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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...

OPD Arrests Oxford Man on Burglary Charge

An Oxford man was arrested for burglary, according to the Oxford Police Department. On Feb. 6, officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Brittany...

Oxford Man Charged With Felony Malicious Mischief

An Oxford man was arrested for felony mischief, according to the Oxford Police Department. On Feb. 12, officers were dispatched to the 2400 block of...

UM Study Could Provide Insight Into Origin of Heart Defects

By Erin Garrett University of Mississippi A University of Mississippi biologist is asking big questions about the development of the human heart, and a new National...

Local Teen Charged With Felony Domestic Violence Charge

An Oxford teen faces a felony charge after being arrested after a domestic incident recently. According to the Lafayette County Sheriff's Department, on Monday deputies...

Poll: As Lawmakers Fiddle, 72% of MS Voters Want Ballot Initiative Restored

By Geoff Pender Mississippi Today A new Mississippi Today/Siena College poll shows Mississippi voters across the spectrum want their right to put issues directly on a...

Youth Explosion Event to Feature Talent Show on Saturday at LC Arena

Sister, S.O.A.R., a local empowerment and mentoring program, is holding its annual Youth Explosion event this weekend, aimed at allowing area children to showcase...

Clarksdale Man Charged With Molesting Minor

A Clarksdale man was arrested recently for allegedly molesting a minor. On Feb. 14, the Oxford Police Department took a walk-in report regarding a sexual...

Oxford Man Arrested After Alleged Threats Made to Employer

An Oxford man who was allegedly mad at his employer now faces a felony charge. According to the Oxford Police Department, on March 10 officers...

Grenada Officers Can be Sued in Jail Death, Judge Rules

By Jerry Mitchell Mississippi Today A federal judge rejected the claim that Grenada police officers should be protected by qualified immunity in the 2018 death of...

MS’s Troubled Mental Health System Shows Signs of Repair, Report Says

By Sara DiNatale Mississippi Today Fewer Mississippians in mental health crises are stuck waiting in jail cells for a hospital bed each day than they were...