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Business

Garden of Memories begins construction of mausoleum

Earlier this year, Garden of Memories announced the construction of a mausoleum, and this month that project officially began. The above-ground entombment structure at the ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 8:40 am

Oxford faces rising COVID-19 and RSV cases amid Southeastern trends. Stay informed and take protective measures.

Lafayette County

COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Lafayette County

Another spike in COVID-19 cases is hitting Lafayette County. On Tuesday, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported 33 new cases and one death as ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 4:54 pm

Crime

Oxford police investigating fatal shooting at Highland Square

The Oxford Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person dead. On Nov. 30 at approximately 10:55 p.m., OPD received a 911 call ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 9:24 am

Ole Miss women roll through McNeese State in season opener

It was one game, but Yolett McPhee-McCuin got a glimpse of what the rebuild could look like. In their season opener, the Ole Miss women’s ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, November 30, 2020 9:09 pm

Lafayette Sports

This Week in Prep Sports (Nov. 30 – Dec. 5)

LAFAYETTE Tuesday (Dec. 1): Basketball vs. North Panola, Girls 6 p.m./Boys 7:30 p.m. Soccer at Grenada, Girls 5 p.m./Boys 7 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 5): Boys ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, November 30, 2020 8:00 am

News Main

Ole Miss tops Mississippi State for first Egg Bowl win since 2017

The Golden Egg is coming back to Oxford. In his initiation into one of the fiercest rivalries in college football, Lane Kiffin earned his first ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Saturday, November 28, 2020 8:48 pm

News Main

CARDIAC CHARGERS: No. 2 Oxford withstands No. 5 Clinton for 6A North Half crown

CLINTON — The kings of Class 6A are set to defend their crown. No. 2 Oxford defeated No. 5 Clinton 31-27 for yet another comeback victory ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, November 27, 2020 11:06 pm

Lafayette County

GIVING BACK: Lafayette sixth grader donates soda can tabs to Ronald McDonald House

Lane Theobald has always done things for others, and this holiday season is no different. Theobald, 12, learned about Lily Baker, a first-grader at Lafayette ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, November 26, 2020 8:00 am

Crime

Ripley man arrested on child abuse, rape and human trafficking charges

A Ripley man is facing several charges, including statutory rape, following an investigation into the welfare of a child. On Nov. 18 at approximately 5 ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, November 25, 2020 4:59 pm

Crime

Oxford man arrested for soliciting a minor

An Oxford man is facing felony charges regarding enticing a minor for sexual purposes. On Nov. 21 at approximately 3 p.m., the Oxford Police Department ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, November 25, 2020 4:50 pm

News Main

Egg Bowl has different meaning for some in 2020

What a difference a year makes. This time in 2019, Ole Miss was coached by Matt Luke and Mississippi State coached by Joe Moorhead. A ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, November 25, 2020 12:30 pm

Oxford basketball sweeps Aberdeen in Charger Challenge

Drew Tyler gives his players a little more freedom during the early portion of the season when it comes to offense, and then slowly begins ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, November 25, 2020 10:18 am

No. 2 Oxford and No. 5 Clinton set for North Half showdown

Oxford finds themselves in familiar position once again in late November. For the fifth time in the last seven seasons, the No. 2 Chargers (11-0) ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, November 25, 2020 8:00 am

Business

Oxford Board of Aldermen discuss year-round outdoor dining

There is another month of outdoor dining available around the Downtown Square, but Oxford residents could have the option of eating outside year round. During ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 12:34 pm

Lafayette County

Lafayette County reports record numbers of COVID-19 cases last week

The entire nation is experiencing an autumn surge of COVID-19 cases, and Lafayette County reported some of its highest numbers last week. Last Friday, Lafayette ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, November 23, 2020 1:28 pm

News Main

Ole Miss Justin Reed Classic canceled due to COVID-19

The Ole Miss men’s basketball program has hit pause on their season before it began. Due to positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracing within the ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, November 23, 2020 10:38 am

Lafayette County

Lafayette County School District to use hybrid schedule for rest of semester

The Lafayette County School District is set to end the fall semester the same way it started. Once students return from Thanksgiving Break, the district ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, November 23, 2020 10:08 am

Lafayette Sports

This Week in Prep Sports (Nov. 23-28)

OXFORD Monday (Nov. 23): Girls Basketball vs. Cleveland Central, Oxford Charger Challenge, 5:30 p.m. Boys Basketball vs. Pillow Academy, Oxford Charger Challenge, 7 p.m. Tuesday ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, November 23, 2020 8:00 am

Crime

Oxford man arrested in connection with dognapping

An Oxford man is facing a felony charge after stealing a dog at the Wendy’s on Sisk Avenue. On Nov. 18, officers with the Oxford ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Saturday, November 21, 2020 7:00 am

No. 2 Oxford rolls past Hernando and into a North Half berth

All Oxford does is win these days. Hosting Hernando in the second round of the Class 6A playoffs on Friday, the No. 2 Chargers defeated ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, November 20, 2020 10:50 pm

NCAA rules Otis Reese immediately eligible

After waiting for over nine weeks, Otis Reese knows when he can finally take the field as an Ole Miss Rebel. The NCAA ruled Reese ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, November 20, 2020 12:22 pm

Crime

Oxford man arrested on sex offender charge

An Oxford man is currently in custody after failing to update his sex offender registration status. On Nov. 18, investigators with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, November 20, 2020 11:07 am

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