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Obituaries

Kenny Pruett

Kenneth “Kenny” Douglas Pruett, 82, died on Friday, November 15, 2024 at his home. Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, November 22, 2024 1:01 pm

Arts

Christmas Angel painting by Jere Allen will benefit YAC

The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council is holding its annual raffle of a one-of-a-kind Christmas Angel painting by esteemed artist Jere Allen. Proceeds from the raffle will ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, November 21, 2024 11:01 am

Business

Specialty Orthopedic Group expands, relocates Oxford facility

Specialty Orthopedic Group announced the expansion and relocation of their Oxford location. Oxford Clinic Expansion and Relocation Specialty Orthopedic Group broke ground on their new ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, November 21, 2024 10:30 am

Crime

Sex offender fails to register

A registered sex offender in Oxford was arrested for not registering his new address. On Monday, Nov. 18, during a Lafayette County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 11:28 am

News

OFD tackles house fire on Murray Street

The Oxford Fire Department responded to a house fire on Sunday. At about 11:52 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire at 307 Murray ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 8:30 am

Events

Oxford brings holiday cheer with Holly Jolly Holidays at mTrade Park

The festive season is in full swing, and Holly Jolly Holidays is bringing the magic back to Oxford, this time at mTrade Park. With two ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 8:27 am

Crime

UPD responds to unconfirmed bomb threat at the Pavilion

University of Mississippi police responded to an unconfirmed bomb threat Tuesday, the second this month. At about 1:40 p.m. Ole Miss Emergency Management released a ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 3:48 pm

Arts

Thacker’s penultimate show of the season

Thacker Mountain Radio’s next-to-last show featured Pink Rose, Holly Rumbarger and author Susan Minot. The season finale show will occur at 6 p.m. on Thursday ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 12:08 pm

Healthcare

Free flu, Covid testing at county health department

If you’re not feeling well, you can now get tested for both the flu and COVID-19 at all county Health Departments. Patients who test positive ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 10:36 am

News

Lafayette County Fire responds to two house fires Sunday

The Lafayette County Fire Department responded to two unrelated house fires on Sunday, November 17. The first call came at 5:46 a.m. for a fire ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, November 18, 2024 4:34 pm

Crime

Local man arrested after Cash App thefts

In September, deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a theft complaint on CR 145. A male victim said he believed a relative ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, November 18, 2024 2:42 pm

Crime

Man charged with statutory rape

On Nov. 11, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Unit received a report regarding an inappropriate relationship between a juvenile and an adult. Subsequently, Gavin ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, November 18, 2024 2:32 pm

News

Oxford Fire Department calls

The Oxford Fire Department responded to the following calls from Nov. 11 – Nov. 17: 29           Fire Alarms 37           Medical/ EMS calls   4           Gas ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, November 18, 2024 12:41 pm

Arts

The Jazz Ambassadors to perform Monday at the Gertrude C. Ford Center

The internationally acclaimed Jazz Ambassadors of Washington, DC will continue its long tradition of presenting free public performances when it appears at Gertrude C. Ford ... Read more

by Staff Report, Saturday, November 16, 2024 8:00 pm

News

Chargers lose to Germantown ending 2024 season

By Myra Bean After a rocky start to the season and then an undefeated district season, the Oxford Chargers were eliminated from playoffs with a ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, November 15, 2024 11:33 pm

Newsletter

Ole Miss women’s tennis signs three on National Signing Day

By Ole Miss Sports Ole Miss women’s tennis and head coach Mark Beyers signed three athletes to its program on National Signing Day. The three ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, November 15, 2024 4:00 pm

Education

OSD announces Teachers, Admin of the Year

The Oxford School District has announced seven teachers as honorees in the 2024 Teacher of the Year awards program. Each school in the district selects ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, November 15, 2024 3:00 pm

Education

Behind the scenes: SEC Network crew give insights to inspiring students

By Bradford Perkins Ole Miss journalism student The popular SEC Network program SEC Nation came to Oxford for the weekend of the Georgia/Ole Miss football ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, November 15, 2024 2:00 pm

Arts

All new ‘The Peppermint Bear’ Christmas play coming to The Powerhouse

Are you looking for a magical way to start the holiday season? Theatre Oxford has just what you need – Elves, Santa, dragons, and of ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, November 15, 2024 12:00 pm

Education

OHS engineering students create custom 3D-printed train sets

For the fifth year, Oxford High School’s CTE engineering pathway students have participated in a unique, hands-on project that bridges creativity and learning. In collaboration ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, November 15, 2024 10:24 am

Crime

Oxford man charged with fraud

On Nov. 6, an officer with the Oxford Police Department responded to an apartment complex following a report of fraudulent activity involving the use of ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, November 15, 2024 9:42 am

Obituaries

Danny Michael Metts

Danny Michael Metts passed away on November 6, 2024 with his wife Mary Frances and daughter, Catherine by his side. Danny was born on November ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, November 15, 2024 8:24 am

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