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On Wed, 06/03/2020 - 11:51 PM

After monitoring the weather and working on guidelines with the Centers for Disease Control, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and other zoos – including Zoo Atlanta, Central Florida Zoo and Baton Rouge Zoo – the Hattiesburg Zoo will reopen to the public at 10 a.m.

Annual star-spangled event canceled for ‘20

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On Wed, 06/03/2020 - 11:44 PM

The annual Coca-Cola Star Spangled Celebration on the River draws in thousands of guests to the Hattiesburg and Petal sides of the Leaf River to enjoy music, fireworks and other activities to celebrate the Fourth of July.

Lamar officials consider fire training facility

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On Wed, 06/03/2020 - 04:43 PM

Lamar County fire officials are in the beginning stages of exploring the idea of constructing a fire training facility behind the Lamar County Emergency Operations Center on Central Industrial Row on Purvis.

Fire department employees placed on administrative leave for social media posts

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On Wed, 06/03/2020 - 01:17 AM

Three employees from the Hattiesburg Fire Department have been placed on administrative leave because of remarks made on social media channels.

Samantha McCain, chief communications officer for the city, said the comments are pending a full investigation.

Lott wins alderman-at-large race in Petal

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On Mon, 06/01/2020 - 10:52 PM

Mike Lott will serve as the new alderman-at-large for the City of Petal, garnering 431 votes to opponent Andrew "Drew" Brickson's 373 in Monday's runoff election to replace the retired William King.

Petal library re-opening June 2

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On Mon, 06/01/2020 - 06:35 PM

After conducting a full walkthrough on Monday to make sure the facility is fully ready to welcome the public, officials from the Library of Hattiesburg, Petal and Forrest County will reopen the Petal branch on South Main Street at 8 a.m. Tuesday.

Hattiesburg Zoo to reopen June 5

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On Mon, 06/01/2020 - 01:13 PM

Crowds assemble for weekend protests against mayor Marx

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On Fri, 05/29/2020 - 03:35 PM

Friday marked the first day of a three-day protest of citizens demanding Petal Mayor Hal Marx resign over social media comments he made regarding a fatal encounter between Minneapolis police and a black man named George Floyd.

Petal mayor declines to resign after board, public request it

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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.

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

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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.

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