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Abolish IHL Coalition holds protest on Lyceum steps

A group of students, workers, faculty, alumni and local stakeholders have come together to create the Abolish IHL…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (Oct. 11-13)

2 accidents 6 agency assists 4 alarms 3 animal complaints 3 civil matters 1 death 3 disturbances 1…

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Oxford’s Cade Gray released from hospital, diagnosed with light concussion, stinger

A frightening moment in Oxford’s Thursday night football game was followed by some positive news a few days…

News

Ole Miss Alum Shepard Smith leaves Fox News

Shepard Smith, veteran newscaster and Ole Miss alumnus, announced Friday afternoon that he was leaving Fox News Channel after more…

News

Oxford’s Winchester facility to begin manufacturing 50-caliber ammunition

The world leader in ammunition manufacturing is expanding its 50-caliber capacity to better meet global demand for 50-caliber…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (Oct. 10)

1 agency assist 1 animal complaint 1 disturbance 1 follow up 1 harassment 2 juvenile complaints 1 malicious…

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William Faulkner marker added to Mississippi Writers Trail

Last fall, Mississippi added to its list of trail markers. Joining the Blues, Country Music and Civil Rights…

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IHL Board: Rumors of replacing UM Foundation’s governing board are false

In response to a Mississippi Today article that was published on Thursday, the Institutions of Higher Learning released…

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University of Mississippi Honors College responds to photo of student in blackface

The Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College released a statement this week in regard to one of their students…

Education

Oxford School District’s Heather Lenard named Communicator of the Year

The Oxford School District’s communications department received several accolades from the Mississippi School Public Relations Association (MSPRA), including…

Education

LOU Reads to hold first Parent Academy session this month

The 2019-20 Parent Academy, hosted by LOU Reads, is scheduled to have its first session next week. The…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (Oct. 9)

2 accidents 1 simple assault 2 agency assists 1 alarm 1 civil matter 2 disturbances 1 follow up…

News

Michael Thompson leaves Ole Miss for same position at Texas A&M

Michael Thompson is rejoining Ross Bjork, this time in College Station, Texas. Thompson, the former Ole Miss Deputy…

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Lafayette County renews contract with MS Critterz for another year

After the City of Oxford renewed their contract with MS Critterz last month, the Lafayette County Board of…

Lifestyle

Yoknapatawpha Arts Council presents A Literary Bit of Faulkner event

Oxford is known for its writers and storytellers, and William Faulkner is probably the stalwart of that list.…

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Oxford University Transit facing challenges amid growth

Oxford’s public transit system is growing, but with that growth comes challenges. Between the months of June and…

Crime

Oxford man arrested for inappropriate relationship with a minor

An Oxford male is in custody for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a minor. The Lafayette County…

News

Fatal Highway 328 wreck being investigated

A single-car wreck on Highway 328 is under investigation by the Mississippi Highway Patrol. At approximately 4:23 p.m.…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (Oct. 7)

1 agency assist 1 animal complaint 1 residential burglary (CR 403) 3 court detail 1 disturbance 1 follow…

Crime

Texas woman arrested for a stolen vehicle, DUI

A traffic stop led to the discovery of a stolen car on Saturday. Around 7 p.m., an officer…

Crime

Arrest made in connection to Square stabbing

A Batesville man is in custody in connection with a stabbing that took place on the Square over…

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University of Mississippi groups condemn Boyce hire

The University of Mississippi’s Faculty Senate and one of its campus groups continue to condemn and voice their…