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August record month for parking meter revenue

Even though University of Mississippi students didn’t arrive in Oxford until the second week of August, parking meters…

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A.J. Brown’s record night ‘sparks’ Ole Miss in win over South Alabama

The receiving corps at Ole Miss has dubbed itself NWO (Nasty Wideouts) and no, it does not include…

Lafayette County

Church fire likely caused by fallen tree

Martha May has spent every Wednesday evening cooking for her Yellow Leaf Baptist Church family for the last…

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Kappa Sigma makes donation to Ole Miss Center for Wellness

The Kappa Sigma fraternity at Ole Miss has made a $25,000 commitment to the just-announced William Magee Center…

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Heading to Oxford for Ole Miss’ season opener against South Alabama? Here’s everything you need to know

With thousands of visitors expected to be in town this weekend as the Ole Miss Rebels take on…

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Tech Summit brings leaders together to discuss STEM jobs, other projects

Ole Miss Chancellor Dr. Jeff Vitter can talk tech all day long. He’s a computer scientist after all,…

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Holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan speaks about her life, German occupation at Ole Miss’ Paris-Yates

The University of Mississippi recently hosted a speaker that is a member of the last generation affected by…

Lafayette County

Storm center to roll over Oxford by sunset today

Despite the once-category 4 Hurricane Harvey weakening as it travels over land to a tropical depression, the storm…

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Former trail group donates $3K to Exchange Club of Oxford

In 1999, a group of friends riding horses on graveled roads in the Holly Springs National Park discussed…

Education

Oxford School District awarded for being a top CHART program

The Mississippi Department of Health made a presentation at the Oxford School District’s Board of Trustees monthly meeting…

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Lafayette County Planning Commission gives nod to new county complex

Since the day the idea to build a new county complex first was devised by the Lafayette County…

Lafayette County

Donations for victims of Hurricane Harvey being collected at several Oxford locations

Before her family made Oxford their home nine years ago, Andrea Hightower spent much of her childhood playing…

Lafayette County

Planning Commission gives nod to new county complex

Since the day the idea to build a new county complex first was devised by the Lafayette County…

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Donations for Harvey victims being collected at several Oxford locations

Before her family made Oxford their home nine years ago, Andrea Hightower spent much of her childhood playing…

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Lafayette County Planning Commission to review office complex plans

Plans for the new Lafayette County Office Complex and Multi-use Arena are moving forward with the Lafayette County…

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The Voice of Ole Miss: David Kellum reflects on 40 years in local radio

For decades, David Kellum has been a mainstay on the airwaves as the voice of Ole Miss. But…

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Oxford High School students win multiple honors for artwork, photography

Several students at Oxford High School were recently awarded in statewide and national competitions for their artwork and…

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Ole Miss’ Phi Delta Theta makes contribution to William Magee Center for Wellness

The Phi Delta Theta fraternity at Ole Miss has made a major financial commitment to the just-announced William…

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Stolen dog returned to Oxford family by the man who bought it

Earlier this month, a local family celebrated a new four-legged addition to their family. Across town, another family…

Lafayette County

Lafayette County Road Department paves 28 miles of local roads

The Lafayette County Road Department paved 28 miles of local roads or highways in the past year, which…

Lafayette County

Three Lafayette County fire districts receive better ratings

More county homeowners can expect their insurance premiums to decrease, thanks to the Mississippi Fire Rating Bureau lowering…

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Helping ‘Hand’ takes on swim lessons at Oxford Park Commission

By John Davis Oxford Park Commission A fear of the water and the inability to swim was overcome…