http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/news/stories/20041116/localnews/1600905.html

Proof that USM will hire its own if s/he is in the "right" department:

Judson Edwards, assistant professor of economic development, holds a doctorate in international development and a master's in economic development from Southern Miss. He specializes in rural economic development and economic geography.

If he plays his cards right, he might be promoted to assistant chair of the ED dept. next year!