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...

Oxford Campus Opening Delayed until 10 a.m.

The University of Mississippi’s Oxford Campus will delay the beginning of classes and on-campus operations until 10 a.m. Wednesday (Feb. 1, 2023), due to...

Ole Miss Oxford Campus to Close at 4 p.m.

The Oxford campus of the University of Mississippi will close at 4 p.m. today (1/31/23) due to winter weather impacting the region. Faculty with...

Gov. Reeves Claims ‘Best Year in State History.’ His 2023 Challenger Says He’s Moved State in ‘Wrong Direction’

By Bobby Harrison, Geoff Pender and Adam Ganucheau Mississippi Today The opening salvos of the 2023 governor's race were fired on Monday as Gov. Tate Reeves...

UM Natural Products Center Director Named AAAS, ASP Fellow

By Natalie Ehrhardt University of Mississippi  Ikhlas Khan, director of the University of Mississippi's National Center for Natural Products Research, has been named a fellow of...

Water Valley Woman Charged With Felony Theft

A Water Valley woman faces felony shoplifting and theft charges. On Dec. 9, 2022, the Oxford Police Department Department responded to a business in the...

UM Civil Engineering Professor Receives Most-Cited Paper Award

By Edwin B. Smith University of Mississippi Peer recognition is a rewarding experience for anyone, but University of Mississippi researcher Amir Mehrara Molan was elated when...

United Way of Oxford-Lafayette County Seeks Proposals for FY 2023-2024 Funding Cycle

Due to the generous support of its donors, the United Way of Oxford-Lafayette County (UWOLC) will once again invest in local programs and initiatives...

Winter Weather Advisory for Oxford, Parts of North Mississippi

This week, the Oxford area could experience a wintry mix from Tuesday morning until Wednesday afternoon. A report from the National Weather Service in Memphis,...

Col. Bobby Towery memorialized at UM with fund for Army ROTC cadets

By Tina H. Hahn University of Mississippi The late Col. Bobby Towery, 59, ran his final mile on Oct. 26, 2019, like he lived his life:...