Crime

Tupelo woman arrested for shoplifting

A Tupelo woman is facing a shoplifting charge after allegedly stealing from a business over a year ago. ...

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Grant helps CASA expand volunteer base

Court Appointed Special Advocates of Lafayette County (CASA) will now be able to bring on more volunteer advocates ...

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Faulkner conference returns, focuses on ‘Mississippi Confluence’

The University of Mississippi is preparing for the return of the annual Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha conference with the ...

Crime

Brandon man arrested for string of auto burglaries

A Brandon man is facing multiple charges for his alleged involvement in a string of auto burglaries in ...

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Oxford Utilities set to install 24/7 payment kiosk

Customers of Oxford Utilities may soon have a 24-hour kiosk available for paying bills. “We’ve planned for the ...

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Commissioner to hold Punkin Water hearing today

Punkin Water Association customers with ongoing concerns about water quality will have the chance to share those at ...

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Gentry tapped for state board of nursing

This is a submitted article. Gov. Tate Reeves has appointed Northwest Mississippi Community College Director of Nursing Instruction ...

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Baptist receives Hero award for pandemic efforts

Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi received the QUEST Hero Award for exemplary efforts and quickly evolving care ...

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Tibbehah County comes to Oxford for Atkins’ book launch

After over a year of online and virtual events, Square Books will host a fully open book-signing for ...

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Balach excited to be dancing ‘like the stars’

Nancy Maria Balach will be dancing like the stars in August, and the University of Mississippi professor and ...

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Making safety fun: Fire Academy for Kids returns to Oxford

Fire Academy for Kids made a return to the Oxford Fire Department this week. The academy was cancelled ...

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City’s trust fund sees strong growth

The Oxford Reserve and Trust Fund Committee announced the trust fund has increased to $39,630,997 as of March ...

Crime

Jail Log July 2 – July 6

This list was recorded from the log at the Lafayette County Detention Center. A name listed does not ...

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Jail administrator proposes budget increase for new staff, repairs

Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department and Detention Center have plans to hire more staff, add extra guards and carry ...

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City seeks applicants to fill commission vacancies

Mayor Robyn Tannehill announced vacancies in the Planning Commission, Courthouse Square Preservation Commission and Historic Preservation Commission on ...

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Magnolia Square Farmers’ Market to celebrate first responders

The Water Valley Magnolia Farmers’ Market will honor first responders at its market day on Saturday. The “Salute ...

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Oxford Conference Center ends free vaccines Thursday

Mayor Robyn Tannehill announced at Tuesday’s Board of Alderman meeting that Thursday, July 8 will be the last ...

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Department of Transportation offers free rides to vaccination sites

The Mississippi Department of Transportation is giving free rides to assist residents to their local COVID-19 vaccination sites. ...

Crime

Alcorn County trio arrested for commercial burglary

On June 30, officers responded to multiple commercial burglaries within the city. Through the investigation, the Oxford Police ...

Crime

Batesville man arrested for motor vehicle theft

A Batesville man is facing a felony after allegedly stealing a vehicle, according to the Oxford Police Department. ...

Events

Oxford celebrates Fourth of July with a bang

Oxford held two special events to recognize Independence Day this past weekend: Goodnight Market – Fourth of July ...

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University of Mississippi: Students not required to be vaccinated for fall semester

As schools and universities begin making preparations for the upcoming year, questions still linger regarding COVID-19 vaccinations and ...

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