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Lafayette County

Tornado Watch issued for Oxford, Lafayette County until midnight

The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for Lafayette County until 12 AM. This means conditions are favorable for the formation of a tornado, and ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, February 22, 2022 5:22 pm

News

Student-athlete finds that Ole Miss’ science program aids her on-field performance

Makayla Fick, a sophomore in the University of Mississippi’s exercise science program and a student-athlete with the Ole Miss women’s nationally ranked cross country and ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, February 22, 2022 4:45 pm

News

Rising Waters: Lafayette County under Flood Watch until Wednesday morning

Lafayette County has been placed under a flood watch until 6 AM Wednesday due to potential flooding caused by excessive rainfall. Affected counties in North ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, February 22, 2022 3:02 pm

Events

Celebrating history through music: UM to hold annual Black History Month concert Thursday

The University of Mississippi Department of Music is presenting its annual Black History Month concert on Thursday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m in the Gertrude ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, February 22, 2022 2:45 pm

Education

Board of Education votes to help provide telehealth services to Mississippi students

The State Board of Education (SBE) voted on Thursday to approve a $17.6 million grant to the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) to create ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, February 22, 2022 12:35 pm

Events

OxFilm announces film lineup for the 19th Annual Oxford Film Festival

The 2022 Oxford Film Festival (In-Person on Mar. 23-27, Virtual on Mar. 27-Apr. 3)) announced the lineup of official selections for the 19th annual edition of ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, February 22, 2022 12:19 pm

Elections

League of Women Voters to hold conference discussing the state of democracy in the U.S.

The League of Women Voters of Oxford-North Mississippi will hold a special series of open, public conversations that will occur in March 2022 leading up to ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, February 22, 2022 10:16 am

Lafayette County

CASA expands services to meet the need for more advocates

Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) has announced the expansion of their services to Lee County, prompting the name change from CASA of Lafayette ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, February 21, 2022 5:02 pm

News

Lafayette County will be at a slight risk for severe weather Tuesday

According to the National Weather Service, Lafayette County will be at a slight risk for severe weather from Tuesday morning through the evening. Slight risk ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, February 21, 2022 2:14 pm

News

Carter, Crews to discuss film tackling the rarest football season in college history

A new film, Unrivaled, chronicles what may well be the rarest and most remarkable football season in collegiate history. A 25-minute portion of the 90-minute film ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, February 21, 2022 11:30 am

Events

Registration for Spring online Master Gardener class ends on Feb. 28

An online course for Master Gardener certification will be offered this spring by the Mississippi State University Extension Service.  The deadline to register for the ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, February 21, 2022 10:45 am

Education

Podcast project to teach Boys & Girls Club members career-readiness skills

The Boys & Girls of Oxford, in partnership with Segment Productions, will film its first in a series of podcasts geared toward workforce, career readiness ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, February 21, 2022 9:07 am

Events

Calling all green thumbs! Master Gardeners offer spring lecture series

The first lecture in the Lafayette County Master Gardeners spring lecture series will be presented on Thursday, Mar. 3, at noon in the auditorium of ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Saturday, February 19, 2022 4:30 pm

News

Gate naming reflects Peck family’s support of Ole Miss student-athletes

A $250,000 gift to the University of Mississippi from Betty Peck, the grandmother of an Ole Miss Rebel, memorializes her late husband, honors her extended ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Saturday, February 19, 2022 2:21 pm

Lafayette County

WOWE presents tips and tools in free seminar for first-time home buyers

Buying a home is a daunting task to take on, especially when you face rising prices, complicated rules and trouble with money lenders. It’s undeniably ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, February 18, 2022 2:03 pm

Events

National scholarship program to hold local county competition

The inaugural Distinguished Young Women program for Lafayette County presented by Trustmark, debuts on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 3 PM at the Mary Anne Mobley/Gary ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, February 18, 2022 1:27 pm

News

Busy year for OFD: Department reports over 2,600 emergency calls in 2021

Oxford Fire Chief Joey Gardner presented the Oxford Fire Department’s annual report for 2021, noting a significant increase in emergency calls from 2020 to 2021. ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, February 18, 2022 9:55 am

News

City opens bids for splash pad, construction expected to begin in spring

Oxford’s summer is looking a lot more wet and a lot more fun. The city Board of Aldermen approved the Oxford Park Commission’s request to ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, February 18, 2022 8:30 am

News

Hyde-Smith co-sponsors CRACK ACT to halt distribution of smoking pipes

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) cosponsored legislation to ensure the federal government will not engage in the distribution of crack pipes or similar drug paraphernalia ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, February 17, 2022 5:54 pm

Lafayette County

NWS gives the Mid-South the “all clear” on severe weather threats, wind advisory still in effect

The Mid-South region is officially cleared of severe weather signs and should expect mild weather for the remainder of the day, according to the National ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, February 17, 2022 4:50 pm

Crime

Man arrested after harassing local woman, attempted car theft gets charged for two other burglaries

Local authorities arrested Benjamin Adams, 19, of Abbeville after Adams reportedly harassed a woman walking to her car and attempted to force himself into the ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, February 17, 2022 4:30 pm

Lafayette County

Lafayette County under Tornado Watch until 6 PM

A tornado watch has been issued for Lafayette County and the entire Mid-South region. A few tornadoes are likely, along with hail and scattered gusts ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, February 17, 2022 11:35 am

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