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News Summary In a significant ruling, a federal judge in Baltimore has blocked the Trump administration’s attempts to cut federal funding for hospitals providing gender...
News Summary Denson Hollis has been appointed to the Oxford School Board, taking over from Denny Tosh. Hollis, a native of Mississippi and experienced leader...
News Summary Due to dangerously dry conditions in Lafayette County, the fire department is urging residents to refrain from outdoor burning. With multiple brush fires...
News Summary On March 1, 2025, Saige Drake from Brandon, Mississippi, was crowned Most Beautiful at the University of Mississippi’s Parade of Beauties. The event...
News Summary Oxford, Mississippi, has been nominated for the ‘Best Small College Town’ in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. This recognition reflects the...
News Summary Robert Crimo III, responsible for the tragic Highland Park shooting during the 2022 Independence Day parade, pleaded guilty to all charges just before...
News Summary U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on goods imported from Canada and Mexico, causing significant market declines. The S&P 500...
News Summary In a significant development, Robert Crimo III has pled guilty to all charges related to the Highland Park parade shooting that occurred on...
News Summary The Senate recently voted against a bill aimed at banning transgender girls and women from competing in women’s sports. The legislation fell short...
News Summary Xikeious “Zack” Southern, a 20-year-old man, surrendered to authorities on February 24 after a shooting incident left one person injured in Lafayette County....
