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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...

Mother of Drowned Son Given $50K Bond

The woman charged with murder in the drowning death of her infant son was given a $50,000 bond Thursday by a Circuit Court Judge. Loran...

Car Keying Leads to Arrest

A Southaven woman faces a felony charge after allegedly damaging someone's vehicle. On Feb. 5, the Oxford Police Department took a walk-in report about vandalism...

Nominations Sought for 2023 Elsie M. Hood Award

By Edwin B. Smith University of Mississippi The University of Mississippi is seeking nominations for the 2023 Elsie M. Hood Outstanding Teacher Award, the highest teaching...

Pain Management Clinic New Addition to Sanderson Tower

By Annie Oeth UMMC Communications Kaeden Thigpen’s right foot hurt so much that the high school student couldn’t wear a shoe.  He has a chronic pain...

UM Professor, Students Research Strengths Among Youth in Africa

By Erin Garrett University of Mississippi An expert on positive youth development, University of Mississippi psychology professor Laura Johnson is partnering with the Jane Goodall Institute,...

Mississippi Tech Startup Carmigo Hits 4,000 Cars Sold Milestone

Tupelo, Miss. — Carmigo, a Mississippi-based technology start-up, just sold its 4,000th car. This milestone comes while other online tech companies in automotive continue to...

Bonnie Brown: Remembering Bud Reiser

By Bonnie Brown Most of us don’t think about how quickly time is passing until we get to around age 50.  Then we do a...

UM to Contract with Quarters Oxford Apartments for Student Housing

By Clara Turnage University of Mississippi The University of Mississippi has contracted with The Quarters Oxford to expand student housing in anticipation of future enrollment growth.  Located...

OSD to Hold Teacher Recruitment Day

The Oxford School District is hosting its annual Teacher Recruitment Day for certified teachers who are seeking employment on Saturday at Oxford High School. Interested...

Yalobusha Man Charged With Possession of Child Porn

A Yalobusha man has been arrested and charged with having child pornography in his possession. On Jan. 24, investigators with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office...