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Conference on the Front Porch hosting third annual event next week

Once again, Taylor will take center stage as the Conference on the Front Porch begins Oct. 25 and ... Read more

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Chamber of Commerce, LMS student council organizing donation drive for victims of Hurricane Michael

The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce and the Lafayette Middle School Student Council are joining forces to gather ... Read more

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LCFD offering free installation of fire alarms

That Lafayette County Fire Department is working to make sure that every home has a fire alarm thanks ... Read more

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Oxford Belk location to celebrate company’s 130th anniversary

Oxford’s Belk Department Store has been selected for special distinction. Out of the chain’s 300 stores, the Oxford ... Read more

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Oxford Electric changing name to Oxford Utilities

Oxford Electric will soon be known under a new name. The City of Oxford Board of Aldermen approved ... Read more

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Brock named senior fellow at the Overby Center

Greg Brock, a University of Mississippi alum and veteran journalist, has been named a senior fellow at the ... Read more

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Oxford man arrested for car burglaries, fleeing scene

The Oxford Police Department has made an arrest following several car burglaries around the walking trails on Chucky ... Read more

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Ole Miss team completes search for unmarked graves of Union soldiers in Columbus

The University of Mississippi’s Center for Archaeological Research wrapped up a project last weekend as the Center’s director, Dr. ... Read more

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Lafayette County Board of Supervisors recommends two properties be cleaned up

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors recommended on Monday that two properties in the county be cleaned up. ... Read more

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Oxford historian Jack Mayfield dies at 71

Longtime Oxford historian Jack Mayfield passed away on Saturday, Oct. 13 at the age of 71. Mayfield was ... Read more

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Oxford, Lafayette School Districts receive A ratings from Mississippi Department of Education

Both Oxford and Lafayette County School Districts have received A rankings from the Mississippi Department of Education. The ... Read more

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Mississippi Highway Patrol releases report on Abbeville accident that claimed life of Houston man

The Mississippi Highway Patrol has released more information about an accident on Oct. 9 near Abbeville. The four-vehicle ... Read more

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Belle Rivers, Eastover developer continuing to tackle need of affordable housing in Oxford

After years of prep work, Oxford developer Stewart Rutledge has finally broken ground on two workforce housing developments. ... Read more

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Families of hazing victims speak to Ole Miss students

In 2017, five college students died as a result of hazing. The parents of two of those victims ... Read more

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Former Lafayette High School teacher Molly Wray indicted by grand jury for enticement of a minor

Former Lafayette High School teacher Molly Wray has been indicted for enticing a minor to meet for sexual ... Read more

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Economic Development Foundation, The Tech partner up for a stronger workforce

Local businesses and community leaders gathered together at the Oxford-Lafayette School of Applied Technology on Tuesday morning with ... Read more

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Handicap hangtag shortage has no quick resolution in Lafayette County

A shortage in handicap decals across the state has created problems for many in Lafayette County. Lafayette County ... Read more

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Ole Miss chancellor Jeff Vitter recommends renaming of Meek School to IHL Board

Ole Miss Chancellor Jeffrey S. Vitter announced on Tuesday that the University is proceeding with the steps required ... Read more

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Check it Chargers campaign raises over $105,000 for Oxford School District

After years of repeatedly asking parents, relatives and businesses for money via raffles, selling and other means, the ... Read more

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Letter recommends UM school be named for Ida B. Wells

A group of Ole Miss faculty, staff and students have recommended that the Meek School of Journalism and ... Read more

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Oxford Kiddie Academy applies educational emphasis to childcare

A new childcare facility has opened in Oxford, placing an emphasis on educational standards. The facility, called Oxford ... Read more

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#BestUberEver: Shad makes name for herself around Oxford with stories from the car

Michelle Shad isn’t what many would consider a typical Uber driver. She’s a grandmother from Florida who moved ... Read more