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“Our members are not involved”: Ole Miss Alpha Phi says students making monkey noises in viral video were misidentified as sorority members
The University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Mississippi [Representational Image] - Source: Getty The Iota Omega chapter of Alpha Phi sorority at the University of Mississippi, also known as Ole Miss, has addressed the viral clip showing individuals making monkey noises outside a Black woman’s apartment. The sorority distanced itself from the controversy, stating that none of its members were involved, contrary to claims circulating online. Recently, TikTok user and Ole Miss student Jakiyra Metcalf (@jakiyrametcalf_) posted Ring camera footage showing three women walking past her apartment....
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UM condemns racist incident captured on doorbell camera, confirms investigation
Over 11.5 million people have viewed a viral video posted by a University of Mississippi student, which features doorbell camera footage of three female students walking past her apartment on Friday, Nov. 6. The footage showed two students making monkey noises and gestures at the door. The incident took place...
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Co-Lin radiography students earn multiple awards at state conference
Copiah-Lincoln Community College Medical Radiologic Technology students brought home several awards and honors from the 84th Annual Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists Conference held recently in Tupelo. Students showcased their […]
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The University of Mississippi says its investigating offensive, racist video
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The University of Mississippi says it’s actively investigating a video circulating online that shows University of Mississippi students engaging in racist gestures directed toward other students. “The university is aware of a video depicting offensive, hurtful, and unacceptable behaviors that conflict with our university values, and we condemn them,” the University of […]
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools graduation rate hits 7-year high
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis-Shelby County Schools is celebrating the district’s highest graduation rate in seven years. On Thursday, MSCS said the graduation rate rose to 85.4% for the 2025–26 school year. The rate increased 1% from 84.4% in 2024–25 and 7.7% from 77.7% in 2020, MSCS said. The seven- year series compares annual results for […]
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Bartlett City Schools superintendent announces retirement
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Bartlett City Schools superintendent has decided to retire at the end of June next year. Dr. David A. Stephens said in a letter that he will retire on June 30, 2027. “Serving as superintendent for the past 13 years has been the highlight of my 40-year career in education,” said Stephens. […]