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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...

Political Science Major Making Case for Nuclear Alternative

By Abigail Martin University of Mississippi A University of Mississippi senior political science major is working to spread the word about a seldom-used radioactive element that...

Learn More About Theatre Oxford at Free Program by Newcomers Club

The Oxford-Lafayette Newcomers Club will present a free informational event next week where you can learn more about Theatre Oxford. Theatre Oxford is a great...

Photo Gallery: 2023 Iron Bartender Competition

This year’s Iron Bartender Competition drew big crowds of people looking forward to sampling the best drinks Oxford’s bartenders have to offer. El Charro won...

OHS Students for Alzheimer’s Club Tennis Event Helps Support Memory Makers

The Oxford High School Students for Alzheimer’s Club is holding a tennis tournament event to help raise funds for Memory Makers – a respite...

Isom Center Fellowship Supports Innovative Research

By Clara Turnage University of Mississippi Eight University of Mississippi faculty members have been named Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies fellows for the...

UM Sociology Professor Asks, ‘What Drives Extremists to Violence?’

By Clara Turnage University of Mississippi University of Mississippi professor Ana Velitchkova will spend the next semester studying the violent behaviors of extremists as part of...

Rankin ‘Goon Squad’ of Law Officers Admit to Hindering Prosecution in Torture Case

By Nate Rosenfield, Jerry Mitchell and Brian Howey Mississippi Today Six white former law enforcement officers pleaded guilty to hindering prosecution in their torturing of two...

Hoka Days Features Gift of Dance Event

The Arts Council’s annual Hoka Days celebration fills a month with arts and cultural experiences that tap into the talents of artists in Lafayette...

MDWFP Fish Hatchery Renamed After ‘Coach’ Bob Tyler

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks’ North Mississippi Fish Hatchery was recently renamed the Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery. A dedication ceremony was held...

University’s Theora Hamblett Collection Grows

By Bill Dabney University of Mississippi The University of Mississippi owns the world's largest collection of paintings by renowned artist Theora Hamblett, and thanks to the...