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Arbor Day underscores the true value of trees

Oxford celebrated Arbor Day on Oct 20, as proclaimed by Mayor Robyn Tannehill and backed by aldermen Rick ... Read more

News

Age-old conflict in Israel-Gaza constant source of woe

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas captures international attention and sparks worldwide discussions and concerns in local ... Read more

Business

Aldermen greenlight $14M for city upgrades

The Oxford Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a resolution allocating up to $14 million toward capital improvements in ... Read more

Business

JROTC’s approved for Adopt-a-Street 

In a unanimous decision, the Board of Aldermen has approved the application from Oxford High School’s Marine Corps ... Read more

Oxford Commons Residents Debate PUD Changes Amidst Traffic and Safety Concerns at Board of Aldermen Nov. 7 Meeting

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Oxford Commons PUD revisited

The Oxford Board of Aldermen revisited previously denied modifications to the Oxford Commons Planned Unit Development (PUD) and ... Read more

Following the vandalism at Pocket Park near Oxford City Hall last night, the Oxford Police have identified the two women involved.

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Women identified in Pocket Park fountain vandalism

Following the vandalism incident at Pocket Park near Oxford City Hall last night, the Oxford Police department successfully ... Read more

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Nunez

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Oxford honors Arbor Day today, reflecting on urban forestry

Today, Oxford is celebrating Arbor Day, as proclaimed by Mayor Robyn Tannehill and backed by aldermen Rick Addy, ... Read more

Lafayette players celebrate the win over East Central in the MHSAA Class 5A volleyball state championship match at the Gillom Center in Oxford, Miss. on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. Lafayette won 25-15, 25-21, 25-15. (©Bruce Newman)

Sports

Lafayette Claims 5A Volleyball Title, defeats East Central

The Lafayette Lady Commodores marked a significant milestone on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 19, as they clinched the MHSAA ... Read more

Healthcare Affordability Concerns grip Mississippians: Survey

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Survey: Health care affordability concerns grip Mississippians

A recent survey conducted by Altarum’s Healthcare Value Hub in partnership with the Mississippi Health Advocacy Program and ... Read more

Seven Juveniles suspected in Drew School Fire

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Juveniles accused of arson, trespass in fires at Drew School

Seven juveniles face charges of arson and trespass following two separate fires at a vacant school on Green ... Read more

Oxford Commons Residents Debate PUD Changes Amidst Traffic and Safety Concerns at Board of Aldermen Nov. 7 Meeting

News

Board of Aldermen revisit Oxford Commons PUD Modifications

The Oxford Board of Aldermen revisited previously denied modifications to the Oxford Commons Planned Unit Development (PUD) and ... Read more

Food

Ole Miss athletes, firms promote food bank

Wheels Up, the Grove Collective and The Brandr Group collaborated for a community service day in Oxford on ... Read more

Lifestyle

Oxford’s new pocket park opens Thursday

The City Hall Pocket Park will officially open Thursday, Oct. 19, at 4 p.m. This event is part ... Read more

On Saturday, a significant crowd gathered in Oxford at the Oxford-Lafayette Public Library to witness the annular solar eclipse

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Annular solar eclipse draws crowds to Oxford

On Saturday, a significant crowd gathered in Oxford at the Oxford-Lafayette Public Library to witness the annular solar ... Read more

Kayla Arman from Oxford is among the new inductees to Itawamba Community College's Alpha Delta Nu, the Associate Degree Nursing honor society

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ICC’s nursing honor society welcomes Oxford student, others for 2023-24

Itawamba Community College (ICC) has welcomed provisional members to its Alpha Delta Nu, the associate degree nursing honor ... Read more

Ole Miss athletes partner with Wheels Up, Grove Collective, and Brandr Group to aid Oxford families through a service day at Mid-South Food Bank.

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Ole Miss athletes, firms aid Oxford at Food Bank event

Wheels Up, the Grove Collective, and The Brandr Group collaborated for a community service day in Oxford on ... Read more

A partial solar eclipse is seen from Arlington, Virginia, Thursday, June 10, 2021. The annular or “ring of fire” solar eclipse is only visible to some people in Greenland, Northern Russia, and Canada. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

News

Annular solar eclipse visible in Oxford this Saturday

On Saturday, Oct. 14, an annular solar eclipse will adorn the skies of North, Central and South America. ... Read more

Oxford Rescinds Boil Water Notice Following Health Department Clearance

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Oxford rescinds boil water notice following health department clearance

Note: This story has been updated to reflect the lifting of the self-imposed precautionary boil water notice. The ... Read more

The Oxford Police Department has issued an alert for a possible missing person, Brandon Sawyer, 21, from Canada

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UPDATE: Oxford police confirm location of previously missing individual

The Oxford Police Department confirmed that Brandon Sawyer, previously reported as possibly missing, has been located. The department ... Read more

The Oxford Police Department has issued an alert for a possible missing person, Brandon Sawyer, 21, from Canada

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UPDATED: Oxford police issue alert for potential missing person

UPDATED: Oxford Police Department has reported Sawyer has been located and thanks the community for its help and ... Read more

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Official opening of City Hall Pocket Park in Oxford set for Oct. 19

The City Hall Pocket Park will have its official opening on Friday, Oct. 19, at 4 p.m. This ... Read more

News

Covid, RSV numbers trending up

As the bustling Ole Miss football season sweeps through Oxford, the city is nestled within a Southeast region ... Read more