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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...

Ole Miss Falls 3-2 to Arkansas, Forcing a Winner Take All to Play Oklahoma

Ole Miss’s rally in the ninth inning came up just short as the Rebels fell 3-2 to the Arkansas Razorbacks on Wednesday, setting up...

Oxford Leaders Approve Medical Cannabis Dispensary Business Permit Ordinance

Potential medical marijuana dispensaries can begin applying to the Mississippi Department of Revenue for a business permit on July 1. The Oxford Board of Aldermen...

Ole Miss to Face Arkansas for College World Series Championship Berth

Ole Miss looks to remain perfect on the diamond this post season as the Rebels take on the Arkansas Razorbacks Wednesday nigh at 6...

The Legend of Tim Elko Grows: ‘The Dude is A Freak With A Bat in His Hands’

By Rick Cleveland Mississippi Today Today’s column, a synopsis: Another game, another Ole Miss victory, and another chapter in the Legend of Tim Elko. Just when...

UM, Northwest Community College Partner for Dual Degree Program

By Edwin B. Smith University of Mississippi Aspiring engineers soon will be able to simultaneously receive degrees from both the University of Mississippi and Northwest Mississippi Community College, thanks...

OPD Presents Two Oxford Women with Citizen’s Valor Award

Two local women were recognized by the Oxford Police Department Tuesday and presented with the department's Citizen’s Valor Award for their quick actions during...

Ole Miss’ Chiara Tamburlini Named Second Team All-American by Golfweek

Junior Chiara Tamburlini continues to rake in postseason recognition following her strong 2021-22 season for Ole Miss women's golf, with Tamburlini being named a Second Team...

Oxford Native Hopes ‘Tiny Homes’ Help Housing Need in Lafayette County

When Josh McGlawn ran for a seat on the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors in 2019, one issue he felt needed more attention was...

Ole Miss Smokes Hottest Team in College World Series, Continues its Postseason Dominance

By Rick Cleveland Mississippi Today Way back when, after the New York Yankees won several consecutive World Series, the cry around the Major Leagues was: “Break...

It’s Going to Be Another Hot, Albeit Slightly Less Humid Week

“It's not the heat, it's the humidity.” Not this week in Lafayette County – it'll be the heat. According to the National Weather Service, most of...