HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - As Southern Miss gears up for homecoming this weekend, thousands of fans are expected to fill campus for a full day of events.

University police are reminding everyone to celebrate responsibly while keeping safety at the top of the mind.

“Our message this week is to be safe, know that there’s going to be security on campus, know there’s going to be safety on campus,” USM Police Department Chief Rusty Keyes said. “And, my main goal this week is to make sure everybody has fun, but at the same time, stay safe and secure.”

Keyes said the biggest challenge will be traffic.

With the homecoming parade, Eagle Walk and a Sun Belt Conference football game all happening Saturday, drivers should plan for extra time getting around campus.

“It’s going to be a busy day,”

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