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Two Charged with Grand Theft in Unrelated Cases

Two local men were arrested this week for allegedly stealing vehicles and heavy equipment in unrelated cases by the Lafayette County Sheriff's Department.

Court Dates for Local Teachers Accused of Sex Crimes Continued

The trials for two local former teachers accused of sex crimes involving former students in unrelated cases have been continued – again.

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....