News & Views

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...

LCSD Investigating Fatal Domestic Disturbance Incident

The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department is investigating a possible murder that occurred on Thanksgiving. According to reports, at 8:34 p.m. on Thursday, the Sheriff's Department...

The 26th Annual Books and Bears Program is Underway

By Edwin B. Smith University Communications The University of Mississippi is inviting faculty, staff, students and friends to spread a little holiday cheer by participating in...

UM Writing and Rhetoric Faculty Examines AI Opportunities, Challenges

By Erin Garrett University Communications When generative artificial intelligence first emerged, three faculty members in the Department of Writing and Rhetoric at the University of Mississippi...

Chick-fil-A’s Famed ‘The Little Things’ Commercial Features Regents students

When Chick-fil-A on West Jackson Avenue closed in September 2022 for four months to complete a large renovation project, sixth-grade students at Regents School...

Thanksgiving Closings, Buses and More

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, most government offices will be closed Thursday and Friday. All city, county and local federal offices will be closed Thursday...

MHP Encourages Safe Travel This Thanksgiving Weekend

The Mississippi Highway Patrol reminds travelers to practice safe driving during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has declared Nov....

Officials dedicate Nolan Mettetal Memorial Highway in Sardis

Officials gathered on Friday, Nov. 17, to officially dedicate a section of State Route 315 in Panola County as the “Nolan Mettetal Memorial Highway”...

Longtime Friends Share Support of Accountancy School

By Jonathan Scott University Communications Larry Sparks and Morris Stocks have a lot more in common than a friendship that has lasted for decades. Together, they have...

A Thanksgiving Message from Chancellor Glenn Boyce

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I hope you’ll join me in a moment of gratitude for our vibrant university as this time of...

Heavy Rain, High Winds Today; Chilly Week Ahead

Some much-needed rain is headed our way today, and it's coming in a big way. Lafayette County will see some sunshine this morning before the...