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...

Lafayette County Sheriff’s Dept. Recognizes Upper Elementary Students

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department has implemented a new program to recognize students as “Sheriff’s Student of the Month.” The program focuses on third- and...

High School Juniors, Seniors Invited to Explore Health Care Pathways with UMMC

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is asking high school juniors and seniors interested in health care careers to save the date for one...

Man Charged With Failing to Register as a Sex Offender in Lafayette County

On Jan. 6, investigators with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office received a report from an outside agency regarding a convicted sex offender living in...

Oxford Man Faces Fourth DUI Charge

An Oxford man was charged with his fourth DUI recently by the Lafayette County Sheriff's Department. According to a report, deputies made a traffic stop...

Oxford Women Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Scratch-Off Lotto Tickets

Two local women were arrested and charged with stealing scratch-off Lottery tickets. According to the Oxford Police Department, on Jan. 5, officers were dispatched to...

UM Gift Supports Student-Athletes’ Mental Health

By Bill Dabney University of Mississippi University of Mississippi graduate and former Rebel basketball player Keith Shelly's gift to Ole Miss athletics will help student-athletes keep...

State News: Former Hinds County Election Commissioner Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement

Former Hinds County Election Commissioner Toni Johnson pleaded guilty to two counts of embezzlement and one count of false representation and statements to defraud...

BASE Bootcamp Provides Career Insights

By Tina H. Hahn and Leigh Ann Hubbard University of Mississippi Analytics, sales and supply chain are among the fastest-growing fields in business, and the University...

UM Political Science Professor Advises UN Security Council Members

By Erin Garrett University of Mississippi A University of Mississippi professor's new book is catching the attention of international peacekeepers. Susan Allen, associate professor of political science, recently co-authored...

Invitation to Submit Project Ideas for 2023 Leadership Lafayette Class

Leadership Lafayette is an eight-month leadership program offered by the LOU Chamber of Commerce that provides business, non-profit, educators, community, and University leaders with...