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Balach excited to be dancing ‘like the stars’

Nancy Maria Balach will be dancing like the stars in August, and the University of Mississippi professor and ...

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Making safety fun: Fire Academy for Kids returns to Oxford

Fire Academy for Kids made a return to the Oxford Fire Department this week. The academy was cancelled ...

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City’s trust fund sees strong growth

The Oxford Reserve and Trust Fund Committee announced the trust fund has increased to $39,630,997 as of March ...

Crime

Jail Log July 2 – July 6

This list was recorded from the log at the Lafayette County Detention Center. A name listed does not ...

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Jail administrator proposes budget increase for new staff, repairs

Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department and Detention Center have plans to hire more staff, add extra guards and carry ...

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City seeks applicants to fill commission vacancies

Mayor Robyn Tannehill announced vacancies in the Planning Commission, Courthouse Square Preservation Commission and Historic Preservation Commission on ...

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Magnolia Square Farmers’ Market to celebrate first responders

The Water Valley Magnolia Farmers’ Market will honor first responders at its market day on Saturday. The “Salute ...

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Oxford Conference Center ends free vaccines Thursday

Mayor Robyn Tannehill announced at Tuesday’s Board of Alderman meeting that Thursday, July 8 will be the last ...

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Department of Transportation offers free rides to vaccination sites

The Mississippi Department of Transportation is giving free rides to assist residents to their local COVID-19 vaccination sites. ...

Events

Oxford celebrates Fourth of July with a bang

Oxford held two special events to recognize Independence Day this past weekend: Goodnight Market – Fourth of July ...

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University of Mississippi: Students not required to be vaccinated for fall semester

As schools and universities begin making preparations for the upcoming year, questions still linger regarding COVID-19 vaccinations and ...

Oxford faces rising COVID-19 and RSV cases amid Southeastern trends. Stay informed and take protective measures.

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No cases of COVID-19 Delta strain reported in Lafayette County as cases rise in state

While cases of the Delta variant strain of COVID-19 are quickly rising throughout Mississippi, Lafayette County is one ...

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Oxford liquor stores can apply for delivery permits starting July 1

Oxford and Lafayette County residents will soon have the option to purchase alcohol without leaving their home. Mississippi’s ...

Crime

Oxford men charged for home burglary

Two Oxford men are facing a burglary charge after entering an occupied residence. On June 18, investigators with ...

Crime

Oxford man arrested on molestation charge

An Oxford man is facing a molestation felony charge following an incident with a minor. On June 21, ...

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State Board of Education seeks public input on in-person learning policies

Parents have an opportunity to speak out about the return to in-person learning for the upcoming school year. ...

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Kittens found shot in Lafayette County spurns call for joint animal shelter

The discovery of a litter of kittens that had been shot is increasing calls for the Lafayette County ...

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Foster continuing the family legacy as Lafayette’s new school superintendent

Jay Foster is continuing the family tradition as he takes over as the Lafayette County School District’s superintendent. ...

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Lafayette County School District names Jay Foster new superintendent

The Lafayette County School District has hired Jay Foster to be the district’s new superintendent. The LCSD announced ...

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MEMA releases preliminary damage report from flood event

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency released their preliminary report on Monday, assessing the damage done from last weeks ...

Crime

Lafayette County man arrested and charged with murder

A Lafayette County man is charged with allegedly murdering his wife, according to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department. ...

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Lafayette County Literacy Council receives Dollar General grant

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded Lafayette County Literacy Council a $9,000 grant to support adult literacy. ...

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