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Hattiesburg,
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Local News Facts And History : Mississippi : Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, MI - small but central
Posted July 15, 2008 by Town Genius
Hattiesburg, Mississippi is a small and a certified retirement community. It has been given the name “Hub City”, due to its centralized location from New Orleans, Jackson (capitol), and Mississippi Gulf Coast. This makes it really easy to take a trip to the casinos since they are about 45 to 1 hour away.
There are a number of events throughout the year to keep one entertained, such as Oktoberfest and Juneteenth. There are a number of chain restaurants…
Mississippi
Capital: Jackson
Largest Metro Area: Jackson
2007 Avg. Home Price: $98,546.89 (50)
2007 Avg. Household Income: $32,938.00 (51)
2007 State & Local Tax Burden: 10.5% (30)
Famous For: cotton, first nuclear submarine
