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Oxford Mayor Tannehill to Sit on New State Flag Commission

Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill has been chosen as one of nine to sit on the newly formed Mississippi State Flag Commission.

Whitten Lived His Dreams Through Sports Journalism

By Davis ConollyIMC student The dream of many a sportswriter often includes interviewing childhood sports heroes and also having a positive impact on as many...

Water Valley Aldermen Approve Face Covering Mandate

The Water Valley Board of Aldermen voted unanimously Tuesday to require masks or face coverings starting Friday at noon, according to the North Mississippi...

Attorney, Former Sen. Tollison Sworn in as Circuit Court Judge

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves recently appointed Oxford attorney and former senator Gray Tollison to serve as a judge for the Third Circuit Judicial District Court, taking over for Judge Andrew Howorth who retired last month.

Oxford Restaurants to Close at 10 p.m. as City Officials Tighten COVID-19 Restrictions

During a special meeting on Wednesday, the board voted 4 to 3 in favor of closing the dining areas of restaurants at 10 p.m. but allowing them to continue to serve food via curbside pick-up or delivery.

Chancellor Boyce Releases Statement on Monument Relocation

Today marks an important moment for our university as the confederate monument has been moved from the Circle at the center of campus to the cemetery near Tad Smith Coliseum.

Police Make Arrest in Case Involving Violent Snapchat Messages

The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office and federal law enforcement made an arrest Monday in the case involving threats made over Snapchat threatening violence against people of color in Oxford, announced the Oxford Police Department Tuesday.

Decisions on SEC Football, Fall Sports Will be Reviewed in Late July

By Jeff RobersonHottyToddy Contributor Will there be football in Oxford and other Southeastern Conference locales this fall? Nobody still knows for sure. Monday in Birmingham, the...

Confederate Statue on UM Campus Moved to New Location This Morning

The Confederate statue that has sat in front of the Lyceum Circle on the University of Mississippi campus since 1906 was moved Tuesday morning to the Confederate cemetery, also located on campus.

Department of Health Releases Weekly COVID-19 Data by County

The Mississippi State Department of Health is now releasing weekly COVID-19 updates broken down by each county.