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History

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 Addy, Kesha Howell Atkinson, Jason Bailey, Mark ... Read more

by Jimmy Durham, Wednesday, October 25, 2023 8:33 am

Columns

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 communities. In Oxford, the impact of this ... Read more

by Jimmy Durham, Wednesday, October 25, 2023 8:18 am

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 the city during their meeting on Oct. ... Read more

by Jimmy Durham, Wednesday, October 25, 2023 7:12 am

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 Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (MC JROTC) ... Read more

by Jimmy Durham, Wednesday, October 25, 2023 7:12 am

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

Business

Oxford Commons PUD revisited

The Oxford Board of Aldermen revisited previously denied modifications to the Oxford Commons Planned Unit Development (PUD) and associated road connections during its latest meeting ... Read more

by Jimmy Durham, Wednesday, October 25, 2023 7:00 am

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

Crime

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 identified the two women involved. Around 1 ... Read more

by Jimmy Durham, Tuesday, October 24, 2023 1:57 pm

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

News

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, Kesha Howell Atkinson, Jason Bailey, Mark Huelse, ... Read more

by Jimmy Durham, Friday, October 20, 2023 3:27 pm

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)

Lafayette County

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 Class 5A State Championship by overcoming East ... Read more

by Jimmy Durham, Friday, October 20, 2023 2:36 pm

Healthcare Affordability Concerns grip Mississippians: Survey

Health

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 Health Help Mississippi has uncovered the significant ... Read more

by Jimmy Durham, Thursday, October 19, 2023 11:02 am

Seven Juveniles suspected in Drew School Fire

Crime

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 Avenue in Drew. The first incident occurred ... Read more

by Jimmy Durham, Thursday, October 19, 2023 9:00 am

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

Lafayette County

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 associated road connections during its latest meeting ... Read more

by Jimmy Durham, Thursday, October 19, 2023 7:51 am

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 Oct 11. As part of Wheels Up’s ... Read more

by Jimmy Durham, Wednesday, October 18, 2023 8:43 am

Business

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 of Visit Oxford’s Third Thursday program and ... Read more

by Jimmy Durham, Wednesday, October 18, 2023 6:53 am

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

Education

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 eclipse. Attendees received complimentary solar-filtered glasses to ... Read more

by Jimmy Durham, Monday, October 16, 2023 11:01 am

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

Education

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 society, for the 2023-24 academic year, with ... Read more

by Jimmy Durham, Friday, October 13, 2023 3:00 pm

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.

Events

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 Oct 11. As part of Wheels Up’s ... Read more

by Jimmy Durham, Friday, October 13, 2023 12:21 pm

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)

Education

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. This celestial event occurs when the Moon, ... Read more

by Jimmy Durham, Thursday, October 12, 2023 4:21 pm

Oxford Rescinds Boil Water Notice Following Health Department Clearance

BREAKING NEWS

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 precautionary boil water notice self-imposed by the ... Read more

by Jimmy Durham, Thursday, October 12, 2023 3:25 pm

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

News

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 extends its gratitude to the public for ... Read more

by Jimmy Durham, Thursday, October 12, 2023 3:09 pm

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

News

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 for sharing posts on social media. The ... Read more

by Jimmy Durham, Thursday, October 12, 2023 1:57 pm

Events

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 event is part of Visit Oxford’s Third ... Read more

by Jimmy Durham, Wednesday, October 11, 2023 3:02 pm

Healthcare

Covid, RSV numbers trending up

As the bustling Ole Miss football season sweeps through Oxford, the city is nestled within a Southeast region experiencing a pronounced uptick in COVID-19 cases.  ... Read more

by Jimmy Durham, Wednesday, October 11, 2023 9:46 am

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