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Garden of Memories begins construction of mausoleum

Earlier this year, Garden of Memories announced the construction of a mausoleum, and this month that project officially ...

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

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COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Lafayette County

Another spike in COVID-19 cases is hitting Lafayette County. On Tuesday, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported ...

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Oxford police investigating fatal shooting at Highland Square

The Oxford Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person dead. On Nov. 30 at approximately ...

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GIVING BACK: Lafayette sixth grader donates soda can tabs to Ronald McDonald House

Lane Theobald has always done things for others, and this holiday season is no different. Theobald, 12, learned ...

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Ripley man arrested on child abuse, rape and human trafficking charges

A Ripley man is facing several charges, including statutory rape, following an investigation into the welfare of a ...

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Oxford man arrested for soliciting a minor

An Oxford man is facing felony charges regarding enticing a minor for sexual purposes. On Nov. 21 at ...

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Holly Jolly Holidays Coming to the Square

This holiday season, locals and visitors will have the opportunity to get in the spirit with ice skating ...

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Oxford Board of Aldermen discuss year-round outdoor dining

There is another month of outdoor dining available around the Downtown Square, but Oxford residents could have the ...

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

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Lafayette County reports record numbers of COVID-19 cases last week

The entire nation is experiencing an autumn surge of COVID-19 cases, and Lafayette County reported some of its ...

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LOU Community Bucks Mississippi Giving Trends

A recent study of charitable giving in America ranked Mississippi among the bottom for both the amount of money and ...

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Lafayette County School District to use hybrid schedule for rest of semester

The Lafayette County School District is set to end the fall semester the same way it started. Once ...

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Oxford man arrested in connection with dognapping

An Oxford man is facing a felony charge after stealing a dog at the Wendy’s on Sisk Avenue. ...

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Gifting the Community: Shop Local Oxford

Shopping local for holiday gifts is even more critical this year as small businesses suffer in the wake ...

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Oxford school superintendent Brian Harvey announces retirement

After 26 years in education, Brian Harvey is calling it a career. The Oxford School District superintendent announced ...

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8-week-old infant dies at Mother Goose of Oxford

Tragedy struck a daycare center this week, leading the state health department to step in and temporarily shut ...

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Oxford’s tourism tax numbers down 44 percent in September

The City of Oxford is beginning to see the effects of a football season altered by COVID-19. The ...

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Lafayette County convenience stores cited for selling e-cigarettes, alcohol to minors

More than a dozen convenience stores in Lafayette County were selling beer, vape pens and e-cigarettes to minors, ...

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Six arrested in Oxford during human trafficking bust

Six men were arrested in Oxford last week as part of a human trafficking bust, according to the ...

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Lafayette and Oxford school districts report high number of COVID-19 cases

While it was known both Lafayette County and Oxford school districts opted to move their middle schools, and ...

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Oxford Police arrest three for auto burglary; fourth suspect at-large

Three people are facing multiple charges, including auto burglary, while the Oxford Police Department is searching for a ...

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Steven Wilbanks asks to represent himself in new murder trial

A former Ole Miss student is asking to represent himself without a jury trial for a new trial ...

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Tailgate for Palmer re-imagined for fifth-annual event due to pandemic

Tailgating in person may not be allowed in 2020, but that is not deterring supporters of the Palmer ...

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