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Letters to the Editor

‘Ole Miss’ is a derogatory term

Jack Mayfield holds an esteemed reputation as Oxford’s resident historian, and for good reason. His regular column “A ... Read more

Obituaries

Gladys Baglioni

OXFORD — Gladys Baglioni, 95, died Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford. Funeral ... Read more

News Main

Leigh Anne Tuohy to sign new book Friday at Square Books

Square Books is hosting Leigh Anne Tuohy, best known for her role in the film“The Blind Side,” for ... Read more

Obituaries

Gladys Tenhet Crenshaw

WATER VALLEY — Gladys Tenhet Crenshaw, 88, died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, at Yalobusha General Nursing Home in ... Read more

Obituaries

Earl Rodrick Cauthen Jr.

ORANGE BEACH, ALA. — Earl Rodrick Cauthen Jr., 79, died Monday, Sept. 7, 2015, at his home in ... Read more

Oxford Town

Earphunk brings you New Orleans-style funk

By Brittain Thompson New Orleans natives Earphunk will take the stage tonight at The Lyric. Doors are set ... Read more

Crime

Crime Report: Thursday, Sept. 10

Oxford Police Officers investigated three wrecks, issued 31 tickets and made 21 arrests on the following charges: Running ... Read more

Letters to the Editor

Food pantry thanks community

The Pantry Board would like to offer our sincere thanks to all of the community-spirited members of the ... Read more

Opinion

YOUR TURN: Help is here for mentally ill

By Michael Danahy Every day, “breaking news” headlines highlight the disastrous impact that mental illnesses are having on families ... Read more

Opinion

Groups making L-O-U area healthier

Residents of Oxford and Lafayette County should be eating healthier, thanks to a $5,000 grant that was recently ... Read more

Crime

Crime reports: Wednesday, Sept. 9

—Tuesday Neighborhood Watch A listing of local burglaries supplied by law enforcement agencies to warn residents to take ... Read more

Obituaries

Willie Mae Mosby

XENIA, OHIO – Willie Mae Mosby, 88, died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, at Green Oaks Nursing Home in ... Read more

Obituaries

William Douglas McQueen

OXFORD — William Douglas “Doug” McQueen, 70, died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, at his home in Oxford. Funeral ... Read more

Elections

EAGLE to host debate Oct. 28

Twelve candidates have been invited to attend a debate Oct. 28 in advance of the general election Nov. ... Read more

Education

Oxford students chosen National Merit Scholarship semifinalists

Four Oxford students have been announced as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. Kayla Owens and Joshua Caraway of Oxford ... Read more

Oxford Sports

Tigers hand Chargers first loss

The Oxford Middle School seventh-grade football team suffered its first loss of the season with a 16-0 setback ... Read more

Crime

Crime report: Tuesday Sept. 8

—Friday-Monday Neighborhood Watch A listing of local burglaries supplied by law enforcement agencies to warn residents to take ... Read more

Crime

Four killed in weekend wrecks on state highways

Mississippi Highway Patrol troopers investigated 132 wrecks over the Labor Day weekend that resulted in four deaths, including ... Read more

Obituaries

Gladys Beene Ward

Gladys Beene Ward, 82, died Monday, Sept. 7, 2015, at her home in Oxford. Funeral services will be ... Read more

Obituaries

John R. Pitts

John R. Pitts, 62, died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford. A graveside ... Read more

Opinion

Oxford Commons an asset

The Oxford Commons is a pretty exciting development when you sit back and think about it, and when ... Read more

Obituaries

James Leon Hamblett

WATER VALLEY — James Leon “Jimmy” Hamblett, 61, died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015, at his home in Water ... Read more