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University of MIssissippi:
'Only a Pawn in Their Game' Panel to Discuss Legacy of Medgar Evers
Panel to examine Dylan's Greenwood performance and Evers' enduring impact
The free, public event is set for 5:30 pm in the Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics auditorium. It will feature a panel discussion about Bob Dylan's "Only a Pawn in Their Game," performed at the 1963 Delta Folk Jubilee in Greenwood, and the assassination of Megar Evers just weeks earlier.
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GRAMMY Museum Mississippi:
80s Rock: The Wildest Decade in Music Open Now at GRAMMY Museum Mississippi
GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi’s highly anticipated exhibit 80s Rock: The Wildest Decade in Music is now open in Cleveland, Missississippi On Thursday, September 25, The Museum celebrated the grand opening with an unforgettable event featuring iconic special guests Dee Snider, Eddie “Fingers” Ojeda, and Jay Jay French of Twisted Sister, who shared stories and insights about their careers and the incredible impact of 80s rock. Read more
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Local Views: The View From The Balcony
"Shakespeare Speaks"
by Randy Weeks
William Shakespeare, The Bard, was in town for the Ole Miss-LSU game. He sauntered up the stairs at City Grocery and ordered a pint of mead. Astonished that mead was not served there, he settled for a glass of pinot noir. The Balcony was crowded as it always is on game weekends, so seeing that I had an empty chair at the table where I was sitting, he asked if he could join me. Of course I said yes. Conversation ensued. Read more
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Oxford School District
Oxford School District Achieves Highest Accountability Score in History
The Oxford School District has achieved the highest accountability score in its history for the 2024–2025 school year, earning 749 points on the state’s accountability model. This record-setting performance surpasses the district’s previous high score of 745 points in the 2015–16 school year, reflecting OSD’s ongoing commitment to excellence and continuous improvement as well as the extraordinary efforts of its students, teachers, and staff. Read more
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University of Mississippi
Ole Miss Center Elevates in Mississippi STEM Education
National Science Foundation grant funds new alliance to train, support teachers statewide
A $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation will help support and train Mississippi teachers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. Read more
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Local Views: Dana Criswell
“Could Bitcoin go to zero?”
Any asset that trades in a free market can be bid down to nothing if everyone walks away at the same time. But in the real world, with real people who use it, build on it, mine it, and hold it, the odds of Bitcoin hitting literal zero are vanishingly small. Read more
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University of Mississippi:
Ole Miss Business School Honors Ten Alumni
Dean introduces second class of Hall of Fame inductees
The School of Business Administration at the University of Mississippi has honored business giants and innovators by inducting them into the second class of its Hall of Fame. Read more
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Local Views: Lafayette County Master Gardeners
"Spider Lily"
by Bronwynne Bailey
The red spider lily is coming.
Each September something almost magical happens across the South when red spider lilies pop up and surprise everyone.
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Local Views: Dana Criswell
“How Bitcoin Started”
Bitcoin didn’t fall from the sky. It was built, piece by piece, by people who were tired of bailouts, backroom deals, and money that loses value while politicians promise “temporary” fixes. The spark was the 2008 financial crisis. Read more
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University of Mississippi:
Exclusive Belts Support Ole Miss Athletics
UM alumni Ashley and Trent Cox provide exclusive Roostas design for Vaught Society members
A unique gift to the Ole Miss Athletics Foundation from Roostas, an apparel company founded by University of Mississippi graduates Ashley and Trent Cox, created a win-win scenario for their business and for Rebel fans.
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University of Mississippi:
SafeGuard Mississippi Brings Lifesaving Opioid Training to 26 Schools
by Sage McNamara
UM School of Pharmacy leads program highlighting overdose recognition, Narcan use
The University of Mississippi's SafeGuard Mississippi program has trained more than 460 public school staff members on how to respond to opioid overdoses, bringing vital knowledge and resources to 26 schools across North Mississippi. Read more
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University of Mississippi
Pharmacy Professor Receives NIH Grant to Study Protein Mutants
Jing Li to combine molecular simulation and AI to pursue ways to diagnose treat sodium channel disorders
The NIH awarded Jing Li, assistant professor of medicinal chemistry and research assistant, a five-year grant for $1.74 million. The project's goal is to find ways to prevent those future health problems, which can include brain and heart ailments. Read more
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Mississippi State Parks:
Mississippi State Parks Director Honored with National Award
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) is proud to announce that the Canadian Bear Trap Award has been presented to Andre Hollis, MDWFP State Parks Director, in recognition of his 28 years of dedicated service to Mississippi State Parks.
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