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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...

Rain Expected Until 3 p.m. in Oxford: Showers Headed to Starkville

Lafayette County residents are waking up to a rainy Thanksgiving morning.

After Developing Community Green, LOU-Home Continues to Work on Affordable Housing Issues

Almost 15 years ago, a group of local residents came together with one goal -- to help save and refurbish unused faculty houses donated by the University of Mississippi and turn them into affordable, new homes for Oxford and Lafayette residents.

Shop Local Friday During Square Alliance Black Friday Event

Local merchants are hoping to see a lot of green this Black Friday in Oxford.

MHP Set to Ramp up Enforcement for Thanksgiving Holiday Period

In an effort to keep Mississippi state highways safe this holiday weekend, the Mississippi Highway Patrol will have an increased presence on highways and interstates over the next few days.

ROTC EggBowl Run

Ty Kuykendall  IMC Student The Military Science and Leadership organizations from the University of Mississippi and Mississippi State University participated in the annual Egg Bowl Run...

UM Students Camped Out to Get a Sign on ESPN ‘College GameDay’ About Financial Aid

Last Saturday morning, viewers watching ESPN’s “College GameDay” event in Oxford saw a blue-and-white rectangular sign pop up behind Kirk Herbstreit’s right shoulder. In lettering the shape of the state of Mississippi, the sign read: “Help Save HELP.” 

UM Museum’s 2021 Holiday Keepsake Honors ‘The Vaught’

By Michael Newsom University of Mississippi The University of Mississippi Museum has unveiled its 2021 holiday keepsake ornament, a likeness of Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, iconic home...

Oxford Woman Named Grand Master Storyteller

Lifelong Oxford resident Kaye Bryant, 84, was named Grand Master Storyteller after winning the “Spillit” (pronounced Spill It) Grand Slam storytelling event in Memphis on Nov. 13.

Price Street Pig ‘Francis’ Has Reportedly Been Stolen

The beloved Price Street Pig has been stolen, according to his owner on Instagram.

Regional Library Agreement Leverages Access

By Emily Howorth University of Mississippi The University of Mississippi has joined two Louisiana universities in a regional agreement to enhance access to federal government documents.  The agreement,...