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Education

Oxford School District to offer free summer meals to kids

The Oxford School District will resume its summer meal program next month with dine-in or carry out options at three different campuses. Starting June 7 ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, May 20, 2021 11:32 am

Business

Oxford sales tax revenues see big jump

The City of Oxford is slowly returning to pre-pandemic times as events begin to return, drawing more people and the latest sales tax report reflects ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, May 20, 2021 10:19 am

News

Alderman remove mask mandate in city buildings

Anyone entering a City of Oxford building who is fully vaccinated is no longer required to wear a mask while inside. The Oxford Board of ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, May 19, 2021 12:27 pm

News

Residence on Buchanan Avenue to be demolished

A dilapidated historic home located in the South Lamar neighborhood and dubbed a “nuisance” will be demolished. The Historic Preservation Commission on Monday approved a ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, May 19, 2021 11:49 am

Lafayette Sports

Lafayette and Saltillo set for rematch in 5A North Half series

Two years ago Lafayette baseball punched their ticket to the MHSAA Class 5A state championship series by defeating Saltillo and if they want to return ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, May 19, 2021 8:00 am

Newsletter

Ole Miss baseball back in position for hosting bid after taking Vanderbilt series

The No. 12 Ole Miss baseball team was on the outside looking in for a potential Regional hosting bid, but last weekend might have pulled ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:49 pm

Business

Mississippi Speaker Philip Gunn comes to Oxford to discuss removal of state income tax

Mississippi Speaker of the House Philip Gunn is touring the state this summer to, as he put it, “convert” people towards his bill proposal to ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:28 pm

Crime

Grenada man arrested for paying for sex with a minor

A Grenada man is facing a felony charge following an investigation at an Oxford hotel in March. On March 30, Oxford Police Department officers were ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 9:34 am

Crime

Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Mother Goose daycare in connection with infant death

Editor’s note: This article contains graphic details about an infant’s death. A wrongful death lawsuit was filed in Oxford on Friday against the former Mother ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, May 17, 2021 1:45 pm

Education

Oxford High School’s Teng named 2021 US Presidential Scholar

Oxford High School is home to one of two Mississippi high school seniors named a 2021 U.S .Presidential Scholar. Oxford’s Emma Teng was among the ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, May 17, 2021 11:57 am

Newsletter

No. 18 Ole Miss uses 10-run inning to take series over No. 2 Vanderbilt

With hosting chances still up in the air, No. 18 Ole Miss needed to bolster their resume and winning the series against No. 2 Vanderbilt ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Sunday, May 16, 2021 6:16 pm

Newsletter

Leiter dominant as No. 2 Vanderbilt evens series with No. 18 Ole Miss

Jack Leiter returned to the mound after a week off and was nearly un-hittable. No. 18 Ole Miss managed only two hits off Leiter as ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Saturday, May 15, 2021 7:52 pm

Newsletter

Nikhayz outduels Rocker as No. 18 Ole Miss defeats No. 2 Vanderbilt in series opener

Doug Nikhazy and Kumar Rocker did not disappoint. The two aces were dominant on the mound but Nikhazy got the better of Kumar as No. ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, May 14, 2021 9:38 pm

Newsletter

Water Valley hires new boys basketball and softball head coaches

Water Valley will have some fresh faces roaming the sideline on the basketball court and in the dugout on the softball field next year. Longtime ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, May 14, 2021 11:20 am

Crime

Oxford man charged in hit-and-run incident

An Oxford man is facing a felony charge following an investigation into a hit-and-run incident earlier this month. On May 1, the Oxford Police Department ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, May 14, 2021 7:44 am

Lafayette Sports

Lafayette baseball defeats Ridgeland, takes 1-0 lead in 5A third round series

RIDGELAND — Lafayette’s baseball team finds themselves one win away from their second consecutive north half championship series. The Commodores started their third round series ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, May 13, 2021 8:34 pm

Business

Portion of East Jackson Avenue to close for three months as Streetscape project begins

A portion of East Jackson Avenue will close for three months as the City of Oxford begins work on the East Jackson Streetscape project. Starting ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, May 13, 2021 11:45 am

Lafayette Sports

Lafayette soccer’s Katelin Johnson signs with Holmes Community College

Another member of the Lafayette girls soccer team will continue her career at the next level. Katelin Johnson signed with Holmes Community College and celebrated ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, May 13, 2021 10:11 am

Newsletter

Water Valley girls golf team wins Class II state championship

Water Valley has another state championship with this one occurring on the golf course in historic fashion. The Blue Devils girls golf captured the Mississippi ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, May 13, 2021 10:03 am

Crime

Caledonia man charged with kidnapping after two-hour standoff

A Caledonia man is facing multiple charges, including kidnapping, following a standoff with local law enforcement this past weekend. On May 8, the Oxford Police ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, May 12, 2021 4:53 pm

Crime

Suspects in Abbeville Mini Mart break-in still at-large

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department is searching for two suspects following a break-in at the Abbeville Mini Mart late Monday night. Around midnight, two people ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:56 pm

Business

New bed and breakfast coming to Oxford

Oxford is adding a new hotel, but this one will be located in the historic South Lamar neighborhood. During Monday’s meeting, the Oxford Planning Commission ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:52 pm

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