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Oxford city ordinance amends rules for golf cart use on public roads
The city of Oxford had a second public reading of an ordinance that amends the rules for operating ... Read more
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Drug Court celebrates graduates
41 complete rigorous rehab program On Tuesday, Sept. 12, the Third Judicial District Drug Court held a graduation ... Read more
Oxford
Audit: Oxford’s finances in good shape
Residents of Oxford, take note: The city’s financial health is looking up. A recent audit by the accounting ... Read more
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Budget has employee raises; safety increases
Rapid growth reflected in infrastructure expenses In the latest Board of Aldermen meeting on Sept. 5, the city ... Read more
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Oxford Historic Preservation Commission approves fence, though recommendation said no
The Oxford Historic Preservation Commission approved the installation of a mixed-material fence for a property at 1505 Madison ... Read more
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Oxford City Planning Commission approves medical center for Specialty Orthopedic Group
In a unanimous decision, the Oxford City Planning Commission approved both the site plan and variance requests for ... Read more
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Oxford’s annual budget includes employee raises, focus on public safety
9/11/23 – This article has been updated to include links to the city’s budget Readers may access the ... Read more
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Oxford Surgery Center breaks ground on expansion
Today, the Oxford Surgery Center broke ground on a 4,620-square-foot expansion, increasing its facility to 19,280 square feet. ... Read more
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Thunderstorms caused temporary power outages, little damage
A series of severe thunderstorms moved through North Mississippi Wednesday starting around 5 p.m. The National Weather Service ... Read more
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Chicory Market blossoms in Oxford, aided by $200k USDA grant
OXFORD, Miss. — A breath of fresh air is wafting through Oxford, and it’s scented with the aroma ... Read more
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One in critical condition following retaining wall collapse in Oxford
On Tuesday, a retaining wall collapsed leaving one person in critical condition, according to the Oxford Fire Department ... Read more
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Democratic hopeful Presley campaigns at library
Says more committed to tax cuts than Gov. Reeves Democratic candidate for governor Brandon Presley held a town ... Read more
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Lafayette High School mourns loss of counselor Brandy Baker
The Lafayette County School District and local community are grappling with the sudden loss of Brandy Michelle Baker, ... Read more
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Presley challenges status quo in Mississippi governor race
Democratic candidate for governor of Mississippi, Brandon Presley, visited Oxford Wednesday to hold a town hall at the ... Read more
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Overdose Awareness event Thursday
As Mississippi grapples with rising rates of opioid overdoses, Cumberland Heights, a nonprofit organization committed to substance abuse ... Read more
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Free business workshop offers one-on-one expert consultations in Oxford
The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council and the Oxford-Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation are partnering to offer a unique business ... Read more
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French Camp Academy gallery showcases ‘Space Art and Astrophotography’ exhibit
FRENCH CAMP, Miss. — The Main Street Art Gallery at French Camp Academy is now a haven for ... Read more
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Iconic Oxford pig statue ‘Francis Bacon’ recovered after most recent theft
The Oxford Police Department confirmed Sunday evening that “Francis Bacon,” a life-like pig statue stolen Thursday night, has ... Read more
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Crosswalk controversy debated at board meeting
The initiated construction of a proposed crosswalk at South Lamar and Buchanan has stirred significant debate in the ... Read more
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Camille: 20th century’s most devastating U.S. storm
Nearly half a century ago, the United States faced Hurricane Camille’s unparalleled fury. Striking in August 1969, Camille ... Read more
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Heatwaves linked to surge in violent crime
Sweltering temperatures might be ushering in more than just sunburns and air conditioner sales. According to recent studies, ... Read more
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Ward gets life sentence for wife’s murder
Also convicted of voyeurism Sherard Eugene Ward, 37, of Oxford was sentenced to life in prison for the ... Read more
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