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Business

Oliver Hospitality takes ownership of the Chancellor’s House

Oliver Hospitality, a Nashville-based hotel and restaurant management company, announced today that it has acquired The Chancellor’s House Hotel. Spanning the southeast and west coast, ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, April 22, 2022 12:52 pm

Lafayette County

“Like A Miracle”: City gives final approval for Punkin transfer

Punkin Water customers are getting closer and closer to having quality water in their homes after years of living with contaminated water. The Oxford Board ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, April 22, 2022 9:49 am

Education

Class of 2022: Oxford High School announces top students

Oxford High School’s Commencement Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 20, 2021, at the Sandy and John Black Pavillion on the campus of the University ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, April 21, 2022 10:30 am

News

Pocket Park Progress: City estimated to have new park by the fall

Demolition of the RSVP area is almost complete and the city will open bids for the pocket park construction around mid-May. Proposed and announced in ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, April 21, 2022 8:30 am

Events

Amended Alcohol Ordinance to go into effect by mid-May

The Oxford Board of Aldermen held a third reading and vote on the proposed ordinance amending the city’s Alcohol Ordinance Tuesday evening. No changes were ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, April 20, 2022 4:45 pm

Crime

Oxford man arrested for 4th DUI among other charges after failing to pull over

The Oxford Police Department initiated a vehicle stop on South 18th Street for no headlights on Monday, Apr. 18. The vehicle did not stop and ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, April 20, 2022 2:32 pm

News

Oxford City Pool memberships to return with price increases

The weather is still a bit chilly out, but Oxonians can expect it to heat up as we get closer to the summer. And when ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, April 20, 2022 2:20 pm

Events

Visit Oxford, Tourism Council putting finishing touches in place for festival

Visit Oxford and the Tourism Council are finishing up preparations for the 25th Annual Double Decker Festival including updates on road closures and transportation for ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, April 20, 2022 8:30 am

Events

Here In Spirit: Artist Anna Murphy unveils mural of Princess Hoka

If you park in the City of Oxford’s Parking Garage on Jefferson Avenue, from now on you will come face to face with the visage ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, April 19, 2022 12:53 pm

Elections

League of Women Voters continue sponsorship of candidate forums

The League of Women Voters Oxford and North Mississippi will continue its sponsorship of candidate forums for general elections on Apr. 19 and Apr.21. TLWV ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, April 18, 2022 9:18 am

News

Grocery tax cut considered, but never acted upon 

Mississippi’s political leaders have talked for years about cutting the 7% tax on groceries, the highest statewide tax of its kind in the nation in ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Saturday, April 16, 2022 4:30 pm

Events

Easter in Oxford: Observing the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus

Holy Week is coming to an end and Easter is just around the corner. Local churches and Christian organizations are observing this time with various ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, April 15, 2022 11:58 am

News

Ole Miss students earn pharmacy patch

Third-year professional students at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy received their white coat patches, which signifies the completion of coursework and the beginning ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, April 14, 2022 10:30 am

Lafayette County

Tornado Watch: Lafayette County under watch until 9 PM

Lafayette County is currently under Tornado Watch until 9 p.m. today. Alcorn, Benton, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Coahoma, DeSoto, Itawamba, Lee, Marshall, Monroe, Panola, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Quitman, ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, April 13, 2022 3:01 pm

Education

OHS senior Celie Rayburn selected as National Finalist

Oxford High School senior, Celie Rayburn, has been named a finalist for the National Honor Society Scholarship Program, the only finalist in the state of ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, April 13, 2022 2:30 pm

News

Lafayette County schools to dismiss early today

Due to the threat of inclement weather in the region, Lafayette County Schools will dismiss at 12:30 pm today. Oxford Schools will also dismiss early ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, April 13, 2022 11:21 am

Lafayette County

Mid-South at Moderate Risk for severe weather, under Wind Advisory and Flood Watch

A significant severe weather outbreak is expected across the entire Mid-South today. Lafayette County is estimated to experience severe weather from 3 to 8 p.m. ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, April 13, 2022 9:09 am

Education

Planning Commission OKs plan to ease Bramlett traffic woes

The Oxford School District is planning to address traffic issues on Bramlett Boulevard related to drop-off and pickup for students.  Before construction moves ahead, OSD ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, April 13, 2022 8:30 am

Education

Junior Leaders work together to benefit local nonprofits

Lafayette County and Oxford High School students are giving back to their community through the Junior Leadership Lafayette program. Junior Leadership Lafayette has taken 32 ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, April 12, 2022 4:30 pm

Events

NEMYF awards CASA grant at the Annual Press Conference

Court Appointed Special Advocates of North Mississippi was one of ten non-profit organizations to receive a grant at the North East Mississippi Youth Foundation’s Annual ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, April 11, 2022 12:06 pm

Lafayette County

Oxford University Transit updates, improves system for public use

Oxford University Transit announced new improvements to its system this week, including a surveillance center and a million-dollar renovation to its facility. General Manager Donna ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Saturday, April 9, 2022 8:30 am

Education

Pharmacy professor’s dedication, enthusiasm earns him UM’s top teaching honor

With a passion for statistics and commitment to student learning, John Bentley, professor of pharmacy administration at the University of Mississippi, is the winner of ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, April 8, 2022 2:00 pm

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