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Obituaries

Johnny Doyle Fowler

KOSCIUSKO — Johnny Doyle Fowler, 78, died Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, at the Baptist Medical Center-Attala in Koscuisko. There are no plans for a memorial ... Read more

by Staff Report, Sunday, December 6, 2015 6:00 am

Education

‘Text to Win’ contest part of state championships

This week’s Mississippi Gridiron Class state championship brings back the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Gridiron Classic “Text to Win” contest, which Oxford ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, December 4, 2015 12:00 pm

Columns

There are options for gifts

By T.J. Ray A useful list of suggestions popped up on my computer. May I share them with you? In a world gone slightly mad, ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, December 4, 2015 12:00 pm

Obituaries

Drucilla Koonce Harrison

OXFORD — Drucilla Koonce Harrison, 92, of Coffeeville, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford. Funeral services were held on Thursday ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, December 4, 2015 12:00 pm

Columns

Halt beauty pageants for children

By Emily Schrimsher When I was growing up, I had a closet full of dress-up clothes, and every day, I came home from school and ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, December 4, 2015 12:00 pm

Business

Attorney general warns consumers of phishing emails sent to Google accounts

Attorney General Jim Hood warns consumers to be cautious in clicking links contained in any unsolicited emails sent to their email accounts.  One version of ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, December 4, 2015 12:00 pm

Newsletter News

Cheer on our OHS Chargers

Tomorrow night at 7, the Oxford Chargers will take on Wayne County for the Class 5A state football championship at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. This game also ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, December 4, 2015 12:00 pm

Obituaries

Alta Ruth Edwards

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas — Alta Ruth Edwards, 91, died Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, at Willard-Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Funeral services are incomplete with Waller ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, December 4, 2015 12:00 pm

Crime

Crime Report: Friday Dec. 4

—Thursday   Oxford Police Department Reports 4 disturbances 8 suspicious activities 1 noise violation 1 alarm 2 welfare concerns 2 motorist assists 1 civil matter ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, December 4, 2015 12:00 pm

Crime

Crime Report

—Wednesday   Oxford Police Department Reports 6 alarms 4 suspicious activities 1 motorist assist 2 disturbances 2 trespassing 3 911 hang-ups 1 welfare check 1 ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, December 3, 2015 12:09 pm

Obituaries

Ira Shorter Jr.

SCOTTADALE, Arizona — Ira “C-Bo” Shorter Jr., 82, formerly of Oxford, died Monday, Nov. 21, 2015, at his residence in Scottsdale. Funeral services will be ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, December 3, 2015 12:00 pm

Lifestyle

TMR hosts membership party

The Thacker Mountain Radio Hour will hold its annual membership party Friday from 6-9 p.m. at Southside Art Gallery, 150 Courthouse Square. Admission is free ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, December 3, 2015 12:00 pm

News

Report recognizes Baptist for quality health care

Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi was recently recognized by Information & Quality Healthcare for their health care associated infection rates being among the best in the ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, December 3, 2015 12:00 pm

News Main

Gingerbread Village opens tonight

The sixth annual Gingerbread Village is set to inspire the holiday spirit at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. The event begins tonight ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, December 3, 2015 12:00 pm

Opinion

California shootings get at big picture

There are more questions than answers today following a mass shooting Wednesday in Southern California, the most recent in a string of gun violence in ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, December 3, 2015 12:00 pm

Oxford

Details ready for Charger game

For the third year in a row, the Oxford Chargers will make an appearance in the Class 5A state football championship game as they face ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, December 3, 2015 12:00 pm

Business

Supreme Court appoints Oxford attorney to board

The Mississippi Supreme Court recently appointed two new members to the Mississippi Board of Bar Admissions and reappointed a third member. Attorneys Walter Alan Davis ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, December 2, 2015 12:00 pm

Columns

Remember the reason for the season

By Preston Ray Garrett Children and adults across America are gleefully sharing their excitement with everyone because the most joyful time of the year is ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, December 2, 2015 12:00 pm

Obituaries

Raymond Joseph Cronin

OXFORD — Raymond Joseph Cronin, 73, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, at his home near Oxford. A graveside funeral service will be held on Thursday ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, December 2, 2015 12:00 pm

Opinion

Twitter dialogue is an asset

The University of Mississippi’s new chancellor is up on what gets the attention of college students, and even a lot of adults these days: Twitter. ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, December 2, 2015 12:00 pm

News

Yesterday’s papers: Presidential candidate, growth dominate headlines

Politics and growth headline the news in these excerpts from 2008, 2005, 2002, 1982 and 1972. Dec. 2, 2008 Mike Huckabee supporters line up for ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, December 2, 2015 12:00 pm

Obituaries

Cynthia Bess Lucas

OXFORD — Cynthia “Cindy” Bess Lucas, 59, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at her home in Oxford. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, December 1, 2015 12:00 pm

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