News & Views

Felon Charged with Being in Possession of a Gun

On Aug. 5, Oxford Police Department officers stopped a vehicle on Highway 6 East for a traffic violation.

Family of Woman Murdered by Cop File Lawsuit Against Oxford

The family of a woman who was murdered by a former Oxford police officer is suing the city of Oxford, the police department and the...

Author Michelle Pillow Receives MS Arts Commission Grant

Michelle M. Pillow of Oxford has been awarded a $500 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission to distribute review copies in promotion of her Order of Magic paranormal women’s fiction series.

University Appoints David Whitcomb as General Counsel

By Lisa Stone University of Mississippi Communications David Whitcomb, an attorney with more than 25 years of experience across the corporate, governmental and higher education sectors,...

UM Applied Sciences Faculty Member Receives Powe Award

By Sarah Sapp University of Mississippi One of every 54 children lives with autism spectrum disorder, and in a rural state such as Mississippi, many of...

OPD Looking for Church Burglar

The Oxford Police Department is asking the community for help to find the person or persons responsible for burglarizing a local church recently.

University Unveils New License Plate Design

By JB Clark University of Mississippi Starting this week, University of Mississippi alumni and supporters who live in Mississippi can purchase an updated Ole Miss affinity...

Some MS Schools Open Early to Offset Learning Loss

Oxford and Lafayette County School Districts will have students back in the classroom this week, and teachers are already on campus.

Oxford School District to Require Mask

Oxford School District Superintendent Bradley Roberson announced that a mask mandate is in place for all students and staff in all indoor settings starting...

MSDH: All Mississippians Should Wear Masks Now

By Will Stribling Mississippi Today Keeping their own public health guidance in lockstep with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Mississippi Department of Health...