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Roman Gregory named 2022 DK Metcalf Team MVP

Oxford football announced their 2022 season award-winners at their annual banquet on Thursday, with running back Roman Gregory coming away with Team MVP honors. Gregory ... Read more

by Jake Davis, Friday, January 27, 2023 10:30 am

Business

First legal cannabis in Mississippi hits shelves in Oxford

The first legal purchase of cannabis in the state of Mississippi was made in Oxford on Thursday as dispensaries finally put products on shelves following ... Read more

by Jake Davis, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 5:00 pm

Lafayette Sports

Lafayette’s Seth Ross commits to Northeast CC

Lafayette offensive lineman Seth Ross announced his intentions to continue his academic and athletic career at Northeast Mississippi Community College this week. The senior center ... Read more

by Jake Davis, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 1:00 pm

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Oxford girls fall to Madison Central in second round

Oxford girls soccer saw their season come to a close Monday as they fell 3-1 on the road to Madison Central. The Lady Chargers (12-7, ... Read more

by Jake Davis, Tuesday, January 24, 2023 11:27 am

Lafayette Sports

Porter Lindsay breaks school record for goals scored in Lafayette’s second-round victory over Canton

Porter Lindsay didn’t even know he broke the record. The Lafayette sophomore was subbed off following his third goal in the Commodores’ 5-0 win over ... Read more

by Jake Davis, Monday, January 23, 2023 8:00 pm

Lafayette Sports

Lafayette baseball preview: star-studded pitching staff ready to carry load in 2023

While spring is not quite in the air, it is time for baseball in Oxford as we draw closer to the start of the high ... Read more

by Jake Davis, Monday, January 23, 2023 4:00 pm

Education

OSD releases first semester honor roll lists

The Oxford School District released their honor roll lists for the fall semester this week, recognizing students who set themselves apart from their peers in ... Read more

by Jake Davis, Monday, January 23, 2023 2:30 pm

Lafayette Sports

Lafayette’s Julia Perkins nets 100th career goal in first round victory over Greenville

Lafayette forward Julia Perkins scored her 100th career goal on Saturday to help push the Lady Commodores past Greenville in the first round of the ... Read more

by Jake Davis, Saturday, January 21, 2023 4:15 pm

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Oxford boys, girls advance in soccer playoffs

Oxford soccer enjoyed strong performances from both the boys’ and the girls’ squads on Saturday as both teams cruised to comfortable victories in the first ... Read more

by Jake Davis, Saturday, January 21, 2023 2:56 pm

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Oxford boys, girls down Grenada

The Oxford hoops teams each picked up key region wins Friday night as they defeated rival Grenada. The Lady Chargers (11-13, 1-3 Region 1-6A) picked ... Read more

by Jake Davis, Saturday, January 21, 2023 1:51 pm

Lafayette Sports

Lafayette’s Will Dabney commits to Northwest CC

Lafayette tight end Will Dabney announced his intentions to continue his football career at Northwest Community College on Thursday. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound senior made the ... Read more

by Jake Davis, Thursday, January 19, 2023 1:00 pm

Lafayette Sports

Oxford fends off second-half comeback to defeat Lafayette

It was a tale of two halves for Oxford Tuesday night as the Chargers built up a 25-point lead in the first half of their ... Read more

by Jake Davis, Wednesday, January 18, 2023 2:00 pm

Lafayette Sports

Lafayette girls sweep Crosstown Classic series

Lafayette girls basketball picked up their second win of the season over their crosstown rivals Tuesday when they fended off a late comeback attempt to ... Read more

by Jake Davis, Wednesday, January 18, 2023 11:00 am

Education

‘I feel like I’m supposed to go’: Michael Fair to leave Lafayette for Grenada

Michael Fair is just answering the call. The Lafayette head coach is set to step down from his position with the Commodores to accept the ... Read more

by Jake Davis, Tuesday, January 17, 2023 8:19 pm

Business

Regents of Oxford begins selling tickets for annual ‘Supermarket Sweep’

The Regents School of Oxford began selling tickets for their “Supermarket Sweep” fundraiser on Tuesday as they continue to grow closer to breaking ground on ... Read more

by Jake Davis, Tuesday, January 17, 2023 3:00 pm

Crime

Two officers and a K-9 walk into a store…

Alan Ivy has a story to tell. The Oxford Police captain was investigating a string of burglaries on the square in the early 2000s when ... Read more

by Jake Davis, Monday, January 16, 2023 3:00 pm

Lafayette Sports

Shun Flemons scores 15 against Regents in return-to-form following injury

Lafayette guard Shun Flemons scored 15 points in an 82-55 victory over Regents on Saturday in a return-to-form as he continues to work his way ... Read more

by Jake Davis, Monday, January 16, 2023 1:00 pm

Lafayette Sports

Mariah Reed-Jones joins Lafayette’s exclusive 1,000-point club

Mariah Reed-Jones is among elite company. The Lafayette guard joined the school’s exclusive 1,000-point club over the weekend, eclipsing the mark in a 25-point performance ... Read more

by Jake Davis, Monday, January 16, 2023 11:28 am

News

Oxford’s DJ Davis named to North/South All Star Game

Oxford guard D.J. Davis was named to the North roster for the annual Mississippi Association of Coaches North/South All-Star Game this week as he continues ... Read more

by Jake Davis, Friday, January 13, 2023 1:00 pm

News

Oxford claims Highway 6 Hammer in first-ever home wrestling match

Wrestling has finally made its way to Oxford. After years of buildup Oxford High School hosted the first home wrestling match in school history Thursday, ... Read more

by Jake Davis, Friday, January 13, 2023 9:48 am

Lafayette Sports

Hard work and renewed focus translate to All-Star nod for Lafayette’s Harmony Jackson

Harmony Jackson just needed confidence. The Lafayette junior was a key contributor to the Lady Commodores’ success in each of the past two seasons, but ... Read more

by Jake Davis, Friday, January 13, 2023 8:00 am

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Oxford’s Cashe Shows commits to NEMCC

Oxford wide receiver Cashe Shows announced on Thursday that he will continue his academic and athletic career at Northeast Mississippi Community College. The 6-foot-2 receiver ... Read more

by Jake Davis, Thursday, January 12, 2023 1:00 pm

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