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More African Americans Dying of COVID-19 in Mississippi, Nationwide

Story by DeAndria Turner Broadcast journalism student dtturne2@go.olemiss.edu When you break down the number of COVID-19 deaths by race, the results are startling. As the virus continues...

Lafayette County Firefighters Responding to Burn Ban Violations

By Alyssa Schnugg News editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Before the storms rolled in Sunday, Lafayette County firefighters were already busy on Saturday. They weren't necessarily just fighting fires but fighting...

Ole Miss Student Advances to Semis in ‘Jeopardy!’ Competition

University of Mississippi sophomore Londyn Lorenz skated through the first round of the Jeopardy! College Championship Thursday (April 9), securing her spot in the semifinals...

High Winds Topple Large Trees in Oxford, Lafayette County During Easter Storm

By Alyssa Schnugg News editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com High winds during a nighttime storm Sunday toppled trees all over Lafayette County, leaving several homes damaged and roads blocked. The storm...

Former UM Chancellor Says State Health Cuts Costing Lives to COVID-19

By Jerry Mitchell Mississippi Center For Investigative Reporting State cuts to the health care system over the past decade are costing lives now in the battle...

Rebel Aid Secures $176,000 for Student Needs

Rebel Aid – the 48-hour grassroots social media campaign to help University of Mississippi students who have been hit hard by COVID-19-related circumstances –...

UM Psychology Professor Honored with Elsie M. Hood Teaching Award

A dedicated University of Mississippi psychology professor lauded by his peers for instilling a passion in his students, Matthew Reysen has been named winner...

Strong Storms, Tornadoes Possible Easter Sunday in Lafayette County

By Alyssa Schnugg News editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com As the old upper low weakens through New Mexico, a dryline will form over Texas and set the stage for a...

University of Mississippi Announces Refunds for Select Spring 2020 Expenses

The University of Mississippi will issue prorated refunds to eligible students who paid for university-sponsored housing, meal plans and parking fees during the Spring...

Gov. Reeves Approves Statewide Burn Ban Effective Immediately

At the request and advice of the Mississippi Forestry Commission, Gov. Tate Reeves signed a proclamation initiating a statewide burn ban, with no exemptions,...
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