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Lafayette Sports

Lafayette’s Poole ready to take over volleyball program

When, and if, high school volleyball begins its 2020 season, there will be a new coach roaming Lafayette’s sideline. Kelsie Poole took over as the ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, June 19, 2020 12:12 pm

Ole Miss Sports

NCAA: No championship events in states where Confederate symbol is prominent

The NCAA Board of Governors made a succinct statement on Friday regarding the Mississippi state flag and the future of championship events being held in ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, June 19, 2020 11:29 am

Ole Miss Sports

Ole Miss football to host Alcorn State in 2028

Ole Miss football made a historic announcement regarding its future schedule on Thursday. For the first time in program history, Ole Miss will host Alcorn ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, June 19, 2020 8:00 am

Ole Miss Sports

SEC Commissioner: Change state flag or lose championship hosting opportunities

The Southeastern Conference has entered into the hotly-contested debate surrounding Mississippi’s state flag, and provided an ultimatum of sorts on Thursday. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, June 18, 2020 9:22 pm

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

Lafayette County

Dobbs: Oxford at the “front end or mid-section of significant” COVID-19 outbreak

The Mississippi State Department of Health has identified a cluster of COVID-19 cases and outbreaks in Oxford, according to state health officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs. ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, June 18, 2020 7:29 pm

Events

Double Decker Arts Festival postponed to Spring 2021

For the first time since 1993, the Double Decker Arts Festival will not take place on the Downtown Square this year. The Oxford Tourism Council ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, June 18, 2020 1:37 pm

BREAKING NEWS

IHL Board approves University of Mississippi’s Confederate statue relocation plan

The Confederate statue that stood in the shadow of the University of Mississippi Lyceum for the past 114 years will soon be moved. The Mississippi ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, June 18, 2020 9:55 am

Newsletter

Oxford High School student-athlete tests positive for COVID-19

One member of the Oxford High tennis team has tested positive for COVID-19, while a handful of teammates are awaiting test results. Oxford High School ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 8:15 pm

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

Education

MSDH investigating reported spike in COVID-19 cases in UM students

The Mississippi State Department of Health is looking into a possible spike in COVID-19 cases in Lafayette County. This comes after Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 6:32 pm

Newsletter

Neither Plumlee nor Corral have advantage in “neutralized” quarterback battle

With the summer months in motion and the calendar getting closer to September, football coaches are normally beginning to evaluate key position battles. Due to ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 2:58 pm

Business

Oxford sales tax numbers down 14 percent in April

The first full financial effect of the COVID-19 pandemic was known this week for the City of Oxford. Mississippi’s Department of Revenue released the tax ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 12:44 pm

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

News

Mask requirement extended as COVID-19 cases rise in Lafayette County

Masks will continue to be required within the city limits of Oxford as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Lafayette County. The Board of Aldermen ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, June 16, 2020 6:12 pm

Ole Miss Sports

Ole Miss extends contract for Mike Bianco

Mike Bianco will be sitting in the Ole Miss dugout at Oxford-University Stadium for a little while longer. The school officially announced it extended the ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, June 16, 2020 2:49 pm

Ole Miss Sports

Ole Miss looking at all options to have fans in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium

Nobody knows how the college football season will look, or if it will even happen, but Ole Miss is beginning to make plans with the ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, June 16, 2020 1:10 pm

Crime

Oxford Police Department responds to 8 Can’t Wait campaign

Police departments across the country are under the microscope and facing more scrutiny than ever before; Oxford Police Chief Jeff McCutchen says he’s very aware ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, June 16, 2020 12:40 pm

Education

Oxford and Lafayette County schools begin process of returning to class

No matter how the rest of the summer goes, school is going to look different in August. That is the consensus among both superintendents of ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, June 15, 2020 12:40 pm

Ole Miss Sports

Rebels’ season opener against Baylor pushed back a day to Sept. 6

The 2020 Texas Kickoff officially announced a change in date on Monday. Lane Kiffin’s debut with Ole Miss will have to wait an extra 24 ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, June 15, 2020 11:35 am

Newsletter Sports

Nine Ole Miss football players in quarantine due to COVID-19 contact tracing

Reports came out on Sunday that more possibly more Ole Miss football players tested positive for COVID-19 and are now in quarantine. Nine players are ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Sunday, June 14, 2020 12:30 pm

News

Board of Aldermen amend Phase II of the “Serving Oxford Safely” recovery plan

Restaurants and bars can resume normal operating hours, but masks or facial coverings must still be worn in Oxford businesses, for now. The Board of ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, June 12, 2020 11:05 am

Lafayette County

Mayor Tannehill: Confederate statue “needs to be removed to a more appropriate place”

The topic of removing the confederate statue from in front of the Lafayette County Courthouse has been at the forefront of discussion, due to the ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, June 12, 2020 8:32 am

Ole Miss Sports

Seattle Mariners draft Ole Miss third baseman Tyler Keenan

The Rebels’ left side of the infield is currently without its starters. Ole Miss third baseman Tyler Keenan was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, June 11, 2020 7:57 pm

Ole Miss Sports

Baltimore Orioles draft Ole Miss shortstop Anthony Servideo

Ole Miss is in need of a new starting shortstop. The Baltimore Orioles drafted Anthony Servideo as the 74th overall pick in the third round ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, June 11, 2020 6:16 pm

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