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Pass Christian sets stage for arts center
Roy Howard Community Journalism Center
Students and school leaders hope a proposed $9.5 million performing arts center will bring those programs together under one roof. The post Pass Christian sets stage for arts center first appeared on RHCJC .
Housing unstable? What Mississippi families should know about school enrollment
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Can children enroll without a lease? Can they remain at their current school after moving? And what can families do if they disagree with an enrollment decision? The post Housing unstable? What Mississippi families should know about school enrollment first appeared on RHCJC .
Parents, educators weigh benefits and risks of screen time
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Parents and educators are faced with a more complicated question than simply how much screen time is too much. The post Parents, educators weigh benefits and risks of screen time first appeared on RHCJC .
‘Where’s the beef?’: Fact-checking the causes of rising beef prices
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The Justice Department expanded an antitrust investigation into major grocery retailers on Sept. 1 to determine whether stores were artificially raising prices. The post ‘Where’s the beef?’: Fact-checking the causes of rising beef prices first appeared on RHCJC .
Second Saturday draws thousands to downtown Lucedale
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Second Saturday features craft vendors, food trucks, live music, face painting and balloon artists. The post Second Saturday draws thousands to downtown Lucedale first appeared on RHCJC .
OPINION: Why Campus Traditions Refuse to Graduate
Southern Miss Student Media Center
Last weekend, Southern Miss and Tulane played a ball game. Tulane rallied for a late touchdown to win 24-21 and got to keep ‘the bell’ again. This rivalry game has been on and off since 1979. But it was only in 1999, after 20 years of playing without one, that the Southern Miss Alumni Association...
Bond Builds Community Ties through Woodworking
Southern Miss Student Media Center
Patrick Bond began building furniture in college because he needed a coffee table. Friends and family soon began asking him to make pieces for them, too. After working in construction, he decided to turn his craft into a business. Now, 26 years after founding Bond and Company Woodworks in 2000, the University of Southern Mississippi...
Keg and Barrel’s Dolly Day Supports Children’s Programs
Southern Miss Student Media Center
Keg and Barrel held Dolly Day on Friday, Sept. 25, to honor the late Dolly Parton and raise money for two local organizations that serve children. The Hattiesburg restaurant supported United Way of Southeast Mississippi, a local partner of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, and the University of Southern Mississippi’s Children’s Center for Communication and
Singers Perform at Southern Invitational Choral Conference
Southern Miss Student Media Center
Nearly 200 students from 15 colleges across the Southeast gathered at Main Street Baptist Church in Hattiesburg for the 23rd Southern Invitational Choral Conference on Sept. 22. Southern Miss organized the event, which brought singers together to rehearse and perform under guest clinicians. The clinicians included Ryan Beeken of Wichita State University, Ree
Musicians Broaden USM Students’ View of Music
Southern Miss Student Media Center
Music can introduce people to experiences beyond their everyday lives, whether through instruments or performances. A recent performance by musicians Michał Maślak and Jennifer Schroeder gave Southern Miss students a chance to experience music in a new way. Peyton Willard, a freshman in the USM Honors College, said the performance expanded her understanding
SMAC Field Day Brings Together in Spirit Park
Southern Miss Student Media Center
Students came together for food, music, and games last Friday night for the SMAC Field Day in Spirit Park. Many students attended this event to enjoy some fun activities. They had various games and activities to play around Spirit Park. They were able to play with friends and enjoy the rest of the student body that attended. ...
Poplarville Main Street adds narrated QR codes to veteran banners
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There are 155 banners displayed throughout the Town Green and city streets, including banners from previous years. The post Poplarville Main Street adds narrated QR codes to veteran banners first appeared on RHCJC .
Defining ‘Super El Niño’: What is it, and what does it mean for South Mississippi?
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The hot-topic term achieved virality through major news stories. The post Defining ‘Super El Niño’: What is it, and what does it mean for South Mississippi? first appeared on RHCJC .
Fulmer family carries on founders’ vision at Mississippi Pecan Festival
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Over the years, the festival has grown from a small event into a gathering that draws visitors from across the region. The post Fulmer family carries on founders’ vision at Mississippi Pecan Festival first appeared on RHCJC .
Journalist, podcaster Wilton Jackson II to share career insights at Media Mentors
Roy Howard Community Journalism Center
This session will explore how emerging journalists can develop the skills, mindset and work ethic needed to report across platforms, industries and story types. The post Journalist, podcaster Wilton Jackson II to share career insights at Media Mentors first appeared on RHCJC .
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