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10 Ways to Tell You’re Talking to an Ole Miss Student, Part 2

Discover the vibrant, humorous traditions that define Ole Miss students, from The Grove to The Vaught, and everything in between.

SEC Receives Formal Letter from Texas and Oklahoma

The Southeastern Conference received a formal request to join by the University of Texas and Oklahoma on Tuesday. The Longhorns and the Sooners request to...

Miss. Sports Hall of Fame Approaches Biggest Night in its 60-Year History

By Rick Cleveland Mississippi Today Sixty years into its existence, the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame this week prepares for the biggest weekend in its history....

Medical Marijuana Legislative Session Could be Held in August

House and Senate negotiators are expected to begin meeting next week to try to draft a medical marijuana compromise bill, and both sides say they believe the governor could call a special session in August for lawmakers to pass such a measure.

Oxford Schools’ Return to Learn Plan Approved, Masks Optional

Wearing a face mask when school starts in Oxford on Aug. 6 will be optional for students and faculty.

Texas and OU Send Joint Statement to Big 12 About Leaving

In a joint statement, the University of Texas and the Oklahoma Sooners made an announcement on Monday that they would no longer be in media rights with the Big 12.

The Rise of Pickleball in Oxford

Pickleball, a paddle sport played on a level court, is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country. Oxford has several places around town where anyone of any skill level can play the game.

Chargers and Commodores to Open Football Season at Full Capacity

By Andrew Owens Journalism Student Soon the football season starts for Lafayette County and Oxford high schools. After a 2020 season altered by the COVID-19 pandemic,...

Parents Divided on Mask Requirements in Oxford Schools

Two online petitions are making the rounds among the parents of children who attend Oxford schools – one in favor of making face masks options when school begins and one making them required.

OXCM Celebrates National Farmers Market Week Aug. 3

Oxford Community Market is joining the Farmers Market Coalition and markets around the country to celebrate National Farmers Market Week next week to show just how much value markets bring to their communities.

State News: Parents Sound Off on Mask, Vaccine Requirements

Florance Bass of Brandon kept her kindergarten son home last year.