News
Pavilion officially named ‘Old Armory Pavilion’ by Oxford Board of Aldermen
For three years, the community pavilion on the corner of Bramlett Boulevard and University Avenue has hosted a slew of events; however, no one knew ...
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News
Two Confederate soldiers receive new grave headstones
Two Confederate soldiers buried in St. Peter’s Cemetery were remembered Sunday after new veteran headstones were placed on their grave sites. The headstones were paid ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, May 7, 2018 9:00 am
News
Wasted food on move-out day sparks idea for grad student
Julie LaBerge has called Oxford home for six years while attending Ole Miss and now before she returns home to Georgia, she wants to leave ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, May 7, 2018 9:00 am
Lifestyle
New sculptures join Yokna Sculpture Trail
Seven new sculptures have joined the Yokna Sculpture Trail, a rotating exhibit of 18 large-scale sculptures by local, regional and national artists. This collaboration between ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Sunday, May 6, 2018 6:00 am
News
Pride Parade rolls through Oxford under sunny skies
As if on cue, the rain stopped, the clouds parted and the sun shined down on those marching, and watching, the 2018 Pride Parade in ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Sunday, May 6, 2018 6:00 am
News
Pilot pleads guilty to operating, training without a valid license
A former pilot pleaded guilty to two of 60 original charges on an indictment filed in December 2017 for illegally conducting flights for hire and ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, May 4, 2018 2:15 pm
Lafayette County
Oxford prays for peace, unity, awakening
On the National Day of Prayer, about 100 people gathered on the lawn in front of the Lafayette County Courthouse and prayed. They prayed for ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, May 4, 2018 9:00 am
News
Visit Oxford highlights Oxford during Tourism Week
It’s easy to get people to come to Oxford during fall home football games and events such as the Double Decker Arts Festival. However, tourism ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:00 am
Education
All-female cast star in OHS musical ‘1776’
When people ask Oxford High School theater teacher John Davenport why he chose an all-female cast for the upcoming spring musical production of “1776,” his ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:00 am
Crime
OPD in search of red Tahoe in connection with Lyric shooting
The Oxford Police Department is looking for a red, Chevrolet Tahoe in connection with an altercation that occurred Friday at The Lyric Oxford. Officers responded to ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, May 2, 2018 7:41 pm
News
City hopes to get funds for sidewalks on East Jackson
The Oxford Public Works Department is asking the Mississippi Department of Transportation to allow them to transfer funds from a defunct project to help create ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, May 2, 2018 9:15 am
News
Oxford Fire Department loses 50 years of experience
Firefighters Clarence Williams and Randy Jones both joined the Oxford Fire Department in April 1993. Twenty-five years later, the two men said goodbye to OFD ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, May 2, 2018 9:00 am
Events
National Day of Prayer vigil to be held in Oxford this week
For 24 hours, members of more than 20 churches and ministries will come together to pray for those in local, state and national government, school ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, May 1, 2018 9:00 am
Crime
OPD looking for two persons of interest in Lyric shooting
The Oxford Police Department is looking for two persons of interest for their involvement in the Friday night shooting at The Lyric Oxford. No one was ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, April 30, 2018 5:40 pm
Business
Oxford gains new restaurant chains while one moves across town
Oxford’s outlet of the Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken franchise has re-opened. The restaurant, known for it’s fried chicken, opened in Oxford four years ago on South ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, April 30, 2018 10:00 am
Columns
Oxford is still the place we love but we don’t live in a bubble
A lot of hard work and planning goes into the Double Decker Arts Festival each year and city employees put in long hours all weekend ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, April 30, 2018 9:01 am
News
Leap Frog to rent space at old hospital location
With the building that Leap Frog currently uses on the Oxford Intermediate School campus set for demolition in January, the after-school program has a found ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, April 30, 2018 9:00 am
News
Double Decker draws early, large crowds
Derek Giles held up the foot-long hotdog, exclaiming, “Holy moly this is huge!” Giles, 9, and his family were visiting friends in Oxford from Yazoo ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Sunday, April 29, 2018 6:00 am
Lifestyle
Children proud of their artwork at Willie Price annual art show
Bennett Worthy and his pal Bryce Kirk were excited to show off their masterpieces Tuesday during the Willie Price Annual Art Gallery Event. The two ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Sunday, April 29, 2018 6:00 am
News
Arbor Day Program celebrates trees, youth art
When Gracie McCord was asked to draw a picture for the 2018 Arbor Day Poster Contest, she found inspiration in the heart of Oxford. The ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Sunday, April 29, 2018 6:00 am
News
Shuttles available to 2018 Double Decker Arts Festival on Saturday, street closings and towing begin at 4 a.m. Friday
Leaving the car at home during Double Decker weekend might be the wisest option, as the Square will be completely cut off from traffic for ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, April 27, 2018 11:34 am
News
Double Decker Arts Festival begins tonight
The 23rd annual Double Decker Arts Festival will kick off tonight under clear skies with a special Thacker Mountain Radio Hour on the Ole Miss ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, April 27, 2018 9:00 am
SportsPlus
How to Watch AAC College Basketball Games – Saturday, November 16
AAC teams will hit the court in five games on Saturday in college basketball action. That includes the…
How to Watch SEC College Basketball Games – Saturday, November 16
There are five games on the college basketball schedule on Saturday that feature SEC teams. That includes the…
Grizzlies vs. Pelicans Tickets Available – Friday, Nov. 29
The Memphis Grizzlies (7-6) are home in Southwest Division play versus the New Orleans Pelicans (4-9) on Friday,…
How to Watch Ole Miss vs. Colorado State on TV or Live Stream – November 16
The No. 25 Ole Miss Rebels (3-0) take a three-game winning streak into a home contest versus the…
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…
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