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News

ACLU urges Aldermen to vote no on Downtown District

The American Civil Liberties Union has spoken out against the City of Oxford’s proposed alcohol safety ordinance but, ... Read more

Crime

Two Oxford schools on temporary alert after nearby auto burglary

Two schools in Oxford School District had a surprise safety exercise after two auto burglary suspects were seen ... Read more

Education

Scooting to Success: 77-year-old veteran starts class at Ole Miss with a new ride

James “Handsome Jim” Willis isn’t the typical Ole Miss student, but thanks to a few good Samaritans, the ... Read more

Crime

If you can’t stand the heat: OPD arrests 2 for arson at The Links apartments

The Oxford Police Department has arrested two men in connection with an Aug. 14 fire at the Links ... Read more

Events

Oxford Film Festival’s Monday Movies continues next week

The Oxford Film Festival Monday Movies series will continue on Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Burns Belfry ... Read more

News

Revival Roads: Jason Beverly’s Fictional tour of Mississippi

African-American fiction novelist Dr. Jason A. Beverly’s third novel, “Mississippi Revival Roads,” takes place over the course of ... Read more

Education

More than a trade: Tech students take on the real world

Oxford-Lafayette School of Applied Technology, also known as “The Tech,” is preparing students from Oxford and Lafayette County ... Read more

News

Coleman Funeral Home announces Kathy Brummett as Family Care Coordinator

Kathy Brummett, a longtime Oxford resident, has joined Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford as its Family Care Coordinator. ... Read more

News

George Tobolowsky brings world-famous sculptures to Oxford

The University of Mississippi Museum’s latest exhibit, “A Long Road Back” by sculptor George Tobolowsky, takes repurposed metal ... Read more

News

Ole Miss voices support for Oxford’s proposed Alcohol Safety ordinance

The University of Mississippi is officially on board with the ordinance formerly known as the Downtown District ordinance, ... Read more

News

Oxford, Lafayette students selected for Mississippi School of the Arts

Three high school students from the LOU community have been selected to attend the Mississippi School of the ... Read more

Education

Making it work: Lafayette Lower Elementary teachers navigate portable classrooms

It’s no secret that Lafayette County School District is experiencing overcrowding problems – just ask the teachers who ... Read more

News

Ole Miss granted Arabic Flagship Program

The University of Mississippi is one of two recipients of an Arabic Flagship Program, which is designed for ... Read more

News

Dorm Diva: After Five Designs takes on Ole Miss move-in

When college dormitories come to mind, the first thought probably isn’t one of luxury and relaxation – that ... Read more

News

Aldermen approve RFP for new animal shelter management

The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved a request for proposal for a new organization to assume operations of ... Read more

Education

Lafayette County Schools hold information session for bond issue

The Lafayette County School Board held the first of two general information sessions regarding plans for a new ... Read more

News

LOFT to award $50,000 in grants to local nonprofits

The Lafayette Oxford Foundation for Tomorrow will host its third-annual Night for Nonprofits event on Thursday at 6 ... Read more

News

Water, Water Everywhere: Punkin Water Association continues to address quality, pressure

The Punkin Water Association held its monthly board meeting Monday night, and was met with an audience full ... Read more

News

Aldermen to discuss animal shelter contracts today in recessed meeting

The Oxford Board of Aldermen has announced a recessed meeting set for this afternoon at 1 p.m., during ... Read more

News

Thacker Mountain Radio to hit Alabama airwaves

Thacker Mountain Radio Hour will head across state lines for the first time on Sept. 1, thanks to ... Read more

Lafayette County

County Business Center, Arena construction on schedule

The Lafayette County Business Center and Arena projects are on schedule, according to Bryan Ellis and Kyle Reeder ... Read more

Education

Complete to Compete helps former Ole Miss students earn degrees

A special University of Mississippi graduation event took place on Aug. 4 at the Jackson Avenue Center. Police ... Read more