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Longer squirrel season, increased bag limits suggested

By Hunter Cloud The Daily Leader Squirrel hunter Barry Sullivan stepped up to the podium at the Mississippi ...

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Johnny Morgan left a lasting legacy

Businessman, philanthropist, and ambassador for all things Oxford and Lafayette County Johnny Morgan, 76, died Wednesday in his ...

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Local businessman Johnny Morgan dies in plane crash in Washington County, Arkansas

Washington County, Ark:  Johnny Morgan of Oxford, owner of Morgan White Insurance and prominent Mississippi business man died ...

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IRS: Mississippi lost 2,436 taxpayers, $47M in 2020

According to newly released data from the Internal Revenue Service, Mississippi lost 2,436 taxpayers and $47 million in ...

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Oxford’s Maggie Fair elected officer of Mississippi Court Reporters Association

Maggie Fair of Oxford, who works for the Third Circuit Court, was recently elected Zone 1 director at ...

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New law creates minor crash rules

News Release The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is installing new traffic signs across the state. HB 811, ...

Education

102 Oxford High students score 30 or higher on ACT

Oxford High School celebrates 102 students who have achieved a score of 30 or higher on the ACT — ...

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New design chosen for state standard license plate

A new standard license plate has now been approved in Mississippi after a contest calling for designs. The ...

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Oxford woman charged in pedestrian’s death

Oxford Police arrested an Oxford woman after a fatal hit-and-run Thursday near the University of Mississippi campus. Police ...

State/Region News

State’s poultry industry strong despite challenges

By Bonnie Coblent MSU Extension Service Poultry is big business in Mississippi, and poultry producers are having to ...

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Apply May 1-15 to trap wild hogs

JACKSON, Miss. – Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson has announced that May 1-15 is the timeframe ...

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David Torrent of Oxford receives MC award

CLINTON, MS – David Torrent of Oxford recently received the Senior Awards of Excellence in Leadership, which recognizes ...

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Coulter Clement of Water Valley receives MC award

From Mississippi College CLINTON, MS  – Coulter Clement of Water Valley has been awarded the Servant Leadership Award. ...

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MDOT hosts litter prevention and clean-up events

JACKSON, MISS. –  In the weeks surrounding Earth Day, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) hosts several litter prevention ...

University of Mississippi

University plans to breathe new life into Faulkner’s mule farm

A new University of Mississippi project aims to create a retreat-style writer’s residency that will afford 50-plus writers a year the time ...

University of Mississippi

Mississippi Attorney General to deliver MBA Commencement speech

Lynn Fitch, Mississippi’s first female attorney general, will deliver the address for the University of Mississippi‘s MBA Commencement ceremony, ...

Events

OHS Envirothon teams sweep state

Two teams of Oxford High School students brought home top honors at the Envirothon state competition earlier this ...

Business

Oxford Food Pantry to close for renovations

To the friends, volunteers and patrons of the Oxford Food Pantry: A much needed and awaited expansion of ...

Events

Science and Engineering Fair Top Honors

Oxford High School students earned their slots at the recent 59th annual Mississippi Science and Engineering State Fair ...

Events

Empty Bowls returning to Oxford in February 2024

The Oxford Food Pantry announced the return of Empty Bowls on Monday, resuming the annual fundraiser after a ...

University of Mississippi

University’s contributions to state focus of Mississippi Day

The University of Mississippi will put the Magnolia State on display April 15 through hands-on learning activities, demonstrations, food and ...

University of Mississippi

UM alumnus feeds passion for discovery as TV documentary producer

Ben Cannon has always enjoyed exploring new places, which is quite helpful for his job as a field ...

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