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{{Infobox settlement | official_name = West Hattiesburg, Mississippi | settlement_type = Census-designated place | nickname = | motto = | image_skyline = | imagesize = | image_caption = | image_flag = | image_seal = | image_map = Lamar_County_Mississippi_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_West_Hattiesburg_Highlighted.svg | mapsize = 250px | map_caption = Location of West Hattiesburg, Mississippi | image_map1 = | mapsize1 = | map_caption1 = | pushpin_map = USA | pushpin_map_caption = Location in the United States

| subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = United States | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_name1 = Mississippi | subdivision_type2 = County | subdivision_name2 = Lamar | government_footnotes = | government_type = | leader_title = | leader_name = | leader_title1 = | leader_name1 = | established_title = | established_date = | unit_pref = Imperial | area_footnotes = | area_magnitude = | area_total_km2 = 6.45 | area_land_km2 = 6.25 | area_water_km2 = 0.20 | area_total_sq_mi = | area_land_sq_mi = | area_water_sq_mi = has been attempted repeatedly over the years, but the courts have never ruled on the substance of it. The issues involve getting articles of incorporation which all would agree to, as well as who wants incorporation (who will profit, who will end up paying more in taxes).

Proponents say incorporation will benefit all residents, but the opposition says it will only benefit the persons who hold that property which is yet to be fully developed within the real estate market over the next few years. Another argument against incorporation is that the proposal and its budget outline didn't fully account for the additional expenditures and costs of running the new city. Proponents counter that the overall cost will be lower, because of a more distributed risk amongst homeowners, who would essentially bear about 80% of the additional taxes to support this city.

http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com has extensive archives about this issue, including opinion columns authored by the actual people engaged in the debate both pro and con. It is a good case study in local politics.

Origins of "West Hattiesburg"

West Hattiesburg was a rarely used term by residents, and was first popularized by out of towners whom saw the area listed on Google Maps with that name. Residents of the area are gradually picking up the term.

West Hattiesburg should not be confused with Oak Grove which is directly to the west close but considered its own area. This can be complicated because (as of 2016) West Hattiesburg public school students are still educated in the Oak Grove school system.

Education

The Lamar County School District serves West Hattiesburg via neighboring Oak Grove's school system. There have been calls, however, for the district to build West Hattiesburg its own schools due to overpopulation.

High school

  • Oak Grove High School (Grades 9-12)

Middle school

  • Oak Grove Middle School (Grades 6-8)

Elementary schools

  • Oak Grove Upper Elementary School (Grades 4-5)
  • Oak Grove Lower Elementary School (Grades 2-3)
  • Long Leaf Elementary School (Grades K-5)
  • Oak Grove Primary School (Grades K-1)

See also

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