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ABC approved petition to allow bars to stay open later on Super Bowl

Oxonians planning to stay out to watch the Super Bowl this weekend will be able to, thanks to ... Read more

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LaKeisha Borum takes on crowded District 3 as independent candidate

LaKeisha Borum was in church after the new year, when she got the sign she needed. The life-long ... Read more

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Supervisors District 2 race adds one more, as Justice Court adds competition

There’s been a slow in the number of names entering races for office in Lafayette County, but residents ... Read more

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Oxford School Board waiting for clearer picture on budget for projects

The Oxford School Board discussed two of its projects during Monday’s meeting that will be over the $38 ... Read more

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Growing purchase loans allow veterans to buy housing in Oxford

Oxford saw the third-highest growth among cities offering purchase loans to assist veterans in buying homes. Over a ... Read more

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OPD arrests 2 men for allegedly stealing items from cars

Two men, one from Booneville and the other from Saltillo, were arrested after being caught by a private ... Read more

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Aldermen to re-write land codes pertaining to banners

The Board of Aldermen concluded it would re-write specific land development codes to limit and define banners in ... Read more

OXFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Oxford School District names Brittany Franks Teacher of the Year

The Oxford School District announced its annual awards Monday evening, and announced Brittany Franks as its Teacher of ... Read more

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Aldermen to begin drafting changes to city alcohol ordinance

Oxford’s Board of Aldermen agreed to begin drafting changes to an ordinance Monday, concerning on-premise consumption of light ... Read more

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OPD taking extra measures against disregarded bus safety laws

In response to Oxford and Lafayette County residents disregarding bus safety laws, Oxford Police has increased activity over ... Read more

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Clay Deweese enters Representatives District 12 race against Kilpatrick

Oxford businessman Clay Deweese announced he has entered the Mississippi House of Representatives race in District 12 Thursday. ... Read more

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Teresa Coleman gives back to a community that made her a business owner

Teresa Coleman describes herself as a perfectionist. And in her profession, being a tax preparer at EZ Tax, ... Read more

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North East Power ‘cautiously optimistic’ about rural internet bill

North East Mississippi Electric Power Association is exploring the possibilities in providing internet to rural Lafayette County, but ... Read more

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Over a dozen Oxford High students awarded for their artwork

Three Oxford High School students are being recognized on a national level for their art prowess at the 2019 ... Read more

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Mississippi State Senate passes bill to allow EPAs to provide internet

The Mississippi State Senate unanimously passed a bill Wednesday that would allow local electric cooperatives to provide internet ... Read more

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After being convinced to join, Conny Parham is The Pantry’s Volunteer of the Year

Conny Parham was surprised when she found out she was named The Pantry’s Volunteer of the Year, especially ... Read more

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Supervisors vote to approve the county to clean property on Highway 30

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors voted to allow the county to clean a property on Highway 30, ... Read more

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Pontotoc man arrested for an assault near the Square

A Pontotoc man turned himself in on Saturday afternoon to Oxford Police after assaulting a man near the ... Read more

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Q&A: OSD’s Bradley Roberson on the challenges of being an educator

Oxford School District is in the midst of major innovation. The school is applying for a District of ... Read more

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Women’s basketball is hitting its stride and having fun doing it

Ole Miss women’s coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin jumped into the media room after knocking off Florida 76-66 on Sunday ... Read more

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OPD names Kevin Parker Officer of the Year at awards banquet

Oxford Police Department held its annual awards banquet last Friday, and bestowed nine awards to officers in the ... Read more

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SEC women’s basketball power rankings: coaches preach parity as MSU clearly reigns

Both coaches in Sunday’s Ole Miss and Florida contest, Yolett McPhee-McCuin and Cam Newbauer, both echoed the same sentiments in ... Read more

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