Councilman Carroll to revitalization consultant, “Land code does not seem to be adequate” for restaurant and bar parking.
Bob Barbour with the Orion planning group appeared before the Hattiesburg city council to discuss the study his company is...
The Repartitioning of Hattiesburg
It has been recently discovered from the latest 2010 Census that our legislative districts are out of balance. When the...
Councilman Naylor hammers Supervisor Ron Woullard and other detractors in response to extraneous remarks.
Forrest County Supervisor Rod Woullard took the podium and walked the audience on a good old-fashioned southern stroll of how (TEN...
Hattiesburg City Councilman Carter Carroll : “We’re talking about six inches?”
Apparently size does matter. Hattiesburg City Councilman Carter Carroll motioned in favor of Jackson Hewitt's appeal to the city council...
Hattiesburg downtown… tell us what you think.
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Bradley to Delgado: You are out of order. Mayor Johnny Dupree: You can suspend the rules
In an unheard move Mayor Johnny Dupree said the council could,"suspend the rules" and allow Delgado to motion to reconsider...
POLL: Should Mayor Johnny Dupree rebuke the racially insensitive statements made against our white council members?
Racism paid for by taxpayers. Well if the comments made by attorney Glenda Funchess weren't bad enough, the Hattiesburg Patriot...
Councilman Bradley: ‘If I were the Thirsty Hippo, I would sue the city.’ Plus Delgado & Ware together at 3D lounge.
Somebody sure was having a good time together, but it didn't involve Kim Bradley. Expressing outrage that the 3D lounge...
August 6th, 2012 Full Council Video
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August 7th, 2012
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August 20th, 2012 Full Hattiesburg City Council Video
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City’s Contract with Groundworx Deemed Unconstitutional By Judge in Blanton’s Motion to Dismiss
The City of Hattiesburg's contract with Groundworx has been ruled unconstitutional by Chancery Judge Ronald Doleac. You can read the ruling below.
Ward 4 Counciwoman Mary Dryden voted for the contract. Dryden's in laws stood...
Unafraid to Feed: Former Jail Cook Expected to Plead Guilty in Billy McGee Detention Center Food Theft Ring on Monday
Billy Mcgee ran for election under the slogan "Unafraid to Lead," now with between $1.5 million and $2 million in food being stolen at the jail in the last 12 years, McGee may need...
Hattiesburg Fire Chief Paul Presley Plans to Promote Illegal Voter Joe Anderson to Captain
Leadership at the Hattiesburg Fire Department is becoming a disgrace. But given the history of the Fire Chief that's no surprise. Chief Paul Presley never took the exam to become assistant chief, which is...
Groundworx Documents Reveal 2013 Ward 4 Candidate Chris Price Was Being Paid By Groundworx, and Dryden’s In-laws Would Make Millions on Deal
On January 22nd, 2013 local Realtor, Chris Price, announced his candidacy for Ward 4 councilman; and on March 7th of 2013 Price officially registered to run as a candidate for Ward 4 City Council....
Blanton Hands Stunning Defeat to Groundworx in Motion to Intervene
Chancery Judge Doleac ruled in favor of Thomas Blanton's motion to intervene in the Groundworx lawsuit against the city. Blanton, represented by local Attorney Michael Adelman, argued that the contract between the city and...
Sheriff Billy McGee Sued For Allegedly Breaking Up Family with Extramarital Affair
Things just keep getting worse and worse for Sheriff Billy McGee. Â Lawsuits are piling up against the Sheriff and his troubled department. The FBI, State Auditor, and DEA allegedly have investigations into years of...
Is “Plukey” Plucked? Lawsuit Filed Amid Criminal Investigation of Sheriff Billy McGee Detention Facility
Things just keep getting worse for Sheriff Billy McGee and Chief Deputy Charles "Plukey" Bolton. It is largely known the department's food purchases are being investigated by the FBI and Mississippi State Auditor's office. Initially...
Evidence of Sheriff Billy McGee On the Job Affair Surfaces as Forrest County Sheriff’s Department Nears Implosion
A number of sheriff's department employees and officers have been suspended in an ongoing investigation. Sources tell the Hattiesburg Patriot that allegations of sex with inmates, massive food theft, and drug smuggling have surfaced. ...
Local Activist Thomas Blanton Drops Constitutional Hand Grenade on Groundworx and City in Motion to Intervene
If you don't know who Tommy Blanton is, you should. Blanton has been a key figure in South Mississippi fighting many bad deals for Mississippi taxpayers, and he isn't scared to take on the...
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