News & Views

UM Accepts Health, Wellness Grant from BCBS of Mississippi Foundation

With a grant of nearly $250,000, the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation is helping to expand fitness and nutrition programs at...

The Daily Crime Report for April 1

The Oxford Police Department investigated 11 wrecks, issued 22 tickets and made one arrest, on the following charges: no insurance, false identifying information. Oxford Police...

New Senior Pastor Announced at OUUMC

The congregation at Oxford-University United Methodist Church will officially meet their new senior pastor, the Rev. Eddie Rester, on June 22. Rester has served as...

The Daily Crime Report for March 31

During the weekend, Oxford Police Department investigated 10 wrecks, issued 29 tickets and made 17 arrests, on the following charges: three public drunks; two...

African-American Mayor Brings Charleston Together With Charity Ball

  When Sedrick Smith was elected the first African-American mayor of Charleston, Miss., a small community on the hill-line that overlooks the impoverished Mississippi Delta,...

Dedication of Burns Hall Pays Tribute to Texas Couple's Generosity, Involvement

A new University of Mississippi residence hall will be named for Sheryl and Roland Burns of Frisco, Texas, April 4 to honor the couple’s...

Board will hear Newest Shaw House Demolition Appeal

The Board of Aldermen will hear an appeal Tuesday by Sid Brian and Brian Development, who want permission to tear down a barn located...

Sights, Sounds and Smells of Plein Air at Southside Gallery

For Lucius Lamar, inspiration comes from the senses. Not just what he sees, but what he smells and hears. The sights, scents and sounds...

New OHS Gym Opens, Chargers Now Have Home Court Advantage

Oxford School District officials unveiled their new gym at the months-old Oxford High School on Thursday.  The Gym was the last of the major construction...

MPACTProgram

On March 24, the Board of Directors for the College Savings Plans of Mississippi voted to reopen Mississippi’s Prepaid Affordable College Tuition program (MPACT)...