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Culture  |  Courtney Ingle  • 
February 17, 2023

Lent takes on many forms in Mississippi

The end of Mardi Gras brings reflection and repentance to hearts and minds. As Mardi Gras season concludes on Fat Tuesday (aka Mardi Gras Day), a new season begins. Lent, a season of repentance, fasting, prayer, and spiritual preparation begins on Ash Wednesday.  Ash Wednesday is aptly named for its Catholic-based tradition. The palms, dried…
Culture  |  Frank Corder  • 
February 17, 2023

IHL approves Slabach as new Dean of Ole Miss School of Law

The new Dean previously worked for former U.S. Senator John C. Stennis and former Ag Secretary Mike Espy. On Thursday, the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) approved Professor Frederick G. (Fred) Slabach to serve as Dean of the Ole Miss School of Law. He begins his new position with the university on July 1,…