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Ole Miss defeats No. 7 Indiana in Outback Bowl; first bowl win since 2016

TAMPA — Ole Miss is the king of the Bloomin’ Onion in 2021. In what served as a preview of the 2021 team, the Rebels ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Saturday, January 2, 2021 4:27 pm

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Ole Miss extends Lane Kiffin’s contract

TAMPA — Hours before Ole Miss plays in their first bowl game in five years, Lane Kiffin received some good news. The school announced the ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Saturday, January 2, 2021 10:36 am

Education

YEAR IN REVIEW: October – December 2020

Editor’s Note: This is the final installment of our four-part series, taking a look back at some of the most notable stories of 2020. The ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Saturday, January 2, 2021 8:00 am

Ole Miss Sports

Elijah Moore earns more All-American honors

Elijah Moore continues to pick up postseason accolades. On Tuesday, the former Ole Miss receiver was named a First Team All-American by Sporting News. It ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, January 1, 2021 8:41 am

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Ole Miss still looking for consistent offense

Tuesday’s Southeastern Conference opener did not go according to plan for Ole Miss. The Rebels traveled to Tuscaloosa to take on Alabama at Coleman Coliseum ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, January 1, 2021 8:33 am

Education

Ole Miss professor sues Mississippi state auditor in ongoing “Scholar Strike” issue

A University of Mississippi professor responded to Shad White’s “demand” to repay money by filing a lawsuit against the Mississippi state auditor on Wednesday. Ole ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, December 31, 2020 3:56 pm

Business

Oxford restaurateur John Currence acquires Goose Creek Club

The “Big Bad Chef” is expanding his portfolio. John Currence is the new owner of Oxford’s Goose Creek Club. The Oxford chef, along with his ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, December 31, 2020 3:46 pm

Lafayette County

YEAR IN REVIEW: July-September 2020

Editor’s Note: This is the third installment of our four-part series, taking a look back at some of the most notable stories of 2020. The ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, December 30, 2020 8:00 am

Newsletter

Indiana coaching staff has strong ties to Ole Miss

The Outback Bowl brings about several story lines between Ole Miss and Indiana, but the biggest one may revolve around the coaching staff. The No. ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, December 29, 2020 1:06 pm

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Ole Miss begins Outback Bowl preparations with potentially thin roster

Lane Kiffin is adamant that Ole Miss will play in its first bowl game in five years this Saturday. What the Rebels’ roster looks like ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, December 28, 2020 1:59 pm

Lafayette County

Oxford bars, restaurants not allowed to stay open past 11 p.m. for New Year’s Eve

Oxford bars and restaurants will not be allowed to stay open to say goodbye to 2020. The City of Oxford announced on Monday that local ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, December 28, 2020 1:47 pm

Newsletter

Ole Miss women’s basketball has SEC opener postponed due to COVID-19

The Ole Miss women’s basketball team is taking an extended holiday break due to COVID-19. The Rebels were scheduled to travel to Columbia, S.C. for ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, December 28, 2020 1:44 pm

News

City of Oxford approves inter-local agreement with Metro Narcotics

The City of Oxford will continue to do its part in the fight against controlled substances. During their Dec. 15 meeting, the Oxford Board of ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, December 28, 2020 11:55 am

Elections

Oxford Aldermen approve renaming of annexed roads

Lafayette County roads that now reside inside the city limits of Oxford will be renamed in 2021. The Oxford Board of Aldermen recently approved a ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, December 28, 2020 11:47 am

Lafayette County

YEAR IN REVIEW: April-June 2020

Editor’s Note: This is the second installment of our four-part series, taking a look back at some of the most notable stories of 2020. The ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Saturday, December 26, 2020 8:49 am

Lafayette Sports

2020 EAGLE All-Area Football Team: Oxford’s Shorter embraces “utility” role to earn Player of the Year

Oxford’s Tristan Shorter knew he was going to have to become a leader on defense in 2020. With the Chargers’ losing nine of their top ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Saturday, December 26, 2020 8:00 am

Business

YEAR IN REVIEW: January-March 2020

Editor’s Note: This is the first installment of our four-part series, taking a look back at some of the most notable stories of 2020. The ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, December 23, 2020 8:00 am

Newsletter

Ole Miss outpaces UT Martin in final non-conference tune up

Searching for offense, Ole Miss head coach Kermit Davis found what he was looking for on Tuesday — at least for one game. The Rebels ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, December 22, 2020 7:33 pm

Newsletter

Rebels “part ways” with defensive line coach Deke Adams

Lane Kiffin is already making changes to his coaching staff before his inuagural season at Ole Miss is complete. On Tuesday, it was announced that ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, December 22, 2020 3:38 pm

Crime

Three men arrested and charged with assault following shooting

Three Water Valley men are facing assault charges following an incident that involved a shooting, according to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department. On Dec. 20, ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, December 22, 2020 11:53 am

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Ole Miss to play No. 7 Indiana in Outback Bowl

For the first time in five years, Ole Miss is putting on their bowling shoes. The Rebels accepted a bid to play No. 7 Indiana ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Sunday, December 20, 2020 5:35 pm

Newsletter

Turnovers spoil comeback bid for Ole Miss in loss at LSU

BATON ROUGE, La. — Ole Miss nearly left Death Valley with a rare win but instead handed victory to the LSU in the final seconds. ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Saturday, December 19, 2020 8:03 pm

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