Hattiesburg.
city in Lamar County and Forrest County, Mississippi, United States; county seat of Forrest County, Mississippi
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- Active events
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Hurricane Isaias nears the Gulf Coast, impacting the area around Hattiesburg.Some support1 report
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The National Weather Service provides storm forecasts for Mississippi, which includes the location of Hattiesburg.Some support1 report
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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) provided a multi-million dollar boost to the city of Hattiesburg.Some support1 report
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Legislators attended reapportionment sessions in Hattiesburg on September 23, 2026.Some support1 report
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Severe weather caused infrastructure damage in Hattiesburg on September 19, 2026.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Storm damage in Hattiesburg affected Church, Belk, and Aldi following recent severe weather.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Chicken Salad Chick is expanding its presence, planning a new location in Jackson and adding restaurants in Hattiesburg.Some support1 report
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Civil rights work, involving the NAACP and local film production, was centered in Mississippi.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Hattiesburg library is located in Maryland.Some support1 report
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The Hattiesburg city council is currently managing the city's budget and resource allocation.Some support3 reports
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Hattiesburg is located within the United States.Some support2 reports
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The city council in Hattiesburg is seeking federal funding compliance while improving infrastructure near corporate growth.Some support1 report
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Mayor Barker of Hattiesburg is noted, and a sewer line runs behind Jaycee Park.Some support2 reports
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Tougaloo College is expanding its dual credit program in Hattiesburg.Some support1 report
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Extra Table Feeds was founded in Hattiesburg, which is located in North Mississippi.Some support2 reports
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First Resource Bancorp, Inc. is headquartered in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.Some support2 reports
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Toyota operates a business in the city of Hattiesburg, and Jalen Johnson serves as a service advisor for the company.Some support1 report
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William Carey University operates within the city limits of Hattiesburg.Some support2 reports
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Oseola McCarty worked in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where the University of Southern Mississippi is located.Some support2 reports
Gone quiet
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Hattiesburg city plans to apply for grant funding from SAMHSA to address behavioral health service needs.Some support1 report
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Vitalant is holding blood drives in several locations, including Hattiesburg, Columbia, Collins, and Waynesboro.Some support1 report
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Hattiesburg is located within Lamar County, and Perry County provides emergency services in Lamar County.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Hattiesburg agencies assisted Stone County flood response on June 19, 2026.Some support1 report
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Hattiesburg expands public internet access in local parks, and Chris Carr is identified as the city's Fire Chief.Some support2 reports
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Hattiesburg is home to resident Oliver Gilmore, Mayor Barker, and hosts ceremonies honoring veterans like Jordan.Some support2 reports
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Around Hattiesburg this week
News at the entities that move Hattiesburg most-
city council StructuralTammy Phelps leveraged connections to local political figures within the Shreveport city council.Moves Hattiesburg
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Barker StructuralBarker updated officials who were attending a meeting or event involving Joseph Petty.Moves Hattiesburg
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Federal Transit Administration OperationalAn FTA proposal, backed by Sean Duffy, stems from Donald Trump's administration agenda to ease regulations.Moves Hattiesburg
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National Weather Service Shared contextThe National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center collaborate on severe weather information sharing and forecasting for Eastern North Carolina.Moves Hattiesburg
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Federal grants are being used to fund mental health services in Oklahoma City.
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Gilmore Shared contextGilmore has been appointed Public Safety Director, while Alex Johnson serves as Deputy Chief of Water Safety, following a video shared by company Reeves.Moves Hattiesburg
Connections
The 39 strongest of 55, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
city council Structural
The City Council exercises formal governing authority over Hattiesburg by managing resources and enacting ordinances.
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Chris Carr Structural
Chris Carr holds the formal position of Fire Chief for the municipality of Hattiesburg.
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Barker Structural
Barker holds the formal office of Mayor in Hattiesburg.
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Toby Barker Structural
Toby Barker functions as the mayor of Hattiesburg, actively managing city governance, safety, and financial affairs.
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Federal Transit Administration Operational
The FTA provides multi-million dollar funding and operational support to the city of Hattiesburg.
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Tatum Park Operational
The city utilizes Tatum Park as a location for its public internet access expansion.
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Hattiesburg plans to apply for grant funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
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Mark Russell Transactional
Mark Russell established a mercantile shop in Hattiesburg on January 1, 2026.
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National Weather Service Shared context
The National Weather Service provides warnings and forecasts relevant to the city of Hattiesburg.
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Mike Ezell Shared context
Mike Ezell spoke about politics while located in Hattiesburg.
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Grace Christian School Shared context
Grace Christian School participates in local infrastructure projects within Hattiesburg.
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Mark Wahlberg Shared context
Mark Wahlberg's professional work utilizes Hattiesburg as a setting or backdrop for his projects.
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Alabama Shared context
The city of Hattiesburg operates within the geographic and risk context of the state of Alabama, including shared severe weather patterns.
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Southern Pines Operational
Southern Pines operates under a renewed agreement with the city of Hattiesburg regarding shelter services.
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Dean Kirby Shared context
Hattiesburg serves as the location and functional base for reapportionment sessions attended by Dean Kirby.
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Lamar County Structural
Hattiesburg is administratively located within the jurisdiction of Lamar County.
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Toyota Shared context
The company operates within the geographical boundaries of the city.
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University of Southern Mississippi Shared context
The university operates within the city limits of Hattiesburg.
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Johnny DuPree Shared context
The evidence suggests that Johnny DuPree is campaigning within the geographical boundaries of Hattiesburg.
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Tougaloo College Operational
Tougaloo College participates in a dual credit program expansion within the Hattiesburg area.
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Starkville Shared context
Residents are observed migrating from Hattiesburg to Starkville.
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Vitalant Shared context
Vitalant utilizes Hattiesburg as the location for its blood drive operations.
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McComb Shared context
Both Hattiesburg and McComb share the contextual risk of being under high flood risk.
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Jordan Operational
they act on each other directly
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Gilmore Shared context
same place or sector
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Mississippi Shared context
Hattiesburg is geographically located within the state of Mississippi.
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Church Shared context
Hattiesburg was the location where Church sustained storm damage.
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NAACP Shared context
The NAACP maintained a local chapter operating within Hattiesburg.
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Isaias Shared context
The hurricane Isaias is observed in the general Gulf Coast region where Hattiesburg is located.
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Hud Shared context
Hud is associated with activities occurring within the context of Hattiesburg's local governance and funding efforts.
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Midtown Shared context
The two cities are discussed in the context of urban development, infrastructure improvement, and corporate growth trends.
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Maryland Shared context
Hattiesburg is geographically located within the state of Maryland.
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Jaycee Park Shared context
The venue is situated within the geographic context of the city.
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Toby Baker Shared context
Toby Baker serves as the Mayor of Hattiesburg, discussing local infrastructure issues.
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Belk Shared context
Belk operates in Hattiesburg, which was affected by storm damage.
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William Carey University Shared context
The university is physically located within the city limits of Hattiesburg.
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Aldi Shared context
Aldi operates within the city of Hattiesburg, as evidenced by storm damage affecting its location.
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Georgia Shared context
The city of Hattiesburg is located within the larger geographical context of Georgia.
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James Creel Mentioned together
No evidence links Hattiesburg to James Creel.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
7 events- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) provided a multi-million dollar boost to the city of Hattiesburg.
- Legislators attended reapportionment sessions in Hattiesburg on September 23, 2026.
- Severe weather caused infrastructure damage in Hattiesburg on September 19, 2026.
- Storm damage in Hattiesburg affected Church, Belk, and Aldi following recent severe weather.
- Chicken Salad Chick is expanding its presence, planning a new location in Jackson and adding restaurants in Hattiesburg.
- Civil rights work, involving the NAACP and local film production, was centered in Mississippi.
- Hattiesburg library is located in Maryland.
August 2026
4 events- Hattiesburg is located within the United States.
- The city council in Hattiesburg is seeking federal funding compliance while improving infrastructure near corporate growth.
- Mayor Barker of Hattiesburg is noted, and a sewer line runs behind Jaycee Park.
- Tougaloo College is expanding its dual credit program in Hattiesburg.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
9 events- Collins serves communities in Mississippi, with Hattiesburg being located in the state.
- The Hattiesburg city council is currently managing the city's budget and resource allocation.
- Extra Table Feeds was founded in Hattiesburg, which is located in North Mississippi.
- First Resource Bancorp, Inc. is headquartered in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
- Toyota operates a business in the city of Hattiesburg, and Jalen Johnson serves as a service advisor for the company.
- William Carey University operates within the city limits of Hattiesburg.
- Oseola McCarty worked in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where the University of Southern Mississippi is located.
- Hattiesburg city plans to apply for grant funding from SAMHSA to address behavioral health service needs.
- Vitalant is holding blood drives in several locations, including Hattiesburg, Columbia, Collins, and Waynesboro.
June 2026
4 events- Hattiesburg is located within Lamar County, and Perry County provides emergency services in Lamar County.
- Hattiesburg agencies assisted Stone County flood response on June 19, 2026.
- Hattiesburg expands public internet access in local parks, and Chris Carr is identified as the city's Fire Chief.
- Hattiesburg is home to resident Oliver Gilmore, Mayor Barker, and hosts ceremonies honoring veterans like Jordan.