One of our own, former News 25 Production Assistant and USM Gulf Coast Film School graduate Daniele ‘Dani’ Bolf was actually working at the United States Capitol when the chaos erupted and gunfire broke out in Washington, D.C. this week. News 25’s Toni Miles has an exclusive one-on-one interview and account of that day that […]
January 9, 2021 GMT
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (AP) A longtime marine researcher at the University of Southern Mississippi will become the new director of the university’s Gulf Coast Research Laboratory.
Dr. Joseph R. Hendon has been a research scientist at the university for 22 years. He most recently served as Gulf Coast Research Laboratory’s associate director.
The Gulf Coast Research Laboratory is a marine and coastal research and education center dedicated to studying the Gulf Coast’s ecosystem. It has operated for more than 70 years and spans 275 acres at two locations in Ocean Springs.
Hendon, a native of Jackson, said he is honored to have been made director. Gulf Coast Research Laboratory provides the university “a unique gateway” to the Gulf Coast and Gulf of Mexico, Henson said.
Second half dooms Lady Eagles in 85-63 loss to UAB A weak second half cost the University of Southern Mississippi Lady Eagles Friday in an 85-63 loss to the University of Alabama-Birmingham. (Source: Southern Miss) By WDAM Staff | January 9, 2021 at 11:05 AM CST - Updated January 9 at 11:05 AM
From the University of Southern Mississippi Sports Information Department
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) –
For the second time in three Conference USA game, the second half proved to be most unkind to the University of Southern Mississippi women’s basketball team.
After fighting to get the game within two points at halftime, the Lady Eagles’ surrendered a quick 6-0 run out of the locker room and would not be able to get any closer as the University of Alabama-Birmingham went on to win 85-63 Friday night at Reed Green Coliseum.
Allysa Cole
Allysa Cole is a Detroit native and University of Southern Mississippi alumna. Upon graduating from USM she received several college Associated Press awards, two bachelor’s degrees in Broadcast Journalism and Foreign Languages and Literature with a Spanish concentration.
She started her journalism career in Hattiesburg, Mississippi as a Digital Content Producer and Production Assistant for WDAM. Her passion for field reporting lead her to become a Multimedia Journalist for WHPM FOX23 Hattiesburg.
During her time in the ‘Pine Belt’, Allysa covered U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith’s “public hanging” remarks controversy, high infant mortality rates among African American women and the state of mental health among Mississippians.
Munn Named VP and CFO of Ingalls Shipbuilding
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Keith Munn (Photo: HII)
America s largest military shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries announced Friday that Keith Munn has been promoted to vice president, business management, and chief financial officer for its Ingalls Shipbuilding division in Pascagoula, Miss.
Effective February 15, Munn will be responsible for all financial management, contract management and business management functions at Ingalls, reporting to Ingalls Shipbuilding President Brian Cuccias. Munn replaces Tom Stiehle, who has been promoted to HII executive vice president and CFO.
“Keith’s extensive knowledge and accomplished background have been an asset to Ingalls for many years,” Cuccias said. “His experience positions him for success in this important role on our leadership team, and we look forward to working together to continue moving Ingalls Shipbuilding forward.”