Education
OHS announces top Class of ‘24 grads
The Oxford High School Class of 2024 announced its top two students recently – Zeyad Ibrahim and Scarlet Hemmins. The student with the top-ranked GPA ...
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Arts
Oxford High junior second in poetry contest
The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) last week announced that Malisha Taylor, a sophomore at Pascagoula High School, is the 2024 Mississippi Poetry Out Loud® (POL) ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 9:24 am
Columnists
Easter lunch should be special, not stressful
By Kara Kimbrough Food columnist Sitting down to a bountiful lunch on Easter Sunday has been an American tradition for decades. However, for many, it ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 9:09 am
Business
Lottery FY transfer nearly $85M
With the Mississippi Lottery’s February transfer of $10,214,775.49, the total fiscal year-to-date transfer to the state reached $84,969,094.63. As the lottery law stipulates, the first ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 9:04 am
Education
Auditor says classroom spending down
Administration costs grew 6.51 percent Mississippi continues to prioritize spending on administration over spending inside the classroom, according to a new report released today by ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 9:00 am
Accidents
Oxford Fire Department March 5-10 activity log
The Oxford Fire Department responded to the following calls March 5-10: 1 structure fire 1 vehicle fire 16 fire alarms 25 medical calls 3 assistance ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 8:52 am
Elections
County Dems set convention date
All Lafayette County Democrats are invited to the County Convention on Saturday, March 23, at 10 a.m. at the Lafayette Chancery Courthouse at 300 N. ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 8:39 am
Business
Mad Hatter cuts ribbon to celebrate opening
by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 8:32 am
Business
Endoscopic spine surgery performed in Oxford
Dr. Burch first in Mississippi to use procedure In December 2023, Dr. Benjamin Burch became the first spine surgeon in Mississippi to perform an endoscopic ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 8:27 am
Business
Medicaid work requirements a possible Biden compromise?
By Sid Salter Columnist The current effort to make a partial expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act in Mississippi appears to have hit ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 8:23 am
Columnists
Watching busy bees is a lesson for life
By Harold Brummett Denmark Star Route The pear tree is in full bloom. Walking underneath sounds of bees drown out all other sounds. Surround sound ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 7:20 am
Columnists
Big Dance without the COVID nightmare
By Steve Stricker Columnist And so, March Madness 2024 begins today the 13th for NCAA Basketball as the SEC Tournament in Nashville kicks off. Ole ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 7:17 am
Columnists
Twice blessed, and not afraid of cooties
By Les Ferguson Jr. Columnist We were in kindergarten. While the name has slipped away over time, I still remember my first girlfriend and what ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 7:00 am
Business
Be the savvy shopper who scores the bargain
By Bonnie Brown Columnist A few weeks ago, President Biden commented on the increased price of food products. He most specifically mentioned that snacks are ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 6:50 am
Arts
Art show celebrates legacy of John P. Meek
City Grocery showcasing work of late artist From YAC In a harmonious blend of art and ambiance, City Grocery is showcasing the exquisite works of ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 6:45 am
Education
LHS senior named National Merit finalist
Staff report Lafayette High School senior Cameron Bolen has been named a finalist in the prestigious 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. He is among the ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 6:10 am
Crime
March 12 law enforcement activity reports
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by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 12, 2024 12:53 pm
Arts
‘Adam the First’ will open 21st Oxford Film Festival
The Oxford Film Festival has announced the schedule and opening night film for the 21st edition of the popular film festival. The festival will be ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 12, 2024 6:15 am
Events
Running for Honor
From Bruce Newman Law enforcement officers from local and regional agencies participated in the 8th annual United States Marshals Service Fallen Heroes Honor Run Friday, ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 12, 2024 6:00 am
News
Oxford Chargers baseball falls to Grenada
By Adam Brown Sports reporter The Oxford Chargers baseball team fell to Grenada 9-5 on the road on Monday. Grenada jumped out to an early ...
by Staff Report, Monday, March 11, 2024 6:44 pm
News
Ole Miss baseball takes winning streak on the road to Monroe, La.
By Bruce Newman Photographer Ole Miss (12-5) takes its six-game winning streak on the road this week, traveling to Monroe, La. for a midweek matchup ...
by Staff Report, Monday, March 11, 2024 6:38 pm
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