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News

Fatal crash on US 278 kills one Batesville man; two others escape serious injury

A Batesville man died as the result of a fatal car crash on US 278 on Tuesday in Lafayette County. On June 14, at approximately ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, June 14, 2022 4:04 pm

Events

Mississippi author writes historical book about the African Americans of Yalobusha County

Where many are planning the weekend activities of Juneteenth, Calvin Hawkins will be able to tell the story of where it all began for African ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, June 14, 2022 12:45 pm

Education

Lafayette County student to feature in Smithsonian museum virtual exhibit

Lafayette County High rising senior Matthew Addy’s National History Day project will be featured in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History virtual exhibition. NHD, ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, June 14, 2022 10:30 am

Lafayette County

Heat Advisory extended to Wednesday as Mid-South suffers heat waves

Another Heat Advisory has been placed on Lafayette County from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday as dangerously hot conditions and heat index values ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, June 14, 2022 8:57 am

Education

OSD’s kindergarten readiness scores soar

Oxford School District reports the largest gains in kindergarten readiness in the early learning collaborative among all schools in Lafayette County. OSD is part of ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, June 13, 2022 12:06 pm

Events

Community rallies at City Hall to protest gun violence

Community members gathered at Oxford City Hall and marched around the historic Courthouse Square on Saturday, June 11, in protest of gun violence and recent ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Saturday, June 11, 2022 4:45 pm

Events

Sunday at The Grove: The Summer Sunset Series begins

The Summer Sunset Series kicked off on Sunday, June 5 with the 50th-anniversary celebration of the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council as well as the 25th anniversary ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Saturday, June 11, 2022 8:30 am

Events

March For Our Lives: Local organization to rally at City Hall for gun reform

Local Oxford community members have organized a nonpartisan March For Our Lives rally on Saturday, June 11 at 10 a.m. to advocate for gun reform ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, June 10, 2022 10:28 am

Crime

Myrtle man causes disturbance, is arrested and charged with weapon possession

On Sunday, June 5, the Oxford Police Department was dispatched to the 100 block of Heritage Drive for a man causing a disturbance in a ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, June 10, 2022 9:16 am

News

Plans for Splash Pad put on pause in the face of high construction costs

Construction bids for Bramlett Boulevard Splash Pad were rejected in the face of high construction costs. The city plans to build the Splash Pad on ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, June 9, 2022 4:45 pm

BREAKING NEWS

OPD identifies Abbeville man as the victim of fatal South Lamar shooting

The Oxford woman charged with first-degree murder apparently knew the victim intimately. Police charged Alexandria Griste, 29, of Oxford with first-degree murder in connection to ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, June 9, 2022 2:27 pm

Business

Aldermen vote yes to zoning changes for medical marijuana facilities

The Oxford Board of Aldermen voted to approve the proposed changes to the city’s Land Development Code that will set the zoning districts for medical ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, June 9, 2022 11:15 am

Events

Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell to speak at Exchange Club convention

The Mississippi District Exchange Clubs will hold its 101st annual Convention at the Courtyard by Marriott in Oxford, June 17-19, 2022.  The Mississippi District, which ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, June 9, 2022 9:26 am

Crime

Failure to return rental car leads to Panola County woman’s arrest for embezzlement

A Panola County woman was arrested for embezzlement after the Oxford Police Department investigated a report of an unreturned rental vehicle. On Thursday, the OPD ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, June 8, 2022 4:31 pm

Crime

Oxford woman charged with first-degree murder, issued a $1 million bond

The Oxford Police Department has arrested and charged an Oxford woman with first-degree murder after an incident in the 2900 block of South Lamar Boulevard. ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, June 8, 2022 4:25 pm

BREAKING NEWS

OPD identify suspect in shooting on University Avenue, charges him with aggravated assault

On Wednesday, June 8, at approximately 10:44 a.m., the Oxford Police Department responded to the 300 block of Dede Drive for a person who had ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, June 8, 2022 4:16 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Victim in University Avenue shooting confirmed to be Delta Dog employee

The victim of a shooting near the 2000 block of University Avenue has been confirmed to be an employee of Delta Dog, a luxury dog ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, June 8, 2022 3:38 pm

BREAKING NEWS

[UPDATE] One shot, injured near University Avenue; person of interest develops into suspect

This article has been updated as of 1:40 p.m., June 8. Local law enforcement has two persons of interest in custody after a shooting in ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, June 8, 2022 11:31 am

Business

From Lindsey’s Chevron to Jane’s Exxon: gas station changes ownership, name

What was once Lindsey’s Chevron is now getting a change in name. The gas station on the corner of North Lamar Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, June 8, 2022 10:30 am

Events

Oxford writer Gerald Inmon to hold book release, reading for third novel

Oxford native and writer Gerald Inmon has released his third novel, Forest Prayer, and will hold a reading Thursday, June 9 at 6 p.m. in ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, June 8, 2022 8:30 am

Lafayette County election results: New leaders join incumbents, as key positions see fresh faces and familiar figures retain their seats.

elections

Mississippi Primary Election 1st Congressional District Results

This post logged the real time results from the Primary Election for the 1st Congressional District in Lafayette County. View the preliminary results from the ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, June 7, 2022 7:01 pm

Crime

Domestic disturbance check leads to Thaxton man’s arrest for weapon possession

On Thursday, June 2, the Oxford Police Department responded to the 1900 block of University Avenue for a domestic disturbance. Officers arrived and began speaking ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, June 7, 2022 4:17 pm

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