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Hattiesburg tax revenues continue trending momentum

By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 433 Reads
On Tue, 01/26/2021 - 03:35 PM

Continuing a trend of year over year increases, the recent revenues collected from sales tax receipts and use tax project a stable Hattiesburg economy.

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Three qualify to run for Petal mayor

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 1,992 Reads
On Mon, 01/25/2021 - 11:02 AM

With less than two weeks until the Feb. 5 deadline to qualify for municipal elections in June, three candidates have filled out qualifying paperwork to run for mayor of Petal.

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Barker to run for second term as mayor

By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 954 Reads
On Mon, 01/25/2021 - 10:32 AM

Mayor Toby Barker recently announced that he will be running for a second term as Hattiesburg’s top elected official.

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18-wheeler strikes power poles in downtown Hattiesburg

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 2,037 Reads
On Fri, 01/22/2021 - 11:18 AM

Multiple traffic lights in downtown Hattiesburg were out of service on the morning of Jan. 22 after an 18-wheeler struck several power poles on Buschman Street near the Hattiesburg Train Depot.

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Forrest, Lamar conservation districts to celebrate Arbor Day with tree giveaways

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 1,199 Reads
On Fri, 01/22/2021 - 09:49 AM

Numbers provided by the Mississippi Forestry Commission show that the forestry industry in Mississippi contributes approximately $12.8 billion to the state’s economy, along with more than 70,000 jobs and an average of $10.4 million in education through the sale of 16thsection land.

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Brickson named Bobby Runnels Award winner

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 1,076 Reads
On Fri, 01/22/2021 - 09:47 AM

When Petal resident Drew Brickson wakes up every morning, he is faced with one question from his wife, Jody: “Drew, what are you going to do today?”

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Flynt & Associates named Spirit of Petal Business of the Year Award winner

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 1,625 Reads
On Fri, 01/22/2021 - 09:44 AM

Back in November, officials from the Petal Area Chamber of Commerce began taking nominations for the inaugural Spirit of Petal Business of the Year Award, instituted to recognize a business that contributes to the economic growth and quality of life in Petal.

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Hattiesburg to hit 75 miles in road paving with $1.5M invested in each ward since 2017

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 813 Reads
On Fri, 01/22/2021 - 09:41 AM

Over the past three and a half years, Mayor Toby Barker, his administration and Hattiesburg City Council members have made it a priority to address the condition of the roads in Hattiesburg, completing millions of dollars of street paving projects throughout the city’s five wards.

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Pearl River Valley EPA to launch fiber-to-the-home network

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 1,410 Reads
On Fri, 01/22/2021 - 09:37 AM

In the 1930s, officials from electric cooperatives put a focus on bringing electricity to rural areas where other companies couldn’t – or wouldn’t – reach with that service.

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Petal Pre-K takes in $770K from tax credit program

By Haskel Burns, READ MORE > 696 Reads
On Fri, 01/22/2021 - 09:34 AM

Over the past seven years that the Petal School District has participated in the tax credit program to benefit the Petal Early Learning Collaborative, the district has been the recipient of more than $4 million that has benefited pre-kindergarten initiatives throughout the district.

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