Hattiesburg Council Approves Key Projects | Hattiesburg News

Hattiesburg City Council just wrapped up a busy session packed with action: they scheduled a public hearing on potential health hazard properties, approved key zoning variances for denser housing and industrial fencing, and gave conditional permits for a bar and single-family home in commercial zones. Development momentum continued with approval for a subdivision plat extension, street improvements for Hattiesburg Marketplace, and engineering contracts for city projects — including a major sidewalk upgrade on Grace Avenue. Budget adjustments reflected rising fuel and utility costs, while new agreements include managing the Southern Pines Animal Shelter, funding housing repairs, and selling real estate to MMC Materials, Inc. Cultural investments were made too — art and theater outreach programs got greenlighted, roof replacements funded at the health clinic and East Pine Street property, and “Feel the Beat of Midtown” officially became a city-approved event. Looking ahead, the city is eyeing federal and tourism grants — including DOJ funding and new fire department radio equipment — while the mayor’s Convention Commission appointments were confirmed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/39e500750260e5c9