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Events

Double Decker looking for volunteers

With the Double Decker Arts Festival fast approaching at the end of April, Visit Oxford has sent out a call for anyone is willing to ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Thursday, March 9, 2017 9:54 am

Education

Connie McCluskey named Teacher of the Year for Lafayette School District

The Teachers of the Year for the Lafayette County School District have been announced. At their monthly meeting earlier this week, the Lafayette School Board ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Thursday, March 9, 2017 9:53 am

Lafayette County

Ken Hewlett resigns his seat with Lafayette County School Board

The Lafayette County School Board will be looking to fill a seat after board member Ken Hewlett turned in his resignation at Monday night’s monthly ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Wednesday, March 8, 2017 10:48 am

Lifestyle

New Thacker Mountain Radio director/producer Kate Teague takes the helm in Oxford

There’s a lot of work that goes into the Thacker Mountain Radio Hour before it hits the airwaves each Thursday evening from Off Square Books. ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Sunday, March 5, 2017 6:00 am

Lifestyle

Oxford Bridal, Delta State sororities donate hundreds of prom dresses for Oxford High School students

  Going to prom can be a costly proposition. Thankfully, some Oxonians have found a way for Oxford High School students to attend who might ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Saturday, March 4, 2017 7:31 pm

Education

Oxford School District to collaborate with Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation at Ole Miss

Some parents want it, others do not. So now the Oxford schools must decide whether they want the William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation at ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Tuesday, February 28, 2017 10:21 am

News

Shoring operations begin on stores affected in truck accident

Several businesses were closed on Monday after a truck crashed into the side of jcg apparel on the Square. Jimmy Allgood, the Director of Emergency ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Monday, February 27, 2017 12:25 pm

Elections

Action Together Oxford hosts town hall

A town hall meeting was held Saturday by a group of citizens called Action Together Oxford to voice concerns to Representative Trent Kelly and Senators ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Monday, February 27, 2017 9:56 am

Lifestyle

The South Mississippi Art League (SMAL) will show their work at Oxford Treehouse Gallery

The South Mississippi Art League will be exhibiting their work at Oxford Treehouse Gallery through the middle of March. Established in 2015, the SMAL allows ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Sunday, February 26, 2017 6:00 am

Lafayette County

Lafayette County and Oxford Public Library and others offering video games to check out

Books and movies aren’t the only things you can check out from libraries now. Beginning last week, the Lafayette  County & Oxford Public Library, along ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Wednesday, February 22, 2017 10:31 am

News

Students in Oxford assist with tax filing for those in need

There’s still some time before Tax Day on April 18, but it’s never too early to finish up all those forms. To assist during the ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Wednesday, February 22, 2017 10:21 am

Education

Focusing on gap in student achievement with AVID program in the Oxford School District

A new program to close the achievement gap may be implemented into the Oxford School District in the near future. Denise Rupert, a representative from ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Tuesday, February 21, 2017 10:03 am

Events

Actor/activist Danny Glover stops by Oxford Film Festival before his visit to Canton Nissan plant

Longtime Hollywood actor Danny Glover might be known more for his roles in the “Lethal Weapon” series and “The Color Purple”, but he has also ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Monday, February 20, 2017 9:59 am

News

Travel ban affecting some Ole Miss students and faculty in Oxford

When President Trump issued a temporary travel ban for seven Muslim majority countries (Iran, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Libya, Sudan and Somalia) on January 27, the ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Monday, February 20, 2017 9:47 am

Events

Oxford Film Festival announces winners at the Powerhouse

To celebrate the numerous filmmakers who came to town this past weekend, a handful of Hokas were given out at the awards ceremony for the ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Monday, February 20, 2017 9:45 am

Lafayette County

Lafayette Middle School teacher earns Robert E. Yager Excellence in Teaching Award

A science teacher at Lafayette Middle School recently won one of the most prominent teaching awards in the country. Kelle Sumrall was honored with the ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Sunday, February 19, 2017 6:00 am

Lifestyle

Pam Locke of Oxford creates winning Double Decker 2017 poster

The third time was the charm for local artist Pam Locke. After having entered into the poster design contest for the Double Decker Arts Festival ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Saturday, February 18, 2017 8:00 am

News

Empty Bowls charity helps fill coffers of The Pantry in Oxford

A long line stretched through the Oxford Conference Center all in the name of getting some soup. But this wasn’t regular soup that was being ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Wednesday, February 15, 2017 10:38 am

News

Oxford High School does their version of ‘Twelve Angry Men’

Oxford High School theater director John Davenport is no stranger to the play “Twelve Angry Men,” which opens at the school later this week. In ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Tuesday, February 14, 2017 10:32 am

News

Oxford Film Festival 2017 kicks off this week

The following excerpt is from an article featured in the February issue of Oxford Magazine. Oxford has long been hailed as one of the literary ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Tuesday, February 14, 2017 10:18 am

News Main

Oxford High cheerleading team wins National Championship

The Oxford High School cheerleaders have boosted the town’s morale more than usual. This past weekend, the team won a national championship from the Universal Cheer ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Monday, February 13, 2017 2:16 pm

Lifestyle

Bozart’s Gallery exhibit in Water Valley recognizes animal friends

Beginning this month, Bozarts Gallery in Water Valley will go to the dogs (and plenty of other pets too). An opening reception was held on ... Read more

by Andy Belt, Sunday, February 12, 2017 6:00 am

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