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State/Region News

NAMI Mississippi celebrates availability of 988, a three-digit crisis hotline

After more than two years of advocacy and planning, NAMI Mississippi joins mental health advocates across Mississippi and ... Read more

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Kiamie family restaurants win national awards for wine selection

Two Oxford restaurants owned by the Kiamie family received recognition at Wine Spectator’s 2022 Restaurant Awards. Wine Spectators, ... Read more

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Mississippi, where abortion is technically both legal and illegal

Despite the current abortion ban imposed by state law, a brave doctor could theoretically perform the medical procedure ... Read more

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We get by with some knowledge and assistance

Years ago, working on the Ole Miss Campus, home for Thanksgiving, hero mom “Gert” walked me through making ... Read more

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Jail Log from the Lafayette County Detention Center for July 12 to July 15

This list was recorded from the log at the Lafayette County Detention Center. A name listed does not ... Read more

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Letter to the Editor: May, June were busy months at the Pantry

May and June were very busy months at the Pantry of Oxford.  Helping there in May was a ... Read more

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Savoring sweet summer days

Ahh . . . sweet summer time!  I can tell that I’m definitely old.  I complain constantly about ... Read more

Obituaries

Joseph James Gee III

JOSEPH JAMES GEE III On July 8, 2022, the world lost an amazing man. Joseph James Gee III ... Read more

News

Another Win from Baseball: Omaha business makes donation to Grove Grocery

When University of Mississippi baseball players won the College World Series in June, they indirectly scored a gift ... Read more

Opinion Main

Renick’s rural background, quick mind will serve state well 

William “Bill” Renick Sr., of Ashland is a solid choice by President Joe Biden to represent Mississippi’s interests ... Read more

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UM professor’s study of ancient graffiti gets worldwide audience

A University of Mississippi professor’s research into ancient Pompeii is enjoying recognition on global and local scales. Jacqueline ... Read more

Opinion

Majority delivers wins on life, guns, energy, and religious freedom

It was only six years ago that Justice Antonin Scalia, the conservative titan on our nation’s highest court, ... Read more

Obituaries

Clinton Varner Butler

Clinton Varner Butler, 93, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022, in Knoxville, TN. There will be a ... Read more

News

YAC strives to provide funding for creatives

One role the local arts council plays is to assist creatives in finding resources to support the development ... Read more

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Jail Log from the Lafayette County Detention Center for July 8 to July 12

This list was recorded from the log at the Lafayette County Detention Center. A name listed does not ... Read more

Opinion Main

Stillness can be a gift

The pop of color from a hanging basket of flowers catches my eye through the rivulets of condensation ... Read more

Obituaries

Shirley   Mae   Conner  Henderson

Ms.  Shirley   Mae   Conner  Henderson  age  77  of  Batesville,  MS   passed  away  on   July  9,  2022. Read more

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Federal officials looking to relocate Oxford’s FBI office

Federal officials are looking to move Oxford’s Federal Bureau of Investigation office to the Mississippi Delta, much to ... Read more

Ole Miss Sports

Lane Kiffin named to 2022 Dodd Trophy preseason watch list

ATLANTA (July 12, 2022) – The Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation and Peach Bowl, Inc. today released ... Read more

BREAKING NEWS

Update: Missing Ole Miss student’s vehicle located; reward now offered

Authorities have located the vehicle of a University of Mississippi student last seen Friday morning. Jimmie “Jay” Lee ... Read more

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The Oxford Comma founder, Writer’s Guild member receives Mississippi Arts Commission Grant

Elizabeth Tettleton Mason of Oxford, MS has been awarded a $500 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission. This ... Read more

Obituaries

Tina Gaye Biffle

Tina Gaye Biffle, 56, died Thursday July 7th at North MS Medical Center with her husband and sister ... Read more