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These Mississippi Schools Never Returned to In-person Learning

Last school year, Krystal Williams’ son Ca’Marion was named a “star student” in first grade at McNeal Elementary School in Canton Public School District.

Evacuated College Hill Residents Return Home as Crews Drain Dam

Residents who were asked to voluntarily evacuate their homes when the Lake Tara Dam threatened to breach can now return home. At about 3:15 p.m.,...

Funeral Set for TNT Marketing Manager and Ole Miss Alum Oscar Pope

The funeral for Oscar Pope, who was a member of the NBA on TNT crew, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 12 at...

Poll: Mississippians and politicians at odds over marijuana, Medicaid

By Geoff Pender Mississippi Today A new poll says a majority of Mississippi voters not only want the Legislature to create a medical marijuana program...

Pharmacy School Dean Receives Distinguished Service Award

David D. Allen, dean of the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, has been named recipient of the George R. Spratto Distinguished Service Award,...

Mississippi has returned or rejected nearly 872,000 COVID-19 vaccines due to low demand

By Will Stribling Mississippi Today Due to the low demand for COVID-19 vaccines in Mississippi, the state has returned 871,950 of the doses it was allocated...

Abbeville Man Charged with Aggravated Domestic Assault

An Abbeville man was arrested recently on a felony charge of domestic assault.

Man Charged With Stealing Cash from mTrade Concession Stand

A man found inside the concession stand at mTrade Park recently now faces a felony charge for burglary.

Two Arrested in Connection to Eagle Point Auto Burglaries

The Oxford Police Department arrested two Oxford men in connection to several recent vehicle burglaries. On May 29, OPD received multiple reports of auto burglaries...

Khayat Lecture Series Announced

Inspirational ideas, fresh perspectives and unique insights will be shared with University of Mississippi students and the larger community as a result of the...