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Tupelo, Calhoun County Hit Hard by Late-Night Storms, Tornadoes

According to the National Weather Service, damage has been reported in several Mississippi cities after severe storms rolled across the state overnight producing reports of more than a dozen tornadoes.

Baptist Recognized with an ‘A’ by Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi received an “A” grade in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.

Man Arrested for Attempting to Break Into Courthouse

The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department arrested an Oxford man Thursday for attempting to break into the Lafayette County Courthouse.

Oxford Man Charged With Credit Card Fraud

The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department arrested an Oxford man recently for using a stolen debit card.

Central Elementary Librarian Rceives Kaigler-Lamont Award

Central Elementary librarian Connie Robinson is one of only two educators in Mississippi who have been selected for The Kaigler-Lamont Award.

LA’CHAUNCEY’S TRANSFORMATION: How COVID-19 Helped This Black-Owned Business

Rabria Moore/Journalism Student Black-owned businesses, like many others, have suffered due to COVID-19. Chauncey Pegues, owner of LA’CHAUNCEY'S TRANSFORMATION, didn’t let the pandemic stop her.  Pegues’...

Transfer Student Matt Eddy Brings Passion for Service to Ole Miss

When Matt Eddy completed his first two years of college at Coastal Alabama Community College in Bay Minette, Alabama, he already had a list of service accomplishments and honors to take with him on his journey.

Greenville Man Killed After Car Rolled Over in Lafayette County

A Greenville man was killed Tuesday on Highway 6 East in Lafayette County when his vehicle went off the road.

Combined UM Memorial Service Set for Thursday

The University of Mississippi is set to honor members of the Ole Miss family it lost during an annual campus-wide Memorial Ceremony set for...

Business Workshop to Feature Business Plan Writing

A Big Bad Business Series of workshops will feature Derek Stephens of the University of Mississippi Small Business Development Center explaining how to write a business plan.