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Crime

Tupelo man charged with sexual battery of a juvenile

On Wednesday, June 1, the Oxford Police Department took a report of sexual battery of a juvenile. After investigation, Branson Gilliam, 21, of Tupelo, MS ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, June 7, 2022 4:13 pm

Crime

Three Oxford men arrested for armed robbery of University Avenue business

On May 31, the Oxford Police Department responded to the 1900 block of University Avenue for a reported armed robbery. The suspects were quickly identified ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, June 7, 2022 4:10 pm

Education

Oxford school board awards a bid of over $700k for new play areas, turf

The Oxford School District’s Board of Trustees approved a bid for $721,708 to Great Southern Recreation for playground renovations at Oxford schools. OSD opened five ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, June 7, 2022 12:15 pm

Crime

Amory man arrested for two counts of burglary, one count of cyberstalking

On May 22, the Oxford Police Department responded to the 100 block of Heritage Drive for reported disturbance. After investigation, Christopher Paul Parker, 44, of ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, June 6, 2022 7:46 pm

Crime

OPD arrests suspect in Frontage Road burglary

On Thursday, June 2, the Oxford Police Department responded to the Cambridge Station Apartment Homes located on 800 block of Frontage Road for a disturbance. ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, June 6, 2022 7:38 pm

Lafayette County

“Gut punch to consumers”: Mississippi average gas prices rise even higher

Average gasoline prices in Mississippi have risen 28.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.43/g on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,014 ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, June 6, 2022 11:28 am

Education

Boys & Girls Clubs Summer Program begins Monday

Parents looking for fun, summer learning for their children can register for the Boys & Girls Club summer program at Clubs located in Ripley, Tupelo, ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Sunday, June 5, 2022 8:30 am

Columns

Wicker says leak could harm Supreme Court

U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, a Tupelo Republican, believes the leak of the draft U.S. Supreme Court decision revoking a nationwide right to an abortion is ... Read more

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

News

St. John’s new pastor Mark Shoffner is making Oxford his new home

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church’s new pastor is making Oxford his home and is looking forward to becoming a part of the community. Over ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Saturday, June 4, 2022 8:30 am

Elections

[UPDATE] What voters need to know about June 7th Primary Election Day

Editor’s note: The original article excluded two polling places: one at the Philadelphia Community Center in Philadelphia and one at Green’s Shop in Anchor/Taylor. The ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, June 2, 2022 4:30 pm

News

WIC adds new options in light of infant formula shortage

The Mississippi WIC program remains concerned about the national infant formula shortage and is taking the following action to ensure that its participants continue to ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, June 2, 2022 10:30 am

Education

Oxford School District unveils new Center for Applied Engineering

Oxford School District has officially unveiled its new Center for Applied Engineering. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at 10 a.m. Wednesday on the Oxford High ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, June 1, 2022 3:28 pm

News

MDOT’s safety message contest begins

The Mississippi Department of Transportation is bringing back its annual Safety Message Contest for another year. Mississippians are encouraged to bring their A-game and come ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, June 1, 2022 12:15 pm

Events

Old Time Piano Playing Contest closes with Red, White & Blue Farewell Party

After four days of events and competition, the 45th Old Time Piano Playing Contest and Festival closed with a Red, White & Blue Farewell Party. ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, May 31, 2022 5:00 pm

Crime

Oxford man arrested, charged with sexual battery

The Oxford Police Department took a sexual assault report on Friday, May 13. After investigation, Matthew Wheelock, 25, of Oxford, was charged with Sexual Battery. ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, May 31, 2022 3:04 pm

Crime

OPD arrests woman using a stolen checkbook for purchases totaling $2k

A Lafayette County woman was arrested after the Oxford Police Department investigated reports of fraud and shoplifting in early May. The OPD first took a ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, May 31, 2022 3:00 pm

Crime

Man breaks into home while resident is still inside, is quickly arrested by OPD

The Oxford Police Department took a report of a burglary that occurred on May 25 on Clearbrook Drive. The resident called and stated that somebody ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, May 31, 2022 2:52 pm

Events

Memorial Day Ceremony pays tribute to veterans’ duty, sacrifice

Oxford honored its veterans at the annual Memorial Day Ceremony hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3978, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 48, American ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, May 31, 2022 12:08 pm

Events

Annual Landscaping Camp shows gardening enthusiasts the beauty of Oxford

The Oxford-Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation rolled out the green carpet once again for its 5th Annual Landscaping Camp. “This year’s camp celebrated our fifth ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, May 30, 2022 4:30 pm

Events

Old Time Piano Playing Contest crowns first female winner in over 20 years

Los Angeles pianist Eve Elliot was awarded first place at the 44th Old Time Piano Playing Contest, making her the first female winner in 22 ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, May 30, 2022 1:30 pm

Lafayette County

Baptist among nation’s top-performing hospitals for heart attack treatment

Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi has earned the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for the fourth year ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Saturday, May 28, 2022 2:45 pm

Lafayette County

United Way announces local non-profits as 2022-23 grant recipients

The United Way of Oxford-Lafayette County (UWOLC) recently approved its fiscal year (FY) 2022-2023 grant recipients, with $210,000 awarded to local programs and initiatives serving ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, May 27, 2022 4:45 pm

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