{ "city": "Hattiesburg", "state": "Mississippi", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/hattiesburgms/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Hattiesburg Planning Commission to hear two conditional use requests", "summary": "The Hattiesburg Planning Commission will review its agenda and minutes before holding a public hearing on two conditional use requests. The body will consider a bar for a B-2 zoned property at 211 Old Airport Road and a single-family dwelling for a B-2 zoned property at 1512 McInnis Avenue.", "agenda_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4473,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": "Board hears four variance requests for setbacks, density, buffer, and fence height", "summary": "The Hattiesburg Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on four variance petitions. Each petition seeks a deviation from existing zoning requirements for a specific property. The board will also conduct routine business items such as agenda and minutes approval.", "agenda_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4472,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-08-12", "body": "Historic Conservation", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-08-18", "body": "City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-09-02", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-09-02", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-09-09", "body": "Historic Conservation", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-10-07", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-10-07", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-10-14", "body": "Historic Conservation", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-11-04", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-11-04", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-11-11", "body": "Historic Conservation", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-12-02", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-12-02", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-12-09", "body": "Historic Conservation", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2027-01-06", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2027-01-06", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2027-01-13", "body": "Historic Conservation", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2027-02-03", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2027-02-03", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2027-02-10", "body": "Historic Conservation", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to approve $15.94M loan and various property sales", "summary": "The Hattiesburg City Council will consider approving a $15.94 million loan from the Mississippi Development Bank and a $16,070 contract for hosting city codes. The agenda also includes resolutions to appoint a city attorney, declare surplus city property for sale, and approve emergency bridge repairs.", "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Hattiesburg City Council to review Police and Fire Department budget presentations", "summary": "The City Council will meet to hear budget presentations from the Police and Fire Departments. These presentations will be led by Police Chief Hardy Sims and Fire Chief Chris Carr.", "agenda_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4490,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Historic Conservation", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council will adopt a new ordinance replacing the 2010 commercial truck route rules.", "summary": "The council will adopt Ordinance 2026-547, repealing and replacing the 2010 ordinance that regulated commercial truck use on city streets. It will also consider several financial actions, including a $4,132,782 ad valorem tax exemption for Georgia Pacific Consumer Operations and settlements for bridge replacement projects. Additional items include contract adjustments that reduce project costs and approvals for professional service agreements.", "agenda_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4470,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Public hearing on Wrights' appeal to paint brick at 2010 Brooklane Drive", "summary": "The Hattiesburg City Council will hold a public hearing on the appeal filed by Garrett and Devyn Wright to overturn the Historic Conservation Commission's denial of a petition to paint the brick on a structure at 2010 Brooklane Drive. The council will also receive presentations on Chapter 2 of the Comprehensive Plan and the 2024 ICC Building Codes, both from the Urban Development Department. A budget presentation by Urban Development Director Wiley Quinn will follow before the meeting recess.", "agenda_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4463,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": "Board reviews agenda/minutes, holds training, and discusses nominations", "summary": "The Board of Adjustment will consider approval of the July 1 agenda and the minutes from the June 2026 meeting. It will receive a planning report and a chair’s report. The session includes a training led by David Miller and a discussion of the nominating committee and elections. The meeting will then adjourn.", "agenda_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4449,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to hear rezoning and conditional use requests", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding land use changes in Ward 3 and Ward 5. The body will review a rezoning request for William Carey University and a conditional use request for the Hattiesburg Clinic.", "agenda_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4458,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-26", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to acknowledge receipt of 2025 audited financial statements", "summary": "The Hattiesburg City Council will formally acknowledge receiving the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The audit was performed by Topp, McWhorter, Harvey, PLLC. This action is a routine procedural step before any further financial review.", "agenda_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4452,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to consider $989,528 FEMA grant for new fire pumper truck", "summary": "The City Council will vote on several zoning changes, subdivision alterations, and street closures. The body is also reviewing budget amendments and multiple grant applications for railroad safety and firefighting equipment.", "agenda_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4426,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4487,plainText=false)", "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to hear appeal on Kamper and E 3rd Street closures", "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an appeal by Louis Gagnet concerning the closure of portions of Kamper Street and E 3rd Street. The body will also determine if eight specific properties are menaces to community health and safety due to uncleanliness.", "agenda_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4420,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4486,plainText=false)", "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Historic Conservation", "headline": "Commission approves multiple Certificates of Appropriateness, including limited work at 2010 Brooklane Drive", "summary": "The Hattiesburg Historic Conservation Commission held a public hearing and approved several Certificate of Appropriateness applications for exterior alterations and accessory structures in historic districts. One application was approved only for a front‑door replacement, with requests to paint brick and add shutters denied. All motions were carried unanimously.", "agenda_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4413,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council will consider holding an executive session for possible litigation", "summary": "The special called meeting includes a closed‑session item to decide whether an executive session is needed for prospective litigation. The determination will follow Mississippi Code § 25‑41‑7(b). No other agenda items are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4415,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4446,plainText=false)", "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": "Board reviews variance request to increase floor area at 217 N 23rd Ave", "summary": "The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request to raise the allowable floor‑area ratio from 33% to 102% for a residential accessory structure on a R‑1B zoned lot at 217 N 23rd Avenue. The meeting also includes routine business such as approving the agenda, approving the May meeting minutes, and receiving reports from the planning and chair. The nominating committee will present its report before adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4372,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to review rezoning and subdivision requests", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land-use requests. These include rezoning applications, conditional use requests for a group care home and multi-family dwelling, and requests to alter existing subdivisions.", "agenda_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4374,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council considers zoning variances and downtown welcome center grant", "summary": "The City Council will vote on several disaster preparedness contracts and grant applications. The body is also reviewing a request for multiple zoning variances for a residential subdivision and acknowledging a $500,000 grant for a downtown welcome center.", "agenda_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4407,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4445,plainText=false)", "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to consider BRIC grant application and review Comprehensive Plan", "summary": "The City Council will consider a resolution to apply for a federal Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant. The meeting also includes a work session to discuss truck routes and a proposed Comprehensive Plan.", "agenda_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4396,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4444,plainText=false)", "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to vote on zoning, variances, and multiple city contracts", "summary": "The City Council will consider several zoning changes and variances for properties on Classic Drive, Byron Street, and Corinne Street. The body is also deciding on various service contracts, grant applications, and funding for community events.", "agenda_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4367,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4429,plainText=false)", "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "General", "headline": "City Council adjusts agenda conditions for policy items", "summary": "The Hattiesburg City Council will modify agenda conditions, moving conditions 2 and 3 from Policy Item 4 to Policy Item 6. It will also conduct a standard agenda review and host a Citizens' Forum before recess.", "agenda_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4355,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4428,plainText=false)", "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to hear subdivision request", "summary": "The Hattiesburg Planning Commission will convene to review the agenda and hold a public hearing regarding a subdivision alteration request.", "agenda_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4329,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Historic Conservation", "headline": "Commission reviews eight Certificate of Appropriateness applications", "summary": "The Hattiesburg Historic Conservation Commission will first approve the May 2026 agenda and April 2026 minutes. It will then hold a public hearing to consider eight applications for Certificates of Appropriateness covering signage, accessory structures, window and siding changes, exterior painting, and other alterations in historic districts. Each application will be discussed and voted on before the meeting adjourns.", "agenda_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4339,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to review rezoning and subdivision requests", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several land-use requests. These include petitions for rezoning, subdivision alterations, and conditional use approvals for various properties across the city.", "agenda_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4296,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": "Board will consider several variance requests for residential and commercial sites", "summary": "The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to review variance applications for properties on Miller Street and Stadium Drive, 1725 Byron Street, N Hattiesburg Avenue, and 4879 Hwy 49. Each applicant seeks relief from minimum lot size, setback, impervious surface, fence height, outdoor equipment storage, or driveway width requirements. The board will decide whether to grant these variances. The meeting also includes routine agenda and minutes approvals.", "agenda_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4299,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to authorize General Obligation Bonds for capital improvement projects", "summary": "The council will adopt an ordinance to vacate a 150‑foot portion of an alley between Walnut and Court Streets in the Historic Neighborhood. It will also adopt resolutions to authorize the sale and issuance of General Obligation Bonds, including a possible loan with the Mississippi Development Bank, for various capital improvement projects. Additional items include contracts for engineering services, payments for emergency services, and decisions on bids for a pedestrian bridge rehabilitation.", "agenda_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4327,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4393,plainText=false)", "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to hear appeal on closing portion of alley on Court Street", "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an appeal by Marilyn Livingston and Hope Bald. The applicants are challenging a Planning Commission recommendation to deny the closure of a 150ft portion of an alley between 409 and 407 Court Street.", "agenda_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4307,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4392,plainText=false)", "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to adopt resolution acquiring parcel for Edwards Street Improvement Project", "summary": "The Hattiesburg City Council will consider a resolution to purchase Forrest County Parcel PPIN 15150 from Red Rising, LLC for the Edwards Street Improvement Project. The meeting also includes multiple zoning and conditional‑use actions, approvals of contracts and grant applications, and routine acknowledgments such as budget reports and cemetery grave purchases.", "agenda_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4285,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://hattiesburgms.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4336,plainText=false)", "source": "https://hattiesburgms.civicclerk.com/" } ] }