Crime
High-speed chase ends in man’s arrest
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department arrested a local man Sunday after he allegedly led law enforcement on a chase in the western part of the ...
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Opinion
Commandos: No women in special ops combat jobs
Political correctness or gender equality apparently has no place among the men in the U.S. military’s most dangerous jobs. In blunt and, at times, profanity-laced ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, December 13, 2015 6:00 am
Columnists
Off to Caracas, Venezuela
By Joanne Wilkinson Home and Abroad When I was a teenager I developed a fascination for seeing the world. My goal was to visit every ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, December 13, 2015 6:00 am
Columnists
Column reprints here for purchase
By Jack Mayfield A Sense of Place For those of you looking for that last present to buy, I have a suggestion. The Lafayette County ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, December 13, 2015 6:00 am
Obituaries
Wilma Ruth Simmons
MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Wilma Ruth “Billie” Simmons, 86, formerly of Abbeville, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec. ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, December 13, 2015 6:00 am
News
Insurance open enrollment deadline upcoming
There is just a brief time left for Mississippians who want their new or updated health insurance coverage through the Federally Facilitated Health Insurance Marketplace ...
by Staff Report, Friday, December 11, 2015 12:00 pm
Crime
Crime Report: Dec. 11
—Thursday Oxford Police Department Reports 1 lost property 3 noise violations 6 welfare concerns 2 suspicious activities 1 civil matter 3 alarms 1 disturbance 3 ...
by Staff Report, Friday, December 11, 2015 12:00 pm
Columns
Can I get a mute button?
By T.J. Ray The weather guy was impressive tonight as he moved about in front of the giant map of the Mid-South, pointing out pockets ...
by Staff Report, Friday, December 11, 2015 12:00 pm
Opinion
Attending school board meetings is important
With the University of Mississippi main campus’ location in Lafayette County and Oxford mom Adrian Shipman recently challenging the Mississippi Legislature about education funding, it ...
by Staff Report, Friday, December 11, 2015 12:00 pm
Obituaries
Guy Bernard “Guy B” Porter Sr.
PEORIA, Illinois — Guy Bernard “Guy B” Porter Sr., 79, formerly of Oxford, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, at Sharon Health Care Willow Nursing Home ...
by Staff Report, Friday, December 11, 2015 12:00 pm
Education
Della Davidson math fair motivates students
Oxford School District “I used donuts as a way to explain to my class how I solved a math problem,” said Rachel Cohen, a fourth-grader ...
by Staff Report, Friday, December 11, 2015 12:00 pm
Columnists
YAC Ornament Auction tonight is a Christmas tradition locally
With last weekend’s art festivities, you might be worn out, but please try to rally, as tonight is one of the biggest arts-related events of ...
by Staff Report, Friday, December 11, 2015 10:50 am
Lifestyle
OHS Theatre performing classic holiday play
Oxford High School’s theatre program has been in rehearsal this week for their latest production, the Christmas holiday classic “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” which will ...
by Staff Report, Friday, December 11, 2015 10:48 am
Opinion
Value life and don’t fear living
The attacks last week in San Bernardino, California, that killed 14 people and injured 21 others have many Americans feeling uneasy on so many matters. ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, December 10, 2015 12:00 pm
Obituaries
Madison Khloe Booker
MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Madison Khloe Booker, 14 months, died Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis. Funeral services will be on ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, December 10, 2015 12:00 pm
News
UM responds to criticism over ‘Hotty Toddy Holiday’ event
An annual Christmas holiday event at the University of Mississippi underwent a name change and created a firestorm of criticism on social media this week ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, December 10, 2015 12:00 pm
Obituaries
Kenneth Alva Stead, Jr.
OXFORD — Kenneth Alva Stead, Jr., 85, died Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at Baptist Memorial Hospital–North Mississippi in Oxford. A memorial service will be held ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, December 10, 2015 12:00 pm
Obituaries
Essie B. Baker
OXFORD — Essie B. Baker, 59, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford. Funeral services will be held on Saturday ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, December 10, 2015 12:00 pm
Crime
Crime Report: Dec. 10
—Wednesday Oxford Police Department Reports 6 alarms 3 suspicious activities 2 fire department assists 1 noise violation 2 disturbances 1 petty larceny 1 welfare concern ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, December 10, 2015 12:00 pm
News
YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: Officials make decisions as Santa pays a visit
Boards and government officials were busy making decisions leading into the holiday season, and a special visit from Santa in 1952 was enjoyed by thousands. ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, December 9, 2015 12:00 pm
Obituaries
Roleen “Lee” Conatser Mitchell
OXFORD — Roleen “Lee” Conatser Mitchell, 75, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Waller ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, December 9, 2015 12:00 pm
Opinion
Support groups beneficial
The Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Caregiver Support Group’s annual Caregiver Holiday Celebration Dinner is coming up next week. On Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, December 9, 2015 12:00 pm
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