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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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OXCM Launches Winter Season at Year-Round Market

Oxford Community Market, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving access to locally grown and produced food, launched its 2021 Winter Market season this week.

Taylor Grocery to Provide 800 Free Meals Friday

Last month, Marcus Lemonis, known for his hit show “The Profit” on CNBC and the founder of The Simple Greek, contacted the owners of Taylor Grocery and ordered 3,000 meals.

Local, State Officials Condemn Violence at Capitol, Ask for Prayers

Local and Mississippi elected officials reacted, like many Americans, to the violence at the Capitol in Washington D.C. Wednesday on Twitter and Facebook.

Lafayette School Board Revises Handbook

The Lafayette County School Board approved revisions to its handbook on Tuesday night concerning weighted grades for students in seventh through 12th grades. These...

Pandemic Helped to Lesson Some Forms of Crime, But Domestic Violence Went Up in 2020

Oxford Police Chief Jeff McCutchen presented the annual report for the Oxford Police Department to the Board of Aldermen Tuesday, showcasing highlights and data...

New Mississippi flag almost official: Lawmakers move for final ratification

  By GEOFF PENDERCourtesy of Mississippi Today The state Senate is expected on Wednesday to pass on to the governor final ratification of a new state flag...

People 75+ can register for a COVID-19 vaccine today, but there are only 3,500 available statewide.

The Mississippi State Department of Health opened up enrollment for the COVID-19 vaccine for people over 75 years old this morning.

Kratom Products Now Banned From Lafayette County

Businesses in Lafayette County selling synthetic opioids, like Kratom, will now have to remove those products from their shelves.

Oxford Mayor Wants Another Four Years at the Helm

Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill wants to serve her city for another four years as mayor. Tannehill qualified to run in the June 8 election early...

UM Offers New Master’s Degree in Athletic Training

Beginning in June 2021, students who want to pursue a career as a certified athletic trainer can get the Master of Science in Athletic Training they...
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