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Separate and Sometimes Equal: Photos from Possum Town

From 1920 to 1960, O.N. Pruitt photographed his fellow citizens (both Black and white) in Columbus, Mississippi, surrounding…

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Economic Leaders Forum to touchdown in Oxford late May

The Mississippi Economic Development Council will deliver Economic Leaders Forums to Oxford on May 18-19 at the University…

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Lafayette Community Remembrance Project to honor lynching victims

The Lafayette Community Remembrance Project will honor the seven known victims of lynching in Lafayette County during an…

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Giving Day at Ole Miss strives to strengthen programs, contribute to campaign

Giving Day 2022 at the University of Mississippi, set for April 5-6, will bring together students, faculty, staff, alumni…

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Lafayette Middle School student council visits state capitol to learn about legislative process

JACKSON, MISS — Members of the Lafayette Middle School student council visited the state capitol on Wednesday to…

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Oxford Film Festival 2022 announces award winners and honorees

The 2022 Oxford Film Festival announced the award-winning films and filmmakers at the conclusion of the in-person portion…

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UM hosting Bilingual Health Fair Saturday in Pontotoc

Residents of Pontotoc and neighboring counties are invited to a free, bilingual health fair, hosted by several University…

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UM, Manufacturing Institute conference promotes networking, women in manufacturing

The Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence at the University of Mississippi is teaming with the Manufacturing Institute…

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Student-driven UM Big Event supports community projects

Sponsors of the University of Mississippi’s annual Big Event, set for Saturday (April 2), are expanding in-person activities.…

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Puppet camps join lineup at YAC this summer

The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council is excited to kick off our new summer camps. Each summer, children from the…

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UM Pharmacy School hosts events for future health care students

The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy is hosting pharmacy showcases across the state to educate future health…

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Pride in Literature: Oxford to hold the 2nd Annual Glitterary Festival on April 29

Show your Pride in literature at the 2nd Annual Glitterary Festival! The Glitterary Festival is back for its…

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OHS campus secured after online threat

The Oxford High School campus was secured by law enforcement on Tuesday morning after threats of violence circulated…

Education

OHS Students Receive State Seal of Biliteracy

OXFORD, MISS — Thirty-three Oxford High School students have qualified for the State Seal of Biliteracy, a recognition…

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CME hosting ‘Women in Manufacturing’ conference on May 31

The Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence at the University of Mississippi is teaming with the Manufacturing Institute…

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Restoring Lives: Local thrift shop works to support the under-served

A local thrift shop has made supporting the under-served community in Oxford and the greater community its mission.…

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IMC Connect! to bring industry experts to UM campus

The University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media welcomes some of the nation’s top communications executives…

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James Meredith hopes to “uplift the moral character” of Mississippi through the teaching of the Ten Commandments

OXFORD — James Meredith is on his third mission from God. The 89-year-old civil rights icon is a…

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Join a BBB workshop leadership, service

The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council (YAC) and the Oxford-Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation (EDF) will present a Big Bad…

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Nominations sought for Annual UM Frist Awards

College students can face personal challenges and difficult circumstances without family nearby to help. But University of Mississippi…

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From Sneed to Shaw: Oxford hardware store celebrates official name change

Sneed Ace Hardware no more! David and Susan Shaw officially unveiled the new name of their hardware store…

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“Redefining Ready”: OSD introducing new college readiness benchmarks

Oxford School District Superintendent Bradley Roberson met with parents on Thursday night to discuss changes to the district’s…