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Elections

Incumbent aldermen begin qualifing for June election

Four aldermen wasted little time to qualify to run in this year’s city elections. The qualification period for the June election started on Thursday. Aldermen ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, January 3, 2025 5:56 pm

News

Storms Sunday as temps drop drastically; some ice on roads possible

Meteorologists are still unsure whether an incoming cold front will cause any snow or ice to form Sunday night, but one thing they agree on ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, January 3, 2025 10:21 am

News

Oxford Police launch new anti-speeding initiative in school zones

Starting Tuesday, the Oxford Police Department will implement a new initiative aimed at curbing speeding in school zones along Sisk Avenue and Bramlett Boulevard. The ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, January 2, 2025 12:08 pm

News

Ole Miss student injured in New Orleans attack

An Ole Miss student was injured in the New Orleans terrorist attack on New Year’s Day, according to University of Mississippi Chancellor Glenn Boyce. On ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, January 2, 2025 11:02 am

Lafayette County

Notable stories of 2024: The year had a frosty start

The year 2024 began with a wintry blast, as Oxford experienced approximately two inches of snow, sleet and ice on January 15. The icy conditions ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, January 1, 2025 9:20 am

Lafayette County

Three retire from Oxford Environmental Services

Oxford Environmental Services lost almost 100 years of experience when three long-time employees retired this month. The city of Oxford held a retirement ceremony for ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, December 31, 2024 10:00 am

News

Christmas trees used to create fish habitats

With all of the gift wrappings and other trash accumulated over the Christmas weekend being picked up by Oxford’s Environmental Services, there is one more ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, December 30, 2024 9:19 am

News

Oxford narrowly escapes worst of winter thunderstorms

Lafayette County received about 2 inches of rain Saturday as waves of storms rolled over the area from around 2 to 11 p.m. While the ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Sunday, December 29, 2024 10:40 am

News

Heavy rain, high winds, hail and more possible Saturday night

Today would be a good day to take down outdoor Christmas decorations or at least to make sure they’re secure. Oxford is expected to get ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, December 27, 2024 12:55 pm

Crime

Change of plea hearing set for former WV probation officer

Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified Everill being charged with arranging to have sex with a 9-year-old girl from California. That information ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, December 27, 2024 12:12 pm

News

Oxford keeps growing

Residential permits nearly double in 2024 If one considers the number of new homes being built in Oxford as an indicator of growth, the city ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, December 27, 2024 9:20 am

Lafayette County

Lafayette County Fire Department has record-breaking year

In 2024, Lafayette County firefighters responded to 2,711 calls, the department’s busiest year since at least 2007. In 2007, the firefighters responded to about 350 ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, December 27, 2024 9:15 am

Crime

Oxford police respond to 8,500 reports in 2024

The Oxford Police Department achieved significant milestones in 2024, marking a year of exceptional growth and advancements. By Dec. 20, the department had processed over ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, December 26, 2024 1:57 pm

Events

Shimmer into the New Year and support Juneteenth

The Oxford Juneteenth Committee invites the community to ring in the New Year while supporting a meaningful cause at their annual fundraiser. Shimmer into the ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, December 26, 2024 10:26 am

News

KD Hill Foundation teams up with local developer for special Christmas event at Belle Rivers

During his days at Ole Miss, former Rebel KD Hill was a regular sight at Oxford Housing Authority neighborhoods, spending time with the kids, tossing ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, December 24, 2024 9:00 am

News

Oxford residents advocate for stronger law to address animal overpopulation

A group of Oxford residents is organizing a grassroots effort to tackle the area’s growing animal overpopulation crisis by advocating for stricter spay and neuter ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, December 23, 2024 9:23 am

Lafayette County

Christmas closings, weather, trash and more

Due to the Christmas holidays, Oxford and Lafayette County government offices will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday in observance of the Christmas holiday. Federal ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, December 23, 2024 9:17 am

News

Aldermen approve updated Design Guidelines for Oxford

The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved the revised Oxford Design Guidelines during their regular meeting Tuesday night at City Hall. Kate Kenwright, a planner with ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, December 19, 2024 1:51 pm

Garden/Outdoors

Oxford man recognized by MDWFP for being outstanding sportsman

Oxford resident Joey Buchanan was recognized Thursday with an Outstanding Mississippi Sportsman certificate at the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Park’s monthly meeting at The ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, December 19, 2024 12:45 pm

Lafayette County

Graduates celebrate new beginnings at Drug Court ceremony

The Third Judicial District Drug Intervention Court held a graduation ceremony Tuesday at the Lafayette County Courthouse, celebrating 36 individuals who earned a second chance ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 10:41 am

News

Rotary donates new flag pole, monument to Lamar Park

The Rotary Club of Oxford marked a significant milestone in its 100-year history by dedicating a flag pole and monument that will stand as a ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 9:00 am

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