Mississippi colleges open food pantries to help students meet basic needs The University of Mississippi Medical Center has opened a food pantry to help students struggling with basic needs The Independent UK · 10h ago
Deaths of students at the University of Mississippi cast spotlight on kratom A drug task force in Mississippi is urging people to avoid kratom after authorities found packages of the substance while investigating the deaths of two University of Mississippi students The Independent UK · 12h ago
Trump ramps up his war on the media US media outlets CNN, Politico and MS NOW are suing the Trump administration after it removed their press credentials and banned them from covering the White House. FRANCE 24 spoke to Steven Herman, executive director of the Jordan Center for Journalism Advocacy and Innovation at the University of Mississippi about… France 24 · Sep 23
Is Gad Saad building a culture-war hero persona by distorting Canadian reality? In a few days, Gad Saad, a longtime right-wing Concordia University marketing professor, starts a new position at the University of Mississippi. The Conversation · Aug 23
Ole Miss and LSU’s Post-Lane Kiffin Beef Now Includes Lawsuits Against Players The Kiffin-induced animosity between the two schools is now spreading to the legal arena. Sports Illustrated · Jul 29
Space race heats up between US, China as NASA lays out Moon base plans NASA has unveiled its plans to send humans to the Moon, which include establishing a permanent presence on Earth's nearest satellite by the 2030s. It comes as China moves ahead with its own lunar ambitions, launching three astronauts into outer space. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Michelle L. D.… France 24 · May 28
RIP Jack Thornell: the press photographer who captured James Meredith's assassination attempt, but worried he'd be fired for not getting the photo – only to go on and win a Pulitzer We look back at the late photojournalist's extraordinary career Digital Camera World · Apr 28
J.D. Vance Dismisses Divorce Rumours, Admits Hope Hindu Wife Usha Will 'Eventually' Convert Vice President J.D. Vance dismisses divorce rumours following 'Ringgate' and a viral hug, while opening up about his hopes for wife Usha Vance's religious conversion. International Business Times UK · Dec 26, 2025
“I Can’t Do This:” Lip Reader Reveals Erika Kirk’s Emotional Exchange With JD Vance At TPUSA Event "How she responds to grief is a personal thing, and no one should judge how she handles it." Bored Panda · Nov 6, 2025
JD Vance and Erika Kirk Spark 2028 Ticket Talk After Viral TPUSA Photos Photos and video from a Turning Point USA event at the University of Mississippi showing J.D. Vance and Erika Kirk embracing went viral on 29 October 2025, prompting speculation about a possible 2028 ticket, debate over Vance's on-stage comments about his wife's faith, and intense social-media reaction. International Business Times · Nov 2, 2025
JD Vance and Erika Kirk Spark 2028 Ticket Talk After Viral TPUSA Photos Photos and video from a Turning Point USA event at the University of Mississippi showing J.D. Vance and Erika Kirk embracing went viral on 29 October 2025, prompting speculation about a possible 2028 ticket, debate over Vance's on-stage comments about his wife's faith, and intense social-media reaction. International Business Times UK · Nov 1, 2025
Former pledge sues fraternity after brutal hazing left him ‘unable to walk’ Rafael Joseph claims he suffered a hematoma and a severe muscle injury The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025
One of the biggest microplastic pollution sources revealed – and it’s not straws or bags Tire wear particles have been found to account for about 45 per cent of all microplastics in both terrestrial and aquatic systems The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025
Windows are the No. 1 human threat to birds – an ecologist shares some simple steps to reduce collisions When wood thrushes arrive in northern Mississippi on their spring migration and begin to serenade my neighborhood with their ethereal, harmonized song, it’s one of the great joys of the season. It’s also a minor miracle. These small creatures have just flown more than 1,850 miles (3,000 kilometers), all the… The Conversation · May 21, 2025
The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025 Warnings issued for festive spice that can interfere with the effectiveness of prescription medicine The study’s researchers advised that those with chronic illnesses should consult their doctors before taking any supplement, especially if they’re taking high doses
The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2024 Civil rights icon James Meredith is honored in his Mississippi hometown A new historical marker has been unveiled in the hometown of civil rights icon James Meredith
Latin Times · Dec 12, 2024 Man Accused of Killing Gay Mississippi College Student Allegedly Googled 'How Long Does It Take to Strangle Someone' Sheldon "Timothy" Herrington Jr. was accused of killing Jimmy "Jay" Lee while they were both students at the University of Mississippi in 2022.
Top News · Dec 12, 2024 Mistrial Declared In Case Of Missing LGBTQ+ University Student Mistrial declared in case of Sheldon Herrington Jr. charged with killing Jimmie Lee. Prosecutors allege sexual encounter turned deadly, but defense argues ...
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024 Man on trial in Ole Miss student's death lied to investigators, police chief says Police became convinced they were investigating a crime rather than a voluntarily missing person two weeks after a University of Mississippi student disappeared
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024 Trial begins for a man charged in the killing of a University of Mississippi student A trial has begun for a man charged in the killing of a University of Mississippi student who was well-known in the local LGBTQ+ community
International Business Times UK · Oct 17, 2024 Syracuse University Suspends Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity After Viral Hazing Video Shows Members Vomiting On Two Initiates, One Duct Taped To A Cross Syracuse University has suspended its Phi Kappa Psi fraternity chapter after a viral video revealed shocking hazing rituals, including members vomiting on two initiates and one being duct-taped to a cross.
Tech&Learning · Aug 27, 2024 A New Book Argues Grades Are Failing Students. Here’s Why Joshua R. Eyler gives the U.S. grading system an “F” in his new book, "Failing Our Future: How Grades Harm Students, And What We Can Do About It."
The Conversation · Jul 1, 2024 Loss of Supreme Court legitimacy can lead to political violence Americans are gearing up to celebrate the Fourth of July, and their thoughts are most likely on how many hot dogs to buy for the cookout and whether a family member needs to go stake out a good spot to watch the parade and fireworks.
Top News · May 8, 2024 White House Condemns Racist Behavior At University Of Mississippi The White House condemns racist behavior at University of Mississippi, sparking calls for action and discussions on racism and discrimination on college ca...
WEKU · May 6, 2024 U of Mississippi opens probe over hostile protest that involved racist taunts Videos of Thursday's incident at the school were shared on social media showing heated confrontations between pro-Palestinian protesters and a larger group of counterprotesters.