News Briefs

Fall Signing Day 2023: Seven OHS Athletes Sign Letters of Intent

During this morning's National Signing Day event, seven Oxford Charger student-athletes solidified their commitment to play on the college level. Family, friends, and teammates gathered...

Two UM Students Awarded Independent Pharmacy Grant

By Patrick Smith University of Mississippi Hayden Wooldridge and Lindsey Simmerman, students in the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, have been selected as recipients of the EPIC...

Closings, Trash Collection for Thanksgiving, Black Friday

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, most government offices will be closed Thursday and Friday and garbage collection will change slightly.

Closings, Trash Collection Schedules for Labor Day

Due to the Labor Day holiday, most local, state and federal government offices will be closed Monday.

Public Storm Shelters Available in Oxford, Lafayette County

Tropical Storm Ida will bring heavy rain, gusty winds and a chance for tornadoes tonight into early Tuesday.

Tosh Family Short Course gives Ole Miss Golf Teams a Competitive Edge

By Bill Dabney University of Mississippi Communications A former University of Mississippi faculty member's gift to the Ole Miss golf program has literally become a game...

Oxford Woman Killed in One-Vehicle Wreck on Highway 7

An Oxford woman was killed Thursday when her car went off the road in Marshall County. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, at about 6:55...

Still No Justice Two Years After UM Student’s Murder

Today marks two years since University of Mississippi student Alexandria “Ally” Kostial was found murdered near Sardis Lake and the man charged with her death remains in jail awaiting trial.

Delta Variant Now Responsible for All-New COVID Cases, Dobbs Says

By Will Stribling Mississippi Today State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs said Tuesday that the Delta variant has taken over “all the transmission within the...

Donate School Supplies to Lyceum Locker to Help Ole Miss Students

Students who are unable to afford basic school supplies now have help. You can help, too. Lyceum Locker, a closet of donated supplies, serves Ole...

Baptist Hospital Offering COVID-19 Vaccinations on Friday

Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi is offering COVID-19 vaccinations this Friday to qualifying adults.