Lafayette Sports
Area football coaches adapting to life without spring practice
Late April and early May is usually when the high school football bug returns to Mississippi, as teams are allowed to return to the field ...
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Ole Miss Sports
Carter: July 1 is an “important date” regarding return of student-athletes
There is still plenty of uncertainty regarding when public schools and universities may open their doors again due to COVID-19, but Ole Miss athletics director ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, April 29, 2020 12:29 pm
Education
Oxford School District approves changes to promotion and retention policy
With COVID-19 shutting down in-person instruction and closing all public school buildings for the remainder of the spring, school districts had to adjust their method ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, April 29, 2020 10:47 am
Lafayette County
Supervisors take steps toward reopening Lafayette County
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors took the first steps to reopen the county on Monday. During a recessed meeting, the supervisors voted to follow ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, April 29, 2020 9:48 am
News
Aldermen vote to reopen select businesses as part of Phase 1 in Oxford’s recovery plan
The light at the end of the tunnel for returning to some normalcy is getting closer and brighter for Oxford. During a special meeting called ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:48 pm
Lafayette County
Lafayette County reports no new COVID-19 cases for second straight day
The peak of COVID-19 cases in Mississippi has not been officially identified, but Lafayette County is starting to show positive signs. For the second straight ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:58 am
Lafayette County
Oxford’s 2020 census response 14.5% below state average
The coronavirus has taken the nation’s attention over the past two months, but there are still important events happening this year. One of the biggest ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:23 am
Lafayette County
Department of Public Safety to extend expiring driver’s licenses, other permits
Anyone who has a driver’s license that has expired, or is set to expire during the COVID-19 pandemic received good news last week. Mississippi’s Department ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:33 am
Ole Miss Sports
Devontae Shuler returning for senior season
What was considered a foregone conclusion by many was confirmed on Monday. Devontae Shuler announced on his Instagram account he will return to Ole Miss ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:31 am
Ole Miss Sports
Six Rebels sign with NFL teams as undrafted free agents
Despite not hearing their name called during this past weekend’s NFL Draft, six Ole Miss players quickly found a new professional home. The Ole Miss ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, April 27, 2020 2:05 pm
Education
Lafayette High School announces 2020 graduation plans
Lafayette High School is doing the best they can to provide a normal graduation for the Class of 2020, and Lafayette County School District announced ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, April 27, 2020 1:01 pm
Lafayette County
Lafayette County sees decrease in COVID-19 cases after second spike
Lafayette County saw its second rise of COVID-19 cases last week, but since Thursday, the number of positive cases has slowly descended once more. After ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, April 27, 2020 12:50 pm
Ole Miss Sports
Jones, Phillips sign UFA deals as Ole Miss doesn’t have a player taken in the NFL Draft
Benito Jones and Scottie Phillips were not one of the 255 players to see their name come off the board during the 2020 NFL Draft ...
by Jake Thompson, Saturday, April 25, 2020 6:52 pm
Coronavirus Heroes
Oxford Community Market provides a safe and healthy alternative food source
Before the COVID-19 crisis struck Mississippi, market director Betsy Chapman was already prepared for what it might do to the Oxford Community Market. During the ...
by Jake Thompson, Saturday, April 25, 2020 8:00 am
Coronavirus Heroes
The LOU Community is full of Coronavirus Heroes
The Coronavirus, COVID-19. The entire world has been brought to its knees because of the first pandemic since 1918. The United States is known for ...
by Jake Thompson, Saturday, April 25, 2020 8:00 am
Lifestyle
Thacker Mountain Radio season finale to feature member of The Go-Go’s
The spring finale of Thacker Mountain Radio Hour will take listeners back to the 80s. The local radio show will conclude its spring season on ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, April 24, 2020 4:17 pm
Education
Will Norton steps down as Dean of UM School of Journalism and New Media
The University of Mississippi’s School of Journalism and New Media is in need of a new leader. Dr. Will Norton, Jr. resigned from his post ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, April 24, 2020 1:04 pm
Lifestyle Main
Lafayette County reports two new COVID-19 cases, six new LTC cases
After three days of a decreased number in reported coronavirus cases, Mississippi has seen its numbers rise for two straight days. The Mississippi State Department ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, April 24, 2020 12:38 pm
Business
Aldermen approve fourth COVID-19 emergency resolution; masks required in essential businesses
The first small step to reopening Oxford was taken on Thursday. During a recessed meeting on Thursday, the Oxford Board of Aldermen approved a fourth ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, April 23, 2020 3:00 pm
News
Portion of Anderson Road closed to fix underground pipe
A portion of Anderson Road is closed for repairs, due to a pipe and roadway failure. The City of Oxford announced on Wednesday that the ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, April 23, 2020 2:20 pm
Lafayette County
Lafayette County reports 11 new COVID-19 cases; Mississippi death toll surpasses 200
Mississippi reached another devastating mark on Thursday during the COVID-19 pandemic. The State Department of Health reported eight new deaths as of 6 p.m. on ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, April 23, 2020 2:11 pm
Lafayette County
Oxford Conference Center to host drive-thru COVID-19 testing site
Lafayette County will host its first drive-thru COVID-19 testing this week. The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) and the Mississippi State Department of Health ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, April 22, 2020 10:56 am
SportsPlus
Ole Miss vs. Auburn Basketball Tickets – Saturday, February 1
The Auburn Tigers (17-1, 5-0 SEC) face a fellow SEC team, the Ole Miss Rebels (15-3, 4-1 SEC),…
How to Watch Memphis vs. Charlotte on TV or Live Stream – January 19
The Charlotte 49ers (7-11, 0-5 AAC) will try to break a three-game home losing skid when hosting the…
How to Watch AAC College Basketball Games – Sunday, January 19
AAC squads are on Sunday’s college basketball schedule for three games, including the Memphis Tigers taking on the…
How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Sunday, January 19
Sunday’s college basketball schedule includes 18 games with a ranked team in action. Among those contests is the…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: AAC Games Today, January 19
In one of the compelling matchups on the AAC college basketball slate on Sunday, the Memphis Tigers and…
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