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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
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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
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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
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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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A camera in the television studio, located in College Hall.

SM2 caps off successful 2023-24 awards season

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
May 2, 2024
USM seniors preparing for life after graduation

USM seniors preparing for life after graduation

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
May 2, 2024
The Mississippi state flag.

Mississippi declares April Confederate Heritage Month

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
April 25, 2024
People gather in the streets to protest.

The right to protest in Mississippi is in jeopardy

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
April 25, 2024
The 4th Street Parking Garage became the scene of a police standoff after an armed individual entered the premises.

Police capture armed individual in 4th Street Parking Garage

Simeon Gates and Bethal Miles
April 6, 2024
For Trans Visibility Day, Hattiesburg’s own Spectrum Center made sure to celebrate.

The Spectrum Center celebrates Trans Day of Visibility

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
April 4, 2024
The fate of the abortion pill rests with the Supreme Court

The fate of the abortion pill rests with the Supreme Court

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
April 4, 2024
Students from a variety of disciplines showcased their art at the showcase.

Students showcase skills at annual show

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
March 31, 2024
School of Humanities celebrates Women’s History Month

School of Humanities celebrates Women’s History Month

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
March 31, 2024
Why some young people are sitting out the 2024 election

Why some young people are sitting out the 2024 election

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
March 21, 2024
Alabama's IVF ruling strikes a nerve in post-Roe America

Alabama’s IVF ruling strikes a nerve in post-Roe America

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
March 21, 2024
Medicaid expansion remains a hot topic

Medicaid expansion remains a hot topic

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
February 21, 2024
Graduate students, faculty and staff have continued their fight for fair pay at USM.

The push for fair pay at USM continues

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
February 21, 2024
USM’s Strategic Plan Survey was unveiled for the community to participate in.

USM reveals its strategic plan survey

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
February 14, 2024
New streamlined FAFSA runs into bugs and delays

New streamlined FAFSA runs into bugs and delays

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
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.

Freedom Summer participant lectures at USM

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

USM installs new barriers in 4th Street Parking Garage

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
January 30, 2024

Fall 2023 semester full of ups and downs

Simeon Gates, Content Creator
November 30, 2023
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Brandon Presley visited the University of Southern Mississippi with a mission to endorse his campaign and encourage people to vote.

Gubernatorial candidate Brandon Presley visits Southern Miss

Simeon Gates, SM2 Content Creator
November 6, 2023
Øystein Baadsvik

International tuba star performs at USM

Simeon Gates, Content Creator
October 26, 2023

USM’s NAACP hosts voter info panel

Simeon Gates, Content Creator
October 5, 2023

American Red Cross facing national blood shortage

Simeon Gates, Content Creator
October 5, 2023

Law School fair lets students explore options

Simeon Gates, Content Creator
September 26, 2023
SMAC hosts Mental Health Day at Spirit Park

SMAC hosts Mental Health Day at Spirit Park

Simeon Gates, Content Creator
September 19, 2023
Paul outlines yearly priorities

Paul outlines yearly priorities

Simeon Gates, Content Creator
August 31, 2023
Lance Nail listens to a member of the audience speak during a provost candidate forum in Joe Paul Student Theater on April 18, 2023.

Nail selected as USM’s next provost

Simeon Gates, SM2 Reporter
May 16, 2023

Nail sued for allegedly retaliating against a professor

Simeon Gates, SM2 Reporter
April 26, 2023
Lance Nail

Provost Finalist’s Past Exposed by Twitter Thread

Simeon Gates, SM2 Reporter
April 6, 2023
Eddie Holloway during the presentation of colors before the 17th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Ecumenical and Scholarship Breakfast on Monday morning, January 17, 2023, at the Thad Chochran Center ballroom.

Eddie Holloway comes out of retirement for Interim role

Simeon Gates, SM2 Staff
March 29, 2023

Enrollment declines: Paul’s administration has a plan

Simeon Gates, SM2 Staff
March 29, 2023
USM Walks ‘Out of Darkness’ for Suicide Prevention

USM Walks ‘Out of Darkness’ for Suicide Prevention

Simeon Gates, SM2 Staff
March 8, 2023
Keynote speaker Kelsey Rushing Jr. delivers remarks during the 17th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Ecumenical and Scholarship Breakfast on Monday morning at the Thad Chochran Center's ballroom.

Southern Miss Celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King

Simeon Gates, SM2 Reporter
January 18, 2023
The Wellness Center on the USM campus.

Faculty Senate blindsided by USM statement on Volleyball Gym Welfare Scandal

Simeon Gates, SM2 Reporter
November 9, 2022
Experience Joy, Pain, and Family with "The Addams Family"

Experience Joy, Pain, and Family with “The Addams Family”

Simeon Gates, SM2 Reporter
November 2, 2022
Courtesy of the International Dyslexia Association.

National Dyslexia Awareness Month

Simeon Gates, SM2 Reporter
October 26, 2022

Southern Miss Powwow Returns

Simeon Gates, SM2 Reporter
October 12, 2022
Learning and Laughter at PRISM's Human Library Event

Learning and Laughter at PRISM’s Human Library Event

Simeon Gates, SM2 Reporter
October 5, 2022

The Best Places to Study on Campus

Simeon Gates, SM2 Reporter
September 28, 2022
Organizations providing an outlet for student activism

Organizations providing an outlet for student activism

Simeon Gates, SM2 Reporter
September 21, 2022
USM Student Collects Bottled Water for Jackson Residents

USM Student Collects Bottled Water for Jackson Residents

Simeon Gates, SM2 reporter
September 14, 2022
Student Research Showcase provides opportunities for faculty and undergraduates

Student Research Showcase provides opportunities for faculty and undergraduates

Simeon Gates and Simeon Gates
April 13, 2022
USM history faculty reacts to war in Ukraine

USM history faculty reacts to war in Ukraine

Simeon Gates and Simeon Gates
March 23, 2022
Courtesy of The Joe Rogan Experience

The real reason Spotify is standing by Joe Rogan

Simeon Gates and Simeon Gates
February 7, 2022
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