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News

OPD: Local law enforcement not looking for illegal immigrants

  Oxford Police Chief Joey East said recent rumors that his officers were going around to homes and businesses looking for illegal immigrants are completely ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Sunday, February 26, 2017 2:00 am

Crime

OPD investigates shooting

A man was shot in the leg after two men approached him Friday night in an attempt to rob him. According to the Oxford Police ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Saturday, February 25, 2017 1:04 pm

Lafayette County

Jon Maynard is working to build employment options in Oxford and Lafayette County

There’s always more than one way to do something and when it comes to bringing jobs to Mississippi, each county is doing what they hope ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, February 24, 2017 10:53 am

Lafayette County

Oxford may have to annex a Lafayette County facility

After Oxford aldermen and Lafayette County supervisors realized that both local governments needed more space, especially for their courts, it seemed like a natural move ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, February 24, 2017 10:43 am

Elections

Patrick Herbert is looking to be an alderman in Oxford

Patrick Herbert wants to help bring more jobs and affordable housing to Oxford and feels his best chance to do that is being an alderman. ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, February 23, 2017 9:52 am

News

$6M budget for Oxford University Transit (OUT) approved by city

As the Oxford University Transit system continues to grow, so does the number of buses, the number of routes traveled and the cost of providing ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, February 23, 2017 9:46 am

Lafayette County

Lafayette County moves forward with $20M bond to help pay for two new roads in Oxford

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved an intent resolution Tuesday to issue up to a $20 million bond for road and building projects that ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, February 22, 2017 10:27 am

News

Oxford parking garage plans could be delayed

Plans for the city’s downtown parking garage hit a small snag recently that could push off construction for a few months. Last month, the Oxford ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, February 22, 2017 10:17 am

Crime

Oxford police arrests two men for breaking and entering in unrelated incidents

The Oxford Police Department arrested two men recently for breaking into homes in unrelated cases. On Friday, officers were dispatched to Martin Luther King Jr. ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, February 21, 2017 9:04 pm

Events

Annual Taste of Oxford to benefit St. Jude this Thursday at The Jefferson

Celebrating its 10th year, the annual St. Jude Taste of Oxford event this Thursday will offer some new experiences while keeping the tried and true ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, February 21, 2017 10:14 am

Business

Oxford chef, restaurant make Beard Awards semifinalists

A local chef and a new Oxford restaurant have been named as semifinalists in the 27th annual James Beard Foundation’s Restaurant and Chef Awards. Snackbar ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, February 20, 2017 10:08 pm

News

Rooster’s in Oxford closed for 4 weeks after settlement with ABC

Rooster’s Blues House will be closed for the next four weeks after reaching a settlement with the Mississippi Alcohol Beverage Control after an ongoing dispute ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, February 20, 2017 9:38 pm

News

Hundreds gather to meet their Muslim neighbors in Oxford

Tasneem Omary has lived half her life in the United States and the other half in the Middle East When she came back to live ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, February 20, 2017 10:40 am

Lafayette County

Gail’s Final Touch in Lafayette County is worth the drive to her customers

When Gail Liggins had to move her hair salon eight years ago, she decided to build a shop on her family property off College Hill ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, February 20, 2017 9:55 am

News

Oxford Park Commission approves architectural plans for new activity center

Oxford is on its way to having a new activity center building after the Oxford Park Commission board approved the schematic design package Thursday that ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, February 17, 2017 11:01 am

News

Oxford’s Pay-It-Forward Pocket Pantry more than free snacks

Drawing inspiration from a recent article about turning old newspaper racks into mini neighborhood food pantries, Oxford Community Market Director Betsy Chapman decided to bring ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, February 17, 2017 10:58 am

News

Local Oxford hotel occupancies dip slightly in December

While hotel occupancy numbers dipped slightly in December in Oxford, the number of people coming and spending money continued to rise. Hotel occupancy in December ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, February 16, 2017 10:09 am

Events

Oxford Film Festival features several local films

Hollywood ain’t got nothin’ on Oxford. From first-time filmmakers to those who have made filmmaking their profession, this year’s Oxford Film Festival features several films ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, February 16, 2017 9:28 am

Lafayette County

Drug Court grads turn lives around

Three years ago, Stephanie’s life was a mess. “Addiction had taken over me to where I didn’t know myself,” she said Tuesday, moments before graduating ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, February 15, 2017 10:49 am

News

Oxford’s first Traditional Neighborhood Development approved by the Oxford Planning Commission

Two local developers have gained approval for the city’s first Traditional Neighborhood Development from the Oxford Planning Commission. Developers Todd Payne and Mac Monteith said ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, February 14, 2017 10:12 am

Lafayette County

Oxford churches step in to help Riverside Place residents relocate

Several churches in Oxford and Lafayette County have raised more than $16,000 to assist the residents of Riverside Place find a new place to call ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, February 13, 2017 10:31 am

Columns

The Big Event offers big help for all

With spring around the corner, I’m starting my honey-do list for projects around the house. However, I’m not married, so my honey-doers will be a ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, February 13, 2017 10:28 am

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