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While much of Mississippi has stumbled in addressing the opioid crisis, Hattiesburg has emerged as a model of what responsible and transparent spending can look like.
Hattiesburg Sets Standard for Opioid Fund Spending
October 8, 2025
A Hattiesburg Fire Department truck.
Hattiesburg Fire Department Launches New Alert System
October 8, 2025
USM Speech and Debate members at the Tournament.
USM Speech and Debate Team Hosts Tournament
October 8, 2025
Students working on coding while also drawing
Students Balance Passion and Practicality in Career Paths
October 8, 2025
TRIO is located in Room 109 on the first floor of Cook Library.
USM Programs Support First-Generation College Students
October 8, 2025
Comedian Gianmarco Soresi performing at Brewsky's.
Gianmarco Soresi Brings Laughs to Hattiesburg
October 1, 2025
Tom McDermott performs at a USM event sponsored by Established Artists and Recording Students (EARS).
Tom McDermott: Master of Ragtime and New Orleans Piano
October 1, 2025
Screen grab of the Historical Digital Walking Tour of Gulfport map that Graves created.
USM Student Creates Virtual Walking Tour of Gulfport History
September 24, 2025
Emily Kilgore stands proudly in front of the Polymer Science building.
USM Senior Turns Space Dreams into Polymer Career
September 17, 2025
USM softball player Maddie Moody continues to make an impact on the Hattiesburg community.
USM’s Moody Making Impact Beyond the Field
September 10, 2025
A brochure featuring Restaurant Week.
Opinion: Local Gems: A Hattiesburg Restaurant Week Guide
October 8, 2025
Representation of a scene of the movie Submarine.
Opinion: How ‘Submarine’ Redefined the Coming-of-Age Film
October 1, 2025
Drawings from an art class exercise done by Jax Lofton.
Opinion: AI Art and the Myth of Progress
October 1, 2025
YouTube thumbnail for Black Pegasus' reaction to Gordon Lightfoot's "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald"
Opinion: YouTube Reactors Bring Classic Music Back
October 1, 2025
Opinion: Love, Fear, and a Dog
September 24, 2025
Representation of a scene of the movie Submarine.
Opinion: How ‘Submarine’ Redefined the Coming-of-Age Film
October 1, 2025
Sabrina Carpenter’s Career Growth Brings Popularity and Controversy
October 1, 2025
YouTube thumbnail for Black Pegasus' reaction to Gordon Lightfoot's "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald"
Opinion: YouTube Reactors Bring Classic Music Back
October 1, 2025
Film Review: One Battle After Another – A Relentless Thrill Ride
October 1, 2025
A person listening to music.
Students Find Connection Through Music
September 17, 2025
Southern Miss softball in action against Mississippi State University last year.
USM Softball Builds Foundation During Fall Ball Season
October 8, 2025
USM's Ultimate Frisbee team breaks the huddle with William Carey following a scrimmage between the two schools.
Henry Leads USM Ultimate Frisbee with Passion
October 8, 2025
USM Volleyball won 3-2 against Arkansas State.
USM Volleyball Wins Tight Match Against Arkansas State
October 6, 2025
USM Volleyball recently defeated ULM in three straight sets.
USM Volleyball Sweeps ULM in Straight Sets
September 29, 2025
USM running back Jeffery Pittman rushes down field during a recent game against Jacksonville State.
USM Football Defeats Jacksonville State 42-25
September 29, 2025
News You Need October 10, 2025
News You Need October 10, 2025
October 10, 2025
Southern Miss Today 10.09.25
Southern Miss Today 10.09.25
October 9, 2025
Southern Miss Today 10.08.25
Southern Miss Today 10.08.25
October 8, 2025
Southern Miss Today (Open House Special) 10.07.25
Southern Miss Today (Open House Special) 10.07.25
October 7, 2025
Southern Miss Today 10.07.25
Southern Miss Today 10.07.25
October 7, 2025
Southern Miss Today 10.09.25
Southern Miss Today 10.09.25
October 9, 2025
Southern Miss Today 10.08.25
Southern Miss Today 10.08.25
October 8, 2025
Southern Miss Today (Open House Special) 10.07.25
Southern Miss Today (Open House Special) 10.07.25
October 7, 2025
Southern Miss Today 10.07.25
Southern Miss Today 10.07.25
October 7, 2025
Southern Miss Today 10.06.25
Southern Miss Today 10.06.25
October 6, 2025
News You Need October 10, 2025
News You Need October 10, 2025
October 10, 2025
News You Need October 3, 2025
News You Need October 3, 2025
October 3, 2025
News You Need September 26, 2025
News You Need September 26, 2025
September 26, 2025
News You Need September 19, 2025
News You Need September 19, 2025
September 19, 2025
News You Need September 5, 2025
News You Need September 5, 2025
September 12, 2025
Breaking Story - USM hires Charles Huff
Breaking Story – USM hires Charles Huff
December 9, 2024
Hub City Game Day Season 1, Episode 5
Hub City Game Day Season 1, Episode 5
November 23, 2024
Breaking Story - Will Hall fired
Breaking Story – Will Hall fired
October 21, 2024
Hub City Game Day Season 1, Episode 4
Hub City Game Day Season 1, Episode 4
October 19, 2024
Hub City Game Day Season 1, Episode 3
Hub City Game Day Season 1, Episode 3
October 5, 2024
Season 4, Ep. 3: Men’s basketball’s Austin Crowley and Assistant Coach Nick Williams join the show to talk all about Men’s Basketball.
January 23, 2023
Southern Miss Beach Volleyball joins Sun Belt as league adds sport
Southern Miss Beach Volleyball joins Sun Belt as league adds sport
January 20, 2023
Season 4, Ep. 2: Heath Hinton of Big Gold Nation joins the show to talk Austin Armstrong news and recruiting, Update on basketball, and what we did over the break!
Season 4, Ep. 2: Heath Hinton of Big Gold Nation joins the show to talk Austin Armstrong news and recruiting, Update on basketball, and what we did over the break!
January 17, 2023
4th Street Sports Show, Season 3 – Episode 8
October 17, 2022
4th Street Sports Show, Season 3 – Episode 7
October 12, 2022
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Q&A: The Revivalists take stage in Miss.

Q&A: The Revivalists take stage in Miss.

Ardan Thornhill and Ardan Thornhill
April 14, 2016
Student’s memorial service to be held in Biloxi

Student’s memorial service to be held in Biloxi

Ardan Thornhill and Ardan Thornhill
April 4, 2016
The University of Southern Mississippi removes the Mississippi State flag along with the University flag and replaces them with American flags on Oct 28, 2015. The University of Southern Mississippi becomes the second University in Mississippi to remove the flag from the campus. Courtland Wells/Student Printz

University police remove Mississippi state flag as demonstrators arrive

Ardan Thornhill and Ardan Thornhill
October 28, 2015

Appeals Court Considers Same-Sex Marriage

Ardan Thornhill and Ardan Thornhill
January 15, 2015
ADHD meds pose problems for colleges

ADHD meds pose problems for colleges

Ardan Thornhill and Ardan Thornhill
December 4, 2014
Source: Human Rights Campaign, ProCon.org In the U.S., 32 states have legal same-sex marriage and 18 states prohibit it. Mississippi constitutionally bans same-sex marriage. - Infographic by Cody Bass

Judge overturns same-sex marriage ban in Miss.

Ardan Thornhill and Ardan Thornhill
November 26, 2014

Recruiters use social media to vet applicants

Ardan Thornhill and Ardan Thornhill
November 17, 2014

Politicians discuss net neutrality

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November 13, 2014
City to commemorate fallen soldiers Tuesday

City to commemorate fallen soldiers Tuesday

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November 10, 2014

Hungarians protest world’s 1st Internet tax

Ardan Thornhill and Ardan Thornhill
November 3, 2014

College students develop Ebola detection strips

Ardan Thornhill and Ardan Thornhill
October 24, 2014

Ebola scare reaches America

Ardan Thornhill and Ardan Thornhill
October 9, 2014

California passes ‘yes means yes’ law

Ardan Thornhill and Ardan Thornhill
October 6, 2014
Felonies come with heavy burdens

Felonies come with heavy burdens

Ardan Thornhill and Ardan Thornhill
October 2, 2014

Center offers resources for LGBTQ+ community

Ardan Thornhill and Ardan Thornhill
September 19, 2014
City sewage problem left unsolved

City sewage problem left unsolved

Ardan Thornhill and Ardan Thornhill
September 8, 2014
Hillcrest cafeteria receives facelift

Hillcrest cafeteria receives facelift

Ardan Thornhill and Ardan Thornhill
September 4, 2014

Miss. passes 20-week abortion ban

Ardan Thornhill and Ardan Thornhill
April 10, 2014
Religious freedom bill revamped

Religious freedom bill revamped

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April 3, 2014

State law to cut prison expenses

Ardan Thornhill and Ardan Thornhill
April 3, 2014
New buildings honor alumni’s legacy

New buildings honor alumni’s legacy

Ardan Thornhill and Ardan Thornhill
March 31, 2014
Professor recounts tornado disaster

Professor recounts tornado disaster

Ardan Thornhill and Ardan Thornhill
February 10, 2014
Faces of Freedom Summer

Faces of Freedom Summer

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January 23, 2014
Marchers to reenact Freedom Day

Marchers to reenact Freedom Day

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January 16, 2014

Group raises human trafficking awareness

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November 11, 2013
The USM Repertory Dance Company performs “Mark’d in Time” Wednesday night at the Thirsty Hippo. Kara Davidson/Printz

“Mark’d in Time” debuts downtown

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October 23, 2013

Student to attend top conference

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October 10, 2013
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“subSIPPI” speaks subculture

Ardan Thornhill and Ardan Thornhill
August 22, 2013
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