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    Concert drums up nearly $10K for wounded JPD officer  Jul 19, 2008
    Collier remains in serious condition at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He was shot while pursuing two robbery suspects. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    The New York Times vs. Helms, Part 529,876  Jul 19, 2008
    Helms was for integration; he was simply against "movements." He would later hire James Meredith, who was the first black to attend the University of Mississippi -- with the assistance of federal troops. By 1989, Meredith's views had come around to those of Helms, not the other way around. (Human Events Online)

    Tenant shoots burglary suspect; resident won't be charged, police say  Jul 18, 2008
    The injured suspect was taken to the University of Mississippi Medical Center and listed in serious condition ... Braggs was treated at University of Mississippi Medical Center and later charged with burglary. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    National Dem bus tour to make Miss. stops on Friday  Jul 17, 2008
    Johnnie Patton, who co-chairs Obama's campaign in Mississippi, said staffers are planning a separate registration drive and a visit from Obama in addition to his September debate at the University of Mississippi with presumptive Republican nominee Sen. John McCain. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Hundreds attend benefit concert for wounded Jackson policeman  Jul 17, 2008
    He remained in serious condition at the University of Mississippi Medical Center on Wednesday. Antonio Turner, 23, of Brandon and Cornelius Black, 20, of Jackson are facing multiple charges in the shooting. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Are Celebrity Baby Photos Really Worth Millions?  Jul 16, 2008
    "It does help magazines," said Samir Husni, who chairs the journalism department at the University of Mississippi. "There is an old saying: Give me a picture of a baby, a beautiful woman, chocolate or a dog, and I will sell a magazine.". (ABC News)

    TB canvassing to begin in central Jackson  Jul 16, 2008
    The canvassing, hiring of additional nurses and disease investigators and a two-day TB symposium at the University of Mississippi Medical Center are some of the ways Thompson is trying to prevent the state from reclaiming its spot as one of the nation's leaders when it comes to the disease. In your voice. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Shooting leaves man in critical condition  Jul 15, 2008
    A Brookhaven man is reportedly in critical condition at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson after he was shot at a local gas station Friday night. Brookhaven Police Department Capt. Bobby Bell said Chad Moak, 28, of Brookhaven, was shot by someone he knew at the A One Stop at 313 Industrial Park Road around 8:45 p.m. Friday. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)

    Police pursue suspect in Friday shooting  Jul 15, 2008
    A Brookhaven man shot in the chest Friday night has been upgraded from critical to serious condition at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson while Brookhaven Police continue efforts to locate his attacker. Chad "Timmy" Moak was shot Friday around 8:45 p.m. by an assailant police and witnesses said he knew personally. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)

    Teen injured in drive-by shooting  Jul 15, 2008
    The juvenile, whose name and gender were not released, was transported to University of Mississippi Medical Center and is being treated with for non-life threatening injuries, police said. The shooting occurred just before 2 p.m. on the 200 block of Springfield Circle. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Two men gored in sale barn accident  Jul 13, 2008
    He was taken to King's Daughters Medical Center and later airlifted to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. "He's doing very well this morning for the shape he's in," Hyde-Smith said today. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)

    Sikes and Van Der Riet move offices to Winter Garden  Jul 13, 2008
    She was a standout golfer in high school, earning a full athletic scholarship to the University of Mississippi. She played inter-collegiate golf for Ole' Miss and the University of Central Florida, lettering in each of her four years of eligibility. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)

    JPD investigating 31st homicide of year  Jul 13, 2008
    Raines was taken to the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Raines is the citys 31st homicide of 2008. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Love your sunglasses (should I know you?)  Jul 13, 2008
    "I'm beginning to love sunglasses as much as I love shoes and bags and jewelry," said Munoz, 21, a student at the University of Mississippi. She added somewhat sheepishly, as if to justify her splurge, "It's going to be my birthday.". (International Herald Tribune)

    Tigers taking cautious route with Perry  Jul 13, 2008
    Second-round pick Cody Satterwhite, a right-hander out of the University of Mississippi, made his game debut on Wednesday in the Gulf Coast League with an inning of relief after signing late last month. Third-rounder Scott Green and fourth-rounder Brett Jacobson, who signed in mid-June, are pitching in relief for low Class A West Michigan. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)

    Matt Pleskovic Named Head Strength Coach  Jul 13, 2008
    Prior to GWU, Pleskovic served as an assistant strength coach at the University of Mississippi where he worked with football, baseball, and men's and women's golf teams while earning his master's degree. The football team was the 2002 Independence Bowl champions, 2003 Southeastern Conference's West champions and the 2004 Cotton Bowl Classic champions. (Fausports.com)

    Bribery case stemming from Katrina lawsuits makes waves  Jul 8, 2008
    Education: University of Mississippi (bachelor's degree, 1969; law degree, 1976). Experience: Served as a pilot in the U.S. Navy, 1969-74; runs the Scruggs Law Firm in Oxford, Miss. (Yahoo News -- Tropical Storms and Hurricanes)

    East Lincoln cousins die in unrelated accidents  Jul 8, 2008
    Two East Lincoln area men died within 24 hours of each other at the University of Mississippi Medical Center after separate accidents in the same week rendered them both comatose, Lincoln County Coroner Clay McMorris said. Steven Wade Reeves, 25, of Harbor Lane, succumbed to injuries he sustained in a June 26 swimming pool accident at 4:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)

    Fellow officers express support  Jul 8, 2008
    Outside the University of Mississippi Medical Center's emergency entrance, law enforcement officers from Jackson and the metro area gathered Monday to show their support for JPD officer DeWayne Collier. Collier was shot once in the head and once in the stomach early Monday after pursuing robbery suspects, according to officials. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Police Officer Shooting  Jul 8, 2008
    Chris Todd/The Clarion-Ledger An ambulance carrying wounded Jackson Police Officer Dewayne Collier speeds down Clinton Boulevard with a JPD escort toward the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Related Article(s). (The Clarion-Ledger)

    JPD officer shot, in critical condition  Jul 8, 2008
    Collier, 37, remained in critical condition at the University of Mississippi Medical Center late Monday ... The shooting of a JPD officer Monday brought many people to tears, including two women who consoled each other outside the University of Mississippi Medical Center emergency room. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Global group tours Tenn. rights museum in search of solutions  Jul 8, 2008
    As part of the Race, Religion and Reconciliation Exchange, 18 graduate students from the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Miss. the University of Ulster in Northern Ireland and the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in South Africa are traveling to visit each other's countries. (Scripps Howard News Wire)

    A Civil War treasure, inside and out  Jul 7, 2008
    University of Mississippi historian John Neff has said Corinth's Interpretive Center is "blazing a trail" for the National Park Service in how it will design visitor centers in the future. Contact Daily Journal Corinth Bureau reporter Lena Mitchell at 287-9822 or lena. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)

    Minichino tapped as sports editor  Jul 6, 2008
    She is a graduate of the University of Mississippi and the University of Georgia. They have a son, Austin, 1. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)

    Students, journalists concerned over decision to end Spectator print edition  Jul 4, 2008
    Yes, newspapers are seeing large market shifts online, but newspapers are not closing down their printing plants, countered Dr. Kathleen Wickham, an associate professor of journalism at the University of Mississippi ... American newspapers are not dying; they are committing suicide, said Dr. Samir Husni, chairman of the University of Mississippi Journalism Department. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)

    4 Star Memphis recruit picks Ole Miss  Jul 4, 2008
    "Buckner also has a couple of his friends who attend the University of Mississippi." is over there right now. We played together over here at Manassas, and he told me that it was a good place to be at and that I can come home anytime. (OleMissInsider.com)

    Caledonia marshal resigns, taking interim post as MUW police chief  Jul 3, 2008
    Peacock, who has been head marshal for more than six months, will leave the marshals department at the end of the month to work as the interim chief of the Mississippi University for Women police a position left vacant last month after former MUW Police Chief Calvin Sellers left the school to become police chief at the University of Mississippi. I thought about putting my resignation in writing, but I wanted to do it with ya ll face to face, Peacock said to the board. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)

    Pickering, wife getting divorce  Jul 2, 2008
    I hope everyone can respect that," Roberts said. Pickering, who served as a Southern Baptist missionary to Hungary from 1986-87, married the former Leisha Jane Prather of Memphis in 1988. Leisha Pickering is the daughter of a prominent Memphis thoracic surgeon. The couple met while students at the University of Mississippi. Active in civic and charitable works in her own right, Leisha Pickering serves on the boards of directors of the Palmer Home for Children, Habitat for Humanity Metro-Jackson,... (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Memphis man dies in Madison County crash  Jul 1, 2008
    They were transported to the University of Mississippi Medical Center with minor injuries. Information from: The Clarion-Ledger. (WREG.com, TN)

    Sunday a.m. accident claims two  Jul 1, 2008
    Two Pike County teens are dead and four are hospitalized at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson after a vehicle crash on Interstate 55 in the early hours of Sunday morning. Mississippi Highway Patrol Public Affairs Officer Sgt. Rusty Boyd said the teens were all traveling southbound on I-55 in a Honda Accord when the vehicle left the road around the 32-mile marker around 1:15 a.m.. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)

    As temps rise, be safe out in the sun  Jul 1, 2008
    Steve A. Watts, associate professor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in the Division of Sports Medicine, would be proud of the way Sayles handles his workers on hot days. Watts said that the key to preventing heat stroke is to be prepared and evaluate early. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Sheriff expected to be released from hospital  Jun 28, 2008
    After a week at University of Mississippi Medical Center, Lawrence County Sheriff Joel Thames may be on his way home Friday. Thames collapsed last Thursday morning when his airway apparently swelled to the point of closing. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)

    Friends, competitors, colleagues react to sentences  Jun 28, 2008
    " Biggers had received more than 200 letters on Scruggs' sentencing, most of which talked about Scruggs' generosity and character. Despite Scruggs' actions, University of Mississippi Law School Dean Sam Davis, among the letter writers, said he would continue to respect Scruggs' integrity. "One of his defining traits is his generosity in spirit," he said. Because both Scruggs and Backstrom are his friends, Davis said, "It's a sad day from my standpoint. I think the sentences were fair and... (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Scruggs gets max  Jun 28, 2008
    " Also indicted in November in the bribery scheme were Balducci; his business partner, former state auditor Steve Patterson; and Scruggs' son, Zach Scruggs. All have pleaded guilty and remain to be sentenced. More than 100 people filled the courtroom Friday morning for Scruggs' sentencing, with the overflow put in another courtroom. Former Attorney General Mike Moore, who recruited Scruggs to lead the state's successful lawsuit against the tobacco industry, and University of Mississippi... (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Sorority celebrates 100 years this weekend  Jun 28, 2008
    Members of the sorority's Oxford graduate chapter and University of Mississippi undergraduate chapter are scheduled to begin their walk around the Ole Miss campus at 11 a.m., starting at Tad Smith Coliseum. If raining, the walk is to take place inside the coliseum. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Attorney who took on big tobacco faces sentencing  Jun 27, 2008
    Former Gov. William Winter and University of Mississippi Chancello 00004000 r Robert Khayat also wrote on Scruggs' behalf. Scruggs attended law school at Ole Miss and has donated millions to the university. (Rocky Mountain News)

    400 letters written to judge on case  Jun 27, 2008
    Contributors include former Gov. William Winter, University of Mississippi Chancellor Robert Khayat, 60 Minutes producer Lowell Bergman and a plethora of other notable people. Most of the letters sent to U.S. District Judge Neal Biggers regarding Scruggs are favorable to his cause. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Financially challenged? No problem for the high-performing would-be college student  Jun 26, 2008
    The majority of college students rely on financial aid in the form of scholarships, grants or loans 78 percent of Mississippi University for Women s 2,197 students, 75 percent of the University of Mississippi s 14,285 students, 85 to 90 percent of East Mississippi Community College s 3,802 students, 75 percent of Mississippi State University s 15,380 students and 60. 5 percent of the University of Southern Mississippi s 13,406 students. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)

    Breland Competes For National Jr. Miss Title  Jun 26, 2008
    She plans to attend University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) this fall majoring in public policy and broadcast journalism. Marianna will be playing the piano for her talent competition with Firefly by Anton Bilotti. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)

    Maddie Cleary awarded SEA Scholarship  Jun 26, 2008
    Cleary will attend the University of Mississippi in the fall. Loading commenting interface. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)

    Friends Seek Leniency for Well-Known Attorney  Jun 26, 2008
    Others who wrote letters for Scruggs and/or Backstrom included University of Mississippi Chancellor Robert Khayat and former Gov. William Winter. 1. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Hyde retiring from Regions; reception Friday  Jun 26, 2008
    Hyde, a graduate from the University of Mississippi and the School of Banking of the South, joined the Grenada Banking System, now a part of Regions Bank, in 1962. Before his Eupora appointment, he also worked at Ackerman, Shaw and Moorhead. (Webster Progress-Times, MS)

    Public pays for flights  Jun 26, 2008
    The state did not ask him to repay the cost of other family trips, such as a $990 flight to watch the University of Mississippi play in a basketball tournament because, an official said, he was representing the state. Barbour isn't the first governor whose travels have received a second look, and neither he nor any other public official who used the planes is accused of doing anything illegal. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Driver involved in fatal wreck released from hospital  Jun 26, 2008
    Dallas also has been released, while Hester and the friend are still in the intensive care unit at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, she said. Originally, Highway Patrol spokesman Sgt. James Walker said only three children were in the car. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Family visits D.C. for autism march  Jun 26, 2008
    Dr. Susan Buttross, chief of child development and behavioral pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, confirmed that the medical community is unwilling to make the link - yet. But she said it's not being dismissed and is being studied carefully. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Dickson says Goodbye to Grace Christian  Jun 26, 2008
    Natalie attends the University of Mississippi where her sister Jessica will join her this fall. "I am elated that my children received an excellent education and can build a successful life," said Dickson noting the positive educational setting Grace had on his daughters. (Louisville Winston County Journal, MS)

    Thames' condition upgraded  Jun 25, 2008
    Hospital officials say Lawrence County Sheriff Joel Thames has been upgraded over the weekend to "stable in good condition" at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson on Monday after collapsing in his home Thursday morning. "He's doing much better," said Undersheriff Willie Wallace. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)

    Brook native one of 51 picked for congress  Jun 25, 2008
    Ben Rowley, a 2005 graduate of Brookhaven Academy and current University of Mississippi junior who served as a page in the U.S. Senate during his junior year of high school, has been selected as one of 51 college juniors from every state and the District of Columbia who will travel to Lexington, Ky. to attend the Henry Clay Center for Statesmanship's inaugural Student Congress. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)

    EDITORIAL:Worldwide method  Jun 24, 2008
    Gov. Haley Barbour, University of Mississippi Chancellor Robert Khayat and Toyota officials on Monday unveiled designs for the chief higher education component of the state's investment in the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi project - a $22 million Center for Manufacturing Excellence at Ole Miss. The state committed $323. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)

    Ole Miss, Toyota team up for center  Jun 24, 2008
    Standing between suggested renderings, Gov. Haley Barbour, left, announces a new partnership between the state, the University of Mississippi and Toyota Motor Corp., to create the Center for Manufacturing Excellence on the school's Oxford campus, Monday at a Jackson news conference. Listening are, Dennis Cuneo, a former Toyota senior vice president, center, and University of Mississippi Chancellor Robert Khayat ... JACKSON - The state hopes to develop at the University of Mississippi a new tool... (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)

    Toyota confident in Mississippi plan.  Jun 24, 2008
    The question was posed at a news conference Gov. Haley Barbour and others held in Jackson to detail plans for a Center for Manufacturing Excellence at the University of Mississippi. Fukuda was only an attendee at the news conference and didn't take questions. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)

    White gets fines in Sanctuary death case  Jun 24, 2008
    "We had two doctors who teach at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in toxicology and hospice and one national expert from the Cleveland Clinic who were adamant that the excessive dosages given the patients were causing pain in the victims, rather than relieving pain," Hood said Monday after White's guilty pleas. "Even the experts for the defense agreed that 3,000 dosage units of morphine per day given to a patient was the most ever recorded, yet one patient at hospice received 67,000... (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)

    Appeal hearing set for today on $4.5M jury award  Jun 24, 2008
    Ersel Allen, 66, died July 20, 2001, after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and sent to Hospice Ministries Inc. in Ridgeland, where she was given a massive overdose of Dilaudid, according to the lawsuit. The jury awarded $4 million in compensatory damages and $500,000 in punitive damages. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Ole Miss plans manufacturing center  Jun 24, 2008
    On what's now a parking lot at the University of Mississippi between the engineering building and the old chemistry building, Ole Miss plans to build a center to teach manufacturing management skills. Gov. Haley Barbour, Ole Miss officials and Toyota executives announced the $22 million Center for Manufacturing Excellence on Monday in Jackson. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Double role pays utility's chief well  Jun 24, 2008
    Mary Ellen Brown used her stock to secure a loan for a residential development near the University of Mississippi, according to the deposition. Brown is also an investor in the project. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)

    VaPreps announces AAA All State Baseball Team  Jun 24, 2008
    Will play with twin brother Mike at the University of Mississippi next spring. Second Base: Matt Mitchell, SR, Hampton: Mitchell was part of the Peninsula Districts best double-play combination, and he carried a big stick too. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)

    New center is part of Toyota incentive plan  Jun 23, 2008
    Governor Haley Barbour, University of Mississippi Chancellor Robert Khayat and Toyota officials are holding a news conference Monday in Jackson to announce the new Center for Manufacturing Excellence. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. (WREG.com, TN)

    STAYcations:Oxford a haven for followers of written word  Jun 23, 2008
    "Like attracts like.You get some great authors here, and they see other authors living here and being happy here, and so they move here. "And it doesn't hurt to have (the University of Mississippi) here," she said. "Some writers need regular employment, so a lot of them teach. "Institution of lettersOle Miss is equal parts athletics, academics and atmosphere, but it still nurtures its literary links. In addition to owning the homes of three writers - William Faulkner, his brother John Falkner... (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)

    EDITORIAL:Tuition spiral  Jun 23, 2008
    5 percent at Mississippi State University and the University of Mississippi to 5 percent at Mississippi University for Women. The total new revenue raised by the increases will be $10. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)

    MUW police chief accepts position at Ole Miss  Jun 22, 2008
    Calvin Sellers, chief of police at Mississippi University for Women, has accepted the chief of police position at The University of Mississippi. His start date is July 7. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)

    Spending bill includes science funding for MUW, MSU  Jun 21, 2008
    5 million is earmarked for the development of the Mississippi Biotechnology Research Park, which will be at the University of Mississippi Medical Center; 1 million is for forensics/DNA research and education enhancement at the University of Southern Mississippi ... 25 million is for the National Center for Justice and the Rule of Law at the University of Mississippi School of Law. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)

    Woman hit by truck hospitalized; crash zaps power  Jun 21, 2008
    A female pedestrian was transported to the University of Mississippi Medical Center this evening after she was struck by a pickup truck at Bishop and Stonewall streets in Jackson. Police have not released the name or condition of the woman. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Ole Miss picks Yates to build $10.6 million basketball facilty  Jun 21, 2008
    Courtesy of the University of Mississippi. Artist's rendering of basketball practice facility. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Profile of proposed Flora location  Jun 21, 2008
    The Consortium is comprised of the State of Mississippi, the University of Mississippi (UM), the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC), Mississippi State University (MSU), Jackson State University (JSU), Tulane University, the Tulane National Primate Research Center, the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Tougaloo College, and Battelle Memorial Institute. Except for UTMB, all members of the Consortium are within a two-hour drive of the proposed site. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Miss. 25 crash kills Lena man, 21  Jun 21, 2008
    Shoemaker, 26, was rushed to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson in serious condition, said Highway Patrol spokesman Warren Strain. We are still investigating, Strain said. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    1 hurt in ice cream truck-car collision  Jun 21, 2008
    He was transported to the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Stasher said it appears the ice cream truck was traveling south on Lampton Avenue. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Ole Miss names new police chief  Jun 20, 2008
    OXFORD Calvin Sellers will return to the University of Mississippi Police Department as chief after an eight-year absence. Sellers replaces Jeffrey Van Slyke, who resigned in June to take the same position at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Bribery case stemming from Katrina lawsuits makes waves  Jun 19, 2008
    Education: University of Mississippi (bachelor's degree, 1969; law degree, 1976). Experience: Served as a pilot in the U.S. Navy, 1969-74; runs the Scruggs Law Firm in Oxford, Miss. (Yahoo News -- Tropical Storms and Hurricanes)

    Harm minimisation: just say no  Jun 19, 2008
    " Under siege this week, the Sydney West Area Health Service issued a statement justifying the publication of the drugs brochure on the grounds that "studies consistently demonstrate the majority of young people will experiment with and use alcohol or other drugs at some time". This was a sneaky non sequitur attempting to equate alcohol and drugs, the first step to drug legalisation. Of course, most young people will use alcohol at some time, and we have a hard enough time coping with the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    It's not your parents' radio  Jun 19, 2008
    The University of Mississippi and Vanderbilt University in Tennessee have also been helpful since they have stuff similar to what we are doing, he said. What is exciting is that we can learn from them and be role models for other schools of our size. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)

    Fresh face joins state Democratic committee  Jun 19, 2008
    Fresh out of high school, where he held several leadership positions, Moss plans to attend the University of Mississippi this fall, where he will study English and political science. He originally planned to go to Mississippi State University, but Ole Miss offered him 4,000 more in scholarships. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)

    Police radio usage scrutinized  Jun 18, 2008
    The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Capitol Police and AMR ambulance service all subscribe to Hinds County's radio system, Graham said. To comment on this story, call Heather Civil at (601) 961-7067. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Police seek leads in Jackson shooting  Jun 18, 2008
    According to a news release, the two men were taken to The University of Mississippi Medical Center for gun shot wounds to the lower extremities. Police said their injuries were not life-threatening. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Today's pot twice as strong as 1980s pot  Jun 18, 2008
    Thursday, the two agencies released the latest analysis from the University of Mississippi s Potency Monitoring Project, which has been scientifically analyzing seized marijuana samples since 1976 ... Kaijakoira wrote on Jun 17, 2008 3:53 PM:" Cynic954: What part of "University of Mississippi's Potency Monitoring Project" did you miss? Or did you assume the study was conducted by GeeDub & staff? Did you even READ the report? I don't typically get my facts from movies. Is that where you usually... (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Study: US THC levels reach record high  Jun 17, 2008
    University of Mississippi researchers have found that tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the active chemical in marijuana, has reached record levels in the United States. The University's Potency Monitoring Project compared current marijuana samples to some seized since 1975 from 48 states. (UT The Daily Texan)

    Candidates differ on desirable debate format  Jun 16, 2008
    Sept. 26: First presidential debate, University of Mississippi (Oxford, Miss. . (USA Today)

    'C-L' renames room in honor of late president-publisher  Jun 14, 2008
    The Community Foundation of Greater Jackson administers a scholarship program in Bill Hunsberger's name that assists students attending the University of Mississippi, Mississippi State University and the University of Southern Mississippi - the schools his daughters attended. Those interested in contributing can contact the foundation at (601) 974-6044. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Pot Potency at Record High  Jun 13, 2008
    University of Mississippi researchers tracked the potency of nearly 62,800 marijuana samples seized in the U.S. by government officials since 1975. They found that in 2007, seized marijuana averaged 9. (WebMD)

    Lee County names new administrator  Jun 13, 2008
    And he has a Bachelor of Accountancy degree from the University of Mississippi. "Sean is qualified ...," Ivy said. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)

    Meridian man charged in stabbing death  Jun 13, 2008
    Gonzalez was arrested at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson where he had been sent for treatment following an alleged confrontation with Pewder. His bond has been set at $200,000. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Study: Pot potency at 30-year high in 2007  Jun 13, 2008
    The latest analysis from the University of Mississippi's Potency Monitoring Project tracked the average amount of THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, in samples seized by law enforcement agencies from 1975 through 2007 ... "The increases in marijuana potency are of concern since they increase the likelihood of acute toxicity, including mental impairment," said Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the , which funded the University of Mississippi study. (CNN -- Health)

    EDITORIAL:Race-sensitive issues  Jun 12, 2008
    A retreat in May brought the council and members of the committee together under the guidance of the William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation at the University of Mississippi. Those conversations led, in part, to eight recommendations for action by the council and others in the larger community. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)

    Top CCISD students look to the future  Jun 12, 2008
    Garber will attend the University of Mississippi. He is enrolled in the Barksdale Honors College and will major in Business with minors in Economics and Political Science. (The Citizen - online, TX)

    More of this story  Jun 12, 2008
    Margaret Tabor has studied at the University of Mississippi and at Oxford College in. England. (West Memphis Germantown News, TN)

    Pot Potency At Highest Level In 30 Years  Jun 12, 2008
    The analysis from the University of Mississippi used samples seized by law enforcement. But a professor at State University of New York at Albany disputed the added danger factor. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

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