Business
Deal talks on the link between business and community
Tony Deal never saw himself in the auto repair business. Deal’s father ran an auto repair shop in Oxford for 20 years, but Deal saw ...
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Lafayette County
County clinics make booster available to those 65 and older, immune compromised
The state continues its efforts to raise the vaccination rate and immunity of its residents. The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 822 more cases ...
by Maya Martin, Friday, October 1, 2021 10:36 am
News
Lafayette County School District cancels Homecoming parade
The Lafayette County School District has cancelled the homecoming parade to present the homecoming court, football team, fall sports teams, band and cheer performances, and ...
by Maya Martin, Thursday, September 30, 2021 3:38 pm
Crime
Law enforcement release round-up of suspects for various charges
Over the past couple months, Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department, along with the Oxford Police Department, University of Mississippi Police Department and Lafayette County Metro Narcotics ...
by Maya Martin, Thursday, September 30, 2021 1:29 pm
Business
NE Sparc celebrates 5000th customer
NE SPARC announces a milestone achievement — the 5,000th customer of its world-class fiber optic network. Lisa Stout of Oxford was honored as the 5,000th ...
by Maya Martin, Thursday, September 30, 2021 11:46 am
News
State lawmakers push for action on new medical marijuana proposal
Medical marijuana is an increasingly prominent topic within Mississippi as lawmakers push for progress on legislation that could potentially help thousands of ailing Mississippians. “We’ve ...
by Maya Martin, Wednesday, September 29, 2021 2:47 pm
Lafayette County
COVID cases, deaths decline but state has only reached winter’s peak
Mississippi’s COVID-19 cases and death rates are declining, but officials warn that numbers are only reaching the peaks seen during the winter. The Mississippi State ...
by Maya Martin, Wednesday, September 29, 2021 11:27 am
Business
Heartland Forward announces dramatic expansion of community growth program
Heartland Forward and its partners, Builders + Backers and Accenture, announced the expansion of the groundbreaking Community Growth Program and Toolkit (CGPT), a first-of-its-kind idea ...
by Maya Martin, Tuesday, September 28, 2021 3:57 pm
Lafayette County
Planning Commission approves preliminary plat for subdivision
The Lafayette County Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for the Mayfield Subdivision on Monday. D.V. Homes LLC is developing the 32-lot, single-family residential subdivision ...
by Maya Martin, Tuesday, September 28, 2021 3:14 pm
Crime
OPD arrests Oxford man on Auto Burglary, misdemeanor charges
On September 26th, 2021, the Oxford Police Department received a call for an auto burglary in progress at a business on South Lamar. OPD responded ...
by Maya Martin, Tuesday, September 28, 2021 12:08 pm
Crime
Oxford man charged with five counts of Auto Burglary
On September 24th, 2021, the Oxford Police Department responded to Falls Grove Drive in reference to an auto burglary in progress. The eye witness provided ...
by Maya Martin, Tuesday, September 28, 2021 12:03 pm
Events
Local NAACP chapter sponsors community health event
The Oxford-Lafayette County Branch of the NAACP is sponsoring their first Oxford-Lafayette Community Health Fair on Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at ...
by Maya Martin, Monday, September 27, 2021 2:26 pm
Lafayette County
MSDH: over 90% of Mississippians are pleased with vaccination process
The Mississippi Public Health Association and the Office of Health Protection partnered under a sub-grant to assess the Mississippi State Department of Health’s performance in ...
by Maya Martin, Monday, September 27, 2021 10:35 am
Crime
Oxford man charged with Domestic Violence – Aggravated Assault
On September 21, officers with the Oxford Police Department responded to the area of South 16th for a report of a domestic disturbance. The suspect ...
by Maya Martin, Monday, September 27, 2021 8:44 am
Business
A huge leap of faith: Local entrepreneur opens Chic Creations
Cam Gilliom was in the middle of a funk. She found herself back home in Oxford and the dream of opening her shop seemed farther ...
by Maya Martin, Friday, September 24, 2021 1:52 pm
Business
20 Under 40: LOU’s honored and awarded at reception
Twenty young professionals were honored for their achievements in the LOU community. Sponsored by Oxford Magazine, the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce Young Professional and ...
by Maya Martin, Friday, September 24, 2021 1:52 pm
Lafayette County
Baptist remains on high alert as COVID patients numbers decrease
Baptist Memorial Hospital North Mississippi is experiencing a decline in COVID-19 patients, but the hospital remains on high alert in case of a resurgence. “The ...
by Maya Martin, Friday, September 24, 2021 11:25 am
News
Pfizer vaccine could be approved for children 5 to 11 years old
In a pivotal trial for the COVID-19 vaccine, Pfizer has received results showing the vaccine is safe and effective in children ages 5 to 11. ...
by Maya Martin, Thursday, September 23, 2021 10:25 am
Crime
Abbeville man charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Felon
On September 21, officers with the Oxford Police Department were dispatched to the area of MS Highway 7 South for a reported disturbance. While on ...
by Maya Martin, Thursday, September 23, 2021 9:35 am
Crime
Oxford man charged with Grand Larceny, LCSD search for trailer
On September 21, 2021 Investigators with The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department arrested and charged 56-year-old Michael Todd of Oxford, with one count of Grand Larceny. ...
by Maya Martin, Wednesday, September 22, 2021 11:21 am
Events
QUASAR gears up with a showcase of local artists, talents
Quasar is back and is getting into motion with their upcoming event to celebrate the arts. The organization invites the public to come out to ...
by Maya Martin, Wednesday, September 22, 2021 11:16 am
Lafayette County
Lafayette County approves conditional use permit for 32-lot subdivision
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors have approved the conditional use permit for the Mayfield Subdivision that will be built on 535 Highway 30 and ...
by Maya Martin, Tuesday, September 21, 2021 3:26 pm
SportsPlus
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, November 20
Today’s NBA lineup features top teams in action. Among the games is the New Orleans Pelicans squaring off…
How to Watch SEC Women’s College Basketball Games – Wednesday, November 20
SEC teams are on Wednesday’s college basketball schedule for seven games, including the South Carolina Gamecocks squaring off…
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Week 13 of the 2024 college football season includes six games involving AAC teams. A couple of the…
Grizzlies vs. 76ers Injury Report Today – November 20
Here’s a peek at the injury report for the Memphis Grizzlies (8-6), which currently has five players listed,…
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