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Authorities still seek information on the disappearance of Jay Lee and urge residents to report any tips to Oxford Police Department at 662-232-2400

Crime

Jay Lee declared legally dead by Circuit Court

While the trial for the man accused of killing Jimmie “Jay” Lee nears, Lee has finally been declared dead by the Lafayette County Circuit Court. ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 10:21 am

Business

Shop Oxford Holiday Open House this Saturday

The annual Shop Oxford Holiday Open House is set for this Sunday after being canceled last weekend due to expected rain. Visit the downtown Square ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 9:00 am

Elections

Election: Precinct breakdown

Here is a precinct breakdown of how Lafayette County residents voted in the Nov. 5 election at each precinct. Three races resulted in a runoff ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:13 pm

News

Oxford revises drug test policy

The city of Oxford is revising its drug testing policy. Last week during a work session, the Oxford Board of Aldermen voted to amend the ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:01 pm

Lafayette County

Animal shelter delayed, but moving forward

Construction of the new Lafayette County animal shelter has been delayed but is moving forward. The shelter was expected to be completed by early October; ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 9:00 am

News

Veterans Day Ceremony honors those who serve

Lacking a guest performer to sing the national anthem, local veterans and community members sang the song together to open the annual Veterans Day Celebration ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, November 11, 2024 3:57 pm

Events

Veterans Day Ceremony today

The annual Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at 10:45 this morning at the National Guard Armory. Sponsored by the local veterans’ organizations and the ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, November 11, 2024 9:28 am

News

Kendricks, McEwen will be Grand Marshals in Christmas Parade

Oxford’s Olympians, Sam Kendricks and Shelby McEwen will be co-Grand Marshals in this year’s Christmas parade.  According to organizers, both silver medalists have accepted the ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, November 11, 2024 8:15 am

News

Get those rain jackets ready for the Ole Miss game Saturday

Fans headed to the Ole Miss vs. Georgia game on Saturday should come prepared for a rainy showdown. Showers will likely start in the early ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, November 8, 2024 3:59 pm

News

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Oxford

Olympic silver medalist and Oxford resident Sam Kendricks flipped the switch Thursday evening to turn on the Christmas lights around the downtown Square. The city ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, November 8, 2024 9:34 am

News

Aldermen rename road in honor of old Mistilis Restaurant

The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved renaming a section of College Hill Road after the Mistilis family. City Engineer John Crawley presented the proposed name ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 4:11 pm

Elections

Lafayette County voters follow state trend in state, presidential election

Lafayette County voters followed the statewide trend in state and national elections Tuesday night. Just shy of 70% of registered voters voted in the election. ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 10:26 am

Elections

Most Lafayette County races headed for runoff election

All but one of the local races in Lafayette County are headed to the runoff election on Nov. 26. In the Justice Court Judge race, ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 9:17 pm

Lafayette County election results: New leaders join incumbents, as key positions see fresh faces and familiar figures retain their seats.

Elections

Lafayette County Election Preliminary Results

With 18 of 18 precincts reporting at 8:55 p.m., here are the following preliminary results that DO include absentee ballots but do NOT include a ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 8:19 pm

News

SEC Nation Returns to Oxford as Ole Miss Hosts Georgia

SEC Network’s weekly, traveling pre-game show, SEC Nation Presented by Johnsonville, returns to Oxford when No. 18 Ole Miss hosts No. 2 Georgia this coming ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, November 4, 2024 1:00 pm

Elections

Election Day is Tuesday; Local, state, presidential races on ballot

The general election is Tuesday, with national, state and local races on the ballot. Being a presidential election, turnout is expected to be high tomorrow. ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, November 4, 2024 11:20 am

Arts

Ole Miss alumna Lauren Watkins set for sold-out Proud Larry’s show

Ole Miss alumna and rising country artist Lauren Watkins is set to return to Oxford for a sold-out show at Proud Larry’s on Nov. 16. ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, November 4, 2024 11:00 am

Garden/Outdoors

USACE Vicksburg District announces changes in campground fees for North MS Lakes

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces that beginning May 1, new fee rates will go into effect for selected campgrounds at Arkabutla, Sardis, Enid ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, November 1, 2024 11:13 am

Arts

MAC grant give OHS student a chance to learn slide guitar from an expert

Oxford High School sophomore Sophia Doyle is finding her rhythm with a little help from local blues musician Wendy Jean Garrison. Thanks to a folk ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, November 1, 2024 11:00 am

News

Neighborhoods changing day for trick-or-treating due to weather forecast

With heavy rain and thunderstorms expected on Halloween, several Oxford neighborhoods are welcoming trick-or-treaters on Wednesday evening. The city does not officially change Halloween to ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, October 29, 2024 2:17 pm

Featured Photo

Never too early for Christmas lights

Daniel Ross works atop the Lafayette County Courthouse as city workers begin installing the Canopy of Lights in Oxford. A lighting ceremony will be held ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, October 29, 2024 11:00 am

News

Busy weekend ‘very successful’

Oxford saw an influx of visitors this past weekend, along with a few star sightings as well. Record crowds filled Vaught-Hemingway Stadium as Ole Miss ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, October 28, 2024 5:47 pm

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