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Larry Sparks named interim chancellor by IHL Board

The Board of Trustees of Mississippi’s Institutions of Higher Learning has named Larry Sparks to the post of ... Read more

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Joey Gardner named City of Oxford’s new Fire Chief

After serving as the interim Fire Chief for the City of Oxford for several weeks, Joey Gardner has ... Read more

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Mississippi Critterz signs contract with Lafayette County, hopes to open next week

Mississippi Critterz and Lafayette County’s Board of Supervisors have agreed to the terms of a contract for the ... Read more

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Lafayette County avoids Monday’s severe weather outbreak

Despite multiple tornado warnings on Monday evening, Lafayette County saw minimal damage when it came to severe weather. ... Read more

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OPD arrests man, discovers possible pipe bombs over weekend

The Oxford Police Department is currently investigating two possible pipe bombs found in a South Lamar residence over ... Read more

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Kappa Alpha Theta to close Ole Miss chapter at semester’s end

The Grand Council of Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity has notified members of Ole Miss’ Epsilon Zeta chapter that ... Read more

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New voting precinct, electronic poll books on tap for Nov. 6 election

With midterm elections a few days away, the Lafayette County Election Commission is working diligently to make the ... Read more

Sports

Rebels defeat Fayetteville State, 101-52

The Kermit Davis era officially began on Friday as the Rebels routed Fayetteville State 101-52 at The Pavillion ... Read more

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Lafayette County’s first CASA class sworn in

On Tuesday morning, four women stood up to take an oath with one goal in mind – protecting some ... Read more

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OPD seeks person of interest in assault, attempted kidnapping

The Oxford Police Department is searching for information regarding an assault and attempted kidnapping. Last week, OPD said ... Read more

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Many local races in Nov. 6 election are uncontested

With one week left until Mississippians go to the polls for the general election, many locals might be ... Read more

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Oxford High School Theatre puts new spin on ‘The Wizard of Oz’

Theatregoers will be taken down a different sort of yellow brick road as Oxford High School Theatre begins ... Read more

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Tailgate for Palmer fundraiser supports Mississippi children

It may be a bye week for the Ole Miss Rebels, but Oxonians can still get their Grove ... Read more

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Tutwiler Quilters mark 16th year selling goods in Oxford

For 15 years, the women of the Tutwiler Quilters have traveled to Oxford to sell their creations. The ... Read more

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OPD searching for information on attempted assault, kidnapping

The Oxford Police Department is searching for information regarding an attempted assault and kidnapping. In a news release, ... Read more

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2nd Chance MS receives $30,000 grant from Women’s Foundation

An Oxford-based non-profit will continue to do some good around Mississippi after being awarded a grant. 2nd Chance ... Read more

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Service outage planned for portion of West Jackson Avenue this afternoon

Businesses and residents along a section of West Jackson Avenue will experience a  brief power outage this afternoon ... Read more

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Great 38 Race back in Oxford for third year

The streets of Oxford will be filled with runners this weekend as the 3rd Annual Great 38 Race ... Read more

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Heiskell returns to Square Books with Southern Living cookbook

The dreams keep coming true for Oxford’s Elizabeth Heiskell. She’s a “Today” show contributor – a dream Heiskell ... Read more

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Communicare receives grant to treat teens, young adults

A federal grant will allow Communicare to continue to offer programs to those in Lafayette and surrounding counties. ... Read more

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Belk donates $20,000 to Habitat for Humanity

The customers who lined up outside Belk on Friday weren’t the only individuals who received a gift. The ... Read more

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Fifth annual Buddy Walk to take place Sunday

Those looking for a family-friendly outing this weekend are in luck. The fifth-annual Buddy Walk, an event to ... Read more