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Lafayette County

Oxford Police: No criminal charges filed against Mississippi Critterz

The Oxford Police Department concluded its investigation into Mississippi Critterz and found no evidence to warrant criminal charges, but did find a list of concerns ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 8:22 am

Lafayette Sports

2021 EAGLE ALL-AREA BOYS SOCCER TEAM: Oxford’s Perry embraces new role, earning Player of the Year honor

John West Perry knew he was going to have to step up his junior season and it was not a secret, even his teammates told ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 8:00 am

News

Oxford lifts mask mandate: Aldermen vote to follow Reeves’ executive order

Masks and facial coverings are no longer legally required inside the City of Oxford. The Oxford Board of Aldermen voted to follow Mississippi Governor Tate ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 6:28 pm

News Main

Keith Carter: Ole Miss is working on attendance plan that “optimizes capacity”

The Pavilion and Oxford-University Stadium could have a few more fans sitting in seats this weekend. How many will get to see No. 4 Ole ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 4:55 pm

Education

Oxford School District honors Parents of the Year

When the pandemic took away the ability for many to see their children take the field or court at Oxford School District athletic events the ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 1:09 pm

Education

Lafayette County School District announces Parents of the Year

The Lafayette County School District honored three people who helped make a difference in children’s lives during one of the most challenging school years in ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 1:04 pm

Newsletter

No. 1 Ole Miss splits doubleheader, drops series to UCF

Coming off an opening weekend sweep over three top-10 teams the Ole Miss baseball team was flying-high as the nation’s top team, but that feeling ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Saturday, February 27, 2021 9:10 pm

Lafayette Sports

2021 EAGLE ALL-AREA GIRLS SOCCER TEAM: Lafayette’s Perkins’ search for confidence leads to POY Honor

Julia Perkins saw what her teammate, Hudson Lindsay, did her sophomore year last season and knew she could do the same this year. Perkins achieved ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Saturday, February 27, 2021 7:10 am

Newsletter

No. 1 Ole Miss sees 20-game win streak snapped in loss to UCF

For the first time since Valentines Day last year, the Ole Miss baseball team found themselves on the wrong end of a score. The No. ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, February 26, 2021 7:38 pm

Education

University of Mississippi to have “full, in-person campus experience” for Fall 2021 semester

The University of Mississippi will soon see a bit of normalcy. On Friday, Ole Miss announced its plan for the Fall 2021 semester, one that ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, February 26, 2021 2:04 pm

Lafayette County

Private group to lead Old Taylor Road beautification efforts

A group of Lafayette County residents are coming together to help be the solution to what they view is a growing trash problem between Taylor ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, February 26, 2021 12:15 pm

Newsletter

Oxford basketball swept out of 6A playoffs by Tupelo

TUPELO — Oxford’s boys basketball team had opportunities to get to the elite eight of the MHSAA 6A state playoffs, but Tupelo was too much ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, February 26, 2021 11:42 am

Crime

Arrests made in mTrade Park soccer field vandalism

Two men are facing felony charges for their alleged involvement in the vandalism of the mTrade Park soccer fields last week. On Feb. 24, investigators ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 5:11 pm

News

Alleged prank call leads to lockdown of Oxford School District campuses

The Oxford Police Department is investigating an alleged prank call that resulted in the lockdown of Oxford School District campuses on Tuesday. On Feb. 23 ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 12:24 pm

Lafayette County

Board of Supervisors approve 2021 plan for Lafayette County roads

Roads in Lafayette County will begin to get a facelift, as the Board of Supervisors approved the county’s 2021 road plan. The plan, which was ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 11:34 am

Newsletter

Oxford boys rout South Panola to open 6A playoffs

When Oxford’s boys basketball team was able to get back into the gym after being literally frozen out of it for over a week, their ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 9:02 pm

News

US Attorney William C. Lamar resigns after nearly three-decade career

William C. Lamar, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Mississippi, announced on Tuesday he tendered his resignation after nearly 30 years of service ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 3:08 pm

Lafayette County election results: New leaders join incumbents, as key positions see fresh faces and familiar figures retain their seats.

Elections

Absentee voting begins for Oxford’s municipal primary elections

Those who will be unable to vote in person for this year’s municipal election primaries can now go cast their ballot. Absentee voting opened on ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 1:52 pm

Newsletter

Ole Miss baseball ranked No. 1 for first time after opening-weekend sweep

The Ole Miss baseball team is the best in the country. For the first time in program history, the Rebels are ranked No. 1 in ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 1:42 pm

News Main

mTrade Park still assessing the damage to vandalized soccer fields

Officials with mTrade Park are still assessing the full extent of the damage done to soccer fields after they were vandalized last week. On the ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 11:47 am

Lafayette Sports

Lafayette girls advance in Class 5A basketball playoffs with win over Ridgeland

Lafayette’s girls basketball program is no stranger to the postseason, but for a majority of the current roster it is a new experience for them. ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, February 22, 2021 8:31 pm

Lafayette Sports

Lafayette’s Jason Russell hired as next head football coach at Olive Branch

When Jason Russell began his coaching career, the ultimate goal was to become the head coach of a football program. The goal has been accomplished, ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, February 22, 2021 4:23 pm

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