News & Views

Trustmark Announces the Grand Opening of a New Oxford Location

Trustmark bank will be holding a grand opening event next week of its new Oxford location at 2301 Jackson Avenue West.

UM Civil Engineering Professor Named Mississippi Engineer of the Year

By Edwin B. Smith University of Mississippi Cristiane Surbeck, chair and professor of civil engineering at the University of Mississippi, has been named Engineer of the...

UM Law Professor Elected to American Law Institute

By Christina Steube University of Mississippi Farish Percy, a University of Mississippi professor of law, is one of 24 newly elected members across the nation to the...

Going Green to Lessen Stormwater Flooding

By Shea Stewart University of Mississippi Cities and towns are crisscrossed and checkered by streaks and blotches of black and gray asphalt streets and concrete parking...

UM Athletic Training Program Implements Concussion Education Program

By Lauren Lucas University of Mississippi The director of a University of Mississippi program that aims to prepare future health care professionals to serve as athletic...

Magnolia Soap Owner Hopes to Open 200 Stores to Join Oxford Location

Magnolia Soap & Bath owner Magen Bynum has an audacious goal – to open 200 Magnolia Soap and Bath stores in the next 24 months.

OPD Arrests Pope Man on Aggravated Stalking Charge

A Pope man was arrested recently for allegedly threatening someone with a weapon at a local gas station.

Oxford Law Firm Mayo Mallette Opens New Jackson Office

For more than 20 years, Oxford-based law firm Mayo Mallette has served clients throughout Mississippi and the Southeast. 

MS Residents Can Now Use Free App to Show Identification

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety has partnered with IDEMIA, the world-leading biometric and identity solutions provider, to introduce a new way citizens can show their identification.

CenterPoint Donates $2,500 Grant to UW for Early Childhood Education

CenterPoint Energy donated $2,500 to the United Way of Oxford-Lafayette County Tuesday that will go toward early childhood education and grade-level reading initiatives.