Crime
Romance scams targeting older Americans on Facebook
Facebook has witnessed a troubling surge in romance scams, with older Americans becoming prime targets. Deceptive individuals setting up fake profiles on dating sites and ...
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Business
Loan repayment program for nurses
Addressing the urgent demands of the nursing profession, Gov. Tate Reeves has introduced the Nurse Retention Loan Repayment Program as a pivotal strategy for strengthening ...
by Jimmy Durham, Wednesday, August 16, 2023 1:26 pm
Events
Oher accuses Tuohy family in filing
Contrary to the narrative painted by the 2009 hit film “The Blind Side,” Michael Oher was never adopted by the wealthy Tuohy family. A recent ...
by Jimmy Durham, Wednesday, August 16, 2023 1:19 pm
Events
Nerd-vana Con returns Aug. 25 to the Powerhouse
Nerd-vana Con 2023 is set to kick off Friday, Aug. 25, with a special 30th Anniversary Power Ranger Dinner offering attendees a unique blend of ...
by Jimmy Durham, Wednesday, August 16, 2023 12:42 pm
Business
Half-century of service for NM Regional Center
Celebration of 50th anniversary planned for Aug. 21 The North Mississippi Regional Center (NMRC) will mark its 50th anniversary Aug. 21, commemorating its legacy of ...
by Jimmy Durham, Wednesday, August 16, 2023 6:30 am
Healthcare
Heart heroes: Mississippi hospitals win big with American Heart Association
Two leading hospitals close to Oxford and Lafayette County, the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo and the Baptist Memorial Hospital DeSoto in Southaven have ...
by Jimmy Durham, Tuesday, August 15, 2023 4:35 pm
Oxford school bond
Will OSD get $37M school bond? Oxford voters decide Sept. 19.
On Sept. 19, Oxford residents will have the chance to vote on a $37 million school bond aimed at capital improvements for the Oxford School ...
by Jimmy Durham, Monday, August 14, 2023 11:10 am
blue moon
Super Blue Moon 2023: A celestial spectacle not to miss
On Aug. 30, the night sky will unveil a mesmerizing display: the Super Blue Moon 2023. This celestial event, a blend of a blue moon ...
by Jimmy Durham, Thursday, August 10, 2023 5:00 pm
Business
Ole Miss to Host 2nd Annual Family Business Symposium
OXFORD, MS – Business leaders, family business owners, and their employees can now secure their spots for the 2nd annual It’s All Relative Family Business ...
by Jimmy Durham, Thursday, August 10, 2023 10:08 am
Crime
Fentanyl threat in Mississippi amplified by alarming data
OXFORD, Miss. – The ongoing drug crisis in Mississippi, underscored by a 145% spike in overdose deaths from 2014 to 2021 according to data from ...
by Jimmy Durham, Wednesday, August 9, 2023 3:25 pm
Elections
Front-runners emerge in Lafayette County primaries, setting stage for November
Out of approximately 30,000 registered Lafayette County voters, 9,800 headed to the polls Tuesday, casting their ballots for various local and statewide offices. The results ...
by Jimmy Durham, Wednesday, August 9, 2023 9:19 am
Crime
Agreement reached for OPD renovation
The Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) and the city of Oxford have forged a critical Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at renovating a ...
by Jimmy Durham, Wednesday, August 9, 2023 8:33 am
Business
Oxford Conference Center upgrades completed
Aldermen hear project summary The Oxford Conference Center, a significant project undertaken by JP Corp General Contractors, has been completed with resounding success. The state-of-the-art ...
by Jimmy Durham, Wednesday, August 9, 2023 8:23 am
courts
Oxford Man Sentenced to Life for Murder of Wife
OXFORD, Miss. — Sherard Eugene Ward, 37, of Oxford, was sentenced to life in prison for the 2020 murder of his wife, Marisha Golden Ward, ...
by Jimmy Durham, Tuesday, August 8, 2023 1:41 pm
Events
‘Unrivaled:’ Oxford-based filmmaker documents 1899 team in new release
In an exceptional college football season, the University of the South’s 1899 team made history by defeating 12 teams in just six weeks. “Unrivaled: Sewanee ...
by Jimmy Durham, Tuesday, August 8, 2023 9:42 am
Bramlett Elementary School
Bramlett Elementary Boosts Oxford District to Top 10 in Kindergarten Readiness
OXFORD, Miss. — The Oxford School District has climbed into the top 10 in Mississippi for kindergarten readiness, according to a state assessment. The recent ...
by Jimmy Durham, Monday, August 7, 2023 4:08 pm
astronomy
See the sky light up in Oxford: The Perseid Meteor shower spectacle
Epic light show incoming to Oxford via the Perseids Peak this August The Perseid Meteor Shower, one of the most awaited astronomical events of the ...
by Jimmy Durham, Friday, August 4, 2023 3:02 pm
Elections
Candidates miss deadline to file campaign finance reports
Mississippi Secretary of State releases list of candidates who failed to file campaign finance reports JACKSON, Miss. – A list of candidates for statewide or ...
by Jimmy Durham, Friday, August 4, 2023 10:26 am
Crime
Plea in cocaine case nets 80-month sentence
Jeremy Fondren, a 41-year-old man from Oxford, Mississippi, has been sentenced to 80 months in prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute more ...
by Jimmy Durham, Wednesday, August 2, 2023 9:19 am
Education
School bus safety: Fines, jail, license suspension for violators
As Oxford and Lafayette County school district students return to school, officials are underscoring the importance of school bus safety, warning that violations can lead ...
by Jimmy Durham, Tuesday, August 1, 2023 2:54 pm
Elections
Oxford approves renewal of on-call public transportation
Agreement reached between Oxford University Transit (OUT), Lafayette County and the city The city of Oxford board has approved the renewal of an agreement for ...
by Jimmy Durham, Wednesday, July 26, 2023 8:20 am
Garden/Outdoors
How did Native Americans cope with the heat?
Historians say Mississippi tribes had innovative strategies Native American tribes in Mississippi long employed historical cooling methods to combat the oppressive heat of the region. ...
by Jimmy Durham, Wednesday, July 26, 2023 7:45 am
SportsPlus
Titans vs. Packers Player Props & Odds – Week 3
At Nissan Stadium on Sunday, Calvin Ridley and the Tennessee Titans play Jayden Reed and the Green Bay…
Titans vs. Packers: Odds, Moneyline, and Spread – Week 3
Sportsbooks project a tight game when the Tennessee Titans (0-2) take on the Green Bay Packers (1-1) as…
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine Fantasy Projections: Week 3 vs. the Packers
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and the Tennessee Titans will face the Green Bay Packers — whose pass defense was ranked…
How to Watch the Cardinals vs. Pirates Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for Sept. 19
Isiah Kiner-Falefa and the Pittsburgh Pirates hit the field on Thursday at Busch Stadium against Erick Fedde, who…
Cardinals vs. Pirates: Betting Preview for Sept. 19
Erick Fedde will toe the rubber for the St. Louis Cardinals (77-75) on Thursday, Sept. 19 against the…
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