Columns
Thoughts on the rapidly approaching holiday
Tomorrow is the 4th Sunday of Advent and the last purple candle will be lit on St. John’s Advent Wreath, the “Angel’s Candle,” symbolizing peace ...
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News
Analysis: Oversight changes for Mississippi judicial races
JACKSON (AP) — Politicians running for governor, attorney general or many other Mississippi offices are free to make all sorts of promises about what they’ll ...
by Maya Martin, Friday, December 17, 2021 12:09 pm
Letters to the Editor
A heartfelt thank you from The Pantry
This Thanksgiving, The Pantry of Oxford had a lot to be grateful for. First among those things was the ability to serve 520 families, including ...
by Maya Martin, Friday, December 17, 2021 12:00 pm
Events
Parents of pageant winning-baby seek support for upcoming competition
Former Oxford residents Khari and Nico Turner are seeking sponsorships for their daughter to help her compete in an international beauty competition in Texas. According ...
by Maya Martin, Friday, December 17, 2021 12:00 pm
Events
MTrade makes first ever donation to United Way
MTrade made a donation of $8,600 to The United Way of Oxford-Lafayette County for the mortgage trading company’s first inaugural Week of Giving. The mortgage ...
by Maya Martin, Friday, December 17, 2021 10:08 am
News
Board of Aldermen approves health insurance rate increase for the city
The Oxford Board of Alderman called a special meeting on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the 2022 health insurance rate increase that, according to Mayor Robyn ...
by Maya Martin, Thursday, December 16, 2021 4:41 pm
Crime
OPD arrests two men in connection to string of auto-burglaries
On December 11, 2021, the Oxford Police Department began receiving reports of vehicle burglaries throughout multiple housing complexes. During the preliminary investigation, officers and investigators ...
by Maya Martin, Thursday, December 16, 2021 11:01 am
Crime
Tupelo man convicted of drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms
A federal jury has convicted a Tupelo man of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and marijuana and possession of firearms by a convicted felon. According to ...
by Maya Martin, Wednesday, December 15, 2021 3:23 pm
News
Ole Miss sees first 4-star LB since Gray, flips national signing day
Ole Miss remains just out of the national spotlight as notable recruits are made this early signing period. According to On3, Ole Miss racked up ...
by Maya Martin, Wednesday, December 15, 2021 3:10 pm
Lafayette County
MDOT updates on major construction in Lafayette County
Commissioner John Caldwell, Northern Transportation District, has announced updates to several Mississippi Department of Transportation maintenance projects in northwest Mississippi including a roundabout in Lafayette ...
by Maya Martin, Wednesday, December 15, 2021 9:47 am
Events
DYW program hosting local interest meeting tonight at the Chamber of Commerce
Distinguished Young Women, formerly known as America’s Junior Miss, is a national scholarship program that seeks to help high school girls develop their full, individual ...
by Maya Martin, Tuesday, December 14, 2021 12:30 pm
News
Planning Commission approves variance for towing company’s security fence
The Oxford Planning Commission approved a variance for Chandler Towing, LLC as long as the lot is used as an impound yard. The towing and ...
by Maya Martin, Tuesday, December 14, 2021 12:18 pm
News
Health officials confirm first pediatric flu death of 2021-2022 Season
The Mississippi State Department of Health reports the first confirmed pediatric influenza death in Mississippi for the 2021-2022 flu season. Pediatric deaths are defined as ...
by Maya Martin, Tuesday, December 14, 2021 8:00 am
News
‘Home is where the hog is’: Price Street Pig returned to its rightful owner
The Price Street Pig has made it’s way back home and just a couple weeks before Christmas. It may be a little ways off but ...
by Maya Martin, Monday, December 13, 2021 4:55 pm
Education
Mississippi School Boards Association Elects 2021-2022 Board of Directors
Cecil Lizana, board member of the Pass Christian School District, was elected President of the Mississippi School Boards Association (MSBA) for the 2021-2022 school year ...
by Maya Martin, Monday, December 13, 2021 4:16 pm
Blogs
Khayat’s 60: A Year in Sports, Race, & Politics looks back on the Sugar Bowl’s history
With the 2022 Sugar Bowl incoming fast, many sports enthusiasts and professionals are casting their eyes over previous games to highlight the best coaches, the ...
by Maya Martin, Monday, December 13, 2021 1:19 pm
News
Take the step from Why to We
“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” We have all likely heard this famous Neil Armstrong quote at some point in ...
by Maya Martin, Friday, December 10, 2021 11:45 am
Events
Stuff the Plane: Nicholas Air to fly out teddy bears to Children’s of Mississippi
Nicholas Air is reaching out to the community to help bring the spirit of Christmas to Children’s of Mississippi with Stuff the Plane: Teddy Bear ...
by Maya Martin, Friday, December 10, 2021 11:34 am
Events
Core Logic FNC donates over $18,000 to the United Way
It’s the season of giving at CoreLogic | FNC! The global property and real estate collateral information company has donated over $18,000 to the United ...
by Maya Martin, Thursday, December 9, 2021 3:15 pm
News
University of Mississippi halts vaccine mandate for employees
University of Mississippi Chancellor Glenn Boyce announced on Wednesday the university is suspending efforts requiring employees to be vaccinated following a nationwide injunction, but the ...
by Maya Martin, Thursday, December 9, 2021 9:39 am
News
Oxford Board of Aldermen approves ride share ordinance after final reading
The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved a proposed rideshare ordinance after a final reading and amendments on Tuesday night. The city’s proposal is designed to ...
by Maya Martin, Wednesday, December 8, 2021 2:24 pm
Events
Holiday Parade: Oxford rings in the season
The city of Oxford came rang in the holiday season with the annual Christmas Parade on Monday night. “If you missed the most wonderful Christmas ...
by Maya Martin, Wednesday, December 8, 2021 1:07 pm
SportsPlus
How to Watch the NBA Today, November 12
The NBA slate today, including the Dallas Mavericks against the Golden State Warriors, should provide some fireworks. You…
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, November 12
The Miami Heat versus the Detroit Pistons is one of many compelling options on today’s NBA schedule. Want…
How to Watch AAC Women’s College Basketball Games – Tuesday, November 12
Tuesday’s college basketball slate includes five games featuring AAC teams on the court. Among those games is the…
How to Watch SEC Women’s College Basketball Games – Tuesday, November 12
SEC squads will be on Tuesday’s college basketball schedule in five games, including the Middle Tennessee Raiders taking…
Ole Miss vs. South Alabama Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – November 12
Tuesday’s contest features the No. 25 Ole Miss Rebels (2-0) and the South Alabama Jaguars (1-1) facing off…
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