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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, ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, May 4, 2022 3:45 pm

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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, ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Saturday, April 23, 2022 8:00 am

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