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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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An unexplainable season by Southern Miss

An unexplainable season by Southern Miss

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
January 21, 2016
USM wins Western Division crown, 58-24

USM wins Western Division crown, 58-24

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
November 30, 2015
Old Dominion Monarchs Brandon Simmons (27) tackles Southern Miss Golden Eagle Jalen Richard (30) during the last home game of the 2015 season for the Golden Eagles on Nov 21. The Golden Eagles came back to win 56-31.

USM battles La. Tech for Western Division crown

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
November 23, 2015
Freshmen help lead Lady Eagles

Freshmen help lead Lady Eagles

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
November 16, 2015
Jackson eases in after transfer

Jackson eases in after transfer

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
November 12, 2015
Jewett-Giles favorite to run the point

Jewett-Giles favorite to run the point

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
November 12, 2015
Southern Miss Wide Receiver Mike Thomas looks towards a referee after being tackled and scoring the Golden Eagles' first touchdown against the University of Texas El Paso in Hattiesburg, Ms on Oct 31, 2015. The Golden Eagles won over the Miners 34-13 after a one hour and 27 minute weather delay at the start of the fourth quarter. Courtland Wells/Student Printz

USM bowl eligible for first time since 2011

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
November 2, 2015

Golden Eagles stymie UTEP, 34-13

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October 31, 2015
Sep 12, 2015; Lubbock, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive safety Tevin Madison (20) attempts to run down University of Texas at El Paso running back Aaron Jones (29) in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Pressure on quarterback key for USM

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
October 29, 2015
Becky McMullan(22) sprints past Caitlin Donavon(27), a Charlotte 49ers defender, on Oct 10, 2015. The Golden Eagles bested the 49ers 1-0. Fadi Shahin/Student Printz

Soccer splits with UTSA and UTEP

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
October 19, 2015
Newcomer Antoine makes early impact

Newcomer Antoine makes early impact

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
October 15, 2015
Oct 3, 2015; Huntington, WV, USA; Marshall Thundering Herd tight end Ryan Yurachek (85) carries the ball during the third quarter against the Old Dominion Monarchs at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports

USM looks to avoid hype against Marshall

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
October 8, 2015
Golden Eagles struggle mightily in 3-1 loss

Golden Eagles struggle mightily in 3-1 loss

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
September 27, 2015
Keys to upsetting Nebraska

Keys to upsetting Nebraska

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
September 24, 2015
USM volleyball off to record-setting pace

USM volleyball off to record-setting pace

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
September 10, 2015

Eagles drop season-opener 34-16 versus Bulldogs

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
September 6, 2015
Depth will impact Golden Eagle defense early

Depth will impact Golden Eagle defense early

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
September 3, 2015
Monken’s loyalty huge for Julian Allen

Monken’s loyalty huge for Julian Allen

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
September 3, 2015
Coach Todd Monken giving instructions to Jalen Richard at practice on August 20, 2015

Why Year Three is the Year for Monken

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
September 3, 2015
Southern Miss defender Devin McGee takes a ball upfield during the game played against University of Louisiana at Lafayette in Hattiesburg on Sunday afternoon. Mary Alice Weeks/Student Printz

Lady Eagles have disappointing weekend

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
August 31, 2015
Hayward and Purdue back to lead Golden Eagles

Hayward and Purdue back to lead Golden Eagles

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
August 24, 2015
Junior Chase Scott hits a home run last Saturday afternoon before the rain delay against Florida Atlantic at Pete Taylor Park. The Golden Eagles played against UTSA this weekend winning the last game and loosing the first two.-Susan Broadbirdge/Printz

USM Powerful Offense Not Enough in Series Loss to UTSA

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
April 27, 2015

Lady Eagles Save Best Outing for Conference Tourney

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
April 22, 2015

Men’s Tennis Drops Final Match to South Alabama, 5-2

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
April 12, 2015

Golden Eagles Sweep Rival Ole Miss

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
April 8, 2015
Men's Team Places Into Top 10

Men’s Team Places Into Top 10

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
April 1, 2015
Historic Season Ends in Elite Eight

Historic Season Ends in Elite Eight

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
March 29, 2015
Sophomore Brittanny Dinkins celebrates by the student section as the Lady Eagles win in the WNIT Sweet 16 as they beat Eastern Michigan Wednesday night in the Reed Green Coliseum.

Lady Eagles Advance to Elite 8

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
March 26, 2015
Lady Eagles Advance to WNIT Quarterfinals

Lady Eagles Advance to WNIT Quarterfinals

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
March 22, 2015

Lady Eagles take care of Texas Southern, 79-69

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
March 22, 2015
Senior Tamara Jones shoots against Western Kentucky during the Conference USA Championship on Saturday in Birmingham. The Lady Eagles lost but is now participating in the WNIT this Thursday in the Reed Green Coliseum. -Courtesy Photo Joe Harper

Lady Eagles Prepare for Texas Southern in WNIT

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
March 18, 2015

Lady Eagles Top UTEP on the Road, 66-60

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
March 2, 2015
Golden Eagles Losing Skid Increases to Three Games

Golden Eagles Losing Skid Increases to Three Games

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
February 22, 2015

Lady Eagles Should Not Look Past FIU

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
February 12, 2015

Lady Eagles shock Blue Raiders, 70-65 in overtime

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
February 5, 2015
Lady Eagles Must Contain Jones & Parker

Lady Eagles Must Contain Jones & Parker

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
February 5, 2015
Thursday, Southern Miss Athletics revealed their plans to renovate the Reed Green Coliseum. The 50-year-old building can currently hold 8,000 people, however after renovations the building will be able to hold 6,600 to 7,000, depending on the renovations. -Courtesy photo

McGillis Proposes Reed Green Overhaul

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
February 2, 2015

Golden Eagles fall to Marshall 69-54

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
February 1, 2015

Golden Eagles looking for second consecutive win

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
January 29, 2015

Super Bowl XLIX: Sports Writers’ Gut Feelings

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
January 29, 2015

Golden Eagles lose in nail biter

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
January 24, 2015
Junior Rasham Suarez dribbles the ball pass the UAB defense in last Saturday's home game. The Golden Eagles take on Rice this week in Houston. -Susan Broadbirdge/Printz

Golden Eagles Search for 1st Conference Win Against Rice

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
January 22, 2015

UTEP snaps Lady Eagles game win streak

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
January 12, 2015
USM drops final game 45-24 to UAB

USM drops final game 45-24 to UAB

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
December 1, 2014
CFP: Buckeyes, Ducks may be among final four

CFP: Buckeyes, Ducks may be among final four

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
November 20, 2014
Head coach Todd Monken speaks with his players during the last home game against Marshall. The Eagles head to San Antonio to play UTSA this Thursday in the hopes of becoming 4-7.

USM looking to improve in Thursday night matchup

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
November 13, 2014
USM looks to pull the upset against Marshall

USM looks to pull the upset against Marshall

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
November 6, 2014

Turnovers haunt Golden Eagles in loss

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
November 3, 2014

USM their own worst enemy in 35-14 loss to UTEP

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
November 2, 2014

Spriddle finishes third in Bulldog Invitational

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
October 23, 2014

Volleyball goes 1-1 on Florida road trip

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
October 20, 2014
USM team’s struggles continue in Louisiana tourney

USM team’s struggles continue in Louisiana tourney

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
October 9, 2014
Predicting the 2014 College Football Playoff

Predicting the 2014 College Football Playoff

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
October 2, 2014
USM opens conference play with win

USM opens conference play with win

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
September 25, 2014

How Roger Goodell is slowly killing the NFL

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
September 18, 2014
Golden Eagles face longtime rival Alabama

Golden Eagles face longtime rival Alabama

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
September 11, 2014
Crayton makes history with his courage

Crayton makes history with his courage

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
September 4, 2014
A game 24 years in the making

A game 24 years in the making

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
August 27, 2014
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