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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...
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UM Student Gives Oxford Youth a ‘Big Sister’

By Clara Turnage University of Mississippi A young women's mentorship program created by University of Mississippi junior Georgia Zeleskey aims to give a "big sister" to...

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...

Join Jernigan for Free Holiday Story-Telling Hour

Join local folklorist, Dr. Rebecca Jernigan, for an hour of holiday-themed, storytelling. The free, story-telling event will take place at 10 a.m. on Dec. 14...

UM Center’s Role Critical in Quality and Safety of Supplements, Cosmetics

By Erin Garrett University of Mississippi In today's age of online shopping and two-day delivery, consumers have more opportunities than ever to try new health-related products....

Mississippi Prisons May Soon Exceed Capacity

By Jerry Mitchell Mississippi Center For Investigative Reporting/Mississippi Today Mississippi — the world’s leader in imprisoning people — will soon skyrocket past its capacity to hold...

Annual Audit of Federal Funds Shows Misspent Stimulus Money

State Auditor Shad White’s team discovered millions of questioned costs according to their newly released Single Audit of federal funds flowing through Mississippi. The...

UM Professor Launches LGBTQIA+ Emergency Fund

By Benita Whitehorn University of Mississippi Reggie Willis, who is transgender, will never forget when he lived in his truck on a diet of bagged...

Garden of Memories Oxford to Honor Fallen Veterans with Wreaths

Garden of Memories Oxford will host Wreaths Across America this month to remember and honor the 56 veterans buried at the cemetery. The wreath-laying ceremony...

Youth Pastor Pleads Guilty to Molesting Girl Decades Ago

A pastor pleaded guilty Monday to touching a child for lustful purposes 38 years ago, avoiding prison time; however, he will forever be listed...

Mayo Lab to Help Combat Substance Misuse, Mental Health Issues

By Tina H. Hahn University of Mississippi Thomas Hayes Mayo, a 21-year-old University of Mississippi student, loved his friends and college life. Described as "a great...
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