News & Views

You've probably heard that the social media platform TikTok has exploded in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. With more than 2 billion users, it...

A senior secretary for summer programs in the Office of Pre-College Programs is the University of Mississippi's 2020 overall outstanding staff member. Kim Carr was...

When Austin Smith whittled wood as a child, little did he know that it would turn into a passion that would complement his journey...

Chancellor Boyce shares a brief update on the Confederate statue project and what remains to be done.

A man from Pontotoc County faces a felony charge after allegedly making a terroristic threat.

The Oxford Film Festival’s 13th and 14th Weekly Virtual Film Fest, Virtual Art House and OFF to the DRIVE-IN films include more award-winners from the film festival circuit, an Academy Award-nominated acting performance, a new film from an Oscar-winning director, and more.

The Oxford Police Department recently arrested an Oxford man for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor. According to OPD, a report came in of a possible...

The Tallahatchie-Oxford Missionary Baptist Association Ministerial Alliance (consisting of 18 churches) and other faith leaders in Lafayette County are holding a press conference Monday...

An Oxford woman was arrested recently for allegedly stabbing another person during a fight.

Mickey Smith has not slowed down since retirement. He continues to write and even has a new book coming out later this year. He is a voracious reader and prolific writer, so always has a book or pen in hand.