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Lafayette County

Severe storms expected across Mid-South, main line could contain tornado

National Weather Service reports that severe storms are expected across the entire Mid-South today remaining at an enhanced risk. Majority of Lafayette County should expect ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, February 17, 2022 10:00 am

Lafayette County

Mayor addresses progress with Punkin, county board’s concerns on city expansion

Mayor Robyn Tannehill took a moment at the Oxford Board of Aldermen’s regular meeting Tuesday evening to address the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors lingering ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, February 16, 2022 3:49 pm

Lafayette County

Lafayette County’s risk of severe weather enhanced, strong tornado possible

The Mid-South region including Lafayette County is facing an enhanced risk for severe storms Thursday with the greatest risk area in North Mississippi. Residents are ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, February 16, 2022 1:18 pm

Business

The New Class: Intro to Builder and Backers’ 2022 Winter Cohort

Ten local entrepreneurs are looking to change some part of their home for the better through the Idea Accelerator program, a partnership between Heartland Forward ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, February 16, 2022 11:30 am

News

Brief: City crew works to repair water main at Park and Zilla

Crews are working to repair a damaged water main at Park and Zilla Avent. Service may be impacted in the area for up to an ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, February 16, 2022 9:39 am

News

Stormwater drainage around Square prompts debate

The Oxford Planning Commission tackled two cases of variance requests due to issues with stormwater management with different outcomes on Monday night: one postponed until ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, February 16, 2022 9:32 am

Lafayette County

Hold your hats! Lafayette County to experience wind gusts up to 35-50 mph today, Thursday

Lafayette County and other counties in the state are under a Wind Advisory today and Thursday. The National Weather Service warns residents to watch out ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, February 16, 2022 9:16 am

Events

Double Decker Spring Run is back for its 25th anniversary

Double Decker Spring Run is back and the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce finally gets the chance to celebrate its 25th Annual Run. This year’s ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, February 16, 2022 8:00 am

Education

Junior leaders get an early start on shaping their community

It’s never too early to start making a change right in your own backyard and, under the guidance of Oxford-Lafayette County Junior Leader, young teens ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, February 15, 2022 3:30 pm

Business

Kroger to add liquor store onto existing site

The Oxford Planning Commission approved Kroger’s site plan amendment allowing the grocery store to add a liquor store to the site. The approval will last ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, February 15, 2022 1:45 pm

Business

Electric vehicle charging, solar array headed to Oxford

The City of Oxford is poised to sign an agreement with the Tennessee Valley Authority to bring electric vehicle charging stations and a solar array ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, February 15, 2022 12:54 pm

News

Oral antivirals could tackle COVID cases in Mississippi

Although COVID cases are declining, health experts say easing precautions is not the best course of action to take in the face of this downturn. ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, February 15, 2022 10:33 am

Lafayette County

North Mississippi under slight risk for severe weather Thursday

The Mid-South region is under a slight risk for severe weather for Thursday with the greatest risk area in North Mississippi. The National Weather Service ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, February 15, 2022 10:00 am

Lafayette County

Lafayette County under Red Flag Warning until 6 PM

The National Weather Service has placed Lafayette County and other northern Mississippi counties under Red Flag Warning until 6 PM today. Fire danger will be ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, February 15, 2022 9:31 am

Crime

Harassing messages leads to Beldon man’s arrest for Cyberstalking

On Nov. 21, 2021, the Oxford Police Department took a report in the 100 block of Anchorage Road for harassing messages via text and social ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, February 14, 2022 2:15 pm

Crime

OPD charges Oxford man with domestic violence after disturbance reports

On February 8, 2022, the Oxford Police Department responded to a business in the 2200 block of West Jackson Avenue for a reported domestic disturbance. ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, February 14, 2022 2:13 pm

Crime

Tupelo woman charged with Grand Larceny after walk-in report

On October 25, 2021, the Oxford Police Department took a walk-in report regarding two bicycles being stolen. After investigation, Ashley Horton, 37, of Tupelo, was ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, February 14, 2022 2:09 pm

News

Board of Alderman Preview: Charging stations for electric cars, OFD report and Punkin Water

The Oxford Board of Aldermen will hold a regular board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 5 p.m. in the City Hall Courtroom. The board ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, February 14, 2022 11:27 am

Education

UM BME Department grows quick, gains footing

The Biomedical Engineering (BME) Department is going through it’s own growing pains right in the heart of University of Mississippi’s campus. Chair and Professor of ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, February 11, 2022 11:22 am

News

[UPDATE] Wreck between two trucks leaves at least one injured, blocks McElroy Drive

According to the Oxford Fire Department, three vehicles were involved in an accident along McElroy Drive on Friday around 8:29 AM. The Oxford Police Department, ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, February 11, 2022 9:10 am

Education

Senate passes bill allowing 3rd graders with low reading assessments to be promoted

The Mississippi Senate passed Senate Bill 2706 which would allow children who do not pass the third grade reading assessment but only score as low ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, February 10, 2022 5:19 pm

Business

Grab your popcorn and candy: OxFilm announces the return of the Oxford Film Festival

OxFilm is eager to announce their 19th Annual Oxford Film Festival that will take place March 23-27, 2022. VIP Badges for the festival are currently ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, February 10, 2022 11:51 am

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