Elections
Lafayette County sees long lines, record turnout for Election Day
Lafayette County, like the rest of the country, is seeing voters coming in droves. Tuesday brought about Election Day 2020 and with it a record ...
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Lafayette Sports
CHASING ROSE: Oxford’s Rose win 6A boys cross country title; Chargers finish second
JACKSON — It may be Chase Rose’s first name, but “chase” was also what the rest of the field was doing in Monday’s MHSAA Class ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, November 2, 2020 7:34 pm
Newsletter
Ole Miss’ DaMarcus Thomas suffers severe injury at practice
Ole Miss freshman tight end Demarcus Thomas suffered a serious injury during the Rebels’ Monday morning practice. Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin shared the ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, November 2, 2020 2:02 pm
Lafayette Sports
This Week in Prep Sports (Nov. 2-7)
LAFAYETTE Tuesday (Nov. 3): Girls Basketball at Tupelo, Hound Dog Classic, TBA Friday (Nov. 6): Football at Lake Cormorant, 7 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 7): Soccer ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, November 2, 2020 8:00 am
Newsletter
Ole Miss scorches the record book in throttling of Vanderbilt
NASHVILLE — It was all treats and no tricks for Ole Miss on All Hallows’ Eve. The Rebels offense found its rhythm and rewrote the ...
by Jake Thompson, Saturday, October 31, 2020 7:25 pm
Newsletter
Matt Corral sets new completion record in first half against Vanderbilt
NASHVILLE — There is a new completion king at Ole Miss. Matt Corral broke a record on Saturday that had stood for 19 years and ...
by Jake Thompson, Saturday, October 31, 2020 4:53 pm
Lafayette County
Lafayette County sees a slight spike in COVID-19 cases
Lafayette County has steadied itself with new daily COVID-19 cases in the last couple weeks, but did see a small spike on Friday. The Mississippi ...
by Jake Thompson, Saturday, October 31, 2020 4:31 pm
Newsletter
No. 2 Oxford mounts second half comeback to defeat Hernando
HERNANDO — If opposing teams this season have learned anything, it is that no lead is safe when playing against Oxford. The No. 2 team ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, October 30, 2020 11:46 pm
Lafayette Sports
Lafayette, Oxford soccer kick off season with wins
The high school soccer season arrived this week, with both Oxford and Lafayette kicking their seasons off on Thursday with victories. For Lafayette, it was ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, October 30, 2020 11:20 am
Lafayette Sports
Oxford, Water Valley change regions amid new MHSAA reclassification numbers
The Mississippi High School Activities Association revealed the reclassification numbers for 2021 through 2023 on Thursday. Lafayette, Oxford and Water Valley will remain in their ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, October 30, 2020 11:16 am
Crime
Oxford man arrested for allegedly pointing a weapon while driving
An Oxford man is facing a DUI charge after witnesses claim he was pointing a weapon while driving. On Oct. 27 at approximately 10:49 p.m., ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, October 29, 2020 3:27 pm
Newsletter
Regents’ cross-country program blossoming two years in
It is tough to do what Regents School of Oxford’s cross-country program has done the past two years, but the Lions have made it look ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, October 29, 2020 12:39 pm
Education
Oxford School District’s CTE building project moving forward
The Oxford School District’s plan to offer career and technical education (CTE) courses on their campuses next fall took a big step forward this week. ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, October 29, 2020 11:31 am
Lafayette Sports
Week 9 Preview: Blue Devils, Chargers and ‘Dores look to secure home playoff games
The regular season comes to a close for several teams this week, including Water Valley, while No. 2 Oxford and Lafayette have a couple more ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 8:00 am
Lafayette Sports
Oxford swimming post strong finishes at state meet
In what was a unique year in the pool for high school swimming, Oxford managed to have one of the program’s best seasons. Oxford’s girls ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, October 27, 2020 1:06 pm
Crime
Canton man arrested after attempted carjacking
A Canton man is facing a carjacking charge following an incident on Jackson Avenue this past weekend. On Oct. 24, officers with the Oxford Police ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, October 27, 2020 11:36 am
Education
Oxford School District extends contract of Brian Harvey
Brian Harvey will continue to be the superintendent of the Oxford School District for at least three more years. The OSD Board of Trustees approved ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, October 27, 2020 10:38 am
Ole Miss Sports
Lane Kiffin expresses frustration following call with SEC office
Much was said between Lane Kiffin and the Southeastern Conference office when the two spoke on the phone Monday, but very little can be repeated. ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, October 26, 2020 2:18 pm
Events
Oxford Christmas Parade will happen — with some changes
Oxford is still planning to celebrate Christmas in 2020, but the annual Christmas Parade is going to look a little different due to COVID-19. The ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, October 26, 2020 11:48 am
Lafayette Sports
This Week in Prep Sports (Oct. 26 – 31)
LAFAYETTE Thursday (Oct. 29): Soccer vs. Tupelo, Girls 5 p.m./Boys 7 p.m. Friday (Oct. 30): Football vs. Columbus, 7 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 31): Girls Basketball ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, October 26, 2020 8:00 am
Newsletter
Ole Miss drops third straight in last-minute loss to Auburn
Turnovers and missed opportunities plagued Ole Miss once again on Saturday and cost them a chance at their second win of the season. With a ...
by Jake Thompson, Saturday, October 24, 2020 3:55 pm
Lafayette Sports
Lafayette handles New Hope for fourth straight region win
COLUMBUS — Lafayette is one step closer to achieving something they have not yet accomplished since moving up to Class 5A. The Commodores seemingly secured ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, October 23, 2020 9:31 pm
SportsPlus
Alabama vs. Ole Miss Basketball Tickets – Tuesday, January 14
The Alabama Crimson Tide (11-2, 0-0 SEC) meet the Ole Miss Rebels (11-2, 0-0 SEC) in a matchup…
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There is one game on the college basketball schedule on Wednesday that features AAC teams. That matchup is…
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The Wednesday college basketball schedule in the AAC has plenty of quality competition in store. Among those contests…
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Wednesday’s college basketball slate includes six games with AAC teams in play. Among those games is the East…
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