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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...

Olive Branch Man Arrested During Undercover Child Predator Sting

An Olive Branch man was arrested during an undercover child predator sting.

Woman Faces Child Neglect Charge After Child Tests Positive for Drugs

A local woman was arrested Monday and faces a charge of child neglect.

Despite Slight Rise in COVID Cases, Numbers Still on Downward Trend

In the last week, Lafayette County has had 52 positive cases of COVID-19, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health, up from 44 new cases the week prior.

UM Endowment Builds to Record $775 Million

The University of Mississippi's endowment has grown to more than $775 million – the largest for any Mississippi public university – reflecting both generous...

McLean Institute Partners with IHL for Virtual Event April 13-14

In an effort to showcase a variety of resources available to aspiring business owners across the state, the University of Mississippi's McLean Institute for...

Graduate Students’ Research Aided by Pharmacy School Resources

At the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, students have opportunities to get hands-on experience to prepare them for careers in pharmacy. It's no...

Oxford Ward 3 Alderman Candidates Hyneman, White Q&A

The Oxford municipal Democratic primary will be held on Tuesday, April 6. Oxford residents in Wards 1, 3 and 5 can vote from 7...

$2M in State Funds Secured to Complete West Oxford Loop

The Mississippi State Legislature announced Tuesday it is providing $2 million in state bond funding toward the completion of the West Oxford Loop extension....

Early Morning Storms Knock Down Trees, Powerlines in Oxford

A thunderstorm producing high winds early this morning knocked down trees and powerlines in parts of Oxford.

Oxford Makes Semifinals in Strongest Town Contest

By Alyssa SchnuggNews editoralyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com With businesses closed, the Oxford Square often seemed desserted. Photo by Matt Nichols Oxford has made it to the semi-finals of the sixth...