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USM Music Ed Majors Face Heavy Demands
USM Music Ed Majors Face Heavy Demands
April 16, 2025
Hattiesburg Hosts Hub City Classic Car Show
Hattiesburg Hosts Hub City Classic Car Show
April 16, 2025
GONZO247 Brings Vibrant Art to Hattiesburg
GONZO247 Brings Vibrant Art to Hattiesburg
April 16, 2025
Hattiesburg Raising Cane’s Restaurant Leader Miles Underwood with the Golden Plush Puppy.
Local Restaurant Fundraiser Supports Animal Shelter
April 16, 2025
Students enjoying Drop the Mic in 2024.
Spirit of Southern Hosts Drop the Mic
April 16, 2025
Coastal Mississippi-based indie rock band SAINT SOCIAL recently performed their highly anticipated debut ticketed show at The Sanctuary in Biloxi.
SAINT SOCIAL Debuts First Ticketed Show in Biloxi
February 19, 2025
A Little Free Library is pictured outside of the Cook Library at the University of Southern Mississippi.
USM Senior Revitalizes Little Free Libraries
January 29, 2025
USM's Jose Mendez catches up on research.
Jose Mendez: A Student’s Journey to Construction Management Success
December 5, 2024
Mika Singh
Bollywood Star Reflects on Musical Journey and Offers Advice
November 13, 2024
Boyette Relishes in Royalty
Boyette Relishes in Royalty
November 13, 2024
Book Review: Sunrise on the Reaping
Book Review: Sunrise on the Reaping
April 2, 2025
Album Review: Based on a True Story is Not Will Smith’s Shining Hour
Album Review: Based on a True Story is Not Will Smith’s Shining Hour
April 2, 2025
Review: Tate McRae Releases Highly Anticipated Album
Review: Tate McRae Releases Highly Anticipated Album
March 26, 2025
Album Listening Parties Boost Sales at Indie Record Stores
Album Listening Parties Boost Sales at Indie Record Stores
March 26, 2025
A music fan listens to Chappell Roan's “The Giver.”
Chappell Roan’s “The Giver” Brings Queer Representation to Country Music
March 19, 2025
USM student Alexander Starns is a member of the Anime Club and enjoys cosplaying.
USM Anime Club Kicks Off New Season
February 12, 2025
REVIEW: Tyler, the Creator's New Album Gaining Traction
REVIEW: Tyler, the Creator’s New Album Gaining Traction
December 4, 2024
The SwitchYard, located in downtown Hattiesburg.
The SwitchYard becoming a hit with college students
September 11, 2024
DJ Kujho at a recent Southern Miss event.
DJ Kujho continues to impact USM, Hattiesburg, and beyond
September 11, 2024
The Oscars were surprisingly good this year
The Oscars were surprisingly good this year
March 21, 2024
Jacee Fields
USM Golfer to Pursue FBI Career
April 16, 2025
Members of the USM Women's Golf Team pose with their awards after winning the University of Louisiana-Monroe (ULM) Invitational.
USM Women’s Golf Captures ULM Invitational Title
April 9, 2025
Southern Miss baseball head coach Christian Ostrander.
Alabama Tops USM in Baseball 10-6
April 9, 2025
Joshua Moore races during the Mississippi 50.
Local Teacher Sets Records in Mississippi 50 Race
April 9, 2025
Haiden Lowery at a recent Southern Miss Golden Eagle Pickleball Club practice.
Haiden Lowery Builds USM Pickleball Community
April 9, 2025
Southern Miss Today 03.11.2025
Southern Miss Today 03.11.2025
March 11, 2025
News You Need February 28, 2025
News You Need February 28, 2025
February 28, 2025
Southern Miss Today 02.27.2025
Southern Miss Today 02.27.2025
February 27, 2025
Southern Miss Today 02.25.2025
Southern Miss Today 02.25.2025
February 25, 2025
News You Need February 21, 2025
News You Need February 21, 2025
February 21, 2025
Southern Miss Today 03.11.2025
Southern Miss Today 03.11.2025
March 11, 2025
Southern Miss Today 02.27.2025
Southern Miss Today 02.27.2025
February 27, 2025
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Southern Miss Today 02.25.2025
February 25, 2025
Southern Miss Today 02.20.2025
Southern Miss Today 02.20.2025
February 20, 2025
Southern Miss Today 02.18.2025
Southern Miss Today 02.18.2025
February 18, 2025
News You Need February 28, 2025
News You Need February 28, 2025
February 28, 2025
News You Need February 21, 2025
News You Need February 21, 2025
February 21, 2025
News You Need February 14, 2025
News You Need February 14, 2025
February 14, 2025
News You Need February 07, 2024
News You Need February 07, 2024
February 7, 2025
News You Need November 15, 2024
News You Need November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024
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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All content by Jackson Howell
HOWELL: Southern Miss should ditch Pearl once and for all following Tuesday's sod debacle

HOWELL: Southern Miss should ditch Pearl once and for all following Tuesday’s sod debacle

Jackson Howell, Sports Writer
March 29, 2023
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[Photo] Southern Miss ends remarkable season with NIT loss to UAB 88-60

Dima Mixon, Sports Writer
March 14, 2023
Southern Miss bounces back, sweeps Dallas Baptist

Southern Miss bounces back, sweeps Dallas Baptist

Jackson Howell, Sports Writer
March 3, 2023
Ladner, Golden Eagles pick up Sun Belt Conference Honors

Ladner, Golden Eagles pick up Sun Belt Conference Honors

Jackson Howell and Charlie Luttrell
February 28, 2023
The Gradebook: Southern Miss walks-off against Illinois 14-13

The Gradebook: Southern Miss walks-off against Illinois 14-13

Jackson Howell, Sports Writer
February 25, 2023
Golden Eagles flunk after Friday's 13-5 loss to Illinois

Golden Eagles flunk after Friday’s 13-5 loss to Illinois

Jackson Howell, Sports Writer
February 25, 2023
Breaking down Southern Miss Football's 2023 schedule release

Breaking down Southern Miss Football’s 2023 schedule release

Jackson Howell, Sports Writer
February 24, 2023
Southern Miss makes the Honor Roll after Sunday's 7-2 win over Liberty

Southern Miss makes the Honor Roll after Sunday’s 7-2 win over Liberty

Jackson Howell, Sports Writer
February 19, 2023
Grading Southern Miss' performance in 2-1 victory over Liberty

Grading Southern Miss’ performance in 2-1 victory over Liberty

Jackson Howell, Sports Writer
February 18, 2023
Southern Miss finishes the season undefeated at home, defeating Georgia Southern 73-62

Southern Miss finishes the season undefeated at home, defeating Georgia Southern 73-62

Jackson Howell, Sports Writer
February 18, 2023
USM Basketball’s historic turnaround turned Jay Ladner into Hattiesburg’s favorite son.

USM Basketball’s historic turnaround turned Jay Ladner into Hattiesburg’s favorite son.

Jackson Howell, Sports Writer
February 15, 2023
Southern Miss holds off Texas State, advances to 12-0 at home

Southern Miss holds off Texas State, advances to 12-0 at home

Jackson Howell, 4th Street Sports Reporter
January 28, 2023
A C-USA flag flies above M. M. Roberts Stadium before the game in 2019.

USM Paid $1.75 Million to Exit C-USA

Jackson Howell, SM2 Sports Reporter
September 21, 2022
Kyron and Kamron Barnes stand next to each other during their first game at Southern Miss. | Photos: Charlie Luttrell

From Fayette to Hattiesburg, the Barnes Twins Stick Together on the Gridiron 

Jackson Howell, SM2 Reporter
September 21, 2022
Southern Miss sets record for longest winning streak in program history

Southern Miss sets record for longest winning streak in program history

Jackson Howell and Jackson Howell
April 27, 2022
Southern Miss reaches highest ranking in program history

Southern Miss reaches highest ranking in program history

Jackson Howell and Jackson Howell
April 19, 2022
Berry passes Palmer in wins as Southern Miss escapes Southeastern Louisiana

Berry passes Palmer in wins as Southern Miss escapes Southeastern Louisiana

Jackson Howell and Jackson Howell
April 13, 2022
A C-USA flag flies above M. M. Roberts Stadium before the game in 2019.

Case Closed: Southern Miss officially leaves Conference USA

Jackson Howell and Jackson Howell
April 3, 2022
Southern Miss Baseball snaps losing streak against South Alabama

Southern Miss Baseball snaps losing streak against South Alabama

Jackson Howell and Jackson Howell
March 9, 2022
'The Batman' shines as an excellent noir thriller

‘The Batman’ shines as an excellent noir thriller

Jackson Howell and Jackson Howell
March 8, 2022
A C-USA flag flies above M. M. Roberts Stadium before the game in 2019.

Sun Belt welcomes Southern Miss as C-USA seeks legal action

Jackson Howell and Jackson Howell
March 3, 2022
A C-USA flag flies above M. M. Roberts Stadium before the game in 2019.

Southern Miss at odds with Conference USA over early exit

Jackson Howell and Jackson Howell
February 17, 2022
Sep 17, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) makes a throw in the second half against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Patriots won, 36-20.

Tom Brady retires as the greatest of all time

Jackson Howell and Jackson Howell
February 2, 2022
Jan 2, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton on the sidelines in the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

End of an era: Sean Payton steps away as Saints coach

Jackson Howell and Jackson Howell
February 2, 2022
Joseph Weishaar

Ghostface Returns as Scream (2022) Takes Over Theaters

Jackson Howell and Jackson Howell
January 31, 2022
Southern Miss finishes season strong with win over FIU

Southern Miss finishes season strong with win over FIU

Jackson Howell and Jackson Howell
November 28, 2021
Southern Miss Football looks to avoid ninth consecutive loss

Southern Miss Football looks to avoid ninth consecutive loss

Jackson Howell and Jackson Howell
November 18, 2021
Polymer science students work on an experiment.

Southern Miss Research Lab awarded $6.3 million contract

Jackson Howell and Jackson Howell
November 17, 2021
Preview: Southern Miss faces ranked UTSA on the road

Preview: Southern Miss faces ranked UTSA on the road

Jackson Howell and Jackson Howell
November 12, 2021
Southern Miss prepares for road match against Middle Tennessee State

Southern Miss prepares for road match against Middle Tennessee State

Jackson Howell and Jackson Howell
October 28, 2021
Preview: Southern Miss faces test against UAB at home

Preview: Southern Miss faces test against UAB at home

Jackson Howell and Jackson Howell
October 14, 2021
Jake Lange makes first collegiate start as Golden Eagles face UTEP

Jake Lange makes first collegiate start as Golden Eagles face UTEP

Jackson Howell and Jackson Howell
October 8, 2021
Saints v Giants

Saints lose in overtime during return to Superdome

Jackson Howell and Jackson Howell
October 5, 2021
Third quarterback takes over as Southern Miss falls short to Rice

Third quarterback takes over as Southern Miss falls short to Rice

Jackson Howell and Jackson Howell
October 3, 2021
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