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Obituaries

Sylvester Mitchell

BRUCE – Sylvester Mitchell, 72, formerly of Oxford, died Monday, March 7, 2016, at his residence in Bruce. Funeral services will be held on Friday ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 9, 2016 12:00 pm

News

Tom Brokaw to deliver UM commencement address

By Mitchell Diggs University of Mississippi Tom Brokaw, one of the most respected people in broadcast news, is returning to Oxford May 14 to deliver ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 9, 2016 12:00 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Get your latest results here

Lafayette County: Hillary Clinton was the favored Democratic candidate in Lafayette County as well as Mississippi with 64 percent of the votes. Bernie Sanders took ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 8, 2016 8:44 pm

DEVELOPING NEWS

The latest in election results around the state

From the Associated Press JACKSON — The Latest on Mississippi presidential primary (all times local): 10:35 p.m. Former state senator Walter Michel (mi-SHEL’) has reclaimed ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 8, 2016 8:13 pm

Top Home

Exit polls: Demcorats overwhelmingly choose Hillary Clinton

By JEFF AMY Associated Press JACKSON — Mississippi Democrats overwhelmingly chose Hillary Clinton as their choice for the presidential nominee, according to preliminary results of exit ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 8, 2016 7:14 pm

Crime

Man arrested in shooting

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department arrested a man this evening who they claim was involved in a shooting outside of the Popular Trends store off ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 8, 2016 5:50 pm

Newsletter

Moody, Vivians repeat as Howell, Gillom winners

Associated Press JACKSON — Ole Miss’ Stefan Moody and Mississippi State’s Victoria Vivians couldn’t hide from anyone this season. The two had already become stars ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 8, 2016 12:01 pm

Obituaries

Earl Clinton Downey

HOUSTON, Texas — Earl Clinton Downey, 91, died Sunday, March 6, 2016, following a battle with cancer. Funeral services with military honors will be held ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 8, 2016 12:00 pm

News

Boys & Girls Club empowering youth

To kick off National Boys & Girls Club Week, Boys & Girls Clubs of North Mississippi invites the community to join more than 4,100 clubs ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 8, 2016 12:00 pm

Obituaries

Farrah Fox Carter

OXFORD — Farrah Fox Carter, 33, died Monday, March 7, 2016, at her residence in Oxford. Funeral services are incomplete with Hodges Funeral Homes of ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 8, 2016 12:00 pm

Opinion

Saving costs on energy is for everyone to consider

The Mississippi Department of Transportation recently developed a comprehensive Energy Management Program that will enable cost savings at each of its facilities. The program will ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 8, 2016 12:00 pm

Obituaries

Dr. James Jerome Cooke

OXFORD — Dr. James Jerome Cooke died Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 8, 2016 12:00 pm

Obituaries

Ruth Hodges King

ECRU — Ruth Hodges King, 95, died Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Church Street Personal Care Home in Ecru. Funeral services will be held today ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 8, 2016 12:00 pm

Crime

Crime Report

— Monday Oxford Police Department Reports 4 alarms 1 noise violation 2 suspicious activities 3 motorist assists 1 animal complaint 1 peeping tom – Campus ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 8, 2016 12:00 pm

News

UM student featured in National Jurist magazine

By Elizabeth Burgreen University of Mississippi A University of Mississippi law student is among 25 featured in the National Jurist magazine’s inaugural Law Student of ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 8, 2016 12:00 pm

Education

OIS student wins big in local geography bee

Oxford School District Kevin Park, a sixth-grader at Oxford Intermediate School (OIS), is a 2016 National Geographic State Bee semifinalist, according to the National Geographic ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 8, 2016 12:00 pm

Letters to the Editor

Vote for Kasich today in primary election

This election for president has serious consequences.  Unfortunately, we have seen the worst of presidential politics particularly in my Republican Party. You have seen some ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 8, 2016 12:00 pm

Obituaries

Sylvester Mitchell

BRUCE — Sylvester Mitchell, 72, died Monday, March 7, 2016, at his residence in Bruce. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Hodges Funeral Homes of Oxford ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 8, 2016 12:00 pm

Crime

Crime Report

—Friday-Sunday Sheriff’s Department Reports 5 wrecks 2 simple assaults 7 alarms 4 animal complaints 5 disturbances 1 domestic violence 2 petty thefts 2 harassments 2 ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, March 7, 2016 12:00 pm

Obituaries

Virginia French Pierce

WATER VALLEY — Virginia “Jackson” French Pierce, 93, died Friday, March 4, 2016, at the Yalobusha General Nursing Home in Water Valley. Funeral services will ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, March 7, 2016 12:00 pm

Opinion Main

We thank Jay Hughes for notices

Oxford’s Jay Hughes, as a Mississippi House of Representatives leader for District 12, sends out daily email blasts about what goes on in the chambers ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, March 7, 2016 12:00 pm

Crime

Man leaves unwanted gift at Malco

The Oxford Police Department is investigating an apparent burglary at the Oxford Commons Malco Theater that occurred at 2:15 a.m. Saturday. However, the suspect who broke ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, March 7, 2016 12:00 pm

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