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Crime

Lockdown at Lafayette schools lifted after investigation

Lafayette County schools were placed on lockdown this morning after a report came in that an escaped convicted murderer was in the area. According to ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, March 7, 2025 11:59 am

Crime

Traffic stop leads to two arrests

Deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on March 4 on Highway 6 West on a vehicle traveling at night without ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, March 7, 2025 11:31 am

Business

Visit Oxford awarded for advertising campaign

Visit Oxford has been awarded a bronze Adrian Award from the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International for its advertising campaign “A Place to … ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, March 7, 2025 8:33 am

Lafayette County

Lafayette tennis remains unbeaten in district after 4-3 win over Corinth

By Bruce Newman Lafayette remained unbeaten in district play with a 4-3 win over Corinth at the John Leslie Tennis Courts on Thursday afternoon. The ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, March 7, 2025 8:22 am

Elections

Unite and Resist Rally to be held Saturday

The Lafayette County Democrats will hold a Unite and Resist Rally at 10 a.m. Saturday in front of City Hall. The Oxford Board of Aldermen ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, March 6, 2025 9:22 am

Obituaries

Gwen D. Price

Gwen D. Price, 63, of Oxford, died on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Baptist East Hospital in Germantown. Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 5, 2025 12:48 pm

Obituaries

Margaret Mary Arnold

Margaret Mary Arnold, 86, of Lafayette County, died on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford. Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 5, 2025 12:47 pm

Business

Oxford restaurant inspections for February

The Mississippi Department of Health conducted 35 food service inspections in Lafayette County between Feb. 1-28 with 34 receiving A grades, none receiving a B ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 5, 2025 12:30 pm

History

Cofield’s Corner

  By John Cofield   The Hoka’s late-night viewings of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” were epic! Audience participation was phenomenal. Flying toast, rice, water, ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 5, 2025 12:06 pm

Arts

Oxford Film Festival concludes 22nd event

The Oxford Film Festival wrapped up its 22nd event, showcasing more than 80 films to hundreds of film enthusiasts. On Saturday night, the award ceremony ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 5, 2025 11:13 am

News

Boys & Girls Club opens its doors to prospective members during spring break

Boys & Girls Clubs of North Mississippi invite children ages 6-18 who are non-members for a one-day visitor pass from 8 to 5 p.m. on ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 5, 2025 9:16 am

Arts

Ferd on Fiddle

Lead Singer and fiddler Ferd Mosye of the band FERD rocked the Powerhouse on Thursday night before performing on Friday night in Water Valley. Ferd ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 5, 2025 8:55 am

Oxford Sports

Oxford takes Southaven 11-1

By Bruce Newman Fisher Giles hit a home run and Barrett Kamman held Southaven to one run on three hits over five innings as Oxford ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 5, 2025 7:08 am

News

Mayor recovering after emergency surgery

Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill traveled to Jackson last Wednesday afternoon with plans to meet with legislators at the Capitol and host a dinner.  However, her ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 10:53 am

Education

Oxford Middle School Robotics Team headed to World Championship

  The Oxford Middle School Robotics Team, the Cookie Monsters, will compete in the Vex Robotics World Championship after winning the Design Award at the ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 10:02 am

Events

St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl expands to a weekend of fun

A fun Oxford tradition, the 16th annual St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl has evolved into a full weekend of festivities, featuring live music, games and ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 9:16 am

Arts

Watermelon Girl

HeavyDrunk (vocals and electric guitar) and Watermelon Slim (vocals and harmonica) entertained the early Thacker Mountain Radio crowd Thursday night with songs including their hit ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, March 3, 2025 1:02 pm

News

Oxford nominated for USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

Oxford residents already know that our town is the best small college town and now USA Today has been nominated as one of its 10 ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, March 3, 2025 12:29 pm

Obituaries

Elizabeth Anne Payne

Elizabeth Anne Payne passed physically from this earth on February 24, 2025. Born December 19, 1943 in her grandmother’s home in Itawamba County, Mississippi, she ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, March 3, 2025 11:52 am

Ole Miss Sports

Ole Miss sweeps Wright State

By Jeff Roberson Ole Miss completed the sweep of Wright State on Sunday afternoon with a 7-3 victory at Oxford-University Stadium to improve to 10-1. ... Read more

by Staff Report, Sunday, March 2, 2025 7:25 pm

Ole Miss Sports

Rebels win game two of weekend series against Wright State

By Jeff Roberson Ole Miss scored four runs in the first inning on two home runs as the Rebels won game two of the weekend ... Read more

by Staff Report, Sunday, March 2, 2025 10:12 am

Ole Miss Sports

Ole Miss wins 9-1 over Wright State in first of 3 games

By Jeff Roberson  Ole Miss starter Hunter Elliott had seven strikeouts and allowed just one hit during five innings Friday, guiding the Rebels to a ... Read more

by Staff Report, Saturday, March 1, 2025 6:35 am

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