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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...

Oxford Man Faces Domestic Violence Charge

An Oxford man was arrested recently and charged with felony domestic violence. On Aug. 20, the Oxford Police Department took a walk-in report regarding domestic...

World Trade Expert to Plan, Participate in United Nations Event

By Erin Garrett University of Mississippi As the Mississippi Small Business Development Center's resident international trade expert, Anthony Cambas has assisted hundreds of entrepreneurs and businesses in...

Leadership Lafayette Promotes Hands-On Learning through Garden Projects

Members of the Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Leadership Lafayette class took part in organizing educational pollinator and vegetable gardens in partnership with local schools,...

Abbeville Man Faces Sexual Battery Charge

An Abbeville man has been arrested and charged with sexual battery. On Aug. 20, investigators with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office received a report from...

News You Can Use: Pros and Cons of Using AI

By Edwin B. Smith University of Mississippi As artificial intelligence continues its global spread, two University of Mississippi experts advise the public to be aware of...

A New Space Race: India’s Lunar Landing Raises Questions of Space Law

By Clara Turnage University of Mississippi When India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft landed on the moon Wednesday (Aug. 23), it was not only the first time a craft safely made...

Caring for your Pets

If you have read my columns, you are familiar with our dog Carly, a Cavachon (a mix between a Bichon Frise and a Cavalier...

Convocation Welcomes University’s Largest Incoming Class

By Clara Turnage University of Mississippi Finding a passion is like falling in love – you know it when you see it and, if you're lucky,...

Nerd-Vana Convention Returns This Weekend in Oxford

Oxford is home to great music, food and art with events all year to celebrate each. However, this weekend, it's local “nerds” who will...

Walnut Man Dies in Single-Vehicle Wreck on Hwy 30

A Walnut man was killed Tuesday on Highway 30 in Lafayette County after his vehicle went off the road. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol,...