News & Views

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...

Caledonia Man Faces Felony After 2-Hour Police Standoff

A two-hour standoff with Oxford police officers ended with a Caledonia man being arrested for kidnapping and other charges.

Oxford Chess Team First in Team and Individual Tournament

For the first time, the Oxford High School Chess team won first place at the St. Augustine Spring II on-board tournament.

Baptist Offers First-of-Its-Kind Treatment for Heart Disease

Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi announced a new treatment option for patients with severely calcified coronary artery disease living in North Mississippi.

Mississippi COVID-19 Vaccination Rate Tumbles 65% Since Peak

The COVID-19 vaccination rate in Mississippi is continuing its steep decline.

Reeves to end $300 unemployment stipend in June

Gov. Tate Reeves said Mississippi in early June will opt out of a federal pandemic program that has been providing an extra $300 a month in unemployment benefits to Mississippians since last year.

Column: A Mother’s Simple Gift Can Become a Treasured Memory

As children, we often overlook the love, nurturing, joy, wisdom and sacrifice a mother gives while we are growing up; however, once we are adults, we realize these gifts are with us always.

UM Isom Center Names 2021-23 Fellows

The Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies has awarded grants to six University of Mississippi faculty members for their ongoing research and...

Ashley Glover Receives Thomas A. Crowe Outstanding Alumnus Award

University of Mississippi alumna Ashley Glover has been awarded the Thomas A. Crowe Outstanding Alumnus award, which honors a graduate of the university's School...

Scott Fiene Combines Passion for Public Relations With Teaching

Scott Fiene, assistant dean for curriculum and assessment and associate professor in the Integrated Marketing Communications program in the School of Journalism and New Media, has a passion for working with students.

Oxford Conference Center Recognized for Stringent Cleaning Protocols

The Oxford Conference Center has announced that it is the first meeting facility in the state of Mississippi to achieve Global Biorisk Advisory Council STAR accreditation