Education
Oxford School District discusses 2021-22 Return to Learn plan
With the new school year less than a month away, the Oxford School District is beginning to map out their course of returning to as ...
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Crime
Lafayette County Crime Stoppers offering reward for information about auto burglaries
The Lafayette County Crime Stoppers is seeking help regarding a string of recent auto burglaries. A $500 reward is being offered for information leading to ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 4:11 pm
Crime
Tupelo woman arrested for shoplifting
A Tupelo woman is facing a shoplifting charge after allegedly stealing from a business over a year ago. On Jan. 28, 2020, the Oxford Police ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 11:21 am
Newsletter
Tim Elko returning to Ole Miss for “one last ride”
Tim Elko’s story at Ole Miss is not over just yet. The Rebel infielder announced his intention to return to Oxford for “one last ride” ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 10:06 am
Crime
Brandon man arrested for string of auto burglaries
A Brandon man is facing multiple charges for his alleged involvement in a string of auto burglaries in Oxford earlier this month. On July 9, ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 1:02 pm
Lafayette County
MDOT to temporarily close one entrance to County Road 401
Drivers will not be able to access the northern entrance to County Road 401 off Highway 7 South for an unknown amount of time starting ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, July 12, 2021 4:59 pm
Newsletter
Doug Nikhazy drafted 58th overall by the Cleveland Indians in MLB Draft
The two top arms on the Ole Miss pitching staff from 2021 are officially not returning. A day after Gunnar Hoglund was selected in the ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, July 12, 2021 1:17 pm
Newsletter
D1Baseball names Jacob Gonzalez Freshman of the Year
Ole Miss baseball players continue to receive postseason accolades for their performance during the 2021 season. On Monday, D1Baseball named Jacob Gonzalez its Freshman of ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, July 12, 2021 10:49 am
Newsletter
Gunnar Hoglund drafted 19th overall by the Toronto Blue Jays in MLB Draft
After choosing to come to Oxford in 2018 instead of the majors, Gunnar Hoglund does not have as difficult a choice to make three years ...
by Jake Thompson, Sunday, July 11, 2021 8:41 pm
Newsletter
Kyle Long bringing his winning ways at East Central to Oxford’s softball program
For the past 12 years Kyle Long helped continue the success of East Central’s softball program, now he is bringing that winning culture to Oxford. ...
by Jake Thompson, Saturday, July 10, 2021 8:00 am
Newsletter
City to hold Olympic send-off parade for Oxford’s Sam Kendricks and Shelby McEwen
The City of Oxford is planning to send its two Olympians off to Tokyo in style. During its meeting on Tuesday, the Board of Aldermen ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, July 7, 2021 11:59 am
Newsletter
WELCOME BACK: Hoggard “excited” about returning to lead Oxford baseball
Cade Hoggard is very familiar with the tradition and expectations of championships that the Oxford baseball program has created over the last 16 years, and ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, July 7, 2021 8:00 am
Crime
Alcorn County trio arrested for commercial burglary
On June 30, officers responded to multiple commercial burglaries within the city. Through the investigation, the Oxford Police Department identified Rhonda Killough, 60; Shannon Eaton, ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, July 6, 2021 4:13 pm
Crime
Batesville man arrested for motor vehicle theft
A Batesville man is facing a felony after allegedly stealing a vehicle, according to the Oxford Police Department. On April 15, Christopher Golden, 35, stole ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, July 6, 2021 4:06 pm
Lafayette Sports
Area football teams “not taking for granted” spring and summer practices
This time last year, high school football programs faced a lot of uncertainty regarding the status of the 2020 season and the COVID-19 pandemic, but ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, July 2, 2021 2:08 pm
Education
University of Mississippi: Students not required to be vaccinated for fall semester
As schools and universities begin making preparations for the upcoming year, questions still linger regarding COVID-19 vaccinations and any restrictions that might stay in place. ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, July 2, 2021 11:01 am
Events
Traffic patterns for 4th of July fireworks at Oxford High School announced
The Oxford Police Department announced the traffic patterns for the Fourth of July fireworks event taking place at Oxford High School. On Sunday, the City ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, July 1, 2021 12:33 pm
Elections
Inauguration 2021: Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill and Board of Aldermen sworn into office
The City of Oxford’s leadership has officially taken office for another four years. The 2021 Inauguration ceremony for Mayor Robyn Tannehill and the Board of ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, July 1, 2021 12:09 pm
News
Portion of Downtown Square parking area to be closed for Inauguration
A segment of the Downtown Square parking area will be closed off for 12 hours due to Thursday’s Inauguration of Mayor Robyn Tannehill and the ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, June 30, 2021 2:27 pm
Lafayette County
No cases of COVID-19 Delta strain reported in Lafayette County as cases rise in state
While cases of the Delta variant strain of COVID-19 are quickly rising throughout Mississippi, Lafayette County is one of several counties that have yet to ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, June 30, 2021 10:23 am
Education
Charlie Winnick named Oxford School District’s Employee of the Year
The Oxford School District named Oxford High School teacher Charlie Winnick its employee of the year for the 2020-21 school year. During Monday’s OSD Board ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, June 29, 2021 12:29 pm
Business
Oxford liquor stores can apply for delivery permits starting July 1
Oxford and Lafayette County residents will soon have the option to purchase alcohol without leaving their home. Mississippi’s House Bill (HB) 1135, which legalizes alcohol ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, June 29, 2021 12:21 pm
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