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Easter events in Oxford

  There are still opportunities to see the Easter Bunny, find some colorful eggs stuffed with candy and ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

Garden/Outdoors

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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

History

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 ... Read more

Obituaries

Vivian Virginia Browning Centenio

Vivian Virginia Browning Centenio, 94, an Oxford resident for the last year, died on Monday, April 7, 2025, ... Read more

Obituaries

Marion Dwayne Bowles

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

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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 ... Read more

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Sweet potato becomes state’s official veggie

By MSU communications It’s official. The Mississippi sweet potato is growing tremendously—in status that is. The storage root ... Read more

Lifestyle

Paint Me a Butterfly

Oxford writer and illustrator Brandall Laughlin, author of “Do Butterflies Make Butter,” was photographed at a Square restaurant ... Read more

Obituaries

Anna “Betsy” Wyatt DeWitt

Anna “Betsy” Wyatt DeWitt passed away on April 10, 2025. Her husband, Steven, and children, Edison and Arlo, ... Read more

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Oxford establishes new clear bag policy at Double Decker

Visit Oxford has established a new safety policy for this year’s Double Decker Arts Festival.  On April 11, ... Read more

Events

Roll & Read event inspires young readers

By OSD communications LOU Reads is hosting the third annual Roll & Read program this month. The free, ... Read more

Newsletter Sports

MHSAA Tennis State Championships next week at John Leslie Courts

The Mississippi High School Activities Association state tennis championships will begin Monday, April 14 and run through Thursday, ... Read more

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Free shredding event Saturday in Oxford

Direct Shred will be holding a free public document shredding event hosted by the city of Oxford on ... Read more

Local Sponsored

Restoring Hope: Mental Health Services for Young Victims

Sponsored content By Misty Gray Executive Director/Healing Hearts Child Advocacy Center Imagine, a young child enduring the painful ... Read more

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Healthgrades names BMH-NM one of America’s best hospitals

Healthgrades has named Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi one of America’s Best 250 Hospitals for 2025, placing the hospital ... Read more

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Brewing a better business

By Anna Grace Likes Leaning out the window of the iconic yellow trailer beneath a yellow striped awning, ... Read more

Crime

Embezzlement arrest

An Oxford man was arrested for allegedly stealing from a business. On Feb. 5, investigators with the Oxford ... Read more

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Oxford man arrested for statutory rape

An Oxford man was arrested for statutory rape recently. On April 7, the Oxford Police Department learned of ... Read more

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Domestic violence arrest

A Calhoun City man was arrested after the Oxford Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance call recently. ... Read more

Featured Photo

Photo Gallery: Easter Eggstravaganza

Hundreds of children from around the community gathered at the Oxford Park Commission’s Easter Eggstravaganza in Oxford on ... Read more