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Moore's bike shop hosted an event for "Save a Life day", handing out free Naloxone.
Local Bike Shop Hosts Free Naloxone Giveaway
October 1, 2025
Attendees at the Annual Historic Mobile Street Renaissance Festival in downtown Hattiesburg.
Hattiesburg’s Mobile Street Festival Honors History
October 1, 2025
Vice President of the MS Latinx Art Asssociation holding sugar skulls for their upcoming Day of the Dead event.
Hattiesburg Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
October 1, 2025
USM students pay tribute to Trey Reed during a recent candlelight vigil on campus.
USM Candlelight Vigil Honors Trey Reed’s Life
October 1, 2025
Dr. Daniel Neumark
UC Berkeley Physicist Speaks at Rayborn Lecture
October 1, 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
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
Opinion: Waffle House – Democracy Served with Hash Browns
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 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
The Golden Eagles during a recent soccer match.
Golden Eagles Split First Three Sun Belt Soccer Matches
September 24, 2025
USM takes on Louisiana Tech during a recent game.
USM Falls to Louisiana Tech in Football
September 24, 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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Food Hall to open in Hub City

Food Hall to open in Hub City

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
May 2, 2024
Transfer Student Association holds graduation celebration

Transfer Student Association holds graduation celebration

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
May 2, 2024
Southern Miss alum inducted into AICP College of Fellows

Southern Miss alum inducted into AICP College of Fellows

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
April 18, 2024
The entrance to the Gulf Park campus.

USM’s School of Coastal Resilience undergoing change

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
April 18, 2024
Students at USM were able to participate in the classic Blizzard of Bucks Game Show at the Joe Paul Student Theater. Students could participate in the game and earn up to $500.

SMAC hoat Blizzards of Buck Game Show

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
April 11, 2024
USM students were invited to learn lessons on financial stability to aid their future.

USM participates in National Financial Capability Month

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
April 11, 2024
There are many resources available for students and members of the community.

SAPA and MAPS callab for panel on abuse

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
April 4, 2024
Students could be seen dancing during IDEAL Women’s Week of Excellence disco party celebration.

IDEAL Women present Week of Excellence

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
April 4, 2024
The fashion show featured many stylish and daring looks.

Delta Sigma Theta flies through the decades

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
March 31, 2024
The Southern Miss Division of Student Affairs is working to hard to ensure the engagement and availability of resources for students.

Student Affairs increasing engagement through change

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
March 31, 2024
Students were invited to a picnic featuring fun activities for all.

First-generation and transfer students enjoy picnic

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
March 31, 2024
The Association for Women Geoscientists hosted its inaugural meeting after starting the Mississippi chapter of the organization.

USM presents the Association for Women Geoscientists meeting

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
March 21, 2024
Student Counseling Services offers a stress free evening

Student Counseling Services offers a stress free evening

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
March 21, 2024
SMAC provided an afternoon of fun for students with VR racing headsets.

SMAC hosts VR racing simulator

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
March 21, 2024
Alpha Kappa Alpha hosted the “Essence of Black” event for the Black community to learn about their history and culture.

AKAs host “Essence of Black” event for USM

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
February 28, 2024
Theta Eta hosted their annual Miss Theta Eta Scholarship pageant, crowning Iyanna Amos.

Miss Theta Eta crowned at USM

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
February 28, 2024
Mbody was one of the many shops available at the IDEAL Women Black Business Expo.

IDEAL Women hosts Black Business Expo

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
February 21, 2024
At the AASO 7th Annual Cultural Legends Ball, students were treated to a fun evening of dancing and fellowship.

AASO hosts 7th Cultural Legends Ball

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
February 21, 2024
USM”s British Studies Program has existed for almost 50 years, and is now offering for students to join them for summer 2024.

British Studies Program offers information to students

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
February 14, 2024
Despite slipping and sliding in roller skates, USM students still gathered for an evening of food, photos, music, and fun provided by the Southern Miss Activities Council.

SMAC hosts Neon Skate Party

Raven Payne, Content Creator
February 7, 2024
Different hair care products were present at Lambda Theta’s Table Talk session on different ways to take care of hair.

Lambda Theta Chapter teaches students about hair care

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
January 31, 2024
USM students joined Sigma Gamma Rho in the Payne Center for an electric Zumba session.

Sigma Gamma Rho hosts Zumba Class for the community

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
January 31, 2024
RISE benefits students with intellectual disabilities

RISE benefits students with intellectual disabilities

Raven Payne, SM2 Content Creator
December 2, 2023
Children gathered at the front of campus for an evening of candy, bouncy houses and costumes hosted by the Southern Miss Activities Council.

SMAC hosts Kids Halloween Carnival

Raven Payne, SM2 Content Creator
November 6, 2023
People at the Fall Wellness Festival gathered to enjoy food, fun, and furry friends like Cash Money the Therapy Dog.

USM presents Fall Wellness Festival

Raven Payne, SM2 Content Creator
November 6, 2023

2023-24 EAGLE Scholars Program Cohort announced

Raven Payne, Content Creator
October 10, 2023
USM Symphonic Winds with special guests Spirit of Southern and USM Jazztet perform at POPS in the Park.

Partners for the Arts hosts POPS in the Park

Raven Payne, Content Creator
October 10, 2023
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