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BREAKING NEWS

Man gets life in prison for murder of NBA’s Lorenzen Wright

A jury on Monday convicted a Tennessee man in the slaying of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright, whose bullet-riddled body was found in a field ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, March 23, 2022 9:32 am

News

Commission approves COA for St. John’s future rectory for priests

Plans for St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church’s new rectory have finally received the Historic Preservation Commission’s stamp of approval after coming to a stall ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, March 23, 2022 8:30 am

News

Lafayette County under Tornado Watch until 7 PM

Lafayette County has been placed under Tornado Watch until 7 p.m. today. Much of Louisiana and Mississippi were at moderate risk of severe weather Tuesday, ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, March 22, 2022 1:45 pm

Lafayette County

City modifies resolution which will affect areas just outside Oxford’s corporate limits

The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved proposed modifications to a resolution allowing the city to provide water and sewer outside of Oxford’s corporate limits. City ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, March 22, 2022 12:30 pm

Education

UM Modern Languages Department to host Francophone Film Festival for six nights

Experience a whole new world of film through the French language! The University of Mississippi Department of Modern Languages will host the Francophone Film Festival ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, March 22, 2022 10:10 am

Crime

Thief in the Night: Oxford man arrested for stealing items from unlocked vehicle

Larry Sanders, 42, of Oxford was arrested in connection to a theft case located in the 200 block of South Lamar Boulevard. On Mar. 4, ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, March 21, 2022 5:15 pm

Events

2022 Youth Explosion teaches local youth about mental health, safety

Local youth from around Oxford gathered at the Stone Center on Saturday morning for the Youth Explosion ’22, featuring a day of fun, prizes and ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, March 21, 2022 4:57 pm

Education

OHS student named among semi-finalists for SBE junior representative position

The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) has selected 12 high school sophomores/rising juniors as semifinalists for the 2022-23 SBE junior representative position. Amongst the ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, March 21, 2022 3:21 pm

Crime

OPD arrests Kentucky woman for multiple package thefts

The Oxford Police Department took a walk-in report last Monday about multiple packages being stolen from an apartment complex in the 1400 block of University ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, March 21, 2022 3:10 pm

Education

UM professor Dowling named University’s top online instructor

Following a global pandemic, online learning has seen tremendous growth at higher education institutions across the nation. At the University of Mississippi, faculty are developing ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, March 21, 2022 12:30 pm

Lafayette County

Storm Incoming: Lafayette County placed on Flood Watch for Tuesday

Portions of North Mississippi will experience locally heavy rain and gusty winds as a storm moves in from the Southwest. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, March 21, 2022 9:12 am

Events

Crafting a legacy: Greg Harkins on his legacy and his craft

Most people want to leave a lasting impression on others or even the world about them. They want to be remembered for their accomplishments long ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Saturday, March 19, 2022 8:00 am

Business

Innovate Mississippi, Chamber search for tech innovators and business with creative ideas

It’s on! Innovate Mississippi, along with 11-regional partners, announces the launch of the first-ever statewide startup accelerator, CoBuilders: A Partnership-Driven Accelerator powered by Microsoft TechSpark. ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, March 18, 2022 10:36 am

Business

First Reading: City proposes open alcohol containers on the Square for special events

The Oxford Board of Alderman conducted the first reading of an amendment to the city’s Alcohol Ordinance. If passed, the amendment would allow for there ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, March 16, 2022 4:45 pm

Lafayette County

Oxford DPS station recognized for outstanding partnership in saving, healing lives

Donate Life Mississippi annually recognizes Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) examiners and stations for their outstanding partnership in saving and healing lives by registering ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, March 16, 2022 3:45 pm

News

Activity Center beefs up security to address increased fighting

An increase in physical altercations around the Oxford Activity Centers has motivated officials to bump up security around the property during after-school hours Monday through ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, March 16, 2022 12:45 pm

Business

Dunkin Donuts can offer drive-thru, but can’t block roadway

Plans for a Dunkin Donuts in Oxford move forward after the Oxford Planning Commission approves a special exception for a drive-through. However, designers will have ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, March 16, 2022 8:30 am

Business

208 S Lamar property denied variance due to inadequate stormwater detention plans

Plans and development for the 208 South Lamar property have once again come to a halt after the Oxford Planning Commission denied the applicant, West ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, March 15, 2022 3:13 pm

Business

Oxford Film Festival announces filmmaker appearances, new family film presentation

The 2022 Oxford Film Festival (In-Person on March 23-27, Virtual on Mar. 27-Apr. 3) announced the attendance of musician Suzanne Vega, who stars in Michael ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, March 14, 2022 3:45 pm

Events

Late winter storm blasts Mid-South with snow and wind

A late winter storm swept through the Mid-South region before taking a turn for the Northeast on Friday leaving Lafayette County and other north Mississippi ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, March 14, 2022 10:25 am

Columns

It’s Easy Being Green (on St. Patrick’s Day)

Have you ever noticed how some groupings of people (professions, ethnic groups, special interests, etc.) get a week or even a whole month to celebrate ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Sunday, March 13, 2022 8:30 am

Education

The Next Generation: LCRP discuss race, activism with Georgetown students

One small group of Georgetown University students sat before the Lafayette County Remembrance Project committee to discuss the impacts of slavery, racism and lack of ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, March 11, 2022 4:45 pm

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