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Crime

Oxford man charged with commercial burglary

An Oxford man is facing charges in connection to burglaries at a local laundromat. On Jan. 23, the Oxford Police Department took a report of ... Read more

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

Newsletter

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. For the second time in the last ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, February 10, 2021 11:03 pm

Newsletter

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 remaining, Smith received the inbound pass, then ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, February 10, 2021 10:04 am

Crime

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 Feb. 8, an officer with the Oxford ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 3:50 pm

News

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 Feb. 2 regular meeting, the Board held ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 10:35 am

Newsletter

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 and the play of Audria Houston and ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 9:29 am

Crime

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, an officer with the Oxford Police Department ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 8:27 am

Elections

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 issued by Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, February 8, 2021 5:10 pm

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 County storage facility. On Jan. 30, investigators ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, February 8, 2021 11:01 am

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 Feb. 4, deputies with the Lafayette County ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, February 8, 2021 10:57 am

Lafayette Sports

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 point. For a third straight year the ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Saturday, February 6, 2021 6:58 pm

Elections

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 changed course due to recent announcements regarding ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, February 5, 2021 2:16 pm

Newsletter

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 got it done on Thursday. For the ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, February 4, 2021 9:27 pm

Education

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 was recognized by his peers. The Oxford ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, February 4, 2021 4:36 pm

Newsletter

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 player out of New Jersey. In the ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, February 4, 2021 2:02 pm

News

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 area was approved this week. During their ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, February 4, 2021 9:37 am

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 with Northeast Mississippi Community College on Tuesday, ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 11:38 am

Newsletter

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 December, seven more signed on Wednesday with ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 11:30 am

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 a report of a sexual assault. After ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 11:09 am

Lafayette Sports

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 their 5A North Half match, but like ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, February 2, 2021 9:23 pm

Crime

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 Walmart on Sunday. On Tuesday, Jordan Montrey ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, February 2, 2021 3:19 pm

Newsletter

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 to take over the Rebels’ defensive front. ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, February 2, 2021 1:05 pm

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