News
Oxford Conference Center brings in $850K in revenue in 2023
The Oxford Conference Center had a good year in 2023 and 2024 is looking bright as well. On Tuesday, OOC Director Micah Quinn gave an ...
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Lafayette County
Lafayette County supervisors consider special event permits
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors is considering a new special event permit for events held in the county that meet certain proposed criteria. A ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, February 21, 2024 2:37 pm
News
Locals protest at board meeting; historic mansion safe for now
Oxford officials wanted to seek local and private legislation to examine their options regarding the Cedar Oaks Mansion, but the deadline was quickly approaching. The ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, February 21, 2024 12:11 pm
History
Mayor breaks tie vote to approve resolution to explore Cedar Oaks options
UPDATE from Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill: At 8 a.m. Wednesday, the city clerk received an email from Shane Barnett, chairman of the House Local and ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:20 am
Elections
Reynolds elected in Water Valley
New Mayor was State Rep. 44 years By Alyssa Schnugg Senior reporter Former State Representative Thomas “Tommy” Reynolds won a mayoral special election Tuesday, Feb. ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, February 21, 2024 7:00 am
Business
Help available for high utility bills
Record energy use during cold snap By Alyssa Schnugg Senior reporter Many Lafayette County and Oxford residents are opening their new electric bills this week ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, February 21, 2024 6:45 am
Business
Building permits up 35 percent
By Alyssa Schnugg Senior reporter While it’s easy to see from the amount of traffic in Oxford that the city is growing in population, the ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, February 21, 2024 6:10 am
Business
Sales, tourism tax continue climb
Rebs have 31 home dates this spring By Alyssa Schnugg Senior reporter The city of Oxford’s sales and tourism taxes have shown an increase for ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, February 21, 2024 6:00 am
News
Legacy business district changes proposed
Will allow alcohol at restaurants By Alyssa Schnugg Senior reporter The Oxford Planning Department recommended a change to Oxford’s only Legacy Traditional Neighborhood Business district to ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, February 20, 2024 3:58 pm
News
New Oxonians named Pantry’s Volunteers of the Year
José and Carmen Martin were named the 2023 Volunteers of the Year by the Oxford Pantry recently. The couple has been volunteering at the Pantry ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, February 20, 2024 2:56 pm
Lafayette County
Victims in Abbeville house fire identified
The couple who died in a house on Monday in Abbeville have been identified as long-time Lafayette County residents Rickey Wray, 72, and his wife, ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, February 20, 2024 12:27 pm
History
Aldermen seeking information on options for Cedar Oaks
An item on the upcoming Oxford Board of Aldermen’s meeting agenda has caused a flurry of email chains and social media posts among people upset ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, February 19, 2024 2:55 pm
Lafayette County
High pressure brings blue skies, lots of sun; rain expected Thursday
This week, Lafayette County residents will see lots of sunshine and gradually warming temperatures as spring attempts to push its way into our area. Expect ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, February 19, 2024 11:15 am
News
Baseball wins marathon over Hawaii to open 2024 season
From Ole Miss Athletics It took 13 innings and nearly five hours of game time, but Ole Miss Baseball finally opened its 2024 season with ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Saturday, February 17, 2024 6:31 am
Obituaries
Lt. Col. William Douglas Brandon
Lt. Col. William Douglas “Doug” Brandon, Sr., 95, of Oxford died on Feb. 12, 2024.
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, February 16, 2024 4:26 pm
Crime
Correctional officers charged with bringing contraband into Detention Center
A Lafayette County correctional officer was arrested for allegedly bringing contraband into the local detention center. On Tuesday, the Lafayette County Criminal Investigation Division began ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, February 16, 2024 3:55 pm
Garden/Outdoors
LC Master Gardeners offers free home consultation service
The Lafayette County Master Gardeners offers several services to area residents free of charge to assist people in their gardening and landscaping efforts. One such ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, February 16, 2024 3:32 pm
Garden/Outdoors
Master Gardener Lecture Series to feature ‘The Family Plot’ host
The Lafayette County Master Gardeners will host its annual Spring Lecture Series again this year at the Lafayette County and Oxford Public Library. The lectures ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, February 16, 2024 3:15 pm
News
Building permits issued in Oxford increased in 2023
While it’s easy to see from the amount of traffic in Oxford that the city is growing in population, the number of permits issued for ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, February 15, 2024 2:08 pm
Crime
Documentary on the effects of PTSD on first responders aims to be a conversation starter
When filmmaker Conrad Weaver was working on a documentary about the opioid crisis, he went on a ride-along with first responders. One of the calls ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, February 15, 2024 12:07 pm
News
Tommy Reynolds is Water Valley’s new mayor
Water Valley has a new mayor. Former State Representative Thomas “Tommy” U. Reynolds won the mayoral special election Tuesday in the city of Water Valley ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 3:38 pm
Crime
More details released on cemetery vandalism
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department released additional information about the vandalism at Union Grove Cemetery that occurred Monday night. On Tuesday, the sheriff’s department took ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 12:18 pm
SportsPlus
Titans vs. Vikings Player Props & Odds – Week 11
Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings meet the Tennessee Titans on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET, at Nissan…
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…
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