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Traffic patterns for 4th of July fireworks at Oxford High School announced

The Oxford Police Department announced the traffic patterns for the Fourth of July fireworks event taking place at ...

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Inauguration 2021: Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill and Board of Aldermen sworn into office

The City of Oxford’s leadership has officially taken office for another four years. The 2021 Inauguration ceremony for ...

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Portion of Downtown Square parking area to be closed for Inauguration

A segment of the Downtown Square parking area will be closed off for 12 hours due to Thursday’s ...

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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Checkers officially returns to Oxford

The drive-in fast food restaurant reopened on Monday at the former Abner’s location on West Jackson Avenue. Checkers ...

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Charlie Winnick named Oxford School District’s Employee of the Year

The Oxford School District named Oxford High School teacher Charlie Winnick its employee of the year for the ...

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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 ...

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Letter to Postmaster General leads to renovation of accessibility parking at post office

Accessibility parking at Oxford’s post office has been an issue over the years, but a letter to the ...

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City of Oxford collects over $1 million in sales tax revenue

The City of Oxford received more evidence earlier this month that things are returning to pre-pandemic levels, economically ...

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Junteenth festival celebrates community, unity

Members of the Oxford community gathered Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth, honoring the achievements of the Black community and ...

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Oxford School District recognized by National Board’s Accomplished District Program

The Oxford School District is one of two Mississippi school districts honored by the National Board for Professional ...

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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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Thacker Mountain Radio Hour to welcome back audience with Grove show

The Thacker Mountain Radio Hour is welcoming back an audience for the first time with the show in ...

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Oxford man charged with Enticement of a Child

An Oxford man is facing a felony charge after allegedly communicating with a minor. On May 30, the ...

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City of Oxford creates Affordable Housing Commission

The City of Oxford took a big step in its mission to bring, and keep, affordable housing to ...

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Rockhouse Live coming to Oxford Square

Oxford’s Downtown Square is getting another restaurant and live music venue. RockHouse Live will soon be occupying the ...

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Local taxi, ride-share drivers express concern with proposed ordinance

Discussion continued this week regarding the proposed ordinance regarding taxi and ride-share companies with drivers having their opportunity ...

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Oxford School District announces reorganization of administration

The Oxford School District is entering a new era with Bradley Roberson taking over as superintendent and there ...

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Brittany Woods residents seeking another access road following flood event

The residents of Brittany Woods Estates are asking City of Oxford leaders for help after their neighborhood was ...

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Planning Commission approves Waffle House site plan

One of the final hurdles to Oxford getting its first Waffle House was cleared on Monday. The Oxford ...

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Oxford woman charged with child neglect

An Oxford woman is facing a felony child neglect charge. On May 10, Child Protective Services reported a ...

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