporarily closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Two arrested in Hattiesburg nightclub shooting

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 1608 Reads
On Mon, 06/29/2020 - 11:19 AM

Two Hattiesburg residents have been arrested and charged in relation to a June 27 shooting at Zo’s Corna at 104 JC Killingsworth Drive.

Lamar supes hear update on census

With the deadline to respond to the 2020 U.S. Census being pushed back to Oct. 31 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, officials from the United States Census Bureau are urging all residents to complete their forms in order to ensure an accurate account for the once-in-decade program.

Kristi Hicks, who serves as a partnership specialist for the bureau, visited a recent meeting of the Lamar County Board of Supervisors, where she said since early March, 74 million people in the United States have responded to the questionnaire.

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