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COVID-19 Cases Start to Dip After Sharp Increase

Reports of new COVID-19 cases in Oxford have dipped in the last week in comparison to last week. During the first week of September,...

Tropical Storm Sally Expected to Bring Rain to Oxford

While Tropical Storm Sally continues to strengthen as it makes its way toward the Gulf Coast, Lafayette County is expected to see a couple...

Oxford Teen Recognized by State Senate

Oxford High Sophomore Keerthin Karthikeyan was recently recognized by the Mississippi Senate for his achievements as an Eagle Scout and for bringing "honor to his family, his community and the state of Mississippi."

UM Researchers, Clinicians Improve Lives for Stutterers

Between 5 percent and 10 percent of all children stutter at some phase of their lives, according to estimates by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. Faculty and student researchers in the University of Mississippi Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders are investigating ways to help people of all ages affected by the condition.

Wise Words to the Class of 2024

Last month, Ole Miss freshmen embarked on a milestone in their lives, the first week of college classes. They came from all over Mississippi, the United States and the world. Some didn't have to travel more than five minutes.

Medical Marijuana Initiative on November Ballot Could be Confusing

While Mississippians will be casting their vote for president of the United States in November and possibly a new state flag, they are also being asked to decide whether Mississippi should join the more than 30 other states in the nation that offer medical marijuana.

Future of Former Smitty’s Building Still Uncertain

Two weeks before Oxford's restaurants and retails shops began shutting their doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, residents watched as the building that housed several popular eateries was demolished due to structural damage.

COLUMN: We All Share Responsibility for Keeping Our Campus Healthy

Dr. Jean Gispen gives her opinion on why every age group must do their part in order to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Local Woman Charged With Felony Child Neglect

An Oxford woman was arrested recently for felony child neglect.

UM Suspends Two Bus Routes Due to Low Ridership

On Wednesday, OUT Manager Donna Zampella told the OUT Board of Directors the University of Mississippi has decided to suspend the Gold and Silver routes due to low ridership.