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Heartland Forward grant program opens to local residents

Oxford and Lafayette County residents have the opportunity to help their community thrive with a grant to test out ...

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Eggs and Issues 2021: Local state leaders provide update on Lafayette County’s infrastructure projects

Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of stories about topics discussed at the Eggs and ...

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Oxford Film Festival announces leadership for 2022

The Oxford Film Festival has found its leader for 2022. Last week, festival organizers announced Jim Brunzell III ...

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Batesville man arrested on child neglect charge

A Batesville man is facing a felony child neglect charge following a welfare concern call. On April 26, ...

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Oxford Newsmedia Office moves to West Oxford Loop

Oxford Newsmedia, LLC has found a new home in the Parkway Center on West Oxford Loop. Previously located ...

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Eggs and Issues 2021: Rep. Brady Williamson defends tourism tax stance

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of stories about topics discussed at the Eggs and ...

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Absentee voting for Oxford’s municipal elections now open

Oxford residents who will be unable to vote in-person for the June 8 general election can now cast ...

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Oxford School District to hold public retirement reception for Brian Harvey

The Oxford School District will hold a public reception next month in honor of superintendent Brian Harvey’s retirement ...

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Eggs and Issues Breakfast and Legislative Update happening Friday

The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Eggs and Issues Legislative Breakfast is scheduled for later this week ...

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City of Oxford Unveils Plans for New $1 Million Animal Resource Center

After months of restructuring following widespread criticism of Oxford’s animal shelter, Mayor Robyn Tannehill and consultant Dr. Sarah ...

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President Barack Obama Virtually Visits Square Books for Independent Bookstore Day

A former President of the United States visited Square Books – virtually – this week.  Independent Bookstore Day, ...

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MDOT to make adjustments to Highway 6 – F.D. “Buddy” East Parkway intersection

In the wake of a fatal two-vehicle accident that occurred last month, the Highway 6 and F.D. “Buddy” ...

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Oxford High School announces Valedictorian and Salutatorian for Class of 2021

Oxford High School is less than a month away from celebrating the Class of 2021 and on Wednesday, ...

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Oxford Aldermen uphold Waffle House location decision by Planning Commission

The Oxford Board of Aldermen upheld the approvals made by the Oxford Planning Commission regarding a new location ...

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Horticulturist to host “traveling garden party” at the Armory Pavilion on Friday

Felder Rushing — horticulturist, garden columnist, acclaimed author and host of Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s Gestalt Gardener program — ...

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MSDH: 33 percent of Lafayette County residents fully vaccinated, second highest in state

Lafayette County is one of the top counties in Mississippi when it comes to its COVID-19 vaccination rate. ...

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Oxford’s Karthikeyan named semifinalist for Board of Education’s junior student representative

The Mississippi Board of Education (SBE) named its 10 semifinalists to serve as the next SBE junior student ...

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City of Oxford to participate in Building Safety Month

Next month the City of Oxford will participate in the 41st annual Building Safety Month by offering different ...

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Oxford Middle School student dies by suicide

A student at Oxford Middle School died over the weekend as a result of suicide, the school district ...

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Planning Commission approves Isom Place to become event venue

Isom Place, one of Oxford’s oldest homes, will soon be able to host weddings and other events. During ...

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Oxford’s Election Commission certifies Ward II candidate Afton Thomas, all candidates for municipal elections

Oxford’s Municipal elections for this summer are finalized after the election commission certified all candidates for upcoming general ...

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Oxford Police: 10 overdose deaths have occurred in last six months

The Oxford Police Department reported on Thursday that 10 people have died from drug overdoses in the LOU ...

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