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New State Program Allows Online Purchasing of Tax Forfeited Land

Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann has streamlined the sale of tax forfeited lands by implementing a new program to allow customers to purchase the...

Traffic Advisory: State Route 733 in Lafayette County Temporarily Closed

Mississippi Department of Transportation issued a traffic advisory this morning. MDOT crews will close State Route 733 in the Taylor Community in Lafayette County on...

Cochran Co-Spononsors Bill Protecting Rights Issues Arising from SCOTUS Same-Sex Marriage Decision

U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) announced on Wednesday his support of legislation to allow individuals and organizations to act in accordance with their personal...

Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference at UM Starts July 19

The University of Mississippi will host its annual Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference July 19-23 bringing scholars from all over the country to Oxford to discuss “Faulkner...

Jerry Mitchell: John Grisham on College, Lawmaking & ‘A Time to Kill’

Grisham coming to Jackson: On August 22, John Grisham will speak at the first Mississippi Book Festival, to be held at the state Capitol....

Feltenstien’s Uncommon Wisdom: When Was The Last Time You Were Trampled & Wounded?

The Quiet Mornings I like the quiet mornings When the waves have washed the footprints from the shore, When even the gulls are just beginning to stir And...

Ole Miss Head Coach Speaks at SEC Media Days

This morning Coach Hugh Freeze addressed the media about the upcoming 2015 season in which the Rebels look to continue their winsome tactics on...

R. William Funk & Associates CEO Discusses How Firm Will Aid in Ole Miss Chancellor Search

For those wondering how the Texas-based firm of R. William Funk & Associates will aid the Board Search Committee in finding the next executive...

Oxford Treehouse Gallery Bids Benny Melton Farewell

The Oxford Treehouse Gallery will feature Benny Melton's work this Friday night, July 17, along with 15 artists from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Melton...

Oxford Crime Report: Wednesday, July 15

Oxford police responded to the following incidents: seven alarms, six suspicious activities, three ambulance assists, two malicious mischief, discharging fireworks, a disturbance, a noise...