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College Sports Needs a CBA, Not a Congressional Bailout

Congress is currently working to push through legislation to save college sports because those who used to hold the power no longer do and...

Mississippi Banks Steady Amid Economic Slowdown

By Erin Garrett University of Mississippi As banks across the U.S. struggle against a slowing economy, Mississippi banks remain steady. The key to their resiliency is...

UM Partners with PainVox to Pinpoint Origin Sites of Chronic Pain

By Erin Garrett University of Mississippi A University of Mississippi-invented technology focused on imaging chronic pain has been exclusively licensed for further development by pharmaceutical company PainVox. The...

Oxford Woman Charged With Child Endangerment

On Sept. 12, Oxford police officers were dispatched to the 1700 block of North Lamar Boulevard for a welfare concern. After an investigation, Pamela...

Two Charged with Burglary, Drug Possession

Two local people were arrested on several felony charges recently, according to the Oxford Police Department. On Oct. 13, officers were dispatched to a business...

Criminal Justice Reform Activist Shares Inspirational Story

By Jonathan Scott University of Mississippi Susan Burton, a visionary and inspirational leader of the criminal justice reform movement, will give the inaugural Dr. Jeanette Jennings Lecture...

Republican, Democratic Operatives on High Alert for First Governor’s Race Runoff

By Adam Ganucheau Mississippi Today Welcome to The Homestretch, a daily blog featuring the most comprehensive coverage of the 2023 Mississippi governor’s race. This page,...

Rebel Student Venture Fund Assists Budding Entrepreneurs

By Tina H. Hahn University of Mississippi When University of Mississippi student Eli Allen, of Collinsville, received a grant in 2015 from the Rebel Student Venture Fund,...

Duke University Professor Aims to Broaden Understanding of Faulkner

By Edwin B. Smith University of Mississippi A renowned Duke University professor will deliver a new twist on the Howry Lecture in Faulkner Studies, slated Oct. 24...

Ninth Buddy Walk Happening this Month

Oxford’s annual Buddy Walk will take place on Oct. 22 at the Old Armory Pavilion. Sponsored by 21 United of Mississippi, this event attracts...

Alleged Kitten Killers Fail to Show up in Lafayette County Court Wednesday

Both defendants charged with killing several kittens last year failed to show up to court at the Lafayette County Courthouse on Wednesday. Representatives of the...