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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
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 3, 2025
News You Need October 3, 2025
October 3, 2025
Southern Miss Today 10.01.25
Southern Miss Today 10.01.25
October 1, 2025
Southern Miss Today
Southern Miss Today
September 30, 2025
Southern Miss Today 09.29.25
Southern Miss Today 09.29.25
September 29, 2025
News You Need September 26, 2025
News You Need September 26, 2025
September 26, 2025
Southern Miss Today 10.01.25
Southern Miss Today 10.01.25
October 1, 2025
Southern Miss Today
Southern Miss Today
September 30, 2025
Southern Miss Today 09.29.25
Southern Miss Today 09.29.25
September 29, 2025
Southern Miss Today 09.23.25
Southern Miss Today 09.23.25
September 23, 2025
Southern Miss Today 09.18.25
Southern Miss Today 09.18.25
September 18, 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
News You Need September 12, 2025
News You Need September 12, 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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All content by Kaitlyn Watkins
Alpha Chi Omega hosts Red Carnation Gala

Alpha Chi Omega hosts Red Carnation Gala

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
April 18, 2018
Jimmy Buffett returns to Hattiesburg after 38 years

Jimmy Buffett returns to Hattiesburg after 38 years

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
April 18, 2018
Jimmy Buffett to perform at the Saenger Theatre

Jimmy Buffett to perform at the Saenger Theatre

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
April 3, 2018
The Big Event 2018

The Big Event 2018

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
March 27, 2018
Anderson named preferred candidate for Vice President for Student Affairs

Anderson named preferred candidate for Vice President for Student Affairs

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
February 28, 2018
USM cuts budget by $8 million

USM cuts budget by $8 million

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
November 7, 2017
Gallery: Southern Miss Art and Design

Gallery: Southern Miss Art and Design

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
November 7, 2017
Peter Anderson Festival brings crowds to Coast

Peter Anderson Festival brings crowds to Coast

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
November 7, 2017
Seymour poses with Southern Miss cheerleaders at the Southern Miss vs. Kentucky football game on Sunday, Sep 4th, 2016. ( Student Printz/Fadi Shahin)

Homecoming 2017

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
October 10, 2017
Hurricane Nate makes landfall on Gulf Coast, minimal damage

Hurricane Nate makes landfall on Gulf Coast, minimal damage

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
October 10, 2017
Career Services to hold 2017 Career Fair

Career Services to hold 2017 Career Fair

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
October 9, 2017
EagleTHON promotes Children's Health Week in October

EagleTHON promotes Children’s Health Week in October

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
October 3, 2017
courtsey

Country singer Walker Hayes to perform in Biloxi

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
October 3, 2017
Are you prepared for hurricane season?

Are you prepared for hurricane season?

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
September 5, 2017
Plan approved by Institutions of Higher Learning HL Board of Trustees

Plan approved by Institutions of Higher Learning HL Board of Trustees

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
August 22, 2017
Guide to parking on campus

Guide to parking on campus

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
August 22, 2017
‘Hedwig’ brings edgy entertainment to Hattiesburg

‘Hedwig’ brings edgy entertainment to Hattiesburg

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
August 22, 2017
Printz unveils throwback design

Printz unveils throwback design

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
August 15, 2017
Eagle Dining ‘throws away’ beloved restaurant

Eagle Dining ‘throws away’ beloved restaurant

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
April 30, 2017
Tuition raises by 7.3 percent

Tuition raises by 7.3 percent

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
April 27, 2017
Thirteen reasons why ‘13 Reasons Why’ matters

Thirteen reasons why ‘13 Reasons Why’ matters

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
April 27, 2017
Sororities should update the ‘No B’s’ rule

Sororities should update the ‘No B’s’ rule

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
April 24, 2017
Tuition increase for USM announced

Tuition increase for USM announced

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
April 20, 2017
Hannah Haulsee

USM senior chosen to represent Delta Gamma sorority

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
April 20, 2017
Gulf Park hosts ninth music fest

Gulf Park hosts ninth music fest

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
April 17, 2017
T-Bones cafe celebrates 15 years

T-Bones cafe celebrates 15 years

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
April 17, 2017
Faculty voice concerns on Vision 2020

Faculty voice concerns on Vision 2020

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
April 12, 2017
Common Park

USM participates in The Big Event for seventh consecutive year

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
April 9, 2017
Music, art, poetry collide at showcase

Music, art, poetry collide at showcase

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
April 9, 2017
USM honors fallen Eagles

USM honors fallen Eagles

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
April 6, 2017
Academic Reorganization

Academic Reorganization

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
April 5, 2017
LGBTQ+ inclusive cafe to open in Downtown Hattiesburg

LGBTQ+ inclusive cafe to open in Downtown Hattiesburg

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
April 2, 2017
Courtesy Photo

USM celebrates 107th Founders’ Day

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
March 30, 2017
Ben Lerner presenting his poetry.

USM welcomes writer Ben Lerner to campus

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
March 26, 2017
Southern Miss Leadership Conference March 3, 2017

Annual workshop provides skills to 56 delegates

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
March 9, 2017
Career Services hosts workshops for upcoming fair

Career Services hosts workshops for upcoming fair

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
February 16, 2017
Puppy Love 2017

SPAS brings ‘Puppy Love’ on campus

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
February 16, 2017
Body Politic

‘Body Politic’ speakers discuss identity

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
February 12, 2017
“Your Inner Fish” a forum presented by Neil Shubin talks about how a human being possibly could have evolved from a large seawater fish 350 million years ago.

Paleontologist visits USM

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
February 9, 2017
The bold and powerful Kayla Lacey performs at the Spoken Word Night hosted by the Southern Miss Activities Council (SMAC) for the black history month.

Poet pair lead Spoken Word Night in Thad

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
February 9, 2017
#SadersAgainstNaders: USM welcomes WCU

#SadersAgainstNaders: USM welcomes WCU

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
January 30, 2017
Take a hike with Outdoor Adventure Club

Take a hike with Outdoor Adventure Club

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
January 30, 2017
Education secretary nominee needs schooling

Education secretary nominee needs schooling

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
January 23, 2017
On Jan. 21 a tornado swept through Hattiesburg, flipping cars over on the William Carey campus. No major injuries were reported but significant damage was reported to the Carey campus.

Tornado tears through Hattiesburg, USM untouched

Kaitlyn Watkins and Kaitlyn Watkins
January 21, 2017
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