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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 Casinos are Setting Revenue Records

Mississippi casinos are making more money now than they were before the pandemic, and the Gulf Coast is leading the spike.

Philip Gunn Whips the Final House Votes to Change the State Flag

This is part five in a five-part series about Philip Gunn’s influence in changing the Mississippi state flag.

Philip Gunn enlists religious, university and sports leaders to secure Senate support for legislative flag change

This is part four in a five-part series about Philip Gunn’s influence in changing the Mississippi state flag.

As outside pressure mounts, Gunn sees legislative path to changing state flag

This is part three in a five-part series about Philip Gunn’s influence in changing the Mississippi state flag.

UM Climbs Best for Vets Ranking

By JB Clark University of Mississippi The University of Mississippi continues to climb the Military Times's Best for Vets ranking, moving up to No. 21 this...

As Activists Demanded State Flag Change in 2020, Philip Gunn Began Counting GOP Votes

This is part two in a five-part series about Philip Gunn’s influence in changing the Mississippi state flag. Read part one here, and read...

New Law Allows Delivery of Alcohol to Homes

Oxford residents may soon be able to have some beer delivered with their pizza now that a new law passed by the Mississippi Legislature...

Bonnie Brown: Q&A with Betty Barron

The latest interview in the Ole Miss Retirees features Betty Barron. The organization’s mission is to enable all of the university’s faculty and staff retirees to...

Inside Philip Gunn’s efforts to change the state flag

A five-part Mississippi Today series will chronicle the behind-the-scenes efforts of Speaker Philip Gunn to change the state flag.

Donors’ $1 Million Gift Funds Program to Equip Kids to Overcome Illiteracy

By Bill Dabney University of Mississippi The University of Mississippi, the Shelton School of Dallas, two Mississippi school districts, a former UM professor and an Ole Miss...