Lafayette County Holds the Line on Millage as FY2027 Budget Wins Approval
Lafayette County leaders signed off Monday on a spending plan that keeps property tax rates exactly where they have been, even as the county prepares to move more than $61 million through its accounts in the coming year. The fiscal year 2027 budget,…
Fifth Circuit: No Constitutional Right to Clean Water in Jackson
A federal appeals court has decided that the U.S. Constitution does not guarantee access to clean drinking water, a ruling that could reshape how residents of Jackson, Mississippi, seek accountability for the city’s long-running water troubles. Earlier…
Oxford Marks Constitution Week with Flags, Proclamation, and Classroom Outreach
Oxford, Mississippi is marking Constitution Week with a mix of civic ceremony, visible reminders, and classroom outreach, as the David Reese Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution leads local observances running from September 17 through…
Oxford Boys Capture Charger Invitational Crown, Girls Finish Runner-Up
Oxford High School’s boys golf team delivered a dominant performance on Monday, securing the team title at the Charger Invitational with a score of 7-over 295. The one-day tournament, hosted by Oxford at the Ole Miss Golf Course, featured both boys…
Abbeville Woman Rescued from Sardis Lake Bottom After ATV Breakdown
An Abbeville woman whose ATV broke down in a remote stretch of the Sardis Lake bottom was located alive Monday afternoon, closing a search that drew together an array of local and state emergency agencies. Mariah Estes was found at 1:51 p.m., roughly…
Oxford Students Turn Tennis into Alzheimer’s Support
When the last ball was struck on Aug. 22, the scoreboard wasn’t the only thing that mattered. The Memory Makers Tennis Tournament, organized by Oxford High School Students for Alzheimer’s, brought together students and community members for a…
Samsonite Sale Slashes Luggage Prices by Up to 50% — Editor’s Favorite Set Included
If you’re planning a holiday getaway, now might be the right time to upgrade your travel gear. Samsonite has launched a sale with discounts reaching 50% on a wide range of luggage and travel accessories. The promotion covers carry-ons, full sets,…
Hyrox Beijing Incident Exposes Blurred Lines Between Elite and Mass Racing
An Australian professional athlete, Joanna Wietrzyk, won a Hyrox race in Beijing on Saturday, but the victory was overshadowed by a messy incident that has since forced the organization to rethink how it manages its events. During the competition,…
How to Choose the Right Kindle for Your Reading Life
Picking a Kindle used to be simple: there was one, and you bought it. Nearly two decades after the first model arrived in 2007, Amazon now sells four distinct e-readers, each with its own screen size, battery life, and price. The differences are subtle…
A Single Holdout, a Deadlocked Jury, and the Limits of Judicial Pressure in Plymouth County
On September 4, a judge in Plymouth County Superior Court declared a mistrial in the murder case against Lindsey Clancy. The decision came after twelve jurors spent seven days deliberating and failed to reach a unanimous verdict. Eleven of them were…