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Corps Foundation, Progressive adding life jacket support to help reduce drownings

The Corps of Engineers Natural Resources Education Foundation recently announced that Progressive Insurance is providing significant support for ... Read more

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Coach Yo to host Girls, Women empowerment summits

Coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin, commonly known as “Coach Yo,” is continuing her mission to uplift and inspire women and ... Read more

Healthcare

After decades, asbestos still has a deadly toll on Mississippi veterans

By Cristina Johnson After decades, asbestos still has a deadly toll on Mississippi veterans Our veterans in Mississippi ... Read more

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A.J. Brown advises new class of Rebel alumni ‘The playbook is yours’

By Marisa C. Atkinson UM communications With the shift of tassels and a familiar rousing refrain, the University ... Read more

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Regional News: Holly Spring woman killed in one-vehicle crash

A Holly Springs woman died when her vehicle hit a tree. On Friday at approximately 6:22 a.m., the ... Read more

Lifestyle

World Championship Old-Time Piano Contest slated for Memorial Day Weekend in Oxford

Since its inception as a fundraiser for the Monticello, IL Railway Museum in 1975, the World Championship Old-Time ... Read more

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FNB Water Valley welcomes new VP Market Manager

FNB Water Valley announces the appointment of Leshon Polk as vice president, market manager. Polk, an experienced community ... Read more

Garden/Outdoors

Trees can make a landscape more beautiful and healthier

“One decent-sized tree can generate the oxygen to support a family of four. Without them, there is no ... Read more

Obituaries

Carry Lynn Vaughn

Carry Lynn Vaughn, 71, of Oxford, died on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Read more

Obituaries

Tammy Ray Moody

Tammy Ray Moody, 50, of Coffeeville and originally of Oxford, died on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Read more

Obituaries

Corrine Taylor Cullen

Corrine Taylor Cullen,94, of Oxford, died on Friday, May 2, 2025, at home. Read more

Obituaries

Jessie Dean Bryant

Jessie Dean Bryant, 44, of Oxford, died at home on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Read more

Obituaries

Buddy Handley

Charles Hyler “Buddy” Handley, 93, died on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Mississippi State Veterans’ Home in ... Read more

Obituaries

James Roy Hampton

James Roy Hampton, 94, of Thaxton, died on Monday, May 5, 2025 at home. Read more

News

OHS Speech & Debate team wins Best in Debate; headed to Nationals

By Davis Coen Oxford High School won Best in Debate at the annual state championship event, presented by ... Read more

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Library to hold several events this summer for all ages

First Regional Library invites everyone to have some summer fun at the Oxford-Lafayette County Public Library. The 2025 ... Read more

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UPDATE: She has been located

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office is asking citizens to be on the lookout for a missing woman. Ashley ... Read more

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Lafayette High School announces Valedictorian, Salutatorian

Lafayette High School announced the Class of 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian this week. Graduation will be held on ... Read more

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Photo Gallery: Mayfest

The Cedar Oaks Guild held its annual Mayfest Sunday. The free event featured maypoles, crafts and games for ... Read more

Oxford

Oxford Fire Department calls

The Oxford Fire Department responded to the following calls from April 27-May 4:   42          Fire Alarms   ... Read more

Featured Photo

Photo Gallery: Oxford Pride Parade

The annual Oxford Pride Parade was held Saturday afternoon as part of a week-long Pride Week celebration. The ... Read more

Obituaries

Wayne Parham

Orlando “Wayne” Parham, 66, of Oxford, died on Friday, April 25, 2025, at his home in Oxford. Read more