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Keenon Walker [Left] and Patrik-Ian Polk [Right] during a Q&A at the LGBTQ+ Film Festival.

Patrik-Ian Polk visits Hattiesburg for film festival

Kristen Kaylor, Multimedia Journalist | October 9, 2024

Hattiesburg residents recently got the chance to speak to USM alum and award-winning director, Patrik-Ian Polk at a local LGBTQ+ Film Festival. The Spectrum Center hosted its special LGBTQ+ Film Festival...

Matthew F. Delmont

USM holds 2nd Annual Clyde Kennard Lecture and Scholar Visit

Neta Nnabuenyi, Multimedia Journalist | October 9, 2024

The second annual Clyde Kennard Lecture and Scholar Visit is slated to be held on October 14 and 15. For this iteration of the annual lecture, the visiting scholar will be Matthew F. Delmont who will be...

USM School of Music students perform in the Symphonic Orchestra during POPS in the Park.

USM hosts POPS in the Park

Kennedi Drake, Multimedia Journalist | October 9, 2024

By Kennedi Drake The USM school of music recently hosted its 2nd annual Pops in the Park performance for a good cause. The event was a joint venture between the School of Music and Partners for the Arts...

Lupita’s Ice Cream y Más recently opened in Hattiesburg, offering a unique fusion of traditional and Latin-inspired ice cream flavors.

Lupita’s Ice Cream y Más Blends Tradition and Flavor

Cristina Lee, Multimedia Journalist | October 2, 2024

Lupita’s Ice Cream y Más is the newest addition to Hattiesburg, offering a unique fusion of traditional and Latin-inspired ice cream flavors, this one-of-a-kind shop is a welcome reflection of Hattiesburg’s...

Drag performers pose at the HattiesDrag Amateur Drag Show hosted, at The Spectrum Center in downtown Hattiesburg.

Local Drag Show raises funds for The Spectrum Center

Kristen Kaylor, Multimedia Journalist | September 25, 2024

The Spectrum Center (TSC) recently hosted its monthly Drag Show at The Fat Cat in downtown Hattiesburg. HattiesDrag Amateur Drag Show is a quarterly event that gives new and upcoming drag queens and kings...

Deedee performing with his band, MSPAINT.

Local band performs to aid Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund

Kristen Kaylor, Multimedia Journalist | September 18, 2024

Hundreds of students and local residents recently crowded The Fat Cat, a bar in downtown Hattiesburg to show their support for local bands and for Palestine at the Hattiesburg World Benefit Concert. Residents...

Dr. Kelly Lester

USM cautious with taking AI stance

Nishrenika Pokhrel, Multimedia Journalist | September 10, 2024

Administrators at Southern Miss have yet to implement an official stance about the use of artificial intelligence in campus academics. “There is not a stance,” said Associate Provost of Faculty Success...

READ IT: The obituary of Marcus Leon Daniels Jr.

READ IT: The obituary of Marcus Leon Daniels Jr.

Staff | June 14, 2024

Here is the obituary of Southern Miss football player Marcus Leon Daniels Jr., who was killed Tuesday night in a shooting. Marcus Daniels Jr. Obituary Marcus Leon Daniels, Jr.'s, mostly known as...

Veterans present at the celebration stood and saluted during the presentation of the National Anthem.

African American Military History Museum celebrates 15 years

Abigail Troth, Editor-in-Chief | May 24, 2024

Nestled in the Sixth Street Museum District is one of the oldest USO buildings remaining in America. Now, that building has spent 15 years honoring the sacrifices and triumphs of African American soldiers....

Serengeti Springs set to make a splash in Hattiesburg

Abigail Troth, Editor-in-Chief | May 17, 2024

After delays and struggles, Serengeti Springs at the Hattiesburg Zoo will finally reveal itself to the community on Saturday, May 25. With colorful slides, animal scenery and fun for all ages, this new...

People gather in the streets to protest.

The right to protest in Mississippi is in jeopardy

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist | April 25, 2024

Right to protest in Mississippi is in jeopardy Use this photo: https://unsplash.com/photos/a-large-group-of-people-holding-up-signs-Evo4wmtRaPI The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal to a lawsuit...

The African American Military Museum in downtown Hattiesburg hosted a fun Boo-seum event for kids and adults alike.

African American Military History Museum holds Boo-seum Event

Karles Hudson, SM2 Content Creator | November 6, 2023

Ghosts, goblins, and ghouls,oh my! Many museums have elegant interiors and tasteful trinkets of the past, but around October, these holders of history may take on a spooktacular air. The African American...

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