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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...
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Oxford School Board Grants Teachers $1K Pay Raise

Teachers in the Oxford School District will start the new school year off in August earning an additional $1,000 a year.

Medical Marijuana Protesters Call on Mississippi Politicians to ‘Stop the Steal’

A little over 200 people rallied near the Supreme Court building and state Capitol on Tuesday morning, protesting the high court's ruling that struck down the Initiative 65 medical marijuana program.

2 Juveniles Charged With Abbeville Mini Mart Burglary

The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department arrested two juveniles Monday for allegedly breaking into the Abbeville Mini Mart earlier this month.

Local, State Law Enforcement to Beef Up Holiday Weekend Patrols

Local and state law enforcement agencies will take to the roads this holiday weekend in an effort to make sure everyone has a safe...

Donation from Alumnus Supports UM Website, Brand Efforts

A University of Mississippi alumnus and retired FedEx executive has provided University Marketing and Communications with a substantial gift to support the modernization of...

UM Sociology Graduate Student Gets National Science Foundation Internship

A University of Mississippi sociology graduate student will spend 10 weeks this summer assisting a National Science Foundation program in developing a communication strategy. Bay Springs native...

Applying for Financial Aid is Hard, A New Rule Could Make it Harder

The onerous application working-class students in Mississippi must complete to receive college loans and grants could require an extra step under a new rule proposed by the state office that oversees financial aid.

Etta Man Faces 4th DUI Charge

The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department arrested an Etta man Thursday for allegedly driving under the influence for the fourth time.

Harmontown Man Charged with Stealing Vehicle

The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department arrested a Harmontown man recently for allegedly stealing a vehicle. Deputies took a report of a stolen vehicle on May...

OPD K9 Jack Honored Posthumously for His Service

The Oxford Board of Aldermen recently recognized the hard work and dedication of Oxford Police Department K9 Jack, who died in December.
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