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Lent begins with Ash Wednesday services

The season of penance and preparation Christians celebrate prior to Easter begins today with Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras ...

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Oxford Fire Department welcomes the city’s first Black female firefighter to the crew

A lot of people would place importance on being the first, but for Aliyah Herod being the best ...

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Oxford High junior Kiera Serrano named Lafayette County’s 2023 Distinguished Young Woman

Lafayette County has a new Distinguished Young Woman among its own. Kiera Serrano, a junior at Oxford High ...

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Population increase allows Lafayette County to have a County Court

Earlier this year, Gov. Tate Reeves signed a proclamation creating a County Court in Lafayette County, but what ...

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Thacker Mountain Radio Hour returns live in March 

The Thacker Mountain Radio Hour returns to live shows on Thursday, March 24 at 5:30 PM at the ...

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Commission tables discussion on a home for priests at St. John’s

Discussion of plans for a residential home on St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church’s lot has been put ...

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Oxford police force targets catalytic converter thieves

The Oxford Police Department aims to curb the thefts of catalytic converters. OPD has teamed with Gateway Tire ...

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Best of Oxford 2022 Nominations now open

It’s time again to honor local businesses by nominating them for the Best of Oxford 2022. Each year, ...

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Rebel Chefs join with Bar Muse for Sunday pop-up restaurant

Locally-owned food service company, Rebel Chefs, will showcase its culinary talents this Sunday, February 27 for a pop-up ...

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Northwest names 16 students to Hall of Fame

Sixteen Northwest Mississippi Community College students have been formally inducted into the 2021-2022 Northwest Hall of Fame, the ...

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UM community mourns Provost Emeritus Gerald W. Walton

Gerald W. Walton, respected and beloved University of Mississippi retired administrator and English professor, is being fondly remembered ...

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Local drivers to feel burden amid Russian invasion of Ukraine

Local drivers should expect to pay more at the pumps in the coming weeks after Russia’s invasion of ...

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Aldermen discuss Pegues Road extension, tables topic until further information

The Oxford Board of Aldermen debated the direction of an extension to Pegues Road connecting the roadway to ...

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Traffic stop leads to Oxford man’s arrest for possession of a weapon by felon

A traffic stop conducted by the Oxford Police Department Friday, Feb. 18, led to the arrest of Ladaric ...

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Tupelo couple charged for separate theft incidents, possessing burglary tools

The Oxford Police Department arrested Justin Moody, 31, and Kimberly Humphres, 46, of Tupelo after investigating two separate ...

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Segment Productions connects medical, sports professionals with the youth through a podcast

Boys & Girls Club of Oxford members witnessed the first of four episodes of podcast project geared toward ...

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Maintaining the Brand: Tourism council approves funds for double decker bus repair

The Oxford Tourism Council is investing in the future of the Double Decker Festival’s brand by getting the ...

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OPD arrests suspect in connection with thefts from West Jackson business

The Oxford Police Department arrested Qyndarius Gross, 26, of Sardis in connection to two shoplifting incidents from a ...

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Oxford man arrested, charged with over 12 counts of credit card fraud

Andrew Hobby, 36, of Oxford was charged with 12 counts of credit card fraud last Thursday after an ...

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Oxford opens new, highly demanded recycling drop off center on MS HWY 6

The city of Oxford has opened a new recycling drop-off center just off of Mississippi Highway 6 due ...

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A Long Time Coming: PWA customers vote to switch their services to the city

After years of living with discolored and inadequate water, Punkin Water Association customers are finally seeing the light ...

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Daniell Mattern named inaugural Stefani-Miller Chair in recognition of excellence, STEM research

Daniell Mattern, professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Mississippi, has been named to a new ...

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