MUW releases name options/What do you think?

It is down to three from the 12 talked about earlier …
By Patsy R. Brumfield
Daily Journal
COLUMBUS – Mississippi University for Women may become Reneau University, Waverley University and Welty-Reneau University.
The campus’ new-name committee, selected by president Dr. Claudia Limbert last fall, worked through more than 20 names today to come up with three finalists for [...]

President Obama’s speech

President Barack Obama waves following his inaugural address at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Click here for link to text of speech and more.
What did you think of the speech? Comment here.

LEE COUNTY SCHOOL KIDS:Bring on the snow!

We arrived safe and sound Sunday Jan.18. We first landed in Detroit, Michigan and saw a lot of snow! Probably the most I’ve ever seen in my life. Then on to Washington which was a beautiful sight flying in.
We first went to the Space museum which was awesome, we loved the Wright brothers exhibit. Then [...]

Local events …

Barack-and-Roll Inaugural Ball in Oxford
8 p.m. Tuesday at The Lyric on Van Buren Avenue.
Featuring a big-screen television to watch the inaugural ball in Washington, a cash bar and music from the Hemptones.
Cost is suggested at $5. Money will pay for the band, with any extra funds going to the Oxford Food Pantry.
Inaugural Bash at The [...]

Dana Bullard:Taking part in history

Yesterday we went to Congressman Travis Childers’ office. Congressman Childers and his staff were there to greet people who had traveled from Northeast Mississippi. We were the first ones there and were able to have a wonderful visit with him. By about one o’clock his office began filling with people. It [...]

LOUIS ROSA: ‘Abuzz’

‘Abuzz’ is the word of the day; the next few days actually and the past few in addition. Our nation’s capital (and the city I’ve lived in for almost four years) is packed with more people than ever before. It’s anything but unexpected; D.C. is the cockpit of the nation and there’s about [...]

Dear Mr. President-Elect,

What would you say next? What issue is important to you? What would tell the future president? Click the comments below and let your voice be heard.

How cold is it?

That is a question NeMiss residents will be asking. It’s going to get really, really cold. Click here to find out how cold at the djournal.com weather page.
So as the temperature drops what will you be doing? Will you laugh at cold weather and dress in short shirts or do you put another coat on? [...]

Happy Birthday, Elvis!

Elvis Presley would turn 74 today. Djournal.com offers a chance to say happy birthday and share some Elvis memories. Post a comment below.

Ole Miss’ Khayat sets date for retirement

Click here more on Robert Khayat decision.
What are your thoughts on Khayat’s time at Ole Miss. Post a comment below.