It started with the chatter of people looking for an escape through laughter, but it ended with new friends coming together as a community — all because of a grown man in a bright pink wig. Gianmarco...

When it comes to capturing the vibrant rhythms and timeless melodies of New Orleans, few pianists embody the city’s spirit like Tom McDermott. A professional pianist and composer, McDermott has spent...

“It’s just a really great place to be — the fact that it’s been there, seen every hurricane, since 1904 and has pretty much spit in its face. That’s something I can admire.” said Aiden Graves,...

Her eyes sparkle like the celestial spheres she describes when passionately recalling childhood dreams of one day working among the stars. “I love space. It’s so cool, and I’ve always just been...

University of Southern Mississippi softball player Madeline Rae Moody is making a name for herself not just on the field, but throughout the Hattiesburg community. Born and raised in Magee, softball has...

Frank Rimmer III is more than just a name on campus. He’s a quick-thinking, beloved jokester whose humor makes him a favorite among students and faculty. Rimmer, or “21,” as he likes to be called,...

Not all heroes wear capes; some wear lab coats. Growing up in Bangladesh, University of Southern Mississippi Ph.D. student Shazeed-Ui Karim was fascinated by comic book superheroes. But it wasn’t until...

Waking with the sun, Angel Pickett starts her days at 6 a.m., often skipping breakfast in favor of catching a few more minutes of sleep before heading to class. Between lectures, she can be found in the...

Coastal Mississippi-based indie rock band SAINT SOCIAL recently performed their highly anticipated debut ticketed show at The Sanctuary in Biloxi, marking a milestone in their career. While the band has...

Abby Bowers, a 22-year-old senior library science major at the University of Southern Mississippi, has taken on a project to repair and restock Little Free Libraries in Hattiesburg, bringing access to...

Sitting alone on a flight out of Mexico was 12-year-old Jose Mendez, a current Southern Miss construction management major who recently participated in the ABC Construction Management Competition, helping...

Bollywood singer and composer Mika Singh, known for his infectious energy and chart-topping hits, recently performed at the Beau Rivage Theatre in Biloxi. Originally from Durgapur, West Bengal, India,...