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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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A Golden Eagle Snow Day

A Golden Eagle Snow Day

Sarah Grace Meyn, Photo Editor
January 22, 2025
Parker Viator

Hattiesburg Native Stars as Buddy in Elf the Musical

Sarah Grace Meyn, Multimedia Journalist
December 4, 2024
USM students converse at the recent Student Involvement Fair on campus.

[Photo] Students turnout for involvement fair on campus

Ariana Sanders, Multimedia Journalist
September 25, 2024
USM students enjoying the Panda Express tasting event on campus.

[Photo] Panda Express treats USM students to tasty preview

Cristina Lee, Multimedia Journalist
September 25, 2024
Ed Young speaks to the Southern Miss community during the University Forum.

[Photo] Science Journalist Ed Yong Kicks Off University Forum

Suvi Lama, Multimedia Journalist
September 25, 2024
Friday Night at Spirit Park lit up into a blaze of glory as Seymour the Eagle burned a Southeastern Louisiana University shirt showing.

Photo Story: Screaming Eagles

Sarah Grace Meyn
September 17, 2024
Friday Night at Spirit Park lit up into a blaze of glory as Seymour the Eagle burned a Southeastern Louisiana University shirt showing.

The student body gathers on the corner of the street while waiting for The Pride of Mississippi to march down the street.

Photo Story: Painting of the Eagle Walk

Sarah Grace Meyn, Multimedia Journalist
September 11, 2024
Dr. Joe Paul, Mrs. Meg, and their lovely dog Cash pose for a photo in front of their home with all the International students who came to the lovely reception to honors the student's success this past year.

[Photo] USM president hosts international students

Nishrenika Pokhrel, Multimedia Journalist
May 2, 2024
A camera in the television studio, located in College Hall.

[Photo] SM2 caps off successful 2023-24 awards season

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
May 2, 2024
The student body were lined up in excitement, waiting for the food to be served.

SMAC hosts annual Crawfish Fest

Sarah Grace Meyn, Photojournalist
April 23, 2024
Emad Al-Turk spoke on the current war between Israel and Palestine on April 16.

No birthday party is a celebration without a piece of cake.

USM celebrates 114th birthday

Sarah Grace Meyn, Photojournalist
April 3, 2024
HubFest included a variety of activities and sights, such as the people who showed off their antique cars.

[Photo] Hattiesburg hosts annual Hub Fest

Kennedi Drake, Multimedia Journalist
April 1, 2024
Cash Money, USM’s resident therapy dog, made his grand entrance at Going Gold Day, greeting the community and providing smiles.

[Photo] Southern Miss celebrates Eagle Fest

Amaya Norman, Multimedia Journalist
March 31, 2024
The fashion show featured many stylish and daring looks.

[Photo] 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.

[Photo] Student Affairs increasing engagement through change

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

[Photo] USM presents the Association for Women Geoscientists meeting

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
March 21, 2024
Kristen Radtke, a writer and illustrator known for her graphic novel “Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness,” visited USM.

[Photo] Radtke shares Journey Through American Loneliness

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

[Photo] SMAC hosts VR racing simulator

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
March 21, 2024
The Back Door Coffeehouse held a comforting atmosphere of fellowship and love with the smell of coffee and the candlelit tables.

UBC hosts final Back Door Coffeehouse

Sarah Grace Meyn, SM2 Photojournalist
March 21, 2024
Residence Life hosted a booth where students could write down affirmations and sweet messages for fellow students to read to give them a sense of peace and love from USM.

Photo Story: SMAC hosts Mental Health Day for students

Sarah Grace Meyn, Photographer
February 28, 2024
A bassoon player enlightens the crowd with their performance at the concert.

[Photo] The City of Tomorrow performs at USM

Madalyn Sanders, Contributing Writer
February 28, 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.

[Photo] SMAC hosts Neon Skate Party

Raven Payne, Content Creator
February 7, 2024
The “Faces of Freedom Summer: The Photographs of Herbert Randall” exhibit is available for the Hattiesburg community to view in USM’s Gallery of Art and Design.

[Photo] Freedom Summer participant lectures at USM

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
February 7, 2024
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[Photo] USM installs new barriers in 4th Street Parking Garage

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
January 30, 2024
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Brandon Presley visited the University of Southern Mississippi with a mission to endorse his campaign and encourage people to vote.

[Photo] Gubernatorial candidate Brandon Presley visits Southern Miss

Simeon Gates, 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.

[Photo] USM presents Fall Wellness Festival

Raven Payne, SM2 Content Creator
November 6, 2023
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