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Crime

Como man arrested for Grand Larceny

A Como man is facing a felony charge after allegedly stealing equipment. On April 8, investigators with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department arrested Corey Parmenter, ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, April 12, 2021 10:42 am

No. 3 Ole Miss unable to complete comeback against No. 2 Arkansas, drops series

In what could potentially be a teaser for a postseason showdown later this year, Ole Miss and Arkansas provided excitement as two of the top ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Sunday, April 11, 2021 7:20 pm

No. 3 Ole Miss splits doubleheader with No. 2 Arkansas to force Sunday rubber match

Similar to two years ago in June, it will come down to a deciding third game between Ole Miss and Arkansas. In a rematch from ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Saturday, April 10, 2021 11:03 pm

News

Oxford Board of Aldermen vote to end free curbside parking around downtown Square

The free parking spaces that were reserved for curbside pick-up around the Oxford Square are ending this week. During their regular meeting on Tuesday, the ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, April 9, 2021 11:41 am

Oxford softball drops 2-6A matchup against Hernando

After opening up the region portion of their schedule the Oxford softball team faced their first setback on Thursday. The Chargers fell to 2-6A foe ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, April 9, 2021 11:35 am

Lafayette Sports

Lafayette tennis sweeps Ridgeland in 5A playoff opener

Making up for a lost season a year ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lafayette tennis team played one of their toughest schedules this ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, April 9, 2021 11:31 am

Lafayette Sports

Lafayette hires former Ole Miss coordinator Dan Werner as new QB coach

Dan Werner will be back on a football field in Oxford this fall – this time at the high school level. Lafayette High School hired ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, April 8, 2021 2:09 pm

Lafayette County

Lafayette County residents to be required to dial 10-digit phone numbers later this year

Residents of Lafayette County and North Mississippi will be required to dial the full 10-digit phone number for all local calls starting later this year. ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, April 8, 2021 10:20 am

Elections

Alderman Rick Addy wins Ward I Democratic primary, will run unopposed in general election

The past three months have seen Rick Addy go from announcing his intentions to not seek another term as the Ward I Alderman, to entering ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, April 7, 2021 4:02 pm

Lafayette Sports

Lafayette falls to Saltillo in Game 1 of 1-5A series

Following their loss to Saltillo on Tuesday, Lafayette baseball head coach John Walker said his team needed to do some soul searching. In the first ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, April 7, 2021 10:09 am

Ole Miss Sports

Rebels’ Elko suffers ACL injury but season may not be over

The No. 3 Ole Miss baseball team received an update on the status of Tim Elko’s injury on Tuesday, but it may not be a ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, April 7, 2021 8:52 am

Ole Miss defense holds the edge after first open scrimmage

For the first time since November, the Ole Miss football team was inside Vaught-Hemingway Stadium with fans in attendance for an open scrimmage last weekend. ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, April 7, 2021 8:00 am

Elections

Taylor, Hyneman win Democratic primaries in Aldermen races

Two of the three Democratic primaries in Oxford’s 2021 municipal elections were decided on Tuesday, while Ward I will have to wait a little longer ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 10:37 pm

Lifestyle Main

“Greetings from Oxford” mural to be completed this month

Oxford’s second mural will be completed later this month, featuring iconic scenes from Oxford as well as references to cultural and historical imagery. The artwork, ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 11:23 am

Lafayette County

Taylor Park scheduled to be completed this summer

Nearly two years after its approval, Taylor Park will soon become a reality. Located on the site of the former Weems Elementary School, a building ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 11:15 am

Tim Elko injures knee in win over North Alabama

The No. 3 Ole Miss baseball team got over their first conference-series loss this past weekend with a blowout win over North Alabama on Monday, ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, April 5, 2021 7:49 pm

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

Elections

Primaries for Oxford’s 2021 Municipal elections to be held Tuesday

Oxford’s 2021 Municipal elections begin on Tuesday with three Democratic primaries, including one that will decide an Alderman race ahead of this summer’s general election. ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, April 5, 2021 2:51 pm

News

PROFILE: Calculating Success: Shell Brothers solve fishing woes

When Dan Shell IV and his brother William went into isolation and quarantine at their home in Oxford, they needed an outlet and that outlet ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Saturday, April 3, 2021 10:00 am

No. 3 Ole Miss uses big ninth inning to defeat No. 15 Florida, ties series

The Ole Miss baseball team quickly avenged their lone blemish in conference play on Friday. After losing 4-1 to No. 15 Florida in Thursday’s series ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, April 2, 2021 9:48 pm

Run to WNIT Championship game a step forward for Ole Miss women’s program

When the full field was announced for the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament on March 15, Ole Miss was left out, but instead found themselves with ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, April 2, 2021 3:57 pm

Improving defense primary focus for Ole Miss in spring practice

It has been said by several players this spring: the Ole Miss defense cannot get much worse than it was in 2020. The Ole Miss ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, April 2, 2021 3:54 pm

News

Chancellor Boyce: “We’re incredibly optimistic” about opening the Grove in 2021

Two weeks ago, the status of a full Grove come Saturdays this fall was still unclear, but Ole Miss Chancellor Glenn Boyce shed some light ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, April 2, 2021 11:22 am

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