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Orchestra participation soars across Oxford schools

In the last three years, Oxford School District’s orchestra program has seen remarkable growth and has become a ... Read more

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Man sentenced in death of 1-year-old child

A man charged in the death of a 1-year-old child last year will serve another seven years in ... Read more

University of Mississippi

UM students hold study-in protest

On Friday, May 2, the University of Mississippi Environmental Coalition organized a study-in protest on campus, in coordination ... Read more

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New Regional Economic Alliance approved for north Mississippi counties

A new law approved by Gov. Tate Reeves in March is paving the way for a powerful partnership ... Read more

Arts

Oxford nonprofits scramble after sudden termination of VISTA Program

Local nonprofits are reeling this week following the abrupt cancellation of the AmeriCorps VISTA program, a federal initiative ... Read more

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Ken Cyree, Ole Miss Business Dean, announces his retirement

By Stella Connell UM School of Business Administration After 21 years as a faculty member at the UM ... Read more

History

Ghost town residents provide lessons for today by working with scientists in 1800s to combat yellow fever

By Shirley Wimbish Gray Mississippi Today Given recent policy changes threatening the future of medical research and news ... Read more

Food

Oxford’s Chef Davis crowned 2025 King of Mississippi Seafood

Oxford’s culinary reputation continues to shine as Chef Jon “JD” Davis claimed the title of 2025 King of ... Read more

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Local high school students graduate from Junior Leadership program

The Oxford Lafayette Chamber of Commerce announced 26 local high school sophomores have graduated from the 2025 class ... Read more

News Main

The Beacon to close on May 10 after 66 years

The Beacon restaurant, a cherished local institution that has served the LOU community for more than 60 years, ... Read more

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University cuts financial support for Oxford Pride events

By Noah Walters The Daily Mississippian The University of Mississippi is pulling all affiliated resources and involvement in ... Read more

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Mother, son earn degrees, graduate this month

For Deborah Dunn and her 17-year-old son Jarvis, this May isn’t just about caps, gowns and ceremonies — ... Read more

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Oxford Pride Week 2025 celebrates with parade, community events

Pride Week 2025 kicked off Sunday with a full lineup of events planned throughout the week, culminating in ... Read more

Lifestyle

Oxford writer teams up with former officer to tell a story of injustice

“Badge Unbroken: The Robert Hall Story,” co-authored by Robert Hall and Oxford writer Sandy Grisham, dives into the ... Read more

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Fast storm damaged 12 homes in Lafayette County; Some still without power

A fast-moving thunderstorm wreaked havoc in part of southern Lafayette County Sunday and several hundred are still without ... Read more

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Big crowds for Double Decker ‘25

With the sun shining on Saturday, the Double Decker Arts Festival drew big crowds from start to finish. ... Read more

Events

Photos: Double Decker Arts Festival

The 28th Double Decker Arts Festival was a success, with its usual dose of beautiful art, tasty food ... Read more

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First night of Double Decker draws tens of thousands; Festival continues today

Friday night’s kick-off to the Double Decker Arts Festival drew a large crowd around the North Lamar stage ... Read more

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Ammunition manufacturer aims to provide quality product to Oxford

Rocky Ford Ammunition, a locally owned and operated ammunition manufacturer, aims to provide the community with reliable and ... Read more

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Plans to renovate historic Theora Hamblett House approved

The Oxford Historic Preservation Commission gave the green light on Monday to a plan to renovate and expand ... Read more

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Supes order accessory structure removed

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors voted to order that an accessory structure be removed from property located ... Read more

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Rain likely at some point during Double Decker

While the National Weather Service forecasts rain on Friday and Saturday during this year’s Double Decker Arts Festival, ... Read more