News

UM donor Ed Meek requests his name be removed from School of Journalism and New Media

Ed Meek, the author of a controversial Facebook post that has been the subject of much discussion in…

News

“Do not assassinate my character”: Student in controversial Meek Facebook post speaks

Ki’yona Crawford was getting ready to pose for a photo celebrating a night out on the Square last…

News

Ole Miss to consider removing Ed Meek’s name from School of Journalism and New Media

In an email to students on Friday, University of Mississippi Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter announced that the University will…

News

Listen and learn: UM students speak up about Meek controversy

Students of the Meek School of Journalism and New Media and community members were given the opportunity to…

Events

Inaugural Clear Creek Music and Arts Festival, Satterfield Pottery Grand Opening kicks off this weekend

The inaugural Clear Creek Music and Arts Festival will take place this weekend at the Satterfield Pottery studio…

News

Yalobusha County Sheriff seeking information on missing woman

The Yalobusha County Sheriff’s Department is looking for clues to help locate Trinity Harvey, 27, a young woman…

News

Leadership Lafayette marks 30 years serving community

Leadership Lafayette recently celebrated the graduation of its 30th class after eight months of serving the community. The…

News

City announces Animal Control Provider Committee members

Preparations are underway for the City of Oxford as its animal shelter changes management in coming weeks. The…

News

UM journalism donor Ed Meek under fire for social media posts

A Facebook post by Ed Meek, namesake for the University of Mississippi’s Meek School of Journalism and New…

News

South Lamar Roundabout to close Sept. 29-30, portion of Jackson Avenue to close early Thursday

Construction progress on the new roundabout at South Lamar Boulevard hit a speed bump this week, which will…

News

Oxford’s largest annexation in history goes into effect Sept. 20

The City of Oxford has officially annexed an area of approximately 12 square miles, following a Sept. 10…

News

Aldermen vote to reverse decision on parking garage contractor – with conditions

The Oxford Board of Aldermen voted to reinstate Shaw Services as a prime contractor on the downtown parking…

Education

LOU Community observes Attendance Awareness Month

September is Attendance Awareness Month, and both the Oxford Board of Aldermen and the Lafayette County Board of…

Lafayette County

County Business Complex and Arena reaches halfway point

A progress report on the Lafayette County Business Complex and Arena was presented during Monday morning’s meeting of…

Crime

Ole Miss hit-and-run suspect turns himself in to UPD

An arrest has been made in the case of a Sept. 15 hit-and-run which severely injured a pedestrian…

Crime

Oxford Police offer ways to protect your personal identity following recent arrests

Following the Sept. 2 arrest of Matthew Brown for obtaining for unlawful use, personal identity information, Oxford Police…

Crime

Saturday night sees shots fired near UM campus, fight at The Lyric

Two Saturday night incidents left members of the Oxford Police Department on high alert. At approximately 7:40 p.m.…

Events

SEC Nation’s return makes a splash in Landshark country

The Rebels may have faced defeat this weekend, but in the early morning hours Saturday, spirits were high…

News

Edge and Thompson bring love of food, South to television with TrueSouth

Fans of SEC football and Southern cuisine can tune in to SEC Network at 6 p.m. on Sept.…

Events

Morning Joe talks Trump Effect and the Media at Ole Miss

The Gertrude Ford Center for the Performing Arts hosted NBC’s Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski in a conversation…

News

University of Mississippi student claims service dog banned

The University of Mississippi is reviewing a report after a student claimed her service dog was banned from…

Crime

OPD Crime Briefs, Aug. 24 to Sept. 10

The Oxford Police Department arrested Madalene Crump, 24 of Oxford, for uttering forgery on Aug. 24. The arrest…