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Naomi Anderson, a graduating kinesiotherapy student, finishes up last-minute studying in the library.

USM Students Prepare for Graduation

Elisha Williams | December 11, 2024

Soaring through the streets of Hattiesburg with caps in hand, graduating students at the University of Southern Mississippi are racing to complete final to-dos before commencement day. With more than 1,300...

BREAKING: Huff Named Head Coach at USM

BREAKING: Huff Named Head Coach at USM

Micah Gibbs, Sports Director | December 8, 2024

A day after leading Marshall to a 31-3 victory in the Sun Belt Championship, Charles Huff has been named the next head football coach at the University of Southern Mississippi. "As we started this search,...

Hattiesburg Mayor Tobby Barker addressed the Southern Miss community during the university's annual tree lighting ceremony.

USM Hosts Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

Briana McGinty | December 6, 2024

Bringing students and the community to the front lawn of the Administration Building to celebrate Christmas cheer together, a towering 16-foot Leyland cypress draped in hundreds of twinkling lights and...

The "Secret Service" performs during “Train Like an Alpha.”

Alpha Phi Alpha Hosts “Train Like an Alpha”

Ariana Sanders | December 4, 2024

The Mu Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at The University of Southern Mississippi held its annual “Train Like an Alpha” event last week, featuring female participants showcasing their...

College students gather inside Mo’Bay Beignet, located across from Southern Miss.

Local Coffee Shops Thrive in Hattiesburg

Emily Rutland | December 4, 2024

On Friday mornings, Grin Coffee Company is bustling. The barista brews the next order, recognizing a familiar face, and drizzles milk in wide arches into a warm cup of espresso. No one is taking their...

State and local officials gather for the Hall Avenue East Overpass ribbon cutting.

New Overpass to Alleviate Hattiesburg Traffic Concerns

Kennedy Newson | December 4, 2024

Local and federal officials gathered last week to celebrate the opening of the Hall Avenue East Overpass, a key infrastructure project designed to solve the long-standing issue of blocked rail crossings...

Material Developed that Could Reduce Climate Change

Material Developed that Could Reduce Climate Change

Nishrenika Pokhrel, Multimedia Journalist | December 4, 2024

Researchers at UC Berkeley have created an innovative material, COF-999, designed to capture carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere. This breakthrough could contribute to cleaner air and play a vital...

Employees of the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center include Whitney Argenbright, Joshua Wilson, Nichole Cyprian, and Sarah Grace Meyn.

Roy Howard Community Journalism Center to launch in January

Joshua Wilson | December 4, 2024

The University of Southern Mississippi, in conjunction with the Scripps Howard Foundation, will soon launch a unique project aimed at advancing community journalism and building up media literacy across...

Parker Viator

Hattiesburg Native Stars as Buddy in Elf the Musical

Sarah Grace Meyn, Multimedia Journalist | December 4, 2024

Parker Viator, a Hattiesburg native, will take the stage as Buddy in Elf the Musical at the Beau Rivage Theatre in Biloxi, Dec. 12-28. The production is based on the popular film Elf and tells the story...

Members of Chi Omega at the "Pie A Chi" event.

Chi Omega Hosts ‘Pie a Chi’ Fundraiser

Clare Cole, Multimedia Journalist | November 25, 2024

The Chi Omega Sorority at the University of Southern Mississippi held its first-ever "Pie a Chi" fundraiser on Monday, Nov. 11, to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Jackson. The event, which allowed...

Dr. Candice Salyers, a USM professor and director of the Southern Miss Women’s Center, speaks to Queens Uplifted.

Queens Uplifted Hosts Discussion on Campus Security

Ariana Sanders, Multimedia Journalist | November 21, 2024

Queens Uplifted, a student organization at The University of Southern Mississippi, held a “big sister” session on Nov. 13 to discuss security concerns faced by women on campus. The organization aims...

A City of Hattiesburg tests a fire hydrant.

Hattiesburg Begins Annual Fire Hydrant Testing

Kennedy Newson, Multimedia Journalist | November 21, 2024

The Hattiesburg Fire Department began its annual fire hydrant testing program on Monday, complying with requirements set by the Mississippi State Rating Bureau. “Hydrant testing is an essential part...

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