Lafayette County
Area residents likely to see jump in utility bills; Help is available
Many Lafayette County and Oxford residents are opening their new electric bills this week and a collective gasp can be heard across the county. The ...
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Business
Police rely on mental health training
Crisis intervention techniques save lives Officer Roman Sones was on his lunch break when he heard a call come over the radio from dispatch on ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, February 13, 2024 7:10 pm
Lafayette County
Vehicle creates deep trenches in historic graveyard
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department is investigating vandalism at the historic Union Grove Cemetery. The small cemetery off County Road 432, way off the beaten ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, February 13, 2024 4:05 pm
News
Restaurants with alcohol; liquor stores could soon be OK in Legacy TNB zoning
The Oxford Planning Department recommended a change to Oxford’s only Legacy Traditional Neighborhood Business zoning district to allow restaurants that serve alcohol and liquor stores ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, February 13, 2024 10:44 am
Lafayette County
Prepare for severe weather before it happens
When winter starts to make way for spring, the battle of cold and warm fronts can cause severe storms to pop up, bringing hail, high ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, February 12, 2024 3:05 pm
Education
Southern Miss releases President’s and Dean’s Lists for Fall 2023 semester
The University of Southern Mississippi has released its President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2023 fall semester. The President’s List includes full-time students who ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, February 12, 2024 1:36 pm
Lafayette County
Rain Monday, sun returns for a few days
After a rainy, stormy and dreary Monday, Oxford will see plenty of sunshine the rest of the workweek. But alas, the rain will return this ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, February 12, 2024 11:00 am
News
Attorney Mike Watts appointed new Oxford Municipal Court judge
The city of Oxford has a new Municipal Court Judge. The Oxford Board of Aldermen met for a special called meeting Thursday and appointed attorney ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, February 9, 2024 12:42 pm
News
Oxford still paying the bills from Winter Storm Heather
Winter Storm Heather trekked across the U.S. in mid-January bringing a blast of arctic air, ice, snow and extra expenses to the city of Oxford. ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, February 9, 2024 11:26 am
News
Aldermen declare Sunday Brad Freeman Day
The Oxford Board of Aldermen passed a declaration Tuesday designating this Sunday as Brad Freeman Day – and the mTrade Park director won’t even be ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, February 8, 2024 3:22 pm
Business
Oxford Aldermen approve extended alcohol sales for Super Bowl Sunday
Fans who will be watching Super Bowl LVII at any of Oxford’s many restaurants on Sunday will be able to buy alcohol later than normally ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, February 8, 2024 11:37 am
News
Courthouse renovations to last through September
Visitors to downtown Oxford will have to look at a lot of scaffolding on the Lafayette County Courthouse for several more months. In August of ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, February 8, 2024 10:39 am
Education
GSA club at Lafayette High draws crowd to board meeting
The Lafayette County School District board room was crowded Tuesday night for its regular monthly meeting after the news of a group of students forming ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, February 7, 2024 4:48 pm
News
Empty Bowls returns Thursday after 3-year hiatus
The popular fundraiser Empty Bowls is returning next week after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The event will take place from 11 a.m. ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, February 7, 2024 10:32 am
Arts
Double Decker big draw for local, national artists
Record number of submissions from artists this year By Alyssa Schnugg Senior reporter The upcoming Double Decker Arts Festival has grown in many ways from ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, February 7, 2024 6:30 am
Business
GenTeal recovering from roof collapse
Owner hopes to return to Oxford By Alyssa Schnugg Senior reporter The recent winter storm and the several inches of ice and snow that came ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, February 7, 2024 6:10 am
Business
New animal shelter project moving forward
Supervisors updated on progress of 4,200 sq.-foot building, exercise area By Alyssa Schnugg Senior reporter The construction of Lafayette County’s future animal shelter continues. On ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, February 7, 2024 6:00 am
Elections
Mary Martha Crowe wins at-large alderman seat
Mary Martha Crowe will be Oxford’s newest alderman after winning the special election Tuesday. Crowe was called the “preliminary winner” by 7:10 p.m. by Circuit ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, February 6, 2024 7:19 pm
Lafayette County
Former Chancery Clerk Sherry Wall dies at age 68
Former Lafayette County Chancery Clerk Sherry Wall died Tuesday morning. Wall, 68, served as the Chancery Clerk for almost 20 years, first winning the election ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, February 6, 2024 4:40 pm
Business
RV Resort gets first board approval to move forward with project
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors granted the first green light to a proposed resort RV park Monday when they approved a conditional use permit ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, February 6, 2024 1:56 pm
Lafayette County
New Lafayette county animal shelter plans move forward
The construction of Lafayette County’s future animal shelter continues. On Monday, Building Official Joel Hollowell told the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors that the concrete ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, February 6, 2024 10:12 am
News
John Crawley promoted to serve as Oxford’s new city engineer
The Oxford Board of Aldermen appointed a new city engineer at special called meeting on Jan. 22. Taking the helm of the engineering department will ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, February 5, 2024 3:56 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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