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Columns

Finding out where I came from through DNA testing

Four years ago at age 46, I found out I was adopted. Both of my parents were gone, and I was told by a long-time ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, April 2, 2018 9:00 am

Lafayette County

Community Church members enjoy volunteering at annual OPC Easter event

Putting out 9,000-plus eggs is a big job, even for the Easter Bunny who visits Oxford for the annual Oxford Park Commission Easter Egg Hunt ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, March 30, 2018 9:00 am

Crime

Hawkins named UPD chief of police

For more than 20 years, Ray Hawkins has worked hard to keep students at the University of Mississippi safe as an officer with the University ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, March 30, 2018 9:00 am

News

Vietnam veterans honored during local celebration

With a hot dog covered in mustard sitting in front of him, Vietnam veteran John Havas said he was happy to be among fellow veterans ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, March 30, 2018 9:00 am

News

Local government offices closed for Good Friday

Good Friday is the day when Christians commemorate Jesus Christ’s crucifixion, which plays an important part in the Christian faith. It is not a federal holiday in the United ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, March 29, 2018 10:41 am

Education

OSD to create Profile of a Graduate

The city of Oxford has a Comprehensive Plan – currently dubbed Vision 2037 – that is updated every five years to determine the communities’ goals ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, March 29, 2018 9:00 am

Lafayette County

Lafayette County tourism projects receive $79K

Thanks to the Mississippi Hills Heritage Area Alliance, several organizations in Oxford will receive thousands of dollars for new projects aimed at promoting tourism in ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, March 28, 2018 9:00 am

Crime

Police, schools concerned over increase in vaping/E-cig use among teens

Local law enforcement and school officials have noticed a rise in vaping among teenagers and are asking for parents to help them educate Oxford’s youth ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 3:41 pm

Education

Lona Waller named Oxford School District’s Parent of the Year

While Oxford resident Lona Waller may only have three children attending Oxford schools, she spends countless hours helping all Oxford School District students have the ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 9:00 am

Education

Resident seeks to implement restorative justice program in Oxford schools

Each year, hundreds of films are screened at the annual Oxford Film Festival. Some make people laugh, some make people cry and some, like the ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 9:00 am

Lafayette County

Volunteer firefighters better themselves by saving others

Volunteer firefighter Keveon Taylor has been involved in knocking out fires since he was 15 years old in the junior firefighter program through the Bolivar ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, March 26, 2018 9:00 am

Garden/Outdoors

Community Garden provides space, food, friendships

When Elizabeth O’Donnell and her family moved back to Oxford in August 2016, the house she moved into has many large trees, which provides beauty ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Sunday, March 25, 2018 6:00 am

News

Transportation Plan open house brings no surprises

There were no big surprises Thursday at an open house public meeting aimed at getting feedback from citizens on their concerns about Oxford’s transportation network. ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, March 23, 2018 10:07 am

News

Easter Bunny to visit Square on Saturday; OPC egg hunt on March 31

Before the Easter Bunny starts bouncing around the globe next weekend, he’s making a stop in Oxford on Saturday to spend time with area children ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, March 23, 2018 8:00 am

Crime

Hattiesburg man convicted of human trafficking in Oxford

A federal grand jury in the U.S. District Court in Oxford convicted a Hattiesburg man of human trafficking and transporting a minor across state lines ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, March 22, 2018 8:27 pm

Crime

Man wounded in accidental shooting involving a 13 year old

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department investigated a shooting Thursday after a 13-year-old juvenile fired a shotgun inside a house, wounding a 66-year-old man sitting outside. ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, March 22, 2018 7:48 pm

News Main

Lafayette County third fastest growing county in Mississippi

Since the 2010 U.S. Census, Lafayette County has gained more than 6,811 residents, which resulted in a 22.76 percent increase, making it the third highest ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, March 22, 2018 10:15 am

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News

Aldermen vote to wait on parking consultant until bids are in for garage

With estimates on the cost of the downtown parking garage being to close for comfort with some members of the Oxford Board of Aldermen, the ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, March 22, 2018 9:00 am

News

Visit Oxford takes over double decker rentals; increases rates

Due to rising costs to maintain the city’s four double decker buses, Visit Oxford is making changes to its rental policy for the iconic buses. ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, March 21, 2018 9:00 am

News

OPD extends vehicle take-home policy

To increase the longevity of its vehicles, the Oxford Police Department has extended its vehicle take-home policy to law enforcement officers living outside of the ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, March 21, 2018 9:00 am

Lafayette County

Area officials seeking input from citizens for future transportation projects

The Lafayette County, Oxford and University of Mississippi communities have experienced a dramatic change over the past 20 years as population increases across the county. ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, March 20, 2018 9:00 am

Education

Changes made to Bramlett Elementary drop-off area on Jefferson Avenue

Parents who drop off their children at Bramlett Elementary via Jefferson Avenue may have noticed changes made to the road. Improvements to ensure the safety ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, March 19, 2018 6:29 pm

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