An Oxford woman is working to bring a program to Oxford and Lafayette County that helps provide advocates for abused and neglected children.
Oxford woman hopes to bring CASA to community
Speed, carelessness has increased crashes on campus
In the past 30 days, the Ole Miss Campus has seen 43 vehicular accidents. With a few occurring each day, they are one of the most common crimes on campus, and most are fender benders in parking lots.
Based on 600 DUI arrests in 2016, Oxford police say stats indicate a culture of alcohol abuse
Skye Spiehler Oxford Stories sespiehl@go.olemiss.edu The Highway 6 sleeper lines alert a woman to move back towards the center of her lane. She tries, but overcorrects, clipping a neighboring vehicle in the […]
Lapse in judgement can have serious consequences when it comes to alcohol use
Anders Culiner Oxford Stories asculine@go.olemiss.edu In Oxford and other college towns, many students deal with the consequences of DUI arrests. Students are affected by the arrest itself and its legal aftermath, and […]
Video: Oxford Police Department wants to ‘equalize’ self defense for women
Darby Johnson The Oxford Eagle kdjohns4@go.olemiss.edu The Oxford Police Department is offering a women’s self defense course called the Equalizer. The program is designed to help women survive an attempted assault and bring awareness to […]
Video: UM students spent spring break on Global Brigades medical mission in Honduras
By Anna Bess Pavlakovich Oxford Stories abpavlak@go.olemiss.edu Tyler Igoe, a sophomore transfer student from Champagne, Illinois, noticed a void in the University of Mississippi campus when he made his transition from Vanderbilt […]
Video: Employees and students share thoughts about UM dorms
Skye Spiehler Oxford Stories sespiehl@go.olemiss.edu Martin and Stockard Hall, home to hundreds of University of Mississippi freshmen, is also a popular workplace. Employees say they generally enjoy working with students. And while […]
While some find UM’s dorm policies too restrictive, others say they help ensure safety
Angelica Pecha Oxford Stories akpecha@go.olemiss.edu Katie Scott, a freshmen Crosby Hall resident, isn’t a fan of the University of Mississippi’s campus dorm rules. “College is a place where you make decisions on […]
Rebels Against Sexual Assault continues to create awareness
Madison Edenfield Oxford Stories meedenfi@go.olemiss.edu Sexual assault is an issue many college campuses have faced. That’s why it is important to educate yourself about how to stay safe, how to defend yourself, and […]
Mayor and Oxford law enforcement want street sign thefts to stop
Darby Johnson Oxford Stories kdjohns4@go.olemiss.edu Oxford Mayor Pat Patterson recently told a courtroom filled with college students during a recent Oxford Board of Aldermen meeting that the city has been experiencing an […]
Twitter and Transparency: Mississippi police are using social media to be more transparent
Jack Hall Oxford Stories jfhall1@go.olemiss.edu Amid the perceived lack of transparencies in municipal law enforcement agencies in this nation, Oxford Police has spent the last three years attempting to be a change […]
The Second Chapter: Rooster’s Blues House reopens after ABC dispute; owner has ‘Killer’ story to share
Madison Hyatt Oxford Stories mmhyatt@go.olemiss.edu After a yearlong dispute with the Alcohol Beverage Control (or ABC), which resulted in the closing of popular Oxford blues bar and restaurant Rooster’s Blues House, owner […]
Georgia woman wants to know what really happened the night she lost her daughter
Amanda Haley Oxford Stories For almost three years, D.D. Flynn of Woodstock, Ga., has worked tirelessly to bring those responsible for her daughter’s fatal drug overdose to justice. Now, Flynn […]
Oxford police use Twitter to bond with the community
Kathryn Abernathy Oxford Stories kaaberna@go.olemiss.edu They have more than 27,000 followers on Twitter. They’re not famous, but they are well known. They live in Oxford, but they’re not the football team. The […]
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Don’t bite off more than you can chew when it come to pet ownership By Emma McCabe Many college students adopt or buy dogs. While many adoptions work out, some students are […]
With a new president-elect, the nation wonders what will happen next?
By Kathryn Abernathy, Mac Hinojos, Tamera Staples, Morgan Gusella, Fairlie Outland and Rowan Ryan Disappointment, relief, fear, excitement – mixed emotions are felt throughout the nation after the Clinton and Trump battle, […]
Voters express fear and optimism about Trump presidency
By Katarina Boutsis, Jessie Gregory, Jakiyah Haywood, Sarah Henderson and Will Morrison A new President of the United States means change. While some fear what changes may lie ahead, others are optimistic. […]
2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION COVERAGE
Oxford Stories reporters have been working throughout the semester covering the 2016 presidential election. They will continue coverage this week when a new President of the United States is elected. 2016 Election […]
