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7 Funny Things Southerners Say About Cold Weather

Judging the weather based on numerical temperatures is boring. Besides, if it’s 35 or 40 degrees, who can tell the difference? Southerners love a...

David Dellucci Named 2018 SEC Baseball Legend

David Dellucci has exemplified what it means to be an Ole Miss Rebel on and off the field throughout his career in college, Major...

Salter: By Design or Circumstances, 2018 Elections Proving Confusing to State Voters

Confused about the 2018 elections in Mississippi? You likely aren’t alone. Mississippi voters will elect two U.S. senators in the 2018 elections. There is a...

UM's 165th Commencement Set this Weekend

The University of Mississippi will present degrees to some 5,000 students Saturday (May 12) at its 165th Commencement. The ceremony, set for 9 a.m....

32 UM Staff Recognized for Earning Degrees While Working

The University of Mississippi staff who earned degrees while working will be recognized for their accomplishments today at the inaugural Red and Blue Celebration of...

Cleveland: On the Career of Jerry Boatner

Years ago, when working on a book about baseball's Boo Ferriss, I called one of his former Delta State players, West Lauderdale coach Jerry...

Ole Miss Graduation Preparation at Jackson Beer Co.

Stores that sell beer and liquor around Oxford have been busy this spring. First it was Double Decker, then Cinco De Mayo and now...

Mitchell: Picture Improving for State’s Retirement Fund

Remember the serious discussion of state pension funds during this year’s legislative session? You don’t? Well, that’s OK. It didn’t happen. And that’s OK, too. Life is better...

OLHS Has First Successful Transport with ASPCA

The Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society successfully sent off 21 dogs to Augusta Regional SPCA in Staunton, Virginia. The transport was organized by the American Society for...

Oxford Makes 'Best List' for Economic Growth above the National Average

The Walton Family Foundation conducted a study of 5 cities in "America's Heartland" that were experiencing economic growth to disprove that only metropolitan coastal...

UPDATE: Suspect from The Lyric Shooting Arrested

The Oxford Police Department announced that the shooter from The Lyric on April 27, 2018, is in custody. Desmond Bowen, 22 of Memphis, Tennessee,...