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Stakes are set high for Mississippi Primaries

Nearly a third of all states’ primary elections were held this past Tuesday, March 5, hence the moniker “Super Tuesday.” Mississippi’s primary election, though, takes place next Tuesday, March 12, and there

March 6, 2024

Opinion

Rebels capture egg bowl victory, secure second ever 10-win season

Ole Miss is bringing the Golden Egg back to Oxford after its 17-7 win over Mississippi State in Starkville. The victory improved the Rebel’s record to 10-2, earning them their second double-digit

November 28, 2023

Sports

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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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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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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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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Sen. Tim Scott promotes presidential campaign, conservative values at UM

Ole Miss students, Capitol Hill staffers and Oxford residents gathered in the Sandy and John Black Pavilion on Friday, Oct. 27, to hear Republican presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. Tim Scott speak.

October 31, 2023

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From the editor’s desk: Why The Daily Mississippian is making a political endorsement

It has been a long time since The Daily Mississippian endorsed a candidate running for public office. So, why are we doing one this year? Brandon Presley, whose name many did not

October 26, 2023

From The Editorial Board·Opinion

The Daily Mississippian editorial board endorses Brandon Presley for governor

The past four years have been a time of great trial, turmoil and transition for the state of Mississippi. The state has weathered a pandemic, grappled with its longstanding health care crises,

October 26, 2023

From The Editorial Board·Opinion

“Help’s on the way”: what Presley plans to do for students, Mississippians

Democratic candidate for governor Brandon Presley campaigned in all of Mississippi’s 82 counties to drum up support for the election against incumbent Gov. Tate Reeves on Nov. 7. “It’s been wonderful going

October 25, 2023

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