For current information on the situation in Hattiesburg, see the website of the Hattiesburg American newspaper.
On behalf of the people of Hattiesburg, we wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to Mr. Frederick Newell of Antigua, West Indies, who generously contributed $500 to help bring water, food and infant formula to Hattiesburg on September 2nd, 2005. Mr. Newell's firm, Seklemian / Newell, is an international marketing consulting firm specializing in building customer loyalty.
Hattiesburg.Com organized a relief effort relief to bring about 5 tons of water, infant formula and food to Hattiesburg, Bayou La Batre and Gulfport on September 2nd and 3rd.