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Crime

Cochran attorney Carlos Moore to represent murder suspect in disappearance of Jimmie “Jay” Lee

Cochran Firm attorney Carlos Moore will be representing Sheldon Timothy Herrington Jr., 22, of Grenada, Mississippi. Herrington has ... Read more

News

Grenada man charged with murder in disappearence of Jimmie “Jay” Lee, law enforcement still searching for body

A Grenada man has been arrested by the Oxford Police and University Police departments and charged with the ... Read more

Business

Chamber sets its own record for a ribbon-cutting for six businesses at one

The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce set a record on Tuesday with the largest ribbon-cutting ceremony the Chamber ... Read more

Authorities still seek information on the disappearance of Jay Lee and urge residents to report any tips to Oxford Police Department at 662-232-2400

News

Community comes together to inspire hope amongst UM student Jay Lee’s disappearance

The community gathered in The Circle at the University of Mississippi on Wednesday night for the “Hope for ... Read more

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Memory Makers prepares for a fiscal comeback this year

Memory Makers, a respite day program for people with dementia and their caregivers, announced its plans for a ... Read more

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Aldermen awards construction bid for Brittany Woods Water Improvement Project

The city of Oxford now has a construction company to take on the Brittany Woods Water Improvement Project. ... Read more

Events

More Than a Market: Senior citizens receive free vouchers for fresh goods

For the first time ever, the Oxford Community Market hosted Senior Day for local seniors to sign up ... Read more

Authorities still seek information on the disappearance of Jay Lee and urge residents to report any tips to Oxford Police Department at 662-232-2400

News

Hope Rally for Jay Lee: Rally planned in support of missing student

In a newsletter, University of Mississippi’s Chancellor Glenn Boyce announced a rally in support of missing Ole Miss ... Read more

Authorities still seek information on the disappearance of Jay Lee and urge residents to report any tips to Oxford Police Department at 662-232-2400

News

OPD, UPD partner with FBI and Attorney General in search for missing UM student

The Oxford Police Department and University Police Department have partnered with the Oxford Field Office of the FBI ... Read more

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County issued Regents a conditional use permit for school expansion

Expansion plans for Regents School of Oxford are moving full speed ahead. Last month, the Lafayette County Planning ... Read more

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County announces closure of southbound ramp to HWY 7 for construction

The southbound ramp on MS Highway 7 for MS HWY 30 has been closed as of today for ... Read more

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Oxford Diaper Bank to help local families in need

With inflation at a 40-year high and purchasing power plummeting, many local residents may find it difficult to ... Read more

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Kids keep busy during the summer with a flower and lemonade stand

Oxford is home to many local small businesses, owned and managed by familiar faces in the community. Over ... Read more

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MTrade considers installing LED lights on playing fields

The fields at mTrade Park could get a lot brighter in the future. MTrade Director Brad Freeman proposed ... Read more

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Old Taylor Road to close for cross drain maintenance

Old Taylor Road, south of the Marks Apartments at 2801 Old Taylor Road, will be closed Tuesday, July ... Read more

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Waffle House breaks ground in Oxford, could potentially open later this year

A construction crew has begun the process of clearing the development site that will host Oxford’s very first ... Read more

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Animal Resource Center requests new vehicle to help with animal transfers

The Oxford Animal Resource Center is looking to increase the number of transfers in the upcoming year. During ... Read more

Authorities still seek information on the disappearance of Jay Lee and urge residents to report any tips to Oxford Police Department at 662-232-2400

BREAKING NEWS

OPD executes search warrants for missing UM student, continues search around Oxford

The Oxford and University Police departments are continuing their ongoing search for missing University of Mississippi student Jimmie ... Read more

News

Traffic stop leads to Oxford man’s arrest for possessing a firearm as a felon

On Thursday, July 14, an officer with the Oxford Police Department conducted a traffic stop on South Lamar ... Read more

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Lafayette County man arrested, charged for drive-by shooting on Jackson Avenue

On Saturday, the Oxford Police Department responded to a business in the 2200 block of Jackson Avenue for ... Read more

News

EMS medical director brings 30 years experience to role

Dr. Joseph Holley Jr. of Collierville, Tennessee, was appointed as medical director to the city and county’s joint ... Read more

Authorities still seek information on the disappearance of Jay Lee and urge residents to report any tips to Oxford Police Department at 662-232-2400

BREAKING NEWS

Father of missing UM student asks for information on whereabouts of son

The family of missing Ole Miss student Jimmie “Jay” Lee has released a video statement asking for any ... Read more