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Events

Grand opening of Teen Room at Public Library to take place April 26

First Regional Library has announced the debut of new teen STEAM centers in DeSoto, Lafayette, Panola, Tate, and Tunica Counties.  The centers were funded by ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, April 8, 2022 10:41 am

Business

Oxford Utilities to participate in program assisting low-income households

Oxford Utilities will assist low-income households in paying their bills and fees through a program with the Mississippi Department of Human Services. The Oxford Board ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, April 7, 2022 4:45 pm

Crime

OPD takes four suspects into custody for attempted burglary in Creekmoore

Four suspects were taken into custody by the Oxford Police Department for attempted burglary in the 100 block of Creekmoore. On Sunday, OPD quickly responded ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, April 7, 2022 1:36 pm

Crime

Memphis man arrested for threatening phone calls to Old Sardis Road resident

The Oxford Police Department arrested a Memphis man after receiving a report about threatening phone calls to a resident at Old Sardis Road. On Saturday, ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, April 7, 2022 1:25 pm

Education

Book Blast Celebration: Lafayette County school receives 7,000 books for students

Students of Lafayette County Lower Elementary entered the school gymnasium on Tuesday morning to the sight of thousands of books waiting to be taken home ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, April 7, 2022 12:40 pm

Events

Aldermen hold second reading for amended alcohol ordinance, clarify misconceptions

The Oxford Board of Aldermen conducted a second reading of the proposed amendments to the city’s Alcohol Ordinance and shot down speculation that it would ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, April 6, 2022 2:30 pm

Crime

OPD arrests three Panola County men in connection with vehicle vandalism

The Oxford Police Department has identified eight suspects in connection to a case of a vandalized vehicle and has taken three Panola County men into ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, April 6, 2022 1:38 pm

Lafayette County

10 year old boy saves family from house fire on Deer Run North

A Lafayette County family managed to escape a heavy fire on Tuesday morning after the homeowner’s child managed to alert them of trouble. Lafayette County ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, April 6, 2022 10:22 am

Events

COVID boosters to be administered at City Hall on Friday for 50, older

Mayor Robyn Tannehill announced during a regular Board of Aldermen meeting that COVID-19 booster shots will be available at the City Hall on Friday, Mar. ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, April 6, 2022 9:06 am

Lafayette County

County amends land development codes in compromise with city

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors has approved amendments to the county’s Land Development Standards and Regulations in a compromise with the Lafayette County Planning ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, April 6, 2022 8:30 am

Crime

Traffic stop near parking garage leads to arrest for possession of a weapon by felon

A traffic stop conducted by the Oxford Police Department near the City Oxford Parking Garage on Sunday led to the arrest of an Oxford man ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, April 5, 2022 6:59 pm

Crime

Theft leads OPD to the arrest of local man for possession of weapon by felon

On Thursday, officers responded to the 1300 block of North Lamar Boulevard for a stolen firearm from a business. Investigators subsequently learned that the suspect ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, April 5, 2022 6:51 pm

Crime

OPD arrests Oxford man after report of bank fraud

The Oxford Police Department arrested an Oxford man after obtaining a report of fraud. OPD took a walk-in report on Mar. 28 about the reporting ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, April 5, 2022 6:43 pm

Events

Community honors Lafayette County lynching victims, families

The community gathered before the City Hall building on a warm, Saturday afternoon to honor the seven African-American men lynched in Lafayette County. The seven ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, April 5, 2022 3:00 pm

Crime

Sheriff’s department arrests Oxford woman in ongoing child abuse investigation

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department has arrested one Oxford woman in connection to an ongoing child abuse case. LCSD deputies were dispatched on Sunday, Apr. ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, April 4, 2022 6:09 pm

Crime

County sheriff’s department arrests couple after domestic violence report

On Saturday morning, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department arrested a couple after receiving a report of domestic violence. LCSD was dispatched to 03 County Road ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, April 4, 2022 4:24 pm

News

Blue Cross ends contract with University of Mississippi Medical Center affecting health system’s patients

The insurance agreement between Mississippi’s academic medical center and Blue Cross & Blue Shield has ended, with the hospital saying some patients will pay more ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, April 4, 2022 11:30 am

Business

NE Sparc celebrates completion of fiber construction

North Mississippi is now more connected and secure than ever. North East Mississippi Electric Power Association celebrated the completion of fiber installation across the region ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Saturday, April 2, 2022 8:30 am

Business

Economic Leaders Forum to touchdown in Oxford late May

The Mississippi Economic Development Council will deliver Economic Leaders Forums to Oxford on May 18-19 at the University of Mississippi for its inaugural year. Oxford ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, April 1, 2022 5:45 pm

Business

NE Sparc, TVA partner to donate to area non-profits

North East Mississippi Electric Power Association is proud to announce that it has partnered with the Tennessee Valley Authority to award grants to non-profits in ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, April 1, 2022 2:00 pm

Events

Lafayette Community Remembrance Project to honor lynching victims

The Lafayette Community Remembrance Project will honor the seven known victims of lynching in Lafayette County during an event at the downtown Square Saturday, Apr. ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, April 1, 2022 12:20 pm

Business

Breaking the Silence: Local author creates podcast to help abuse victims, survivors

Local author Tanisha Bankston knows all about taking her pain and struggles and turning it into fuel for growth and healing. On Friday, Apr. 1, ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, March 31, 2022 11:44 am

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