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Business

Planning Commission approves Waffle House site plan

One of the final hurdles to Oxford getting its first Waffle House was cleared on Monday. The Oxford Planning commission approved the site plan for ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, June 15, 2021 12:26 pm

Education

Lafayette County School District names Jay Foster new superintendent

The Lafayette County School District has hired Jay Foster to be the district’s new superintendent. The LCSD announced the hiring on Monday, coming nearly two ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, June 14, 2021 3:12 pm

Crime

Oxford woman charged with child neglect

An Oxford woman is facing a felony child neglect charge. On May 10, Child Protective Services reported a child who tested positive for a controlled ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, June 14, 2021 2:54 pm

Crime

Philadelphia man arrested for sexual battery

On June 11, the Oxford Police Department responded to a business in the 100 block of Courthouse Square in reference to a sexual battery incident. ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, June 14, 2021 12:30 pm

Newsletter

Ole Miss baseball has season end in Tucson Super Regional

For a second straight season the Ole Miss baseball team ends up one win away from Omaha. The Rebels fell to Arizona, 16-3, on Sunday ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, June 14, 2021 12:21 pm

Crime

Lafayette County man arrested and charged with murder

A Lafayette County man is charged with allegedly murdering his wife, according to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department. On June 11 at approximately 12:15 p.m., ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, June 11, 2021 9:52 pm

Newsletter

Kiffin: There is depth at linebacker despite loss of Jacquez Jones

The Ole Miss defense took a blow last week when its leading tackler from a season ago announced his intentions to leave the program. Jacquez ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, June 11, 2021 12:03 pm

Ole Miss Sports

COLUMN: Resilient Rebels find themselves on brink of returning to Omaha

When Tim Elko stumbled behind the first base bag and crumpled into a heap on April 5, it felt as if all the goals and ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, June 11, 2021 10:34 am

Newsletter

Ole Miss’ Gonzalez named Freshman All-American by Collegiate Baseball

Jacob Gonzalez was named to the Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-American team on Wednesday, becoming the first Ole Miss shortstop to earn Freshman All-American honors since ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, June 10, 2021 11:11 am

Elections

Town of Taylor elects two new aldermen; Mayor Hardy re-elected

The Town of Taylor held its municipal elections on Tuesday, electing two new people to the Board of Aldermen. Bill Taylor and Sarah Margaret Hewlett ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, June 10, 2021 10:58 am

BREAKING NEWS

Crews battle to keep Lake Tara Dam levee from failing

The Lafayette County Fire Department is working to relieve pressure from the Tara Lake Dam before a levee breaches due to the heavy rainfall received ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 4:31 pm

Elections

Mayor Tannehill wins re-election bid; Hyneman wins Ward 3 Alderman seat

Oxford’s 2021 municipal elections were held on Tuesday and saw all incumbents win their respective races, including Mayor Robyn Tannehill. Tannehill won her bid for ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 8:06 am

Lafayette Sports

2021 EAGLE All-AREA SOFTBALL TEAM: Lafayette’s Davis earns Player of the Year honor

After losing out on the 2020 season, area softball teams did not take the 2021 season for granted. That included Lafayette’s Landy Davis, who worked ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 8:00 am

Lafayette County election results: New leaders join incumbents, as key positions see fresh faces and familiar figures retain their seats.

Elections

Live updates: 2021 Oxford Municipal Election Results

This page will be updated as new election returns are announced for the 2021 Oxford municipal election. Mayor Robyn Tannehill is seeking a second term ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, June 8, 2021 5:53 pm

Elections

Voters turn out for Oxford’s municipal elections despite weather

Mother nature attempted to put a damper on Oxford’s 2021 municipal elections on Tuesday, but voters still showed up to cast their ballots. With all ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, June 8, 2021 3:46 pm

News

More details released about pedestrian killed by vehicle near South Lamar gas station

More information was released on Tuesday regarding the pedestrian who was killed after being hit by a vehicle near a gas station on South Lamar ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, June 8, 2021 3:43 pm

News

Pedestrian killed by vehicle near South Lamar gas station

A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a vehicle near a gas station on South Lamar Boulevard on Monday. Around 1 p.m., the Oxford ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, June 8, 2021 12:01 pm

Business

City considering designated taxi, ride-share areas on Downtown Square

Catching a ride-share in Oxford’s Downtown Square could get easier thanks to a new ordinance being considered by the Board of Aldermen. The Oxford Board ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, June 8, 2021 11:19 am

Lafayette County

Census: Lafayette has second-highest growth in state

While Mississippi population decreased over the last decade, Lafayette County showed some of the highest growth in the state. According to the 2020 US Census, ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, June 8, 2021 11:04 am

Ole Miss Sports

Ole Miss wins Oxford Regional championship, advances to Super Regional

For a second straight season the Ole Miss baseball team finds themselves two wins away from Omaha and the College World Series. In a marathon ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, June 7, 2021 7:59 pm

Crime

Abbeville man arrested for domestic assault

On May 30, the Oxford Police Department responded to Park Lane in reference to a domestic disturbance. Justin Williams, 29 of Abbeville, was arrested and ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, June 7, 2021 12:53 pm

Crime

Oxford man charged with commercial burglary at mTrade Park

An Oxford man is facing a felony charge after allegedly stealing money from a mTrade Park concession stand. On May 27, the Oxford Police Department ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, June 7, 2021 12:38 pm

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