Hattiesburg.
city in Lamar County and Forrest County, Mississippi, United States; county seat of Forrest County, Mississippi
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What's happening
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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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
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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
Gone quiet
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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
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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 StructuralBCA submitted the lowest bid for a city contract on November 12, 2026.Moves Hattiesburg
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Barker StructuralMayor Barker addressed businesses in Copperhill, while Julie Ann Barrs was noted for previous service with Cobb County.Moves Hattiesburg
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National Weather Service Shared contextNational Weather Service provides preparedness advice for Eleuthera regarding the intensifying El Niño phenomenon.Moves Hattiesburg
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Mark Wahlberg Shared contextMark Wahlberg stars in a new action thriller directed by Antoine Fuqua, featuring Michael Peña, Kate Mara, and Danny Glover.Moves Hattiesburg
Connections
The 40 strongest of 59, 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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Forrest County Structural
Hattiesburg is administratively located within Forrest County.
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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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Isaias Shared context
The hurricane Isaias is observed in the general Gulf Coast region where Hattiesburg is located.
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NAACP Shared context
The NAACP maintained a local chapter operating within Hattiesburg.
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Louisiana Transactional
A business expanded its presence from the state of Louisiana into the city of Hattiesburg.
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Maryland Shared context
Hattiesburg is geographically located within the state of Maryland.
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Gulfport Shared context
The two cities are linked in a personal narrative describing movement between the inland and coastal regions.
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William Carey University Shared context
The university is physically located within the city limits of Hattiesburg.
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Belk Shared context
Belk operates in Hattiesburg, which was affected by storm damage.
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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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Midtown Shared context
The two cities are discussed in the context of urban development, infrastructure improvement, and corporate growth trends.
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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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Toby Baker Shared context
Toby Baker serves as the Mayor of Hattiesburg, discussing local infrastructure issues.
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Georgia Shared context
The city of Hattiesburg is located within the larger geographical context of Georgia.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
3 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.