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Obituaries

Scottie Kentrel Booker

Scottie Kentrel Booker, 34, of Oxford, died on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, April 18, 2025 12:42 pm

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Clarence Joiner

Clarence Joiner, 70, of Oxford, died on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Diversicare Health Facility in Batesville. Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, April 18, 2025 12:41 pm

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Robert Lee Sasser

Robert Lee Sasser, 71, died on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi. Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, April 18, 2025 12:41 pm

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Mary Louise Malone Hollowell

Mary Louise Malone Hollowell, 94, of Oxford, died on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at her home. Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, April 18, 2025 12:40 pm

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Jay Jacobs

Jodie Neil “Jay” Jacobs III, 41, died on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at his home in Oxford. Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, April 18, 2025 12:40 pm

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Pamela Susan Krizan Tomaszewski

Pamela Susan Krizan Tomaszewski, 81, of Oxford, died on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Oxford Health and Rehab. Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, April 18, 2025 12:39 pm

News

Super Bowl Champion A.J. Brown named Ole Miss Commencement speaker

By Marvis Herring University Marketing & Communications Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver and former Ole Miss Rebel A.J. Brown will go from catching touchdowns in the ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, April 18, 2025 11:26 am

Education

Final Spring Series lecture to focus on trees

The final lecture of the 2025 Master Gardener Spring Series will be held at the Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library. The lecture will be ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, April 18, 2025 11:12 am

Events

Cassie Sade Turnipseed guest speaker at montly Black history program

The Burns Belfry Black History Beacon monthly program will feature Assistant Professor of History at Jackson State University, Dr. C. Sade Turnipseed. The meeting will ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, April 18, 2025 10:39 am

Crime

Multi-agency operation leads to 42 arrests in Lafayette County

Multiple law enforcement agencies joined forces recently to serve 42 arrest warrants for alleged drug offenses and other felonies in Lafayette County. This roundup consisted ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, April 17, 2025 2:32 pm

Education

Regents announces Co-Valedictorians and Salutatorian

Regents School of Oxford announced the Class of 2025 co-valedictorians, Mary Cile Meagher and Cate Callicutt, and Salutatorian Zach Paul. These students have demonstrated academic ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, April 17, 2025 2:00 pm

Garden/Outdoors

Youth turkey hunt held

The National Wild Turkey Federation Mississippi Oxford Chapter hosted its youth hunt in March, helping foster the next generation of hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. Fifteen ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, April 17, 2025 12:14 pm

Education

Teachers’ workshop to focus on environment education

Local K-12 teachers are invited to take part in an upcoming workshop to learn the “ABC’s of Environmental Education.” The workshop is seeking teachers who ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 16, 2025 12:53 pm

History

Cofield’s Corner

By John Cofield   In the 1920s, The Lyric on Van Buren moved from live performances to early motion pictures.  By 1936, “talkies” were exploding ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 16, 2025 12:32 pm

Events

Easter events in Oxford

  There are still opportunities to see the Easter Bunny, find some colorful eggs stuffed with candy and attend other Easter events this weekend. Chadwick ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 16, 2025 12:16 pm

Business

MPB show Mississippi Antique Showcase coming to Oxford

Ever wondered if Grandma’s old brooch is worth a fortune—or just a good story? Mississippi Public Broadcasting invites you to find out at the Mississippi ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 16, 2025 9:37 am

Events

Lafayette County Arena to host summer Horse Camp

The Lafayette County Arena will host a Summer Horse Camp on May 9 and 10, offering riders a comprehensive opportunity to prepare for the upcoming ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 16, 2025 9:15 am

Education

Honoring Dr. D. B. Sanders Jr.: A pillar of the Oxford community

From OSD communications The Oxford School District is considering naming the new outdoor space at Oxford Intermediate School in honor of Dr. David B. Sanders ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 16, 2025 9:15 am

Events

Free genealogy program to feature Kenyatta Berry

The public is invited to join us for “Uncovering the Untold Stories in Your Family Tree” with Kenyatta D. Berry. The search for one’s roots ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, April 15, 2025 1:09 pm

Obituaries

Vivian Virginia Browning Centenio

Vivian Virginia Browning Centenio, 94, an Oxford resident for the last year, died on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford. Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, April 15, 2025 11:54 am

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Marion Dwayne Bowles

Marion Dwayne Bowles, 72, of Oxford, died on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi. Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, April 15, 2025 11:54 am

Business

Reid, Sherman named to Forbes list of Best-in-State Wealth Advisors

Lindsay Reid and Chuck Sherman, managing directors of the Reid Sherman Investment Group, were among the Raymond James-affiliated advisors named to the Forbes list of ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, April 15, 2025 11:10 am

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