Lafayette County
TVA announces all-time high for power demand Wednesday morning
With the temperature bottoming out this morning to 0 degrees in some areas around north Mississippi, the Tennessee Valley Authority announced the power demand hit ...
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News
Oxford Aldermen declare local state of emergency
Due to the winter storm that blew into Oxford Sunday evening, the Oxford Board of Aldermen signed a proclamation Tuesday designating a local state of ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 10:06 am
Events
Frigid temps sticking around, more winter possible
By Alyssa Schnugg Senior Reporter Oxford’s first winter storm shut down the town after dumping ice and snow Sunday evening into late Monday. And it’s ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 6:30 am
Events
Cold shuts down ‘My Fair Lady,’ Community Market and more
Since the University of Mississippi has canceled all activities on campus today and Wednesday, tonight’s presentation of “My Fair Lady,” has also been canceled. The ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, January 16, 2024 3:08 pm
Arts
2024 Oxford Fiber Festival will be held this weekend at the Powerhouse
The Oxford Fiber Festival will present 24 vendors during this year’s festival slated for Friday and Saturday at the Powerhouse. From yarns to bags to ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, January 16, 2024 2:29 pm
News
More military helicopters expected over Oxford today
With the sun shining again over Oxford, residents will not only hear but possibly get to see more military helicopters today. On Saturday, more than ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, January 16, 2024 11:06 am
News
Military helicopter training exercise in Oxford a ‘success’
More than 50 military helicopters with the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) landed in Oxford Saturday as part of a large-scale training exercise. ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, January 16, 2024 10:51 am
Lafayette County
Lafayette County will not be plowing county roads
Lafayette County Emergency Management, in collaboration with the Lafayette County Leadership and the Lafayette County Road Department, has made the decision not to plow the ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, January 15, 2024 8:04 pm
Education
OMS student wins annual county spelling bee
Oxford Middle School student Sagan Karthikeyan took home the first-place award at the annual Lafayette County Spelling Bee recently. The Oxford School District hosted the ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, January 15, 2024 3:20 pm
News
Friends clean up Lamar Park after rain
It’s not unusual for young boys to head outside after a rainstorm to slosh around in mud puddles and frolic in the dirty aftermath of ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, June 5, 2018 9:00 am
News
University Avenue Sonic is coming back
When Sonic on University Avenue closed for an undetermined amount of time, the sign promised the popular fast-food venue “would be back.” A new Sonic ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, June 5, 2018 8:00 am
News
Mississippi’s Congressional primary Tuesday; polls open at 7 a.m.
Registered voters in Oxford and Lafayette County may vote in the state’s Congressional primary election beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday. Candidates seeking the party nominations ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, June 4, 2018 3:08 pm
News
Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society director resigns
The director of the Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society has resigned after 10 months at the shelter. Rumors of Angela Avery’s resignation started to appear on local ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, June 4, 2018 10:45 am
Crime
Home invasion robbery leads to 4 arrests
Four teens face charges of home invasion robbery after allegedly breaking into an apartment Thursday. According to the Oxford Police Department, at 7 p.m. Thursday, ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, June 4, 2018 9:48 am
Crime
Man sent to hospital after fight
An Oxford man was arrested for allegedly beating up a woman and another man on Friday. According to reports, the Oxford Police Department responded to ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, June 4, 2018 9:28 am
News
Oxford’s assets worth almost $230 million; audit shows few deficiencies
While to many, there’s no way to measure the true value of their hometown, on paper Oxford is worth almost $230 million. According to the ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, June 4, 2018 8:21 am
News
Monthly parking meter revenue almost doubles since 2015
Since paid parking hit the downtown Square, parking meters have brought in about 40 percent more revenue than during the first year the meters were ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, June 4, 2018 8:00 am
News
Oxford can afford parking garage; consultant asked to determine need
While the city of Oxford can afford a downtown parking garage, according to a report by Timothy Haahs and Associates, the debate remains as to ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Sunday, June 3, 2018 6:00 am
News
Drug that reverses effects of opioid overdose now available without a prescription
In a continued effort to curb the opioid epidemic in Mississippi, a drug proven to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose is now available ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Sunday, June 3, 2018 5:00 am
News
NWS says Friday storm dumped 3 inches of rain in 30 minutes in Oxford
A storm that blew through Oxford on Friday afternoon caused flash floods on several streets, a handful of stranded motorists and postponed the opening round ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Saturday, June 2, 2018 11:36 am
Lafayette County
Free family law clinic available for low-income Lafayette County residents
In celebration of June being Access to Justice Month in Mississippi, Thirty free family law clinics are scheduled across the state during June, which is ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, June 1, 2018 9:00 am
News
New camp aims to build relationships; foster interest in law enforcement
The Oxford Police Department is holding its first-ever Youth Law Enforcement Camp this month for teens and young adults ages 14 to 20. According to ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, June 1, 2018 8:00 am
SportsPlus
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How to Watch AAC College Basketball Games – Saturday, November 16
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There are five games on the college basketball schedule on Saturday that feature SEC teams. That includes the…
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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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