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Judge grants change of venue in Jay Lee murder trial
The upcoming capital murder trial of Sheldon Timothy Herrington Jr. will not be held in Lafayette County, where ...
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New residential development ‘Chickasaw Flatts’ moves forward
A new residential development could soon rise on Oxford’s north side, after the Oxford Planning Commission approved the ...
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Buc-ee’s opens first MS location in Pass Christian
Buc-ee’s opened its first Mississippi location on Monday morning. The mega station was built with an $80 million ...
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Storms damage structures at Camp Yocona
Severe storms on Saturday caused significant damage at Camp Yocona, the Boy Scouts’ main camp in northeast Mississippi. ...
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Public invited to attend free event showcasing local business talent
The Oxford & Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation invites the community to attend the fourth annual Oxford Pitch ...
Religion
M28 Camps: Guiding students with fun
By Shams Rahman Eddie Willis had an idea in 2012. It was inspired by Matthew 28:19-20 from the ...
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Taylor has a new mayor
Shawn Edwards won the election against incumbent Mayor Christi Hardy last week, giving the town of Taylor a ...
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Hwy. 30 wreck kills two
Two women from Grenada were killed Saturday morning in a wreck while on their way to a softball ...
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MHP investigating wreck that claimed the life of two people
The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a double-fatality wreck on Highway 30 at about 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. ...
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Storms cause deadly wreck, thousands without power
Morning storms wreaked havoc in Lafayette County, knocking down trees and power lines, leaving thousands without power and ...
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Oxford’s Samuel Bain appointed to U.S. Naval Academy
Samuel Bain of Oxford has been appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy by U.S. Rep.Trent Kelly. Each year, ...
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Maiden honored for four decades of service
The Oxford Board of Aldermen on Tuesday officially accepted the retirement of longtime Deputy Chief Sheridan W. Maiden, ...
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Qualifying period for District 2 Election Commissioner now open
A Special Election will be held to fill a seat on the Lafayette County Election Commission left open ...
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Jumpin’ Jack’s Family Fun Bash slated for Saturday
The Jumpin’ Jack’s Family Fun Bash, sponsored by Burn Boot Camp, is happening Saturday from 9 a.m. to ...
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Lafayette County Deputy Joe Maples dies at 68
Joe Julian Maples, 68, lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday, June 3, at MD Anderson Cancer Center ...
Healthcare
First case of West Nile Virus reported in Rankin County
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting the first case of West Nile Virus for the 2025 ...
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OSD communications team wins top honors at annual conference
The Oxford School District’s Department of Communications recently received top honors at the annual Mississippi School Public Relations ...
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Summer Scavenger Hunt features a diverse array of locations
Local Community Partners, including First Regional Library, Yoknapatawpha Arts Council, Mississippi Presenters Network, Oxford School District and Lafayette ...
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Oxford food service inspections
The Mississippi Department of Health conducted 26 food service inspections in Lafayette County between May 1 and May ...
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Chamber holds ribbon cutting for Roundabout Oxford
The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday for Roundabout Oxford RV Park and ...
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Lafayette County property transfers
Compiled by Davis Coen Property transfers between May 27-30, 2025, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery ...
History
Cofield ‘s Corner
Newly hung at The Old Henry at 1002 E. Jackson, there’s my granddad, J. R.. “Colonel” Cofield. Once ...
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