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USM Student Wins Multiple Awards for Short Film
Shrijal Thapa, a Southern Miss senior majoring in Theatre, has won multiple awards and nominations for major film festivals in Los Angeles for his short film, Sonder. In the Independent Shorts awards, he won a gold award for the best original score, a bronze award for best student short and the best student director award. At the Hollywood Discovery Awards, he won best short narrative. In Indie Short Fest, the movie was nominated for best editing, best student short film and best original score.
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USM Swing Dance Class Boosts Confidence and Mental Health
Every Thursday evening, music fills the Payne Center as University of Southern Mississippi students step, spin and sway across the floor in the campus swing dance class — a program many say is transforming their mental, social and academic well-being. The free class, held from 6:30 to 7:20 p.m.,...
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USM Art Exhibit Honors Legacy of William Baggett
Over the past week, the University of Southern Mississippi’s Art and Design program in the School of Performing and Visual Arts hosted Raisonné, a printmaking exhibition honoring Professor Emeritus of Art and Design William Baggett. The exhibit, located in the George Hurst Building, is curated by USM alumnus...
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Ali Siddiq set to perform at Hattiesburg’s Saenger Theater
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Stand-up comedian and storyteller Ali Siddiq is coming to Hattiesburg! Siddiq announced 26 more cities for the final leg of his “In the Shadows Tour,” which includes Hattiesburg’s Historic Saenger Theater on March 6, 2026. Tickets will go on sale on October 30, 2025, on Ticketmaster.
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Upcoming 2025 events at Hattiesburg's Saenger Theater
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Person of the Day | Craig Wiseman: Hattiesburg-Native Songwriter Earns Mississippi Country Trail Marker
Craig Wiseman remembers his mother playing Walt Disney storybook albums during his naptime as a kid living in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the music lulling him to sleep. He used to beat on garbage-can lids with sticks and spoons. His mother played piano a little, and she had a cousin who performed at the Grand Ole Opry, a staple country music venue in Nashville, Tenn.
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Inaugural 'Treats in the Streets' draws crowd to Collins Thursday
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Great American Cookies Growing in Mississippi with Hattiesburg Opening
FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Great American Cookies, and 17 other restaurant concepts, is continuing to broaden its presence in Mississippi with the opening of a new Great American Cookies in Hattiesburg. The new store marks the first location in Hattiesburg, further underscoring the brand’s growth across the state, with 10 locations currently in Mississippi.
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Weekend Preview: USM Homecoming, Booseum, and plenty of tricks and treats!
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Spooky season is still in full swing, and the Pine Belt is celebrating in style! There are plenty of fun Halloween events for you and yours this weekend. Take a look at the events right here!. Saturday, Oct. 25. Parade at 10:30 a.m., game starts...
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Happening October 25: Trick-or-Treat at Flint Creek Water Park
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BOO-Berry Fall Festival Return this Halloween Season
The city of Poplarville is hosting a memorable Halloween night filled with spooky fun. On Friday, Oct. 31, several events wil be held throughout the city, primarily at Town Green. The “Merchant’s Trick-or-Treat” will begin at 3 p.m. and last until 5 p.m., alongside a Trunk-or-Treat at Jubilee Gardens Residential Living during the same timeframe. […]
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New Musical “Rey of Light” at Southern Miss Honors Legacy of Curious George Creators
The de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) will host a one-night-only presentation of Rey of Light—a new musical with book by Jen Cohen and music and lyrics by Nicky Phillips—inspired by the extraordinary lives of H.A. and Margret Rey, creators of Curious George.
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Collins hosting first-ever ‘Treats in the Streets’ Thursday night
COLLINS, Miss. (WDAM) - Downtown Collins will host a first-ever, family-friendly holiday event Thursday night featuring plenty of Halloween candy. The first “Treats in the Streets” is set for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. It’ll have a ‘Trunk or Treat’ for children, along with games and a...
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Southern Miss to Celebrate ‘There’s No Place Like Homecoming’ Oct. 20-25
As Mother Nature begins dressing up in autumn foliage with the retreat of summer heat, The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) prepares to reprise one of the season’s favorite local traditions with its annual Homecoming celebration, set for Oct. 20-25. Employing the theme “There’s No Place Like Homecoming,” the...
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Bay Springs recommending cancellation of nighttime events, announces changes to Halloween celebrations
BAY SPRINGS, Miss. (WDAM) - The City of Bay Springs is recommending new safety guidelines for upcoming Halloween celebrations after the recent tragedy in Heidelberg. According to a Facebook post by the Bay Springs Chamber of Commerce, law enforcement in Jasper County has advised that “no nighttime city-sanctioned events be held until all the rhetoric subsides.”
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Halloween Commons Returns to Picayune
City Hall presents the spookiest event of the year: Halloween Commons. On Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., join the city for trick-or-treating, costumes and a whole lot of scary fun. This family-friendly event is free to attend and welcomes participants of all ages. Please ensure that costumes are appropriate and […]
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Mark Lowry Blends Uplifting Music and Faith at PRCC Concert
What started as a concert on Monday, Oct. 13th at Pearl River Community College’s Brownstone Center quickly transformed into an evening full of connection and joy. Hundreds of south Mississippi residents sang along while Mark Lowry & Friends delivered a program that blended lighthearted comedy with heartfelt songs, drawing the audience into an engaging, spirited […]