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Ole Miss gives complete effort in win over No. 10 Missouri

There is something about a No. 10 team that the Ole Miss men’s basketball finds appealing to them. ... Read more

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DJ Smith’s buzzer-beater sends Oxford to 6A playoffs

DJ Smith scored six points on Tuesday, but the final two points were the biggest. With 2.2 seconds ... Read more

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Abbeville man identified in officer-involved shooting

An Abbeville man involved in Monday night’s officer-involved shooting was identified on Tuesday. At approximately 11:29 p.m. on ... Read more

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Oxford Aldermen continue sound ordinance discussions

The Oxford Board of Aldermen are looking to potentially make changes to the city’s sound ordinance. During the ... Read more

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Oxford girls basketball handles Horn Lake to advance in Region 2-6A tournament

The Oxford girls basketball team seems to be peaking at the right time. With the aid of defense ... Read more

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High speed chase ends in officer-involved shooting in Oxford

One person is dead after an officer-involved shooting late Monday night. At approximately 11:29 p.m. on Feb. 8, ... Read more

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Ward I candidates drop out of Oxford elections following Mississippi AG opinion

Oxford’s 2021 municipal elections got a little clearer on Monday, but still remain muddy thanks to an opinion ... Read more

Crime

Two charged with grand larceny, commercial burglary

A man and woman are facing multiple charges in connection to a string of burglaries at a Lafayette ... Read more

Crime

Harmontown man arrested for commercial burglary

A Harmontown man is facing multiple burglary charges following a break in at a local storage facility. On ... Read more

Newsletter

THREE PEAT: Lafayette girls soccer dominate for third straight 5A title

MADISON — A dynasty is brewing at Lafayette High School and it is hard to ignore at this ... Read more

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Rick Addy announces decision to seek re-election as Ward I Alderman

After announcing his intentions to not seek another term as Oxford’s Alderman for Ward I, Rick Addy has ... Read more

Ole Miss Sports

Defense pushes Ole Miss women past No. 15 Kentucky in upset

After losses of 10 points or less the last three games, the Ole Miss women’s basketball team finally ... Read more

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Oxford School District honors Administrator and Teacher of the Year

Curtis Minton has taught within the Oxford School District for the past 16 years and on Thursday, he ... Read more

Ole Miss Sports

Ole Miss football wraps up 2021 recruiting class with 4-star defensive tackle

Ole Miss football put the finishing touches on its 2021 recruiting class on Wednesday by signing a two-sport ... Read more

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East Jackson Avenue Streetscape project moving forward after aldermen approval

A project to widen the sidewalks on East Jackson Avenue in Oxford and construct a permanent outdoor dining ... Read more

Lafayette Sports

Lafayette’s D.Q. Watkins signs with Northeast Mississippi Community College

A member of Lafayette football’s stout defense is continuing his career at the next level. D.Q. Watkins signed ... Read more

Oxford Sports

Oxford High School has seven sign with Mississippi JUCO schools

One of Oxford High School’s largest football signee classes is finalized. After three Chargers signed with schools in ... Read more

Crime

Oxford man arrested on sexual assault charge

An Oxford man is facing a felony sexual assault charge. On Jan. 25, the Oxford Police Department took ... Read more

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Lafayette girls soccer rallies to defeat Saltillo, clinches berth to third straight 5A title match

SALTILLO  — The Lafayette girls soccer team took a punch to the mouth in the opening minutes of ... Read more

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Oxford Walmart bomb scare suspect formally charged

An Oxford man is facing a felony charge in connection with a bomb threat made at the Oxford ... Read more

Ole Miss Sports

Ole Miss football hires Randall Joyner as new defensive line coach

Lane Kiffin has his new defensive line coach. On Monday, Ole Miss announced the hiring of Randall Joyner ... Read more

Education

Two Oxford High students named Presidential Scholar award candidates

Two Oxford High School students are among 86 Mississippi students selected as candidates for a national award. The ... Read more