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News

LCSD to dismiss schools early due to inclement weather

Due to the inclement weather, Lafayette County Schools will have an early dismissal today at 1 PM with car rider lines opening at 12:30 PM. ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, February 3, 2022 11:53 am

Events

Double Decker Festival unveils event poster, announces 2022 music line-up and events

Oxford, Mississippi is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its award-winning Double Decker Arts Festival presented by Intercollegiate Athletics and University Museums and Historic Homes on ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, February 3, 2022 11:12 am

Lafayette County

Legislators work to rename Highway 30, 334 after local Black community leaders

State legislators are working on a plan to rename a portion of Highway 30 and Highway 334 after the late African-American community leaders Nathan Hodges, ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, February 2, 2022 1:29 pm

Business

Aldermen approve dissolution of Punkin, transfer of service to the city

The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved the dissolution of the Punkin Water Association, Inc. and transfer of service to the city of Oxford. The board ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, February 2, 2022 11:48 am

Crime

Felon in possession gets max time

An Arkansas man was sentenced on Tuesday to the statutory maximum 10 years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. According ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, February 2, 2022 10:53 am

Crime

Tupelo Man convicted of drug trafficking, illegal possession of firearms

A federal jury has convicted a Tupelo, Mississippi man of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and marijuana and possession of firearms by a convicted felon. According ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, February 2, 2022 10:49 am

Lafayette County

[UPDATE] Lafayette County under Winter Weather Advisory extended to Friday morning

Lafayette County is now under Winter Weather Advisory as ice and sleet could accumulate across portions of the Mid-South from Wednesday night until Friday, Feb. ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, February 2, 2022 9:01 am

Events

United Way seeks proposals for FY 2022-2023 Funding Cycle

Due to the generous support of its donors, the United Way of Oxford-Lafayette County will once again invest in local programs and community impact initiatives ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, February 1, 2022 4:49 pm

Education

OSD Superintendent clarifies fight rumors

The superintendent of Oxford School said reports of a fight at Oxford High School on Monday involved an altercation between two students. Oxford School District ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, February 1, 2022 3:12 pm

Lafayette County

Baptist CEO addresses hospital staffing shortage

The strain on Mississippi’s healthcare system continues as a considerable number of hospital employees leave vacancies in hospitals across the state.  There are nearly 3,000 ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, February 1, 2022 1:00 pm

Lafayette County

Baptist, Priority Ambulance begins plan to increase emergency response

Baptist/Priority Ambulance has officially begun its new plan to address increasing calls for medical response in Oxford and Lafayette County, which have grown exponentially in ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, February 1, 2022 12:00 pm

News

Oxford Board Preview: Dissolution of Punkin Water, renaming HWY 30 & 334

The Oxford Board of Aldermen will hold a regular board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 5 p.m. in the City Hall Courtroom. Among other ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, February 1, 2022 11:05 am

News

University Avenue to have road closures Tuesday morning

University Avenue will have road closures Tuesday, Feb. 1 from 9 to 11 a.m. The Oxford Police Department advises drivers to make plans to use ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, January 31, 2022 4:35 pm

Education

Best Musical Ever! OHS Theatre to open pre-sale for The Spongebob Musical

Want to get your first pick of seats for Oxford High School’s big musical event of the school year? The OHS Theatre department will officially ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, January 31, 2022 2:42 pm

Crime

OPD arrest, charge Oxford woman for Credit Card Fraud

On Jan. 25, 2022, the Oxford Police Department took a report from somebody whose debit card was being used to fraudulently purchase items locally. This ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, January 31, 2022 2:08 pm

Crime

OPD arrests Sherman man in connection to 2019 shooting, armed robbery case

On December 16, 2019, the Oxford Police Department responded to the 1000 block of Chickasaw Drive for an individual suffering from a gunshot wound. Further ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, January 31, 2022 2:06 pm

Education

Oxford School District begins search for teacher candidates

The Oxford School District will host Teacher Recruitment Day, Saturday, February 26, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30p.m. at Oxford High School, 101 Charger Loop ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, January 31, 2022 8:52 am

Business

Weathers’ Auto Supply has a new home in Oxford

North Mississippi’s leading auto accessories and windshield company has  expanded into Oxford. Weathers Auto Supply has opened its newest location at  2647 West Oxford Loop.   ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, January 28, 2022 11:13 am

Business

The Landshark, seafood staple of Oxford, begins crawfish season at new location

Mississippi’s Kings of Crawfish make their return to Oxford. The Landshark ushers in a season of seafood on Friday at 11 a.m. at a new ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, January 28, 2022 9:36 am

Crime

OPD charges Water Valley man in connection to ongoing cable theft case

On January 20th, 2022, the Oxford Police Department responded to County Road 102 in reference to stolen telephone cable. After investigation, it was discovered over ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, January 27, 2022 3:03 pm

Crime

Traffic stop leads to possession of weapon by felon charge

On Saturday, January 22, the Oxford Police Department conducted a traffic stop for no license plate on the vehicle. After investigation, Cortavias Webster, 30, of ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, January 27, 2022 2:53 pm

Crime

Corinth man charged for child molestation incident in 1988

On Friday, January 7, 2022, the Oxford Police Department received a report stating that in the spring/summer of 1988 Wade Holland, 59, of Corinth, then ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, January 27, 2022 2:49 pm

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