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University of Mississippi Libraries to Receive Multimillion-Dollar Gift

By Bill Dabney University of Mississippi Ralph Vance tries to talk about the late Bill Morrison's generosity to the University of Mississippi, but the words catch...

UM Buildings Without Power Since Tuesday from Downed Poles

Due to utility poles being down on a portion of campus Tuesday, several campus buildings are still without power on the University of Mississippi...

Scott Vitell Bids UM Farewell Following Distinguished Career

By Edwin B. Smith University of Mississippi Nearing 40 years of employment at the University of Mississippi, Scott Vitell – the longest-serving faculty member in the...

$500 Reward Offered for Arrest of Vehicle Burglary Suspect

The Lafayette County Crime Stoppers is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible...

Children Affected by Latest COVID-19 surge, Raising Concerns Over Back-to-School Plans

The latest surge of COVID-19 cases in Mississippi, caused by the Delta variant, is also hitting the state’s younger population, increasing concerns over the return to schools next month.

Code Pink’s Comeback, Oxford Nightlife Starts its Return

By Malik McIntyre Journalism Student Code Pink brought Oxford’s LGBTQIA+ nightlife back recently with its first event since the pandemic began. The June 30 event at...

Oxford to Host July 16 Olympic Sendoff Parade

Oxford will celebrate its two Olympians, who are headed to the Tokyo games, with a parade. The big sendoff for Sam Kendricks and Shelby...

Woman Arrested on 2020 Felony Shoplifting Charge

A Tupelo woman was arrested and charged with felony shoplifting recently by the Oxford Police Department for an incident that happened more than a year and a half ago.

UM Public Health Programs Welcome First Epidemiologist to Faculty

Staff Report University of Mississippi The School of Applied Sciences at the University of Mississippi has hired Victoria Zigmont as its first epidemiologist in its public...

OPD Charges Man With Recent Vehicle Burglaries

A Brandon man was arrested recently by the Oxford Police Department for allegedly breaking into several vehicles in Oxford.