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...

Bibbs-Blake Named OSD Parent of the Year

Marcia Bibbs-Blake was named OSD Parent of the Year.

Bill Eliminating Mississippi’s Income Tax Passes House, Governor Reacts

Bobby Harrison and Geoff Pender/Mississippi Today A sweeping bill that would eliminate Mississippi’s personal income tax and cut the sales tax on groceries in half while increasing...

Brief School Lockdown Caused by Possible False Report to OPD

Oxford Intermediate and Central Elementary were briefly placed on lockdown Tuesday by the Oxford Police Department for a reported domestic situation in a nearby neighborhood.

Teachers, First Responders Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Monday

Mississippi teachers and first responders will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting March 1, Gov. Tate Reeves announced Tuesday. The vaccination eligibility will...

US Attorney Lamar Resigns After Decades of Service

William C. Lamar, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Mississippi, announced Tuesday that he has tendered his resignation effective Feb. 27.

Absentee Voting for Oxford City Elections Now Open

Absentee voting for the April 6 primary municipal election is now open at Oxford City Hall.

Mississippi House Moving to End State Income Tax, Raise Sales Tax

Bobby Harrison and Geoff Pender/Mississippi Today The House Ways and Means Committee on Monday passed a bill that would eliminate Mississippi’s personal income tax within a decade...

Lafayette Students Head Back to School Tuesday

The Lafayette County School District announced that students will return to school on Tuesday.

Reward for mTrade Park Vandal Arrest Now at 2,500

The reward for information leading to the arrest of whoever damaged the soccer fields at mTrade Park Wednesday night is now up to $2,500.

Ole Miss Alum Tackles COVID-19 Coverage in Texas

By Carson Priest, UM Student During the past year,  COVID-19 has killed more than 2 million people worldwide, cost the economy trillions and shut down many...