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Solar, Wind Projects Power Energy Efficiency

There are sunny days ahead for the renewable energy industry in Mississippi. In September 2022, energy provider Entergy completed construction on a 100-megawatt, utility-scale solar farm — one of the first and

November 25, 2023

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Mississippi’s Emerging Leaders Strive for Climate Resilience

Dominika Parry is a social justice advocate at 2C Mississippi, a Jackson-based organization with a unique, climate-focused mission. “(2C Mississippi) is a climate organization that works on social justice projects,” Parry said.

November 21, 2023

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Out-of-state students flock to Ole Miss

In recent years, it has become more common to find students on the University of Mississippi campus who are not from Mississippi. These students pour in from neighboring states, and increasingly from

November 20, 2023

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ASB addresses the future of students’ academic, physical and mental well-being

The Associated Student Body discussed the future of student housing, enrollment, mental health awareness and the accessibility of drug abuse resources as UM Chancellor Glenn Boyce and University Counseling Center Director Juawice

November 20, 2023

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Medical cannabis patients pay a price for relief

Zach Draine is an Army veteran living with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder in Brandon, Miss.. He bought his first medical cannabis at his local dispensary in February. “I have seen

November 16, 2023

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Behind the scenes of OPD’s social media

The Oxford Police Department’s spirited social media accounts reveal that trust does not depend solely on seriousness. Public Information Officer Breck Jones and Capt. Hildon Sessums are responsible for curating OPD’s often

November 16, 2023

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Inside UM’s budding medical marijuana graduate program

The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy has a new program in the works: a master’s degree in medical cannabis and dietary supplements. The program is slated to launch in fall 2024.

November 16, 2023

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UM student arrested for sexual battery

A University of Mississippi student has been arrested and charged with sexual battery. According to an Oxford Police Department incident report, officers responded to Baptist-Memorial Hospital at 6:17 p.m. on Oct. 28

November 15, 2023

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Importance of Sustainability on Campus (w/ Mia McKey, Ross Cohen)

This week Will is joined by ⁠Re-Rebs⁠ Project Leaders Mia McKey and Ross Cohen. The trio discuss how their clothing recycling campaign came to be, why sustainability matters in the modern age

November 14, 2023

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Buck up: UM hunters prepare for deer season

While the turning of the leaves on campus reflects the end of the fall semester for many students, the foliage’s auburn hues signal to some a new season arriving in Mississippi. Hunters

November 14, 2023

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