Business
Owners hope to open Connie’s Chicken in June
Nickle Smith grew up in Tupelo, often enjoying Connie’s Chicken and its famous blueberry donuts. The original restaurant was founded in 1978 by Constantine “Connie” ...
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Lifestyle
Oxford wins ‘Best Small College Town’ in USA TODAY Readers’ Choice Awards
Visit Oxford announced Wednesday that Oxford secured the No. 1 spot as the “Best Small College Town” and the No. 4 spot as the “Best ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 12:54 pm
Food
Oxford Community Market Spring Kick-Off set for April 16
Every April, Oxford Community Market celebrates the start of the spring growing season with its annual Spring Kick-Off Party at the farmers’ market. Music fills ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 12:33 pm
Arts
‘Segundo Muerte’ is love letter to Latin culture
By Alyssa Schnugg Senior reporter In the heart of the scorching Texan landscape, amidst the dusty plains near McAllen, a tale of resilience and pride ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 7:20 am
Business
Aldermen discuss getting tough on towing
Public hearing set for April 16 By Alyssa Schnugg Senior reporter The Oxford Board of Aldermen is considering an ordinance amendment that will provide strict ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 6:00 am
Business
Three-story building next to Isom House gets OK from planning commission
The Oxford Planning Commission unanimously approved the site plan Monday for a proposed mixed-use building on the corner of N. 11th Street and Jefferson Avenue. ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 3:01 pm
Lafayette County
Sheriff’s department issues ‘welfare concern’ for local teen
UPDATE: Orianna has been located and is safe, according to the sheriff’s department. The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help locating ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 12:33 pm
Lafayette County
Heavy rain, possible thunderstorms continue through Thursday
A Flood Watch remains in effect for heavy rainfall over the next several days. Lafayette County can expect 4-6 inches of rain through Thursday. The ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 12:12 pm
Featured Photo
Anti-Parking Rocks
Large rocks, apparently placed to keep cars from parking off the pavement, have appeared on the grassy area near the west end of Van Buren ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:32 am
Crime
Bond denied for Como man charged with capital murder of a baby
Bail was denied for the man arrested last week and charged with capital murder in the death of a baby. Matthew Zachary Brown, 23, was ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, April 8, 2024 4:14 pm
Crime
April 8 LCSD, OPD activity reports
Crime reports from April 5-7.
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, April 8, 2024 1:51 pm
Business
Groundbreaking ceremony held for Roundabout Oxford
Community members, business folks and local officials gathered on the rolling hills of what will soon become Roundabout Oxford RV and Water Resort Friday for ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, April 8, 2024 11:00 am
Accidents
OPD, OFD responds to fatal wreck Saturday on Chucky Mullins bridge
The Oxford Police Department and other first responders responded to a fatal wreck Saturday. The one-vehicle wreck occurred around 2:22 p.m. on Highway 6 East ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, April 8, 2024 9:21 am
Business
EDF CEO Ryan Miller speaks at first Coffee & Conversations chamber event
“We get to live here.” If you’ve lived in Oxford long enough, you’ve heard that saying from government officials, business owners and residents. It was ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, April 8, 2024 9:07 am
Healthcare
First opioid summit in state held in Oxford
More than 170 addiction medicine, social services and law enforcement professionals attended the first opioid summit in Mississippi, hosted by Baptist Memorial Health Care Center ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Sunday, April 7, 2024 11:37 am
News
Oxford defeats Horn Lake 13-1
By Adam Brown Sports writer The Oxford Chargers run-ruled the Horn Lake Eagles by the score of 13-1 on Saturday. Oxford (15-8) jumped out early ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Saturday, April 6, 2024 7:19 pm
Arts
More than 1K people attended 2024 Oxford Film Fest
The Oxford Film Festival, held last month on March 21-24, had more than 1,000 people come to watch films of all genres. Most of the ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, April 5, 2024 2:45 pm
Arts
Photos: Thacker Rocks!
The Thursday night weekly production of the Thacker Mountain Radio Show featured multiple musicians on the Powerhouse stage. Photos by M. Ben Williams
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, April 5, 2024 1:08 pm
Crime
Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department arrests man in death of infant
On March 22, Lafayette County sheriff’s deputies responded to a call on County Road 520 regarding an unresponsive infant male child. When deputies, EMS and ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, April 5, 2024 12:34 pm
Crime
Shots fire at Lafayette deputy during traffic stop; 3 arrested
Early Friday morning, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call regarding an alarm at TGC Outdoors on Highway 7. A deputy saw a ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, April 5, 2024 12:03 pm
News
Hernando defeats Oxford 12-0 in Thursday game
By Adam Brown Sports writer The Hernando Tigers defeated the Oxford Chargers 12-0 on Thursday night. Hernando got on the scoreboard early, with three runs in ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, April 5, 2024 11:30 am
News
Oxford mourns the loss of firefighter, friend
The Oxford Fire Department is reeling from the loss of one of its own. OFD’s Lt. Jeff Taylor died on Wednesday. The OFD posted about ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, April 4, 2024 6:17 pm
SportsPlus
Where to Watch Memphis vs. UAB on TV or Streaming Live – Nov. 16
Mario Anderson will lead the Memphis Tigers (8-2) into their game versus the UAB Blazers (2-7) at Simmons…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: SEC Games Today, November 16
The South Carolina Gamecocks versus the Indiana Hoosiers is a game to catch on the Saturday SEC college…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: AAC Games Today, November 16
Saturday’s AAC college basketball schedule has a lot in store. Among those games is the George Mason Patriots…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Saturday, November 16
There are several strong matchups on Saturday in college basketball play, including the Seattle U Redhawks squaring off…
How to Watch SEC Women’s College Basketball Games – Saturday, November 16
Three games on Saturday’s college basketball schedule feature an SEC team, including the matchup between the Miami Hurricanes…
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