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Business

Buy gas for 76 cents at 76 stations on Friday

Oxford drivers will get two opportunities to get gas for less than a dollar a gallon on Friday. ... Read more

Crime

Oxford man arrested for attempt to pass fake check

An Oxford man is facing a felony charge after writing a bad check. On Dec. 7, investigators with ... Read more

Sports Main

Lafayette basketball splits with South Panola

Lafayette basketball is working to get back into rhythm after not playing for nearly a month. All Lafayette ... Read more

Ole Miss Sports

Ole Miss lands commitment from Starkville quarterback

The most wonderful time of the year for lovers of college football recruiting is here. ‘Flipmas’, as many ... Read more

Ole Miss Sports

Ole Miss football lands three semifinalists for national awards

Three Ole Miss football players are one step closer to national recognition. On Monday, the school announced Matt ... Read more

News Main

Jacqueline Shirley named LCSD Teacher of the Year

In what can only be described as the strangest year for teachers and educators, the Lafayette County School ... Read more

News Main

Supervisors delay vote on lynching marker for Courthouse lawn

A vote to approve a monument to memorialize African American victims of lynching in Lafayette County was delayed ... Read more

Crime

Six arrested in connection with fatal shooting at Highland Square

Six individuals are facing felony charges in connection with the fatal shooting that took place in the Highland ... Read more

Sports Main

Ole Miss vs. Texas A&M postponed for second time due to COVID-19

Ole Miss may not make a trip to Texas in 2020. The Rebels’ football game against No. 5 ... Read more

Sports

This Week in Prep Sports (Dec. 7-12)

LAFAYETTE Tuesday (Dec. 8): Basketball vs. South Panola, Girls 6 p.m./Boys 7:30 p.m. Friday (Dec. 11): Basketball vs. ... Read more

Sports Main

HEARTBREAK IN JACKSON: No. 2 Oxford falls to No. 1 Oak Grove late in 6A title game

JACKSON — The rematch was a classic. No. 1 Oak Grove and No. 2 Oxford delivered on their ... Read more

Ole Miss Sports

Kiffin: Matt Corral is “1,000 percent” returning for 2021 season

The Ole Miss offense could continue putting up big numbers in 2021. A mystery of the upcoming offseason ... Read more

News

Oxford Boy Scout to hold food drive for The Pantry

An Oxford Boy Scout is wanting to give back this holiday season. For his Eagle Scout project, Reid ... Read more

Sports

Ole Miss’ defense dictates pace in win over Kansas in SEC/Big 12 Challenge

Dictate and disrupt. That is the brand of defense the Ole Miss women are playing under Yolett McPhee-McCuin ... Read more

News Main

2020 Oxford Christmas Parade canceled

The Christmas spirit in Oxford has taken a hit. Oxford’s annual Christmas Parade was canceled on Thursday in ... Read more

News Main

Local artist selected for South Lamar roundabout art project

The roundabout at the South Lamar and Belk Boulevard intersection is getting an upgrade. Oxford artist Earl Dismuke’s ... Read more

News Main

Arrest made in connection with infant death at Mother Goose of Oxford

A Grenada woman was arrested in connection with the death of an eight-week-old infant at Mother Goose of ... Read more

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Mississippi state auditor demands nearly $2,000 from University of Mississippi professor

Auditor Shad White is demanding a University of Mississippi professor pay nearly $2,000 following an investigation into a ... Read more

Ole Miss Sports

Ole Miss football shuts down Wednesday practice for COVID-19 concerns

The Ole Miss football program is hitting the pause button this week. Out of an abundance of caution, ... Read more

Sports Main

No. 1 Oak Grove and No. 2 Oxford set for Class 6A state title rematch

A rematch many across Mississippi may not have expected to happen is going down on Friday night. In ... Read more

News

A Night to Shine going virtual in 2021

A pandemic may put a damper on next year’s Night to Shine event; the annual prom will still ... Read more

News Main

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 ... Read more