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Ole Miss baseball has three finalists for Ferriss Trophy

Three of the five finalists for this year’s C Spire Ferriss Trophy represent Ole Miss. Kevin Graham, Dough Nikhazy and Gunnar Hoglund were named finalists ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, May 12, 2021 1:26 pm

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Shakira Austin named a Gillom Trophy finalist

Ole Miss women’s basketball standout Shakira Austin could receive another accolade for her performance in her first season in Oxford. The Rebel forward was named ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 3:30 pm

Newsletter

Devontae Shuler named a finalist for Howell Trophy

Devontae Shuler is one of three players vying for the title of best men’s basketball player in Mississippi. The former Ole Miss guard was named ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 2:55 pm

Newsletter

Elijah Moore named a finalist for Conerly Trophy

Elijah Moore could pick up one more accolade for his accomplishments at Ole Miss before transitioning to the NFL this fall. The former Rebel receiver ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 2:18 pm

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Gunnar Hoglund to have season-ending surgery for UCL tear

Ole Miss will be without one of its top pitchers for the rest of the season. The school announced on Tuesday that Gunnar Hoglund will ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 1:27 pm

Education

Lafayette County School District hosting retirement reception for Dr. Adam Pugh

The Lafayette County School District is hosting a retirement reception for outgoing school superintendent Dr. Adam Pugh this week. The reception will take place on ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 12:47 pm

Lafayette County

Sunday storms bring tree damage, power outages; tornado not confirmed

Mother’s Day came to a rough end for some on Sunday, as a line of severe storms rolled through Oxford and the eastern portion of ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, May 10, 2021 11:08 am

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Tim Elko hits home run as No. 12 Ole Miss evens series with Texas A&M

No. 12 Ole Miss got back on track on Saturday after having their five-game winning streak snapped on Friday, but there was a bigger story ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Saturday, May 8, 2021 3:21 pm

Lafayette Sports

Lafayette girls track team finish runner-up in Class 5A state meet

The Lafayette girls track team finished up a strong 2021 season on Thursday, competing in the MHSAA Class 5A state track and field meet at ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, May 7, 2021 11:32 pm

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Oxford baseball’s season ends with Tupelo rally in the seventh to advance in 6A playoffs

TUPELO — Oxford baseball saw their season come to an end as Tupelo’s Will Hodges stepped across home plate in the bottom of the seventh ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, May 7, 2021 11:12 pm

Lafayette County

Highway 7 Coalition sends letter to Governor Reeves, state legislators asking for financial support

Local leaders from seven counties in the Highway 7 corridor have come together to ask Governor Tate Reeves and the Mississippi Legislature for financial help ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, May 7, 2021 12:03 pm

Newsletter

Tupelo baseball defeats Oxford to take Game 1 of second round 6A series

Hunter Elliott was locked in on Thursday and showed why Ole Miss head coach Mike Bianco wanted him in Oxford this fall. The Tupelo pitcher ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, May 6, 2021 11:15 pm

Crime

Dollar General employee arrested for stealing from store

An employee at an Oxford Dollar General is facing a felony charge after being caught stealing from the store. On May 4, the Oxford Police ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, May 6, 2021 2:29 pm

Lafayette County

Oxford hires director for Animal Resource Center; County not partnering with city, for now

Progress continues to be made toward the City of Oxford’s Animal Resource Center, with a new director hired this week. During Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 2:25 pm

Education

Regents School of Oxford announces new campus location

Regents School of Oxford will soon get a new home. On Wednesday, the school announced the purchase of 18 acres of wooded land where it ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 12:26 pm

Lafayette County

Eggs and Issues 2021: Local state leaders provide update on Lafayette County’s infrastructure projects

Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of stories about topics discussed at the Eggs and Issues event, including tourism, infrastructure and economic ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 1:47 pm

Events

Oxford Film Festival announces leadership for 2022

The Oxford Film Festival has found its leader for 2022. Last week, festival organizers announced Jim Brunzell III as the interim Executive Director for the ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 1:40 pm

Ole Miss Sports

Ole Miss soccer prepares for No. 9 Duke in Sweet 16 showdown

The Ole Miss soccer team is currently riding one of their best stretches in program history and is a win away from reaching their first ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 12:34 pm

Crime

Oxford man facing domestic violence charge

An Oxford man is facing a felony domestic violence charge following an altercation. On April 29, investigators with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department arrested Jordan ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, May 3, 2021 10:49 am

Crime

Batesville man arrested on child neglect charge

A Batesville man is facing a felony child neglect charge following a welfare concern call. On April 26, the Oxford Police Department responded to a ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, May 3, 2021 10:03 am

Education

Lafayette High School announces Valedictorian and Salutatorian for Class of 2021

Lafayette County School District announced the two students atop Lafayette High School’s Class of 2021 last week. Leigh Kergosien was named Valedictorian, while Emalee West ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, May 3, 2021 9:58 am

Newsletter

No. 19 Ole Miss sweeps doubleheader, series against No. 13 South Carolina

April showers bring May flowers and for the Ole Miss baseball team, that could not be any truer. Coming off an abysmal month were they ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Saturday, May 1, 2021 10:33 pm

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