Wesley Craft

Opinion: We kicked cigs. Then came JUUL.

Every so often in class, I’ll notice a fellow student tilt their head down, pull their shirt collar above their nose, pause for a few seconds and then regain their posture. The first few times I saw this happen in 2018, I thought, “Huh, the cold must be going around, and no one informed me […]

Unusual 2020 schedule gives Rebels tough sledding early in the season

Ole Miss football released its 2020 schedule on Wednesday with some notable changes to the normal Rebel football scheduling. At a glance, the Ole Miss schedule in 2020 will look like this:Sept. 5 vs. Baylor (Houston)Sept. 12 vs. Southeast MissouriSept. 19 vs. AuburnSept. 26 at LSUOct. 3 vs. AlabamaOct. 10 at VanderbiltOct. 17 vs. FloridaOct. […]

Families scramble for answers following immigration raids; 680 people working at food processing plants detained

Immigration agents detained approximately 680 people during coordinated early-morning workplace raids Wednesday across Mississippi, federal authorities announced this afternoon. The operation now holds the record for “what is believed to be the largest single state immigration enforcement operation in our nation’s history,” Mike Hurst, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi, told reporters Wednesday. […]

Rodriguez developing new offensive weapons early in preseason camp

As the sun beats down on the Ole Miss practice field and the thermometer inches toward 100 degrees, Rich Rodriguez is tailoring his offensive scheme at Ole Miss with an emphasis on speed. The Rebels’ new offensive coordinator has been handed the keys to an interesting, but unproven group and with it comes the task […]

Ole Miss relying on reserves as Givens continues recovery

Building chemistry around the offensive line is top priority in the first full week of preseason practice for the Ole Miss football team. The Rebels took a big hit with senior tackle Alex Givens unable to practice with the team after undergoing back surgery in July. Head coach Matt Luke revealed on Monday that Givens […]

Veteran defensive front vital to success for Landsharks in 2019

With an abysmal showing in 2018 and the famed Landshark defense of Ole Miss becoming a distant memory, head coach Matt Luke was forced to make a change. Immediately after a 35-3 Egg Bowl loss in which the Rebels allowed 309 rushing yards, it was out with defensive coordinator Wesley McGriff. Luke’s short search for […]

Ealy, Plumlee ready to embrace dual-sport grind

The wait is just about over for two of the most prized in-state recruits Ole Miss gathered this past February.  Jerrion Ealy and John Rhys Plumlee arrived on campus with plenty of buzz after illustrious high school careers on both the gridiron and diamond. This year, they’ll be facing bigger challenges competing in a conference […]

Matt Luke focused on team health and cohesion during fall camp

Ole Miss head coach Matt Luke stood before the media on Thursday afternoon with a wide grin on his face, excited to have all 85 of his players finally on campus at one time. It’s finally time get on the field and prepare for the 2019 season. “We’re very exited. You can feel the energy […]

Off-duty officer charged after gun is fired in Rooster’s

Christopher Gipson, a detective with the Magee Police Department, has been charged with a misdemeanor in connection to a gun being fired on the Square just after midnight on Tuesday.  Gipson is a detective with the Magee Police Department and is the brother of Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson. Oxford Police Department Captain Hildon Sessums […]

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