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Lafayette County

Local police respond to 88 wrecks during winter storm

Local police responded to about 88 wrecks in Oxford and Lafayette County last week due to the winter storm. In Oxford, at the Oxford Police ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, January 24, 2024 2:00 pm

News

OPD names Det. Kam Herod its 2023 R.L. “Bob” Jones Memorial Officer of the Year

The Oxford Police Department held its annual Peace Officer’s Officer of the Year Banquet recently to recognize outstanding officers and award the 2023 R.L. “Bob” ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 3:11 pm

News

9 Lives made big impact in the prevention of homeless kittens in 2023

In 2023, 9 Lives Cat Rescue fixed 409 animals, with the help of private donations and their community partners. “Throughout the year, our collective efforts ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 2:26 pm

Elections

Absentee voting for special alderman election now open

Oxford voters who cannot vote in person during the special election for the at-large alderman race on Feb. 6 can now vote absentee. There are ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 10:30 am

Lafayette County

As ice melts, local economic impact becoming more clear

As the ice melts and streets are cleared, local businesses and city and county officials are beginning to tally up the costs of what the ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 8:57 am

News

OXCM delivers eggs, bread and more to CB Webb residents

The Oxford Community Market canceled Tuesday’s market due to unsafe roads and an icy parking lot at the Old Armory Pavilion. However, that didn’t stop ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, January 22, 2024 4:28 pm

Education

Lafayette Schools closed Tuesday; Oxford waiting to make decision

UPDATE: OSD has decided to close schools on Tuesday. The Lafayette County School District is keeping its schools closed Tuesday due to the remaining ice ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, January 22, 2024 3:54 pm

Lafayette County

City, county crews continue clearing icy roads Monday

Oxford and Lafayette County road crews continued their work on clearing city and county roads Monday. Thanks to the temperature rising above 40 degrees, their work ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, January 22, 2024 12:54 pm

Health

MBS Oxford Center offering $25 VISA card for blood donations

By being closed last week due to the winter storm, Mississippi Blood Services in Oxford was unable to supply blood to patients throughout the area. As ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, January 22, 2024 11:28 am

Lafayette County

Flooding possible as bitter cold gives way to rain, warmer temps this week

Old Man Winter will be releasing his grip on Oxford this week with temperatures gradually rising to what will feel more like spring. But with ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, January 22, 2024 9:21 am

Education

Oxford, Lafayette schools closed Monday

Oxford and Lafayette County schools will be closed Monday, both schools announced early Sunday. The OSD stated the decision to close was to “provide one ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Sunday, January 21, 2024 9:25 am

Education

State opting out of summer food program does not affect Oxford’s summer meals for kids

Gov. Tates Reeves’ recent decision to opt out of a federal program that would provide food to children over the summer months will not affect ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Saturday, January 20, 2024 1:00 pm

Lafayette County

MEMA reports 6 weather-related deaths in Mississippi since Jan. 14

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has reported that six people have died in the past week due to the winter storm and below-freezing temperatures. No ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Saturday, January 20, 2024 8:32 am

News

Oxford’s grocery stores open Friday; working to restock shelves

Oxford’s three main grocery stores are open today and are working to get perishable items back on the almost empty shelves. However, some are closing ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, January 19, 2024 10:54 am

News

Area roads still mostly unsafe; single-digit temps expected tonight

Road conditions have not improved a great deal since Thursday, especially less traveled roads, and local officials are heavily suggesting people remain off the roads ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, January 19, 2024 9:56 am

News

Oxford will allow extra trash bags at the curb next week

With no trash collection going on this week in Oxford, city officials are relaxing the city’s trash collection rules next week. This will mean that ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, January 19, 2024 8:59 am

Lafayette County

House, Senate Lafayette representatives assigned committees, chairs

Mississippi leaders announced the House and Senate committee, chair and vice chair positions for Lafayette County’s elected Senators and House Representatives last week. Lt. Governor ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, January 18, 2024 4:30 pm

News

Little Free Pantries can help provide food while Oxford Pantry is closed

The Pantry of Oxford and Lafayette County – the area’s emergency food provider — is closed for the rest of the week due to the ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, January 18, 2024 11:17 am

Lafayette County

Oxford officials ask residents to stay off roads

The city of Oxford is requesting that all citizens stay off the roads as light rain wreaks havoc on already icy roads. “Unless you have ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, January 18, 2024 9:28 am

Education

Ole Miss delays start of spring semester until Jan. 25

The University of Mississippi is delaying the start of the spring semester due to the ongoing hazardous driving conditions. On Wednesday evening, the university announced ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 5:27 pm

Lafayette County

New Winter Weather Advisory issued for Oxford area

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Lafayette County. The advisory will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 4:10 pm

Elections

Winter storm cuts Oxford alderman race qualification period short

The deadline to qualify to run in the upcoming special Board of Aldermen election is today at 5 p.m. However, since City Hall has been ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 2:08 pm

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