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Mississippi updates active-shooter training as schools prepare for new year

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The training focuses not only on confronting an attacker but also on getting wounded victims to medical care as quickly as possible. The post Mississippi updates active-shooter training as schools prepare for new year first appeared on RHCJC .

Battle of the Cats breakfast kicks off 86th meeting

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Community leaders, senior football players, cheerleaders and alumni from Pascagoula High School and Moss Point High School will gather Aug. 28 for the annual Battle of the Cats Breakfast. The post Battle of the Cats breakfast kicks off 86th meeting first appeared on RHCJC .

Lawmakers to debate lithium mining in 2027 session

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The majority of lithium used in the U.S. is shipped from overseas, so domestic production is seen by as both an economic boon and a matter of national security. The post Lawmakers to debate lithium mining in 2027 session first appeared on RHCJC .

Can new SNAP security features stop card skimming? Not quite

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The changes also automatically block online and out-of-state SNAP transactions unless recipients change their settings. The post Can new SNAP security features stop card skimming? Not quite first appeared on RHCJC .

Flood survivors urged to apply for FEMA assistance after Arthur

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PERKINSTON — More than a month after Tropical Storm Arthur flooded her Stone County home, Shelby Allen and her family are living in a camper outside the house they hope to repair. Allen said 5 feet of water entered their home during the June storm, destroying most of the family’s belongings and leaving the family... The post Flood survivors urged to ap

Petal grass-height confusion caused by incomplete document

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A document provided to a local property owner did not include Petal's 10-inch standard, contributing to confusion about the rule. The post Petal grass-height confusion caused by incomplete document first appeared on RHCJC .

Stone County community establishes memorial fund to honor Wynn Alexander

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Community members are honoring the legacy of Wynn Alexander through a memorial fund, preserving the public tennis facilities he spent years building. The post Stone County community establishes memorial fund to honor Wynn Alexander first appeared on RHCJC .

Pascagoula installs Blueways trailheads for kayakers

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Four Blueways trailheads were installed July along the Pascagoula River and Buffett Beach to expand public access to local waterways and highlight the city’s history. The post Pascagoula installs Blueways trailheads for kayakers first appeared on RHCJC .

FTC warns car dealers to stop ‘drip pricing,’ advertise real prices

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Drip pricing is a technique in which companies advertise only part of a product's price and reveal additional charges later in the buying process. The post FTC warns car dealers to stop ‘drip pricing,’ advertise real prices first appeared on RHCJC .

Mississippi officials urge regular upkeep at high-hazard dams

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Mississippi has more than 6,800 dams, including 351 classified as high hazard. The post Mississippi officials urge regular upkeep at high-hazard dams first appeared on RHCJC .

2026-27 USM Parking and Traffic Regulations

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USM Hosts Hattiesburg Baseball Regional this Weekend

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The University of Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles are set to host the NCAA Hattiesburg Regional at Pete Taylor Park this weekend. After winning their third consecutive Sun Belt Conference championship, Southern Miss hopes to make a splash in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship. The Hattiesburg Regional begins Friday, May 29, with a game against...

Smith Earns Victory at Forrest County Boxing Event

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Melvin Smith Jr., known as “Tank,” is ranked among the top five USA Boxing champions in Mississippi and is gaining recognition in amateur boxing. Smith recently defeated another opponent at The Center at Forrest County. During a press conference before the event, Smith expressed confidence ahead of the match. “I am a three-time round champion...

Southern Miss Season Ends in Sun Belt Quarterfinal Loss to South Alabama

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In the quarterfinals of the Sun Belt Conference Championship on Thursday night in Lafayette, fourth-seeded Southern Miss Golden Eagles softball (33-24, 14-11 Sun Belt) was eliminated by fifth-seeded South Alabama Jaguars softball (29-25, 14-11 Sun Belt) in a 13-0 run-rule loss through five innings. South Alabama wasted no time taking control, scoring four ru

Saxon Brown working hard on and off the track

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At many universities, graduate school alone can feel like a full-time job. Add the demands of collegiate athletics, and the challenge becomes even greater. At the University of Southern Mississippi, one athlete is proving that it’s possible to excel in both arenas. While most graduate students focus primarily on research, coursework and deadlines, track and.

Beach volleyball boast individual honors

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With the Beach Volleyball season officially closed, the Golden Eagles celebrate several of their players earning Sun Belt Conference Honors. Despite their defeat in the Sun Belt Conference Championship Tournament, the Golden Eagles still had plenty of success this season. Two duos for the Golden Eagles earned All-Conference honors and one transfer graduate s

Student reacts to winning Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year at Talon Awards

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For Jeramie Posey, winning Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year is not just a personal achievement, it is a chance to be seen. The Southern Miss defensive lineman earned the honor at the Talon Awards, an annual ceremony recognizing athletic and academic excellence across all sports. But Posey said his first thought was not about the...

USM student overcomes health challenges

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A University of Southern Mississippi student is working to change perceptions about disabilities while managing several health conditions of his own. Kaden Burkhalter says his college experience looks different from many of his peers, but he remains determined to succeed academically and socially. Burkhalter lives with multiple conditions, including Hypermob

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