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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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Southern Miss midfielder Hannah Abrams prepares to send a ball upfield during the game played against University of Louisiana at Lafayette in Hattiesburg on Sunday afternoon.

Bama dominates field in 1-0 win over Golden Eagles

Ashley Hickman and Ashley Hickman
September 14, 2015
USM offense searching for explosion

USM offense searching for explosion

Ashley Hickman and Ashley Hickman
September 3, 2015
Behind the feathered suit

Behind the feathered suit

Ashley Hickman and Ashley Hickman
September 3, 2015
Aug 30, 2014; Starkville, MS, USA; Southern Miss Golden Eagles running back Ito Smith (25) advances the ball during the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Spruce Derden-USA TODAY Sports

Optimistic alumni weigh in

Ashley Hickman and Ashley Hickman
September 3, 2015
Dew brings big bat and leadership to USM

Dew brings big bat and leadership to USM

Ashley Hickman and Ashley Hickman
August 31, 2015
Golden Eagles start season on high note

Golden Eagles start season on high note

Ashley Hickman and Ashley Hickman
August 26, 2015
Junior Chase Scott makes contact with the ball while at bat against South Alabama during Wednesday's game.- Aaron J. Stewart

Eagles Victorious Against Pair of Alabama Teams

Ashley Hickman and Ashley Hickman
April 30, 2015
Sarah Evans reaches first on an error, giving the Lady Eagles runners on first and second at the game Wednesday night. They defeat the Lady Jaguars 1-0 and improve their overall record to 18-28. - Kara Davidson/Printz

Lady Eagles Upset No. 21 South Alabama

Ashley Hickman and Ashley Hickman
April 22, 2015
Lauren Hill: Making Every Moment Count

Lauren Hill: Making Every Moment Count

Ashley Hickman and Ashley Hickman
April 15, 2015
WKU's Hot Pitching Silences Lady Eagles

WKU’s Hot Pitching Silences Lady Eagles

Ashley Hickman and Ashley Hickman
April 13, 2015

Fifth-Ranked Alabama Rolls Over Lady Eagles

Ashley Hickman and Ashley Hickman
April 1, 2015
Lady Eagles Snap Losing Streak, But Drop Series to UTEP

Lady Eagles Snap Losing Streak, But Drop Series to UTEP

Ashley Hickman and Ashley Hickman
March 29, 2015
Katie Cleary began USM's offensive attack in the bottom of the second at the game against Louisianna Tech on Sunday. USM's offense was not enough to beat La. Tech, however, and the Lady Eagles suffered from a loss of 3-0. -Courtesy photo/Joe Harper

Lady Eagles Come Up Short, Swept by La. Tech

Ashley Hickman and Ashley Hickman
March 22, 2015
Lady Eagles Swept by North Texas

Lady Eagles Swept by North Texas

Ashley Hickman and Ashley Hickman
March 15, 2015
Junior Cody Carroll pitches for the Golden Eagles as the Men's baseball team wins two of the three games against Troy in Alabama this weekend.-Courtesy Photo

McMahon’s Complete Game Shutout Clinches Series

Ashley Hickman and Ashley Hickman
March 2, 2015
Senior Shelbee Rodgers pitches at the first Southern Miss home game against Mississippi Valley State winning the series this weekend. -Susan Broadbridge

Offense Comes Alive in Sweep of MVSU

Ashley Hickman and Ashley Hickman
February 23, 2015

Errors Lead to Golden Eagles’ First Loss

Ashley Hickman and Ashley Hickman
February 19, 2015
Foul Trouble Leads to Another USM Loss

Foul Trouble Leads to Another USM Loss

Ashley Hickman and Ashley Hickman
February 9, 2015

USM Women’s Tennis Sweeps Doubleheader

Ashley Hickman and Ashley Hickman
February 2, 2015
Jan 24, 2015; Denton, TX, USA; Southern Miss Golden Eagles head coach Doc Sadler (L) congratulates guard Kevin Holland (20) after the game against the North Texas Mean Green at UNT Coliseum. The Golden Eagles won in overtime 75-71. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

USM Notches First Conference Win, Snaps Losing Streak

Ashley Hickman and Ashley Hickman
January 26, 2015

Lady Eagles survive in overtime against MTSU

Ashley Hickman and Ashley Hickman
January 16, 2015

USM embarrassed by Drexel, 59-36

Ashley Hickman and Ashley Hickman
December 1, 2014

Carey’s late dunk lifts USM over Troy

Ashley Hickman and Ashley Hickman
November 30, 2014

Lady Eagles remain unbeaten

Ashley Hickman and Ashley Hickman
November 20, 2014
Southern Miss rallies late to top USA

Southern Miss rallies late to top USA

Ashley Hickman and Ashley Hickman
November 20, 2014

Southern Miss splits final home games

Ashley Hickman and Ashley Hickman
November 10, 2014

Southern Miss splits on UTEP roadtrip

Ashley Hickman and Ashley Hickman
November 3, 2014

USM’s second half woes continue

Ashley Hickman and Ashley Hickman
October 27, 2014

USM’s improved defense not enough for a win

Ashley Hickman and Ashley Hickman
October 25, 2014
Unsuccessful road trip for USM soccer

Unsuccessful road trip for USM soccer

Ashley Hickman and Ashley Hickman
October 13, 2014

Farewell Mr. New York: Derek Jeter’s retirement

Ashley Hickman and Ashley Hickman
October 5, 2014
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