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Three Mississippians, including two teens, died on state highways over the New Year's holiday weekend, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol.

With the Rebels making their first bowl appearance in five seasons, Ole Miss has agreed on a new contract for head football coach Lane Kiffin,...

While headlines in the last 12 months have been dominated by COVID-19 and in many cases, not-such-good news, there have been bright spots scattered throughout the year that have helped bring about smiles in a time when they were needed the most.

The virus weaved itself into almost every facet of our lives in 2020 – where we shop; how we shop; how we visit with loved ones or not visit; how our children attended, or not attended, school; how our local government agencies and boards met together; how and where we worked, or didn't work; how we said goodbye; how and where we prayed.

The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department seize more than 12 ounces of methamphetamine during a domestic disturbance call.

Since Dec. 17, eight people from Lafayette County have died from COVID-19, down from 10 deaths the week before.

Nolan Mettetal, a former State Senator and State Representative, died Monday morning following a battle with COVID-19.

If you were hoping to ring in 2021 with a toast, it won't happen at any Oxford restaurant or bar this New Year's Eve – or at any establishment in Mississippi.

A local barber provided free haircuts for several students at Oxford High School recently.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to 201 vehicle crashes over the holiday weekend that resulted in the deaths of four people on state and federal highways and interstates.