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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...

Oxford Police Adds New K9 to the Force

The Oxford Police Department announces its newest four-legged member of the police department -- K9 Jocko.

North Carolina Author Set for Annual Howry Lecture

By Lydia Lagarde University of Mississippi Distinguished author and lecturer Sharon P. Holland is set to deliver the second annual Howry Lecture in Faulkner Studies at...

Cold Front to Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Early Friday Morning

While Saint Patrick's Day will be mostly sunny with a high of 72 degrees this afternoon, a cold front is expected to move into the area tonight bringing thunderstorms and gusty winds Friday.

Business as Usual for Oxford City Departments Despite High Gas Prices

While gas prices have dropped ever so slightly over the last two days, gas is still close to, or at, $4 a gallon at most gas stations in Oxford.

As Mississippi Cities Opt-out of Medical Marijuana, Business Hopefuls Shut Out

Mississippians hoping to start medical marijuana businesses are up against a new obstacle: city aldermen. 

Topgolf Live Event at Ole Miss Postponed 

The Topgolf Live event scheduled for March 24-27 at Vaught Hemingway Stadium has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date.  Anyone who has previously...

Oxford Aldermen Consider Change to Allow Outdoor Drinking at Special Events

The Oxford Board of Aldermen is considering a change to its open container law for the city of Oxford to allow people to drink wine or beer on a street or sidewalk during approved events.

Up for the Count

By Edwin B. Smith University of Mississippi Numbers are Micah Milinovich's passion. A respected mathematician, the University of Mississippi professor of mathematics has spent years studying...

Carter, Davis Focused on Future of Ole Miss Basketball 

As Ole Miss’ 2021-22 men’s basketball campaign comes to a close, the program’s leadership is already shifting its focus to next season and beyond....

OPC Asks for Police Patrols Due to Increase of Students Fighting

The Oxford Park Commission will be paying school resource officers to patrol the Activity Center in the late afternoon after employees were faced with breaking up several fights recently.