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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...

Welfare Department Removes Burdensome Requirement from Child Care Program

By Anna Wolfe Mississippi Today Mississippi no longer requires mothers to sue their child’s father for support in order to qualify for child care assistance,...

Water Valley 18-Year-Old Faces Felony Sexual Battery Charges

A Water Valley man was arrested Monday for allegedly engaging in sexual conduct with a minor. On Sunday, deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department...

UM Faculty Members Honored With Top Research, Teaching Awards

By Debbie Nelson and Edwin B. Smith University of Mississippi The University of Mississippi recognized three professors who have demonstrated exceptional teaching, research, creativity and service...

News You Can Use: Dispelling Myths About Natural Remedies

By Edwin B. Smith University of Mississippi Dietary supplements come with a disclaimer that they are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent diseases....

Judge lets ex-Ole Miss student walk on attempted murder charge

By Mina Corpuz Mississippi Today The Union County Courthouse in New Albany was constructed in 1909. The courthouse is said to be named for Union...

Cannon Hersey to Deliver Journalism School Commencement Address

By MacKenzie Ross School of Journalism and New Media Cannon Hersey, a media entrepreneur, visual artist and filmmaker, will deliver the 2023 Commencement address for...

Chamber Hosts 7th Annual Red Carpet Gala

The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Red Carpet Gala this month and tickets are still available. The Red Carpet Gala will...

UM Chemistry Professor Receives National Science Foundation CAREER Award

By Debbie Nelson University of Mississippi The National Science Foundation has awarded Eden Tanner, an assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Mississippi,...

36-Year-Old UM Student Charged With Making Terroristic Threat

A student at the University of Mississippi was arrested recently for allegedly making threats to faculty and staff. On April 27, the University Police Department...

Bozarts Gallery Screening ‘Dear Hubert Creekmore’ Film Friday

Bozarts Gallery will be screening the film “Dear Hubert Creekmore,” a short documentary film that explores the life of the rediscovered poet and fiction...