Johnny DuPree
Apr 18, 2016: Hattiesburg American: Council to vote on wastewater bonds petition
Whether to ratify and confirm Mayor Johnny DuPree's appointment of Hattiesburg attorney Carey R. Varnado to the Hattiesburg Public School District School Board for a term beginning April 19 and ending March 3, 2020. If confirmed, Varnado would replace Mary Williams, who resigned earlier this month.
Whether to ratify and confirm Mayor Johnny DuPree's appointment of Hattiesburg attorney Carey R. Varnado to the Hattiesburg Public School District School Board for a term beginning April 19 and ending March 3, 2020. If confirmed, Varnado would replace Mary Williams, who resigned earlier this month.
Mar 2, 2016: WDAM: Nearly 50 Mississippi mayors endorse Clinton
Mayor of Hattiesburg, Johnny L. DuPree
Mayor of Hattiesburg, Johnny L. DuPree
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Feb 2, 2016: Hattiesburg American: Council approves downtown study for improvement project
During Tuesday's meeting of the Hattiesburg City Council, council members voted 5-0 to authorize Mayor Johnny DuPree to execute an agreement with Neel-Schaffer to provide professional services for the Traffic Impact Study and Main Street, Buschman Street and Front Street Parking Striping, at a cost not to exceed $36,250. Jan 5, 2016: Hattiesburg American: Council allows HPD to auction seized, surplus items
Voted 5-0 to ratify and confirm Mayor Johnny DuPree's appointment of Anthony Harris to the Hattiesburg Tourism Commission for a three-year term beginning Jan. 5. Harris will succeed the outgoing James Ratliff. Sept 24, 2015: WDAM: Council president expects Hattiesburg budget to pass
Bradley also said he "could understand" Mayor Johnny DuPree wanting to update his office by purchasing drapes and carpet. |
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Aug 20, 2015: WDAM: State flag still not flying in Hub City
Two months after Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree ordered the removal of the Mississippi flag from all city buildings, the flag is still down. Aug 3, 2015: Hattiesburg American: Parker sworn as new Hattiesburg police chief
Mayor Johnny DuPree administered the oath of office to Parker, who left a similar post in Crystal Springs to return to the city he called home in the 1970s during his days as a student-athlete at USM. |
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July 11, 2015: Mississippi Political Pulse: Instead of Waiting on MSGOP, DuPree and Luckett Leading on Flag
Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree and his Democratic counterpart, Clarksdale Mayor Bill Luckett, ordered the flag’s removal in the wake of the 9 black parishioners killed by 21 year old white-supremacist, Dylan Roof in Charleston, South Carolina last month. June 30, 2015: Hattiesburg American: Lawrence leaves legacy of service to Hattiesburg
Amos, who was confirmed by council on April 21, was one of three city attorney nominees Mayor Johnny DuPree had brought forward for approval after being told in early 2014 that Lawrence would not have the support of the majority of council if brought forward for reappointment. |
June 25, 2015: Hattiesburg American: UPDATED: DuPree orders state flag down from city sites
In what he said was a tribute to nine people, all black, shot and slain during a church Bible study on June 17 in Charleston, South Carolina, Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree said he had ordered that the state flag be removed from city-owned properties.
In what he said was a tribute to nine people, all black, shot and slain during a church Bible study on June 17 in Charleston, South Carolina, Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree said he had ordered that the state flag be removed from city-owned properties.
June 25, 2015: WTOK: Hattiesburg Mayor Wants Contempt Finding Dropped
Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree is asking that his contempt of court finding be dropped.
Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree is asking that his contempt of court finding be dropped.
June 4, 2015: NewsMs: Former Candidate for Governor, Current Hattiesburg Mayor Found in Contempt of Court
Hattiesburg mayor Johnny Dupree has been found in contempt of court. It was a full day of testimony from several parties for the civil contempt of court hearing for the mayor not submitting a qualified candidate to be nominated for the city’s Chief of Police.
Hattiesburg mayor Johnny Dupree has been found in contempt of court. It was a full day of testimony from several parties for the civil contempt of court hearing for the mayor not submitting a qualified candidate to be nominated for the city’s Chief of Police.
May 22, 2015: WDAM: Hattiesburg mayor wants reconsideration on contempt finding
Two weeks after a special appointed judge found Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree in civil contempt of court, the mayor filed a motion to reconsider that finding.
Two weeks after a special appointed judge found Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree in civil contempt of court, the mayor filed a motion to reconsider that finding.
May 10, 2015: New York Daily News: Two Mississippi police officers dead after shooting during routine traffic stop
Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree earlier in the evening urged residents to stay inside their homes while the search was underway. “The men and woman who go out every day to make sure that we’re safe, they were turned on tonight,” DuPree told The Clarion-Ledger on Saturday. “But the person or persons who did this are not safe in the city of Hattiesburg.”
Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree earlier in the evening urged residents to stay inside their homes while the search was underway. “The men and woman who go out every day to make sure that we’re safe, they were turned on tonight,” DuPree told The Clarion-Ledger on Saturday. “But the person or persons who did this are not safe in the city of Hattiesburg.”
May 8, 2015: WAPT: Hattiesburg mayor cited for contempt of court order
After being found in civil contempt of a court order, Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree has to show in two weeks why that charge should not be enforced.
After being found in civil contempt of a court order, Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree has to show in two weeks why that charge should not be enforced.
Apr 14, 2015: Hattiesburg American: Land sale a success for City of Hattiesburg
"We are proud of the outcome of this venture and it sets the tone for future land sales between the City of Hattiesburg and the Secretary of State's Office," Mayor Johnny DuPree said. "There are still over 300 state-owned properties that are maintained by the City of Hattiesburg and any assistance we can give to relieve the burden from the Hattiesburg taxpayer is welcomed."
"We are proud of the outcome of this venture and it sets the tone for future land sales between the City of Hattiesburg and the Secretary of State's Office," Mayor Johnny DuPree said. "There are still over 300 state-owned properties that are maintained by the City of Hattiesburg and any assistance we can give to relieve the burden from the Hattiesburg taxpayer is welcomed."
Feb 24, 2015: Desoto Times: Looks like Mississippi will have a 2015 governor’s race after a fashion
In 2011, Republican nominee and current Gov. Phil Bryant took 61 percent of the vote in dispatching Democratic nominee and Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny Dupree in the general election.
In 2011, Republican nominee and current Gov. Phil Bryant took 61 percent of the vote in dispatching Democratic nominee and Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny Dupree in the general election.
Feb 17, 2015: WDAM: Hattiesburg City Attorney, Chief of Police announce retirement
Mayor Johnny DuPree announced the retirement of City Attorney Charles Lawrence and Hattiesburg Police Chief Frazier Bolton at the city council meeting Tuesday night.
Mayor Johnny DuPree announced the retirement of City Attorney Charles Lawrence and Hattiesburg Police Chief Frazier Bolton at the city council meeting Tuesday night.
Feb 9, 2015: WDAM: Agreement reached: Hattiesburg City Council to reinstate citizens forum
The Hattiesburg City Council, Mayor Johnny DuPree, Rod Wolluard, Rev. Kenneth Fairly and NAACP President Clarence Magee came to an agreement in court Monday before Judge Dawn Beam after an emergency petition was filed against the council.
The Hattiesburg City Council, Mayor Johnny DuPree, Rod Wolluard, Rev. Kenneth Fairly and NAACP President Clarence Magee came to an agreement in court Monday before Judge Dawn Beam after an emergency petition was filed against the council.
Feb 2, 2015: WDAM: Hattiesburg council adjourns after preachers refuse to end protest
Pastors from area churches addressed the remaining two council members after the meeting adjourned to voice concerns over the council's failure to reinstate the citizens forum. Ward 2 Councilwoman Deborah Delgado and Ward 5 Councilman Henry Naylor, along with Mayor Johnny DuPree, were the only elected council officials to remain in the council chambers until the crowd dismissed.
Pastors from area churches addressed the remaining two council members after the meeting adjourned to voice concerns over the council's failure to reinstate the citizens forum. Ward 2 Councilwoman Deborah Delgado and Ward 5 Councilman Henry Naylor, along with Mayor Johnny DuPree, were the only elected council officials to remain in the council chambers until the crowd dismissed.
Feb 2, 2015: WDAM: Judge gives Hattiesburg mayor deadline for department head appointments
Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree has been ordered by Judge Breland Hilburn to present the remaining nominations for city department heads in 21 days.
Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree has been ordered by Judge Breland Hilburn to present the remaining nominations for city department heads in 21 days.
Jan 26, 2015: WDAM: Mayor to offer health coverage assistance on Saturday
Mayor Johnny DuPree said, “I am looking forward to speaking with residents at Briarfield Apartments about the importance of health coverage and to help them access available resources through the city of Hattiesburg's E3 Health Initiative.”
Mayor Johnny DuPree said, “I am looking forward to speaking with residents at Briarfield Apartments about the importance of health coverage and to help them access available resources through the city of Hattiesburg's E3 Health Initiative.”
Jan 20, 2015: Hattiesburg American: Special judge appointed to hear Lawrence case
In 2013, during the mayoral election between incumbent Johnny DuPree and Dave Ware, Smith had requested and received an absentee ballot that he cast at City Hall.
In 2013, during the mayoral election between incumbent Johnny DuPree and Dave Ware, Smith had requested and received an absentee ballot that he cast at City Hall.
Jan 13, 2015: Hattiesburg American: Judge rules in favor of Hub City councilmen vs. mayor
One day after hearing arguments, Special Judge L. Breland Hilburn wrote Tuesday that he had ordered Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree to "comply with his duties as (m)ayor of the City of Hattiesburg."
One day after hearing arguments, Special Judge L. Breland Hilburn wrote Tuesday that he had ordered Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree to "comply with his duties as (m)ayor of the City of Hattiesburg."
Jan 9, 2015: WLBT: Area Development Partnership hosts State of the Region discussion panel
The discussion panel included Mayor Johnny DuPree of Hattiesburg, Mayor Hal Marx of Petal, Forrest County Board Supervisor Chris Bowen, Lamar County Board Supervisor Phillip Carlisle, and Perry County Board Supervisor Tommy Walley.
The discussion panel included Mayor Johnny DuPree of Hattiesburg, Mayor Hal Marx of Petal, Forrest County Board Supervisor Chris Bowen, Lamar County Board Supervisor Phillip Carlisle, and Perry County Board Supervisor Tommy Walley.
Jan 9, 2015: Mississippi Watchdog: Hattiesburg mayor, council take appointment fight to court
Two members of the Hattiesburg City Council — President Kim Bradley and Ward 3 Councilman Carter Carroll — sued Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny Dupree to force him to bring forward new appointments to city administration positions after his 2013 election victory.
Two members of the Hattiesburg City Council — President Kim Bradley and Ward 3 Councilman Carter Carroll — sued Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny Dupree to force him to bring forward new appointments to city administration positions after his 2013 election victory.
Jan 8, 2015: Spokes: Monday hearing may shed light on mayoral appointees
A hearing scheduled next week in district court may shed some additional light about an ongoing controversy surrounding Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree’s appointments of five city officials
A hearing scheduled next week in district court may shed some additional light about an ongoing controversy surrounding Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree’s appointments of five city officials
Jan 2, 2015: WAPT: Mayor submits new candidates for police chief, attorney
Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree has placed 11 appointments before the City Council.
Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree has placed 11 appointments before the City Council.
Feb 28, 2011: Gulf Live: Mississippi governor's race: Jackson County business owner Ron Williams running
Democrats running for governor include Delta businessman Bill Luckett and Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree.
Democrats running for governor include Delta businessman Bill Luckett and Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree.
Johnny DuPree (born November 18, 1953) is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who currently serves as the mayor of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He was the Democratic Party nominee for Governor of Mississippi in 2011. He was the first African-American major party nominee for Governor in Mississippi since the Reconstruction era. After losing the election for Governor, in 2013 he won reelection to be Mayor of Hattiesburg.