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Business

FNB Bank celebrates grand opening of new location in West Oxford

FNB celebrated its new branch, located at 2770 George G. “Pat” Patterson Parkway, at a grand opening from 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, June 28, 2022 5:00 pm

Education

Regents School of Oxford granted conditional use for first phase of expansion

The Lafayette County Planning Commission granted Regents School of Oxford a conditional use permit for the school’s first phase of expansion. Regents plans to build ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, June 28, 2022 11:39 am

News

Victorious Return: Fans give Ole Miss baseball team a roaring welcome home

Ole Miss baseball team returned home from Omaha, Nebraska, and immediately went to celebrate their national championship win at the University of Mississippi’s Walk of ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, June 27, 2022 4:02 pm

Events

Chamber, NE SPARC partner for annual 4th of July Fireworks show

The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce’s annual 4th of July Fireworks Show is back and booming. “This fireworks show has been an important part of ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, June 27, 2022 10:08 am

News

Gallery: Ole Miss-Oklahoma watch party at Swayze Field cut short

The Ole Miss-Oklahoma Watch Party for Ole Miss fans at Swayze Field on Sunday, June 26 was cut short due to a thunderstorm and lightening ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Sunday, June 26, 2022 3:46 pm

News

Donna Fisher-Driver receives loving send-off at retirement celebration for 40 years of service

Donna Fisher-Driver received a loving and tear-filled send-off from family, close friends and loved ones, and the community on Friday, June 24 in celebration of ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, June 24, 2022 5:43 pm

Lafayette County

Affordable Housing subcommittee explore outreach options for greater community

The Oxford Affordable Housing Committee Community Engagement Subcommittee is looking for ways to help the undeserved or insecure population in the greater community. Commissioner Laura ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, June 24, 2022 3:45 pm

Crime

County, Sheriff’s Department discuss the potential of a crime lab in North Mississippi

During the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors’ budget audit sessions, Lafayette County Sheriff discussed potentially establishing a crime lab in North Mississippi to combat the ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, June 23, 2022 5:12 pm

Lafayette County

Local entrepreneur brings “tiny,” affordable rental homes to Lafayette County

Finding housing is a stressful situation for many residents in Oxford and Lafayette County. Many people can attest to the fact that it is hard ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, June 22, 2022 4:57 pm

Crime

OPD awards two Delta Dog employees for their display of bravery

On Tuesday evening, the Oxford Police Department awarded two Delta Dog employees at the Oxford Board of Aldermen meeting for their actions during a shooting ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, June 22, 2022 11:15 am

Business

City approves creation of new license, license fees for medical cannabis businesses

The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved the creation of a new license to be issued by the City Clerk’s office for a medical cannabis business. ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, June 22, 2022 9:16 am

Lafayette County

International Guest House to renovate, add more beds for more students

The International Guest House is making plans to renovate its residents’ accommodations and add additional beds to its property. The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, June 21, 2022 5:00 pm

Education

McElreaths honor parents with annual scholarship at Northwest Community College

The Bon Hughes and Lillian McElreath Annual Scholarship has been established at Northwest Mississippi Community College by David and Leisa McElreath to benefit students with ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, June 21, 2022 2:45 pm

Lafayette County

Residential subdivisions in Lafayette County face drainage issues

Multiple residential subdivisions in Lafayette County are suffering from drainage issues and homeowners are seeking solutions to the problem. Residents of Woodland Hills Estates are ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, June 21, 2022 12:34 pm

Business

Taylor grain to glass gin distillery, Wonderbird Spirits, makes headway on expansion plans

A Taylor-based grain-to-glass gin distillery is in the beginning stages of expansion. On Monday morning, the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved Wonderbird Spirits’ request ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, June 21, 2022 10:30 am

Events

“Together is always better”: Juneteenth Festival brings community together in remembrance

The community of Oxford came together to celebrate June 19th or Juneteenth on Saturday afternoon at Oxford Intermediate School. Residents braved the intense heat for ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, June 20, 2022 2:30 pm

Events

First Miss Oxford Juneteenth crowned in Juneteenth Pageant

The First Inaugural Oxford Juneteenth Court was at the first Oxford Juneteenth Pageant on Thursday evening at the Burns-Belfry Museum and Multicultural Center, complete with ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, June 17, 2022 5:00 pm

Lafayette County

City pool brings relief to community in extreme heat

Like millions of others in the region, Mississippians are braving extreme temperatures as a heat wave rolls across the nation. In the past week, Lafayette ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, June 17, 2022 3:14 pm

Events

Plant It Forward: Oxford Garden Club works hard for the community

The Oxford Garden Club is planting its best foot forward and making itself known in the community through numerous projects. Recently, the club garnered over ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, June 16, 2022 5:22 pm

News

Federal post offices, banks closed for federal holiday Juneteenth

Juneteenth draws closer and many federal businesses will observe the holiday. Since Juneteenth falls on a Sunday this year, federal banks will close on Monday, ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, June 16, 2022 3:52 pm

News

Potential connection between South Grove, Windsor Falls receives pushback from neighboring communities

Over 40 Oxford residents appeared at City Hall this week to protest a connection between a residential development and the existing neighborhood. The Oxford Planning ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, June 15, 2022 6:09 pm

News

The Big 3-0: City Grocery to celebrate 30 years with “Dirty Thirty Homecoming Party”

It’s not every day that you turn 30. And it’s not every day, that a restaurant makes it to 30 years, but City Grocery can ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, June 15, 2022 8:15 am

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