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Crime

District Court judge recovering from heart attack

U.S. District Court Judge Michael P. Mills is recovering after suffering a heart attack earlier this week. According to an announcement Friday by the U.S. ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, January 12, 2018 2:28 pm

Lafayette County

First winter storm of the year closes schools, halts services

The first winter storm of 2018 has forced area schools to close as well as some government department to suspend services today. The rain turned ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, January 12, 2018 8:34 am

News

Oxford Park Commission to focus on fun

The Oxford Park Commission is working to revise its bylaws to reflect a renewed philosophy that it’s not whether you win or lose – it’s ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, January 11, 2018 5:52 am

Crime

Man fleeing during chase rams into Lafayette deputy’s vehicle

A Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department vehicle was damaged late Tuesday after an Oxford man fleeing from deputies rammed his car into a deputy’s vehicle. Chief Investigator ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, January 10, 2018 12:21 pm

Lafayette County

Post-holiday trash pickup upsets some Lafayette residents

Having extra trash after the holidays is not unexpected for most households with large boxes and bags of leftover wrapping paper sitting next to the ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, January 10, 2018 9:00 am

News

Studio Whimzy owner chosen for Double Decker poster artist

The owner of Studio Whimzy, Sarah Kathryn Dossett has been selected to create the artwork for the 2018 Double Decker Arts Festival. Local artists were ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, January 8, 2018 4:32 pm

Business

Oxford University Club closes after 17 years

Samir Ross arrived at the Oxford University Club last Wednesday for the weekly Kiwanis meeting only to find the private club had closed its doors ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, January 8, 2018 4:12 pm

Columns

To deny a Lotto in MS for religious, moral reasons is hypocritical

It appears the Mississippi Legislature will be taking another look at creating a lottery system for Mississippi during the upcoming session. I’ve heard arguments for ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, January 8, 2018 8:00 am

News

Parking garage to use license plate recognition for enforcement

For those who may one day park in the future downtown parking garage, it’s time to memorize your license plate number. On Friday, the Downtown ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, January 8, 2018 6:00 am

Lafayette County

Planning for the future: Lafayette County roads feel growing pains

In March 2017, the U.S. Census Bureau released its annual population estimates, and for the seventh-straight year, Lafayette County saw an increase in residents. The ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Sunday, January 7, 2018 6:00 am

News

Shooting victim was 2017 LHS graduate

A Go Fund Me page has been set up for donations for burial expenses for a woman who was killed Wednesday when she was shot ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, January 5, 2018 9:00 am

News

The Lyric Oxford going ‘old school’ with renovations

With its 10-year anniversary coming up later this year, The Lyric Oxford will be doing renovations to the building that will greatly mimic how the ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, January 5, 2018 9:00 am

Lafayette County

Freezing temps can often lead to burst water pipes

As temperatures barely reached above freezing Tuesday and Wednesday, pipes began bursting all over Oxford after lows and wind chills fell below 10 degrees for ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, January 4, 2018 6:00 am

Crime

Harmontown man charged with kidnapping

A Harmontown man was arrested Sunday for allegedly kidnapping and beating a woman. According to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department, on Dec. 29, Timothy Shayne ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, January 3, 2018 4:29 pm

News

Oxford Building and Grounds building damaged in New Year’s Eve fire

A burner possibly left on in the kitchen caused a fire inside the kitchen area of the Oxford Building and Grounds Department on Sunday night, ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, January 2, 2018 9:00 pm

News

Oxford aldermen agree to extend OLHS contract

The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved an updated contract with the Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society to provide animal control services on Tuesday that would be in ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, January 2, 2018 8:04 pm

Crime

Oxford rings in new year with no fatal wrecks, few DUIs

No fatal wrecks were reported by local law enforcement during the New Year’s Eve holiday and only a few arrests for DUI. The Oxford Police ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, January 2, 2018 9:30 am

Lafayette County

Oxford Aldermen, Lafayette Supervisors both holding first meeting of 2018 tonight

While the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors regularly meet on the first and third Monday of the month, with Monday being New Year’s Day, the ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, January 2, 2018 6:00 am

Columns

Changing how I accept change is this year’s resolution

It’s a new year. A fresh start. That sentiment gives most people a renewed sense of hope. “This year will be better. This year I ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, January 1, 2018 6:01 am

Lafayette County

Recycled Christmas trees used to create fish shelters

With the 2017 holiday season officially over, it’s just about time to say goodbye to O Tannenbaum — the family Christmas tree. Regular garbage routes ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, January 1, 2018 6:00 am

News

Last four months of 2017 a busy time

The last four months of 2017 where busy ones for the LOU community. With the city of Oxford and Lafayette County updating their comprehensive plans ... Read more