The State’s bond bill went into effect as July 1 arrived, in which lawmakers agreed to borrow $260 million for various projects across the state including $82 million for universities, $50 million for a program to replace bridges on local roads and $45 million for upgrades at Huntington-Ingalls shipyard. This would also include $25 million […]
Muslims around the world celebrated Eid Al-Fitr last week, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, and many Muslim Americans found themselves honoring the celebration in and around Oxford and Memphis. Ramadan is a time to abstain from natural and carnal desires through fasting and time of deep self-reflection, prayer and charity. Mariam […]
The United States Supreme Court issued a 7-2 ruling on June 4 in favor of a Colorado baker who refused to design and bake a wedding cake for a gay couple. The ruling issued a narrow ruling in the case and did not address the issue of whether businesses owners can choose to deny service […]
The city of Oxford and Ole Miss hosted the Oxford Regional as part of the NCAA Baseball Tournament this past weekend, which drew large crowds and generated revenue for several local hotels and restaurants. Oxford mayor Robyn Tannehill said at the last Board of Aldermen meeting the tournament was a huge success for the city, […]
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