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Business

Oxford artist and designer hits it big, seeks community’s help

Local artist, designer and business owner Timber Heard shot for the stars and hit her target, but she is asking for community support to take ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, January 14, 2022 5:42 pm

Columns

What is ‘normal’ these days?

People say, “I’ll be so glad when this pandemic goes away and things return to normal.” Well – I’ve thought about that and in many ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, January 14, 2022 4:00 pm

Crime

OPD arrests, charges Oxford woman with Aggravated Domestic Violence

On January 11th, 2022, at approximately 9:06 PM, the Oxford Police Department responded to the 200 block of Town Center Drive for a reported domestic ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, January 14, 2022 3:41 pm

Crime

Oxford man arrested for possession of weapon, multiple misdemeanor charges

On January 13th, 2022, at approximately 2:50 PM, the Oxford Police Department responded to the 100 block of County Road 149 for a reported domestic ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, January 14, 2022 3:39 pm

Education

OSD Superintendent further addresses COVID at Oxford Schools

The Oxford School District is experiencing a shortage in teachers and faculty who are in quarantine due to COVID-19 exposure. OSD Superintendent Bradley Roberson confirmed ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, January 14, 2022 3:25 pm

News

Lafayette County narrowly escapes Winter Storm Watch

Lafayette County has not been placed under a Winter Storm Watch but residents can expect a little snow Saturday afternoon into Sunday. On Saturday, rain ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, January 14, 2022 12:59 pm

Education

Lafayette County Schools closed on Jan. 18 due to COVID outbreak

The Lafayette County School District is extending the observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Monday, Jan. 17 to Tuesday, Jan.18 due to ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, January 14, 2022 12:42 pm

Education

Representative Williamson releases statement on teacher pay increase, income tax bill

The Mississippi House approval of the House Bill 530, also known as the Strategically Accelerating the Recruitment and Retention of Teachers (START) Act of 2022, ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, January 13, 2022 3:31 pm

Business

Oxford’s ride share ordinance to go into effect Jan. 19

In order to promote the health, safety, and welfare of Oxford citizens and visitors, the Board of Alderman unanimously approved an ordinance amending Chapters 118, ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, January 13, 2022 11:24 am

Lafayette County

Lafayette County to possibly see snow over the weekend

National Weather Service Memphis reported possible snow accumulations for North Mississippi over the upcoming weekend. From Saturday afternoon through Sunday, there is potential for a ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, January 13, 2022 9:57 am

Business

Holcomb Dunbar to merge with Mink & Mink, expand to Jackson and Memphis

Holcomb Dunbar, Attorneys, a full-service law firm with a more than 100-year history, is expanding its Jackson and Memphis presence by merging with Mink & Mink, an ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, January 12, 2022 2:13 pm

Columns

Will voters again be able to engage in referendum process?

As the 2022 regular session of the Mississippi Legislature moves forward, the question of the future of medical marijuana in the Magnolia State remains in ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, January 12, 2022 1:00 pm

Crime

Oxford man arrested, charged with Cyberstalking

On December 20th, 0221, the Oxford Police Department responded to Davis Drive for a welfare concern. Torric Bush, 37, of Oxford, was making threats towards ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, January 12, 2022 12:13 pm

Crime

OPD arrests Oxford man for Auto Theft

On January 3rd, 2022, the Oxford Police Department took a report of a vehicle being stolen from the hospital parking lot. The vehicle was located ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, January 12, 2022 12:09 pm

Crime

Abbeville man charged with Commercial Burglary

On December 30th, 2021, the Oxford Police Department responded to a burglary in progress near a business at the North Lamar and Molly Barr intersection. ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, January 12, 2022 12:07 pm

Crime

Michigan City man charged with three counts of Cyberstalking

In July of 2021, the Oxford Police Department took multiple reports of harassment via phone calls and text messages. The reporting parties did not know ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, January 12, 2022 12:05 pm

Crime

Oxford woman arrested, charged with Credit Card Fraud

On January 3rd, 2022, the Oxford Police Department took a walk-in report about money being stolen from a checking account. After investigation, Hannah Russell, 27, ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, January 12, 2022 12:04 pm

Crime

Lambert man arrested for Malicious Mischief

On November 23rd, 2021, the Oxford Police Department took a report about catalytic converters being removed from business vehicles. After investigation, Dalton Pruitt, 28, of ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, January 12, 2022 12:01 pm

Columns

A little ramble about morality

I’ve been sitting on hold for what undoubtedly is a world’s record, but I’ve put so much time in I hate to hang up. The ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, January 12, 2022 11:00 am

News

Oxford Fire Department responds to house fire in East Oxford

On Tuesday afternoon, the Oxford Fire Department responded to a structure fire in a single-family home on Vaughn Circle. Homeowner Willie M. Townsend, 86, and ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, January 11, 2022 3:21 pm

News

Water Valley experiencing city-wide power outage

The city of Water Valley is experiencing widespread power outage due to issues at the substation, according to the Water Valley Police Department. Water Valley ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, January 11, 2022 11:16 am

Education

LEFE grants over $11k in funds for educational improvement to LCSD

The Lafayette Endowment Fund for Education Inc. recently donated more than $11,000 to fund 18 grant requests aimed at improving education in the Lafayette County ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, January 11, 2022 10:30 am

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