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

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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. ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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NCAA rules Otis Reese immediately eligible

After waiting for over nine weeks, Otis Reese knows when he can finally take the field as an ... Read more

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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. ... Read more

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Oxford basketball splits with Lake Cormorant

The season is still young, but both Oxford basketball teams are continuing to work out the kinks ahead ... Read more