Business
Lafayette County not opting out of medical marijuana facilities
As the deadline to opt out of the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act has passed, Lafayette County is included in the medical cannabis program allowing facilities, ...
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Lafayette County
“In the city’s best interest”: City advertises bids for Punkin Water transfer construction
The city of Oxford is ready to begin its first phase of the Punkin Water transfer. On Tuesday, the Oxford Board of Aldermen officially recognized ...
by Maya Martin, Wednesday, May 4, 2022 2:45 pm
Business
Coming Soon: Guthrie’s ready to open in Oxford by the summer, seeking staff
Oxford is making another franchise it’s home. Guthrie’s, “America’s Original Chicken Finger Restaurant,” is expected to officially open in late May-early June this year and ...
by Maya Martin, Wednesday, May 4, 2022 8:30 am
Education
Chamber, EDF partner with College and Career Readiness Department for Workforce Expo
The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Foundation along with the College and Career Readiness Department at Oxford School District invites local businesses ...
by Maya Martin, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 4:45 pm
Crime
OPD charges Taylor man with sexual battery
The Oxford Police Department took a walk-in report on Sunday regarding a sexual assault that occurred over the weekend. After investigation, Adam Michael Prewett, 43, ...
by Maya Martin, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 2:43 pm
Crime
Driver in vehicle-pedestrian wreck charged with DUI and open container; victim in stable condition
On May 1, 2022, at approximately 1:46 AM, the Oxford Police Department responded to the area of South Lamar just south of Belk Blvd for ...
by Maya Martin, Monday, May 2, 2022 1:56 pm
Events
Master Gardeners’ final speaker Suzan Laney to discuss the lifestyle of honeybees
The final speaker in the Lafayette County Master Gardeners Association Spring Lecture Series for 2022 will be Suzan Laney, a hobbyist beekeeper, who relocated to ...
by Maya Martin, Monday, May 2, 2022 11:30 am
Columns
Article chronicles path to changing state flag
In any given publication since 1939, The Journal of Mississippi History has been an invaluable record of the institutional memory of the state of Mississippi. But few ...
by Maya Martin, Saturday, April 30, 2022 4:30 pm
Education
Lafayette County SWCD invites educators to environmental education workshop
Educators have been invited to the Environmental CEU Workshop by the Lafayette County Soil & Water Conservation District. There will be a Teachers Workshop in ...
by Maya Martin, Saturday, April 30, 2022 12:30 pm
Columns
What happened to just “sitting still”?
I’ve noticed that these days I am unable to simply sit quietly and do nothing. If I’m watching TV, I likely have my iPad in ...
by Maya Martin, Saturday, April 30, 2022 8:45 am
Events
Stronger Together Oxford: Volunteer program connects community to organizations, non-profits
Stronger Together Oxford — formerly known as the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program— is rebranding and reintroducing itself to Oxford and Lafayette County. For the ...
by Maya Martin, Friday, April 29, 2022 4:45 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Oxford man formally charged with murder of local woman, issued $1M bond
The Oxford Police Department announced this afternoon the arrest of Justin Maurice Morris, 33 of Oxford. Morris has been formally charged with murder and his ...
by Maya Martin, Friday, April 29, 2022 4:32 pm
Education
Boys & Girls Clubs of North Mississippi raise over $256k in Annual Campaign
Boys & Girls Club of North Mississippi concluded its 2022 Annual Campaign this week with donations totaling over $256,000. This was 14% over their $225,000 ...
by Maya Martin, Friday, April 29, 2022 11:19 am
Events
Chamber of Commerce and EDF bring back annual Luncheon, Gala
The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce is bringing two big, annual events back to Oxford. The Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Foundation’s Annual Meeting ...
by Maya Martin, Thursday, April 28, 2022 4:45 pm
Events
Eggs & Issues: Chamber, EDF announces annual legislative event
The Chamber and EDF have announced the date for the 2022 annual legislative event Eggs and Issues breakfast, scheduled for Wednesday, May 4. The session ...
by Maya Martin, Thursday, April 28, 2022 10:35 am
Lafayette County
Growing Pains: Regents to add temporary classrooms as it moves towards expansion
Regents School of Oxford is making moves to expand as its student body grows. The Christian school’s first steps are to add temporary classrooms while ...
by Maya Martin, Wednesday, April 27, 2022 5:22 pm
Crime
Driver asleep at the wheel, arrested for 4th DUI, obstructing traffic and resisting arrest
The Oxford Police Department arrested Taylor man for felony DUI among other charges after finding the driver passed out in the driver’s seat with the ...
by Maya Martin, Wednesday, April 27, 2022 2:13 pm
Crime
Traffic stop leads to DUI, weapon possession charge for Oxford man
The Oxford Police Department has charged an Oxford man with possession of a weapon by a felon, misdemeanor DUI and other misdemeanors after initiating a ...
by Maya Martin, Wednesday, April 27, 2022 1:54 pm
Lafayette County
Commission approves permit for Wellery Farms with strings attached
Wellery Farms plans finally move a step ahead after the Lafayette County Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for the development of a wellness ...
by Maya Martin, Wednesday, April 27, 2022 8:45 am
News
‘Eighteen years is a good run’: Father Tonos prepares to leave St. John
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and the community of Oxford are losing a well-known and beloved leader in the Rev. Joe Tonos. Tonos arrived ...
by Maya Martin, Tuesday, April 26, 2022 4:45 pm
Events
Double Decker, a successful return of a local festival
Double Decker made its return to Oxford and what a return it was. After a two-year absence, the festival returned in full force for its ...
by Maya Martin, Tuesday, April 26, 2022 9:59 am
Events
Happy Landing: On the fast track and taking the Double Decker stage
Local band Happy Landing is on the fast track and showing no signs of slowing down. The alternative folk band will take the Double Decker ...
by Maya Martin, Saturday, April 23, 2022 8:00 am
SportsPlus
How to Watch AAC Women’s College Basketball Games – Monday, December 16
AAC squads will be on Monday’s college basketball schedule in two games, including the UTSA Roadrunners squaring off…
How to Watch SEC Women’s College Basketball Games – Monday, December 16
The Monday college basketball slate includes two games with an SEC team in action. Among those contests is…
How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Monday, December 16
Only one top-25 game is on Monday’s college basketball slate. That contest is the Cal Poly Mustangs squaring…
SEC Football Power Rankings for Bowl Season
The college football postseason is upon us. To see how every SEC team compares to the rest of…
Ole Miss vs. South Alabama Women’s Basketball Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – December 15
Sunday’s game at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss has the No. 22 Ole Miss…
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