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Lafayette County to Hike Trash Collection Rates Starting October 1
Lafayette County Announces Increase in Trash Collection Rates Lafayette County residents will see a rise in their monthly trash collection bills beginning October 1. The monthly fee for those living...
University of Mississippi Receives Record-Breaking $168.36 Million in Private Donations in Fiscal Year 2024
University of Mississippi Sets Record for Private Donations Oxford, Mississippi – The University of Mississippi has achieved a remarkable milestone by receiving a record-breaking $168.36 million in private donations during...
Researchers Employ Role-Playing to Study AI’s Impact on Deepfake Detection in Journalism
Researchers Explore the Role of AI in Journalism through Role-Playing OXFORD – In a unique blend of gaming and journalism, researchers from the University of Mississippi and the Rochester Institute...
Exciting Pitch Contest Set to Ignite Entrepreneurship in Hutchinson on September 16th!
Exciting Pitch Contest Coming to Hutchinson! Hutchinson, Kansas, is buzzing with excitement as local entrepreneurs gear up to showcase their innovative ideas at the upcoming Pitch Contest on Monday, September...
Seattle’s Tech Scene Thrives with Startups, Job Growth, and Sustainability Initiatives
Exciting Developments in Seattle’s Tech Scene Seattle has always been a hub of innovation and creativity, but lately, it seems like the city is buzzing with even more energy than...
Exciting Pitch Contest to Showcase Local Entrepreneurs in Hutchinson on September 16th
Exciting Times Ahead: Pitch Contest Set for Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — If you’ve got a knack for innovation and a heart full of dreams, mark your calendars for this coming...
San Francisco Revives Its Startup Spirit as Young Entrepreneurs Thrive
San Francisco: Back on the Startup Map San Francisco is buzzing again, and this time it feels different. The streets are alive with the chatter of entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts, and...
Garbage Collection Rates to Rise for Lafayette County Residents from Next Month
Lafayette County Residents Face Increase in Garbage Collection Rates LAFAAYETTE COUNTY – Starting next month, residents of Lafayette County living outside the city limits will experience an increase in their...
Exciting Innovations and Networking Await at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 in San Francisco
Exciting Times Ahead at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 in San Francisco Hey there, startup enthusiasts! If you’re anywhere near San Francisco, get ready for some exciting times as TechCrunch gears up...
HEALTHCARE
Baptist North Mississippi Celebrates 25 Years of Providing Sleep Disorder Care
Baptist North Mississippi Marks 25 Years of Sleep Disorder Care Oxford, Mississippi – Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi recently celebrated a significant milestone: 25 years of its Sleep Disorder Center. This...
Baptist North Mississippi Marks 25 Years of Pioneering Sleep Disorder Treatment and Research
Baptist North Mississippi Celebrates 25 Years of Sleep Disorder Center Oxford, Mississippi – Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi is honoring a significant milestone: the 25th anniversary of its Sleep Disorder Center....
Baptist North Mississippi Marks 25th Anniversary of its Sleep Disorder Center, Recognizing its Contributions and Impact on Community Health
Baptist North Mississippi Celebrates 25 Years of Sleep Disorder Center In Oxford, Mississippi, Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi is proudly marking a significant milestone: the 25th anniversary of its Sleep Disorder...
Life Dental Group Broadens Reach in Mississippi with Starkville Dental Acquisition
Starkville’s Dental Landscape Expands with New Acquisition Starkville, Mississippi, has recently welcomed a significant change in its dental care services as Life Dental Group officially announced the acquisition of Starkville...
Life Dental Group Acquires Starkville Dental, Expands Reach in Mississippi and Alabama
Starkville Welcomes New Dental Practice Starkville, Mississippi, has recently seen a significant expansion in its healthcare services with the addition of Starkville Dental, newly acquired by Life Dental Group. This...
Oxford School District Enhances Student Health with Comprehensive Year-Round Healthy Meal Programs
Oxford School District Prioritizes Student Nutrition with Year-Round Healthy School Meal Programs Nutritious Meals for Oxford Schools The Oxford School District’s Child Nutrition Services Department, known as Good Food for...
Oxford Food Establishments Shine in Latest Health Department Inspections
Oxford Food Service Inspections Yield Positive Results The Mississippi Department of Health recently conducted a total of 65 food service inspections in Oxford’s Lafayette County, focusing on a variety of...
University of Mississippi Spearheads State-Wide Initiative in Nanobiotechnology with $7 Million Grant
University of Mississippi Takes the Lead in Mississippi’s New Nanobiotechnology Consortium Oxford, Mississippi is set to become a pivotal hub for innovative healthcare solutions as the University of Mississippi leads...
Baptist North Mississippi Hospital Announces Robyn Dorris as New Chief Financial Officer
Baptist North Mississippi Hospital Hires New CFO, Robyn Dorris OXFORD, Miss. – Shift in Leadership Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi welcomes its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Ms. Robyn...
Finance
Lafayette County to Hike Trash Collection Rates Starting October 1
Lafayette County Announces Increase in Trash Collection Rates Lafayette County residents will see a rise in their monthly trash collection bills beginning October 1. The monthly fee for those living...
University of Mississippi Receives Record-Breaking $168.36 Million in Private Donations in Fiscal Year 2024
University of Mississippi Sets Record for Private Donations Oxford, Mississippi – The University of Mississippi has achieved a remarkable milestone by receiving a record-breaking $168.36 million in private donations during...
Garbage Collection Rates to Rise for Lafayette County Residents from Next Month
Lafayette County Residents Face Increase in Garbage Collection Rates LAFAAYETTE COUNTY – Starting next month, residents of Lafayette County living outside the city limits will experience an increase in their...
Lafayette County Residents to Experience Increase in Garbage Collection Fees Starting October
Hike in Garbage Collection Rates for Lafayette County Residents Oxford, Mississippi – Starting on October 1, residents of Lafayette County living outside the city limits will notice an increase in...
Lafayette County Announces Increase in Garbage Collection Fees Starting October 1
Garbage Collection Rate Increase for Lafayette County Residents Lafayette County residents who live outside of the city limits are in for a slight increase in their trash collection bills. Starting...
Residents of Lafayette County Face Garbage Collection Rate Hike from October 1
Garbage Collection Rate Increase in Lafayette County In Lafayette County, residents who live outside the city limits will notice a new charge on their trash collection bills starting next month....
Life Dental Group Broadens Reach in Mississippi with Starkville Dental Acquisition
Starkville’s Dental Landscape Expands with New Acquisition Starkville, Mississippi, has recently welcomed a significant change in its dental care services as Life Dental Group officially announced the acquisition of Starkville...
Life Dental Group Acquires Starkville Dental, Expands Reach in Mississippi and Alabama
Starkville Welcomes New Dental Practice Starkville, Mississippi, has recently seen a significant expansion in its healthcare services with the addition of Starkville Dental, newly acquired by Life Dental Group. This...
Oxford Lafayette Economic Development Foundation Embarks on Season of Recalibration for Future Growth
Oxford’s Economic Future: A Season of Recalibration OXFORD – In a recent development, the CEO of the Oxford Lafayette Economic Development Foundation (EDF), Ryan Miller, is steering the organization towards...
CONSTRUCTION
Oxford City Approves Major Renovations for its 50-Year Old Swimming Pool with New Facilities and Adjustments Expected by 2025
Major Renovations Planned for Oxford City’s Swimming Pool Oxford, Mississippi is gearing up for significant changes at its local swimming pool. The Oxford Planning Commission has recently approved a variance...
N. Gordon Thompson, Distinguished Alumnus, Invests Significantly in University of Mississippi’s Accounting Program for Enhanced Educational Facilities
N. Gordon Thompson, Noteworthy Alumnus, Makes a Generous Investment in University of Mississippi’s Accounting Program Enhancement of Education Facilities N. Gordon Thompson, a distinguished alumnus and Certified Public Accountant (CPA),...
Ole Miss Chancellor, Dr. Glenn Boyce, Secures Contract Extension Amidst Success and Growth Under His Leadership
Ole Miss Chancellor, Dr. Glenn Boyce, Receives Contract Extension Oxford, Miss: High Praise for Chancellor Boyce The Chancellor of the University of Mississippi, Dr. Glenn Boyce, widely recognized across the...
Lafayette County Board Unanimously Endorses Resort Status for Roundabout Oxford, Breaking Local Tradition
Supervisors Grant Resort Status to Roundabout Oxford in Unconventional Approval Oxford, Lafayette County – A Groundbreaking Decision The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors has taken a break from tradition by...
Oxford Kicks Off Major Road Improvement Initiative with West Jackson Avenue as Initial Focus
Oxford Embarks on Major Paving Project with West Jackson Avenue as Starting Point Summer is set to bring a flurry of asphalt and activity to Oxford, with the city embarking...
Lafayette County Witnesses High Volume of Property Transfers Between Residential, Commercial and Developmental Real Estates
Lafayette County Records Large-scale Property Transfers Property Transfers Commenced between June 3-7, 2024 In a rather busy week, numerous property transfers were recorded in the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk’s office....
Ole Miss Receives Over $400k Donation from Alumni Couple for Graduate Student Support and Construction of New Building
Ole Miss Alums Gift University with Over $400k for Graduate Student Support, New Building Oxford, Mississippi, June 11, 2024 – The University of Mississippi has received a major philanthropic boost...
Eminent Aeroacoustics Researcher Assumes Role as Director at National Center for Physical Acoustics
Aeroacoustics Researcher Builds Upon Legacy as NCPA Director Oxford, Mississippi – June 7, 2024 A New Chapter for NCPA and Aeroacoustics Research In a significant announcement, the University of Mississippi...
Oxford to Expand Business and Housing Landscape as County Line Grill and Several Subdivisions Receive Approval from Supervisors
Supervisors Approve Site Plans for Business and Subdivisions in Oxford The County Line Grill and Various Subdivisions Get Green Light from Supervisors Following a regular Monday meeting, the Lafayette County...
EDUCATION
Tragedy Strikes Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia Amid Massive Shooting Incident
Winder, Georgia: Another Tragic School Shooting On a typical Wednesday at Apalachee High School, the unthinkable happened—a mass shooting that has rocked the community and beyond. Two students and two...
Winder, Georgia Reels from Tragic School Shooting that Claims Four Lives
Winder, Georgia Faces Heartbreak After School Shooting It’s hard to wrap your head around the tragic events that unfolded at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. Just recently, a quiet...
University of Mississippi Receives Record-Breaking $168.36 Million in Private Donations in Fiscal Year 2024
University of Mississippi Sets Record for Private Donations Oxford, Mississippi – The University of Mississippi has achieved a remarkable milestone by receiving a record-breaking $168.36 million in private donations during...
Tragedy Strikes Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, Leaving Four Dead in Mass Shooting
Tragedy Strikes Winder, Georgia High School Winder, Georgia—A shocking day unfolded at Apalachee High School this past Wednesday when a mass shooting left two students and two teachers dead. What’s...
Shocking Tragedy Strikes Winder High School with Mass Shooting Leaving Four Dead
Shocking Tragedy Strikes Winder High School This week, the small city of Winder, located about 50 miles north-east of Atlanta, was rocked by an unimaginable tragedy at the local high...
Tragedy Strikes Winder, Georgia High School in Devastating Mass Shooting
Tragedy Strikes Winder, Georgia High School Winder, a city just about 50 miles northeast of Atlanta, is reeling this week after a shocking mass shooting at Apalachee High School. A...
Tragedy Unfolds at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, Leaving Community in Shock
Tragedy Strikes in Winder, Georgia Just a few days ago, the small city of Winder found itself in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. What should have been a...
Supreme Court Declines to Reinstate Student Loan Save Program Amid Ongoing Legal Challenges
Supreme Court Decides Not to Reinstate Save Program for Student Loans In a recent turn of events, the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision that might not sit well with...
Diversity Concerns Rise as Elite Massachusetts Colleges Report Drop in Black Student Enrollment
Changes in Diversity Statistics at Elite Massachusetts Colleges In a significant shift, both Amherst College and Tufts University in Massachusetts have reported a drop in Black student enrollment for the...
Marketing
Madalyn Huey Joins Yoknapatawpha Arts Council as New Events & Sponsorships Coordinator Amid Expectations of Fresh Perspectives and Memorable Events
Oxford Hosts Exciting New Chapter for Yoknapatawpha Arts Council The Community Welcomes New Events & Sponsorships Coordinator In a recent announcement, the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council has introduced Madalyn Huey as...
Mississippi Independent Bookstore Owners Share Survival Strategies amid Intense Competition from Mass Retailers
MS Independent Bookstore Owners Outside Jackson Discuss Thriving in Face of Stiff Competition Book lovers today have a multitude of options to choose from when it comes to adding to...
Historic Lafayette County Courthouse Renovations Nearing Completion, Progress Ahead of Schedule
Lafayette County Courthouse Renovation Proceeds Ahead of Schedule Renovations of the historical Lafayette County Courthouse in Oxford are nearing completion, ahead of the scheduled timeline. Lafayette County Courthouse: A Monumental...
University of Mississippi Enhances Economic Development Efforts with Strategic New Appointment
University of Mississippi Boosts Economic Development with New Strategic Hire Oxford, Mississippi – Reflecting its continued commitment to driving innovation, entrepreneurship and economic growth in the state, the University of...
Oxford Utilities Set to Implement New Text Message Service for Enhanced Customer Communication
Oxford Utilities Prepares to Launch New Text Message Service A Newly Approved System Promises Enhanced Customer Communication The city of Oxford is set for a significant customer service upgrade. Oxford...
$12 Million Oxford Police Department New Headquarters Construction Underway
New OPD Headquarters Under Construction The initial phases of the $12 million project to innovate the future Oxford Police Department (OPD) headquarters is progressing successfully, marking a considerable accomplishment for...
Lucy Schultze Nominated as Statewide Finalist for 2024 Mississippi Pinnacle Awards in Distinguished Sales and Marketing Category
Lucy Schultze Named Statewide Finalist for 2024 Mississippi Pinnacle Awards Oxford CEO in line for Distinguished Sales and Marketing Honor Oxford, Mississippi – Established Oxford professional, Lucy Schultze, has earned...
Ole Miss Boosts Mississippi’s Economy through Entrepreneurship Forum and Support for Insight Park
Ole Miss Fostering Economic Development in Mississippi Through Entrepreneurship Forum and Insight Park Support The University of Mississippi, widely known as Ole Miss, is making remarkable strides in advancing economic...
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