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Continuances filed in cases against former teachers

Two separate cases involving former Oxford and Lafayette teachers will continue to wait for their day in court. ...

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Waffle House begins preparations for Oxford arrival

After serving waffles in Oxford city limits for the first time last fall, Waffle House will soon be ...

Crime

Eight stores pass Oxford Police’s alcohol compliance checks

The Oxford Police Department conducted eight undercover compliance checks of local businesses earlier this month, and all eight ...

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Parking Commission discusses raising overtime ticket price

In an effort to simplify the process and to enforce compliance, the Downtown Parking Commission is considering raising ...

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Man arrested after waving firearms at Oxford gas station

Officers with the Oxford Police Department responded to Marquis Chevron, located at 2100 South Lamar Blvd., for a ...

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Abbeville man arrested for enticement of a minor

John Wadley, 49 of Abbeville, was arrested Jan. 10 following an investigation by the Oxford Police Department. Wadley ...

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Downtown Parking Commission, Visit Oxford discuss Double Decker parking options

For the first time in its 25-year existence, the Double Decker Arts Festival has a new option for ...

Crime

Abbeville man arrested for commercial burglary

On Jan. 8, officers with the Oxford Police Department responded to PJ’s Wine and Liquor, after employees realized ...

Crime

Oxford woman arrested for impersonating a police officer, other charges

A woman claiming to be an employee of the Oxford Police Department is facing other charges stemming from ...

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Tupelo man arrested on felony weapons, other charges

A call regarding a careless driver turned into a brief pursuit into Oxford city limits last week. On ...

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Traffic stop leads to recovery of a stolen firearm

A traffic stop landed an Oxford man in jail for being in possession of a firearm that did ...

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Committee to be formed to look at future tenant mix on the Square

While City officials feel the mix of tenants in the downtown area is “good” now, they want to ...

Events

Oxford’s Indoor Yard Sale returns this weekend

After celebrating a milestone last year, one of Oxford’s favorite wintertime events is returning this weekend. The 11th ...

Crime

Oxford man arrested on domestic violence charge

An incident that took place last week resulted in the arrest of an Oxford man. On Jan. 3, ...

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Oxford’s Board of Aldermen approve proclamation for Edward Aschoff Day

Following the Christmas Eve death of Oxford native Edward Aschoff, who passed away suddenly after succumbing to a ...

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New traffic signal to become fully operational on South Lamar Boulevard

The City of Oxford announced the new traffic signal on South Lamar Boulevard will be fully operational on ...

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Lafayette County School District approves latest draft agreement for “The Tech”

The ongoing tennis match regarding the School of Applied Technology continues between both Lafayette County and Oxford School ...

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Continuances filed in 2019 capital murder cases

The two murder cases that rocked the LOU Community last summer are still in a holding pattern.  Orders ...

Education

Area schools to participate in Mississippi Reads One Book program

Students in both the Oxford and Lafayette School Districts will participate in a special program this spring. Beginning ...

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“Serve With Love and Compassion”: Jeff McCutchen sworn in as Oxford’s chief of police

Jeff McCutchen served Oxford for 10 months as its interim chief of police, but on Monday, he officially ...

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Jeff McCutchen to swear in as new Oxford Police chief on Monday

After nearly a year serving as Oxford’s interim police chief, Jeff McCutchen will officially become the city’s permanent ...

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Oxford Film Festival and Southern Foodways Alliance to present MLK Day screenings

In a partnership with the Southern Foodways Alliance, the Oxford Film Festival is presenting a free screening on ...

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