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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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Makenna Pierce throws ball to Karley Nichols. Photo by Michael Sandoz.

Softball wins home series against Gamecocks

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March 11, 2020
Twins Sarah and Savannah McMillon celebrate gold in the women's DMR with their mother and team. Photo by Michael Sandoz

Track and Field compete at C-USA Indoor Championships

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February 24, 2020
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Men’s basketball wins in overtime

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February 3, 2020
Gabe Watson attempts a three-pointer. Photo by Charlie Luttrell

Men’s basketball bows down to the Monarchs

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January 31, 2020
Illustration by DJ Reed

Thanksgiving deserves more appreciation

Michael Sandoz and Michael Sandoz
November 20, 2019
Photo by Michael Sandoz.

Budget or bad news: flying with Spirit

Michael Sandoz and Michael Sandoz
November 11, 2019
Southern Miss at Alabama photo gallery

Southern Miss at Alabama photo gallery

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September 22, 2019
Southern Miss competes in Commodore Classic

Southern Miss competes in Commodore Classic

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September 15, 2019
Southern Miss at Mississippi State photo gallery

Southern Miss at Mississippi State photo gallery

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September 9, 2019
Photo by Makayla Puckett

[Photo] Southern Miss plays moneyball

August 28, 2019
Mckinely West runs the 200m dash in the C-USA championships. Photo by: Michael Sandoz

[Photo] Southern Miss competes in Conference USA Outdoor Championships

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May 13, 2019
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Reed Green Coliseum Photo By: Michael Sandoz

[Photo] Tax vote promises Reed Green renovations

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April 23, 2019
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[Photo] Golden Eagles lose midweek contest to South Alabama, 15-6

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April 3, 2019
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[Photo] Dale Center hosts lecture on North Korean women

Conrad Acosta and Conrad Acosta
March 31, 2019
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[Photo] Ghosting: the good, the bad, the ugly

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
March 31, 2019
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[Photo] Hattiesburg Cultural Center hosts soul food celebration

Conrad Acosta and Conrad Acosta
March 2, 2019
Eric Richards celebrating a successful attempt in the Men's High Jump

[Photo] Southern Miss has six event winners at C-USA indoor championship

Andrew Abadie and Andrew Abadie
February 20, 2019
Sandra Szpott closes out the Women's Distance Medley Relayin second place for the Golden Eagles

Rian Robinson takes the baton in the Women's Distance Medley Relay

Kate Maddox fighting for position in the Women's Distance Medley Relay

John Warren jumping in the Men's Long Jump

John Warren jumping in the Men's Long Jump

Eric Washington jumping in the Men's Long Jump

McKinley West leading his heat of the Men's 200 meter Dash

Chedlin Sagesse jumping the Men's Long Jump

Chenelle Rickets leading her heat in the Women's 200 meter dash

Rian Robinson leads her heat of the Women's 400 meter Dash

Trey Johnson leads his heat in the Men's 400 meter Dash

Chedlin Sagesse leans to win his heat of the Men's 60 meter Dash

McKinley West breaks a Conference USA Indoor record in his heat of the 60 meter Dash

Eric Richards celebrating a successful attempt in the Men's High Jump

Eric Richards clearing the bar for a gold medal in the Men's High Jump

Eric Richards and Caleb Parker celebrating Richards' last attempt

Eric Richards jumps for first place in the Men's High Jump

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[Photo] John Warren headlines Southern Miss performance at Vanderbilt Invite

Andrew Abadie and Andrew Abadie
January 24, 2019
Caleb Parker high jumps for fourth place in the Men's High Jump (Sandoz)

UAB Blazer Invitational Photo Gallery

Michael Sandoz and Michael Sandoz
January 12, 2019
Emma Kate Holdbrooks and Lina May run the Women's 3000 meter run (Sandoz)

McKenna Mumaw throws the Women's Weight Throw (Sandoz)

Mamadou Seck runs the Men's 600 meter dash (Sandoz)

Lorenzen Burton runs the Men's 300 meter dash (Sandoz)

Rian Robinson finishes first in her section of the Women's 300 meter dash (Sandoz)

McKinely West beats out fellow Mississippi schools to take first in the Men's 60 meter Dash (Sandoz)

[Photo] Southern Miss opens indoor track season at Blazer Invite

January 12, 2019
Jasmine Griffin runs the Women's 60 meter Hurdles prelims (Sandoz)

Sarah McMillon takes first in her heat of the Women's mile, finishing third overall giving USM the podium sweep (Sandoz)

Kate Maddox and Regen McGee take first and second respectively in the Women's mile (Sandoz)

Kadaria Thompson leads her heat of the Women's 60 meter dash prelims (Sandoz)

John Warren soars for first in the Men's Long Jump (Sandoz)

West Jones fans cheer in the stands

[Photo] 2018 MHSAA State Football Championship Photo Gallery

Grant Chighizola and Grant Chighizola
December 4, 2018
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Women’s Basketball vs. Northwestern State Photo Gallery

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November 29, 2018
Coach Aaron Kindt huddles the team up before the start of race. Photo by: Michael Sandoz

[Photo] Southern Miss Cross Country C-USA Championship Photo Gallery

Andrew Abadie and Andrew Abadie
October 27, 2018
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