News

Oxford tennis pro building world-class athletic program for local youth

Lucie Devier, a French-born tennis professional and former Division 1 standout at the University of Mississippi, is launching…

Arts

‘Half & Half’ show features half scripted, half improv fun

Anubis Improv will present “Half & Half,” a compelling cross-disciplinary comedy show presented in collaboration with the Yoknapatawpha…

News

Oxford Utilities proposes $26M budget

The Oxford Board of Aldermen reviewed the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget for Oxford Utilities – Electric Division…

Arts

Oxford writer to serve as Poet Laureate

The Mississippi Arts Commission announced the appointment of Ann Fisher-Wirth of Oxford as the state’s new Poet Laureate…

News

Live music returns to The Coop

Live music returns this weekend to The Coop, the popular fourth-floor terrace and lounge at The Graduate Hotel…

News

Car Show on the Square this Weekend

By Galen Holley Car show enthusiasts comprise a special subculture, kind of like bikers and people who attend…

Health

Vascular Institute provides breakthrough knee pain treatment

Chronic knee pain can be a debilitating condition, making everyday tasks like walking, standing, or even sleeping a…

News

Oxford earns six nominations in Best of Mississippi Travel survey

Oxford and its community partners have been nominated in six categories for Mississippi Magazine’s 2025 Best of Mississippi…

Arts

YAC to hold garden party fundraiser after federal cuts affect local programs

The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council has long been committed to enriching North Mississippi through the arts, with a focus…

Food

Local chef part of new cookbook

By Sheila Gaines Contributor   What makes southern baking so special? That question was asked of native southerner,…

Lifestyle

Women in Blues Festival this Saturday in Clarksdale

Music lovers are invited to gather their lawn chairs and picnic blankets for the fourth annual Women in…

Crime

Batesville man charged with armed robbery

A Batesville man was arrested and charged with armed robbery by the Oxford Police Department. On May 4,…

News

Woman faces felony intimidation charges

An Oxford woman was arrested recently for allegedly trying to bribe a witness and intimidating a judge. On…

News

Oxford woman arrested on felony malicious mischief charge

An Oxford woman was charged with felony malicious mischief. According to the Oxford Police Department, on May 5,…

Business

Baptist receives patient experience award

Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi is a recipient of the Healthgrades 2025 Patient Experience Award. This award recognizes hospitals…

Lafayette County

Property Transfers

Property transfers between May 5-9, 2025, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk: South Grove, LLC to…

News

Egg Bowl set for Black Friday

The 2025 Battle for the Golden Egg against Mississippi State will take place on the Friday after Thanksgiving…

History

Cofield’s Corner

By John Cofield Flem Mize came home after the Beacon’s first day in 1959 and placed a $100…

University of Mississippi

Ole Miss baseball wins big against UT Martin

Ole Miss baseball capitalized on early offense Tuesday night, scoring seven runs in the first three innings en…

News

Visit Oxford celebrates industry growth during National Travel & Tourism Week

Visit Oxford celebrated National Travel & Tourism Week – May 4 through 10 – with a series of…

Food

Cousins Maine Lobster is bringing its famous lobster rolls to Oxford this Friday

Cousins Maine Lobster is bringing its famous lobster rolls to Oxford this Friday, with its Nashville food truck…

Oxford

Oxford Fire Department call report

The Oxford Fire Department responded to the following types of calls from May 4-11:   40          Fire Alarms…