Roy Howard Community Journalism Center

Roy Howard Community Journalism Center The RHCJC, launching in January 2025, is a unique news initiative housed in the School of Media & Communication at The University of Southern Mississippi.
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Funded by the Scripps Howard Foundation and based at Southern Miss, our student-powered newsroom is working to defeat the southeast Mississippi news desert through innovative journalism and media literacy efforts. Funded by the Scripps Howard Foundation in a three-year, $3 million renewable grant, the RHCJC will report news from 10 Mississippi counties (Lamar, Forrest, Perry, Greene, Pearl River,

Stone, George, Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson) as well as cover statewide issues. Its main bureau is located on the Hattiesburg campus of the university, and additional bureaus are in Jackson at Mississippi Public Broadcasting and at the Gulf Park campus
in Long Beach. The RHCJC is staffed by seven full-time media professionals as well as college and high school students from around the state. When fully operational, the RHCJC will send content to TV and radio stations, newspapers, journals, and news websites. It will also operate a media literacy program and a “What is True?” misinformation and disinformation hotline.

06/05/2026

A major change is coming to Poplarville School District! For the first time, all five members of the district's board of trustees will be decided by voters. What do you think of this change? Read more at https://loom.ly/aLSRMbE! 🔗

A new medical facility could give residents closer access to sleep studies, specialty care and medical equipment. Read m...
06/04/2026

A new medical facility could give residents closer access to sleep studies, specialty care and medical equipment. Read more about the Health One multipurpose medical facility coming to Pearl River County at rhcjcnews.com! 🔗

06/04/2026

Have you heard the news? 👀 The official RHCJC News app launches June 8. Mark your calendar!

SURPRISE! 🎉 The Roy Howard Community Journalism Center is now just one tap away. Our new mobile app launches June 8 and...
06/03/2026

SURPRISE! 🎉 The Roy Howard Community Journalism Center is now just one tap away.

Our new mobile app launches June 8 and keeps you connected with what's happening in Southeast Mississippi. Mark you calendars and get ready to access latest news, updates, and community stories at your fingertips!

A new way to stay connected with RHCJC is coming soon. Any guesses? 👀
06/01/2026

A new way to stay connected with RHCJC is coming soon. Any guesses? 👀

No gyms. No fitness centers. Read how Beaumont residents are navigating limited fitness options at rhcjcnews.com! 🔗 ...
06/01/2026

No gyms. No fitness centers. Read how Beaumont residents are navigating limited fitness options at rhcjcnews.com! 🔗

Could new voting maps weaken Black voting power? Read how voting rights advocates are reacting to redistricting concerns...
05/31/2026

Could new voting maps weaken Black voting power? Read how voting rights advocates are reacting to redistricting concerns in Mississippi at rhcjcnews.com! 🔗

Two years. 120 feet. A new steel cross stands in Greene County, led by a local nonprofit and supported by residents acro...
05/30/2026

Two years. 120 feet. A new steel cross stands in Greene County, led by a local nonprofit and supported by residents across South Mississippi. Read more at rhcjcnews.com! 🔗

Thank you!🎉 Matter of Fact has been nominated for Best Podcast in the Pine Belt. The final round of voting begins June 2...
05/27/2026

Thank you!🎉 Matter of Fact has been nominated for Best Podcast in the Pine Belt. The final round of voting begins June 26. Until then, join us in celebrating this win by tuning in to our latest episode.

🎙️ Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

05/27/2026

Look twice, save a life! State officials are urging drivers to stay alert as warm weather brings more motorcycles onto Mississippi roads. Learn how you can help prevent an accident at rhcjcnews.com! 🔗

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39406

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