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Herrington to stand trial in October of 2024

Sheldon Timothy Herrington Jr. will stand trial on Oct. 15, 2024, in Lafayette County Circuit Court on charges of murdering University of Mississippi student Jimmie “Jay” Lee. The trial is slated to

November 9, 2023

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Parking fines generate thousands

Whether it’s due to an all-night study session or an evening out with friends, many commuters oversleep and arrive late to campus. They hope to find any available parking spot, and

November 9, 2023

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Reeves clinches second term

The heated race for the state’s highest office between Republican Gov. Tate Reeves and Democrat challenger Brandon Presley ultimately went to the incumbent who garnered 408,364 votes across the state (51.6%), according

November 9, 2023

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2023 Lafayette County General Election Results

The election for governor and other state and local offices took place on Tuesday, Nov. 7. 44.86% of all registered voters showed up to the polls. Here is how Lafayette County voted

November 8, 2023

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James Meredith and Suzi Altman open conversation about a “New Miss”

Despite being met with riots and resentment, Meredith established himself as a key figure in the university’s history when he became its first African American student in 1962. But what of his

November 7, 2023

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It’s election day in Mississippi: Here’s what you need to know

After months of campaign events, gripping headlines and inconclusive predictions, the day is finally upon us: Today, Mississippians will vote for their next governor. In addition to the state’s highest public office,

November 7, 2023

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UM enrolls largest freshman class in state history

According to enrollment data released Nov. 2, the University of Mississippi continues to bring in record-breaking freshman classes and has the highest student population among universities across the state. You’ve felt the

November 3, 2023

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Reeves, Presley duke it out on debate stage

As Nov. 7, election day, draws near, incumbent Gov. Tate Reeves and Democratic challenger Brandon Presley battled for the votes of Mississippians in the first and only gubernatorial debate Wednesday night, Nov.

November 3, 2023

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ASB and BSU: champions of students

Though it started with only 80 students, the University of Mississippi quickly grew into a campus full of scholars. With an expanding student population came various ideas, interests and goals. The university

November 2, 2023

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Integration over generations: how one man sparked a cultural upheaval at Ole Miss

When strolling through a campus like Ole Miss, known by many for its historic Southern charm, it is impossible not to think about the past. Buildings remain from the time of the

November 2, 2023

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