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UM Alumnus Examines Dangers of Driving Under Influence of Illicit Drugs

By Sarah Sapp University of Mississippi More than 10 million people in the United States – about 5% of licensed drivers – drove under the influence...

MFC Deploys Wildland Firefighters to California

The Mississippi Forestry Commission has deployed a 20-person crew of Mississippi wildland firefighters to assist state and federal partners with wildfire suppression efforts in California.

A Campaign Hits the Trail: Professor Fiene’s IMC Students Partner with Local Rail Trail

By Mason Scioneaux IMC Student Most, if not all, graduating seniors at the University of Mississippi complete a capstone course for degree completion. But few get to...

Mississippi Casinos are Setting Revenue Records

Mississippi casinos are making more money now than they were before the pandemic, and the Gulf Coast is leading the spike.

Philip Gunn Whips the Final House Votes to Change the State Flag

This is part five in a five-part series about Philip Gunn’s influence in changing the Mississippi state flag.

Philip Gunn enlists religious, university and sports leaders to secure Senate support for legislative flag change

This is part four in a five-part series about Philip Gunn’s influence in changing the Mississippi state flag.

As outside pressure mounts, Gunn sees legislative path to changing state flag

This is part three in a five-part series about Philip Gunn’s influence in changing the Mississippi state flag.

UM Climbs Best for Vets Ranking

By JB Clark University of Mississippi The University of Mississippi continues to climb the Military Times's Best for Vets ranking, moving up to No. 21 this...

As Activists Demanded State Flag Change in 2020, Philip Gunn Began Counting GOP Votes

This is part two in a five-part series about Philip Gunn’s influence in changing the Mississippi state flag. Read part one here, and read...

New Law Allows Delivery of Alcohol to Homes

Oxford residents may soon be able to have some beer delivered with their pizza now that a new law passed by the Mississippi Legislature...