News & Views

Bonnie Brown: Q&A with Betty Barron

The latest interview in the Ole Miss Retirees features Betty Barron. The organization’s mission is to enable all of the university’s faculty and staff retirees to...

Inside Philip Gunn’s efforts to change the state flag

A five-part Mississippi Today series will chronicle the behind-the-scenes efforts of Speaker Philip Gunn to change the state flag.

Donors’ $1 Million Gift Funds Program to Equip Kids to Overcome Illiteracy

By Bill Dabney University of Mississippi The University of Mississippi, the Shelton School of Dallas, two Mississippi school districts, a former UM professor and an Ole Miss...

Lafayette Democratic Party Releases Pride Month resolution

On the anniversary of the Stonewall riots, the Lafayette County Democratic Executive Committee released a resolution calling on all elected officials to reflect on the past and present hardships suffered by LGBTQ members of the community.

July Fourth Holiday Trash Schedule and Holiday Closings

Since the Fourth of July is on a Sunday this year, the federal holiday will be observed on Monday, July 5; however, it won't affect garbage collection that day.

UM Physics Professor Lands Top Acoustical Society of America Award

By Shea Stewart University of Mississippi A University of Mississippi physics professor has received a prominent award for his contributions to the field of acoustics. Likun Zhang,...

Helping Produce Winning Teams

By Bill Dabney University of Mississippi Sam Millette Jr. understands that, for Ole Miss athletics to be competitive, it must continually improve, especially in the aftermath...

Oxford Man Charged with Molesting Young Girl

An Oxford man was arrested Monday for allegedly molesting a minor.

Two Men Face Charges for Entering a Home and Threatening Harm

Two men were arrested recently for allegedly entering a home and threatening to harm a resident.

Oxford Man Charged With Sending Inappropriate Messages to a Child

The Oxford Police Department arrested a local man recently for allegedly sending text messages of a sexual nature to a minor. On May 30, OPD...