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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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New Origin Bank to be Built on University Avenue

The Oxford Planning Commission approved the site plan for a new Origin Bank to be built off University Avenue as part of the University Shopping Center.

Oxford Veterans Home Reports 13 Deaths from COVID-19

By Alyssa SchnuggNews editoralyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com The Mississippi State Veterans Home in Oxford continues to battle a COVID-19 outbreak. As of Monday, 41 residents and 22 staff members...

COVID-19 Temporarily Closes Oxford Popeyes

By Alyssa SchnuggNews editoralyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com The Oxford Popeyes closed its doors temporarily last week after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. After the restaurant’s management learned about...

Funeral Services for Coach James to be Held This Week

By Alyssa SchnuggNews editoralyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Funeral services for Lafayette County Commodore coach Nacoma James will be held this week. James, 42, died Thursday, Aug. 6 after having virus-like...

PSC Presley to Hold Phone Hearing With Punkin Water Association

By Alyssa SchnuggNews editoralyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Public Service Commissioner for the Northern District Brandon Presley will be holding a public hearing regarding Punkin Water Association and issues...

Partnership Yields a Hot Take

McIlhenny Co., maker of Tabasco brand sauces, has collaborated with the Southern Foodways Alliance on a first-of-its kind virtual tour of Cajun country, a...

New Blue Light Stations Strengthen Campus Safety

In an effort to provide a safe and welcoming campus, the University of Mississippi is updating its blue light station emergency response system, adding...

UM Student Leaders Develop Pledge to Keep Campus Safe

University of Mississippi student leaders are asking the campus and broader community to pledge to keep campus safe this fall and to share their...

From Pastry Chef to Student: Studying Baking and Gender in the South

Kelly Spivey learned about adaptability and instinct from cooking in restaurants before deciding to exchange her rolling pin for a stack of textbooks. She...

$108K Reward Offered in Shooting Death of MHP Lieutenant

Mississippi Bureau of Investigation Agents are investigating a shooting that took the life of an off-duty state trooper in Jefferson County. On Friday at approximately...
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