Topic: University of Southern Mississippi

Mississippi tornado hits Hattiesburg, leaves no fatalities (+video)

Mississippi tornado plowed through Hattiesburg, and the University of Southern Mississippi, causing widespread damage and more than a dozen injuries. A single tornado traced a path of destruction through at least two counties.

Bacteria, cold water, and probably oil killed baby dolphins in Gulf, say scientists (+video)

A new report indicates that snowmelt entering the Gulf of Mexico is the culprit for the mass infant dolphin stranding in early 2011.

Gulf oil spill to blame for oily blobs in vital Gulf sea life?

Researchers found orange blobs in blue crab larvae in May. The discovery is part of a push to understand what effect the Gulf oil spill is having on the foundations of the Gulf food chain.
08/24/2010 05:40 pm

Gulf oil spill plume stretches 22 miles, not breaking down much

US and Australian scientists measured the plume from the Gulf oil spill during a research cruise. The findings are published Thursday.
08/19/2010 07:41 pm

Gulf oil spill plumes: what is known so far

Scientists have found evidence of at least two undersea plumes from the Gulf oil spill. The plumes appear to be diluted, but still a threat to the foundations of the Gulf food chain.
06/18/2010 02:52 pm

The Sports Economist The Big 12 and the economics of realignment

A look at which factors and interests come into play in the impending break-up of the Big 12 college conference.
06/14/2010 06:01 pm

Robert Reich Five reasons Obama should put BP under receivership

Reason No. 1: Temporary receivership is the only way to ensure BP tells the truth about the Gulf spill.
06/01/2010 01:20 pm

In Pictures Graduation 2010

Gustav holdouts' tales give evacuees pause

Their experiences could provide valuable lessons about evacuation versus staying put.
09/04/2008 01:00 am

Reporter cracks open scores of civil rights-era cases

His efforts have helped to heal his community, and himself.
04/08/2008 01:00 am