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Events

Theatre Oxford announces October show

Theatre Oxford is getting back onstage next month and earlier this week, announced which show will be performed. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, September 24, 2020 11:04 am

Crime

Water Valley man arrested in connection to Oklahoma murder

A report of a careless driver resulted in a Water Valley man being arrested in connection to a murder in Oklahoma. On Sept. 18, Lafayette ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, September 24, 2020 9:47 am

Crime

Kinne’s attorney requests psychiatric evaluation in capital murder case

The lawyer for Matthew Kinne, the former Oxford Police officer charged with capital murder, has requested a psychiatric evaluation and competency hearing on behalf of ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 3:16 pm

Business

Area venues hosting Ole Miss watch parties due to limited capacity at stadiums

With limited crowd capacities at college football stadiums this fall due to COVID-19, venues around Oxford are offering a safe alternative to still catch the ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 2:10 pm

Business

Board of Aldermen approve more outdoor dining licenses

A handful more restaurants around the Oxford Square will be participating in outdoor dining. On Tuesday, the Board of Aldermen held a special meeting to ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 12:03 pm

Otis Reese goes public with ongoing eligibility battle, harassment claims at Georgia

For the first time since transferring to Ole Miss, Otis Reese is speaking out. The defensive back is still waiting to hear from the NCAA ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 11:59 am

Lafayette Sports

Week 4 Preview: Oxford and Lafayette begin region play; Blue Devils continue home stand

Suddenly, the MHSAA football season is entering its fourth week. What felt like would never come this year is nearly halfway complete and the games ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 9:54 am

Crime

Local law enforcement agencies speak out against Initiative 65

A major issue in Mississippi on November’s ballot is the proposition to legalize medical marijuana with Initiative 65 and Initiative 65A. During a press conference ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 1:45 pm

Business

McCormick’s set to open at the Ole Miss Inn this weekend

The Ole Miss football season officially begins on Saturday and with this comes the anticipated opening of McCormick’s at the Ole Miss Inn. Announced back ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 1:40 pm

Lane Kiffin still undecided on starting quarterback with opener approaching

The opening week of the Southeastern Conference’s football season has arrived and with it a top-five opponent for Ole Miss. The No. 5 Florida Gators ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 1:12 pm

Lafayette County election results: New leaders join incumbents, as key positions see fresh faces and familiar figures retain their seats.

Elections

Absentee voting begins in Lafayette County amid COVID-19

Monday brought the beginning of absentee voting in Mississippi amid a pandemic. With COVID-19 still prominent in Mississippi, and the world, election officials are having ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, September 21, 2020 3:47 pm

News

City of Oxford renews contract with Mississippi Critterz

Mississippi Critterz will continue to operate the animal shelter for at least another year. The Oxford Board of Aldermen voted to renew their contract with ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, September 21, 2020 3:41 pm

Lafayette Sports

This week in prep sports (Sept. 21 -26)

LAFAYETTE Monday (Sept. 21): Volleyball at Water Valley, 6 p.m. Tuesday (Sept. 22): Volleyball vs. Center Hill, 6 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 24): Volleyball vs. Ripley, ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, September 21, 2020 8:00 am

Water Valley falls to Calhoun City in home opener

WATER VALLEY — After an explosive start to their season a week ago, the growing pains showed up for Water Valley on Friday. The young Blue ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Saturday, September 19, 2020 9:29 am

News

Mississippi Senate honors Oxford Eagle Scout with resolution

Keerthin Karthikeyan is doing his part to make Mississippi a better place and the state is honoring him for his efforts. The 15-year-0ld received a ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, September 18, 2020 11:57 am

Ole Miss soccer set to open 2020 season

Matt Mott gets anxious these days, which means Ole Miss soccer’s 2020 season is finally getting underway. The Rebel head coach normally gets anxious, it’s ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, September 18, 2020 11:56 am

Lafayette Sports

Lafayette defeats Saltillo for first region win

In between points during the third set, Lafayette head coach Kelsie Poole said the words “mental toughness” to her players, something that has been tough ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, September 18, 2020 11:55 am

Business

Outdoor dining areas around Downtown Square approved

With the weather turning cooler as the calendar gets closer to Fall, restaurants around the Downtown Square will soon be able to offer outdoor dining. ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, September 17, 2020 10:06 am

Lafayette County

Supervisors claim Confederate statue is property of Lafayette County

The issue of rightful ownership over the Confederate statue located on the Square continued last week. In a response to a letter sent by the ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 5:33 pm

Crime

Oxford Police Department has responded to 11 overdose calls this year

On Wednesday, the Oxford Police Department released how many overdoses they have responded to in 2020 and how many of those calls have turned fatal. ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 2:31 pm

News

Board of Aldermen relax some retail and restaurant COVID-19 restrictions

Oxford’s retail and restaurant sectors got some good news on Tuesday. The Board of Aldermen voted to loosen some of their restrictions that were still ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 1:32 pm

Events

Halloween will still happen in Oxford, but with COVID-19 guidelines

This year has not be anywhere near normal with the COVID-19 pandemic essentially bring the world to a halt, but the City of Oxford intends ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 1:27 pm

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