News & Views

State Relief Efforts Begin in Wake of Hurricane Ida

By Benita Whitehorn Student Journalist Now that Hurricane Ida has moved out of Mississippi and Louisiana, some Mississippi organizations are moving in to deal with its...

Medical Workers and Supporters Protest Vaccination Mandate

By: Loral Winn Student Journalist Health care workers and their supporters gathered near Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi on the sidewalk of Belk Boulevard Wednesday to protest...

Grammy Winners Highlight 2021-22 Ford Center Season

By Edwin B. Smith University of Mississippi Communications  Grammy Award-winning classical and pop acts highlight the 2021-22 season of performances scheduled at the University of...

Two Charged With Manslaughter-Culpable Negligence

An Oxford man and woman were arrested Tuesday and charged with manslaughter; however, few details are being released by the Lafayette County Sheriff's Department.

Closings, Trash Collection Schedules for Labor Day

Due to the Labor Day holiday, most local, state and federal government offices will be closed Monday.

Police Searching for Suspect in Home-Invasion Stabbing

The Oxford Police Department is asking the community for help to identify a man who stabbed someone and then left the scene.

VIDEO: Hurricane Hunters in Biloxi Talk to UM Grad

Mississippi was on the extreme eastern edge of Hurricane Ida's path, but one group of people were right in the middle of the storm...literally. A...

State, Local Law Enforcement Out in Force This Holiday Weekend

Local and state law enforcement officers will be out in force during the Labor Day weekend in an attempt to keep travelers safe.

Three Charged After Children Test Positive for Narcotics

The Oxford Police Department arrested three people after three children tested positive for narcotics.

Funeral Services set for Oxford Man Killed in Shooting

Funeral services for the 24-year-old Oxford man who was murdered last month at The Links apartments.