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New roundabout on Ole Miss campus nearly complete

The construction work to build a new roundabout where Hill Drive and Hathorn Road meet is almost complete.…

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New traffic signal on Belk now active

Signs that the new Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi is in its final months of construction are popping up.…

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MaxxSouth Broadband to remain in Oxford

The city of Oxford recently renewed its cable television franchise agreement with MaxxSouth Broadband for the next 10…

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Oxford working on new zoning codes

Mayor Robyn Tannehill is encouraging all Oxonians to take some time out of their schedule Thursday for the…

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Dad’s war diary turns into latest book for Oxford native Allen Boyer

Using a diary from his father, who joined the American war effort in the Southwest Pacific during World…

Education

Oxonians will vote on $38M school bond

The $38 million bond referendum that Oxonians will vote on to build a new elementary school along with…

Business

Oxford Exchange Club member Margaret King to lead Mississippi Exchange Club

Fifteen years after becoming a member of the Oxford Exchange Club, Margaret King now serves all Mississippi Exchange…

Education

Oxford Athletics Booster Club fundraiser Boosters and Blues coming up

Next month, the Oxford Charger Athletics Booster Club will be holding a fundraiser that the entire community can…

Education

Oxford High School theatre heading to Scotland for Edinburgh Festival Fringe

At 28 days long and over 3,000 featured shows, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the world’s largest arts…

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14-year effort at Ole Miss covers history of the state with ‘The Mississippi Encyclopedia’

By M. Scott Morris Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal OXFORD (AP) — At 1,451 pages and nearly 9 pounds,…

Education

Oxford School District has building plans

Soon, you’ll notice some changes coming to the facilities in the Oxford School District. At their board meeting…

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Oxford Fire Department receives $276K grant

Oxford Fire Department was one of four departments to be awarded a combination of $700,000 in federal Assistance…

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Ole Miss Rebel football fans express shock and anger on social media

The news of Ole Miss head football coach Hugh Freeze suddenly resigning Thursday evening sent shock waves through…

Lafayette County

Oxford community supporting family of fallen University Police Officer Robert Langley

Friends, family and fellow law enforcement officers came together recently to write emails and letters to the Mississippi…

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Oxford Board of Aldermen OK with parking garage design

While no official vote was taken, the Oxford Board of Aldermen were in agreement with the design selected…

Education

Oxford School District chooses Lynndy Hurdle as Employee of the Year

The Oxford School District named its Employee of the Year during their monthly board meeting. Lynndy Hurdle, the…

Lafayette County

Lafayette County Board of Supervisors hear needs from Sheriff’s Department

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department has some serious needs and made it known to the Lafayette County Board…

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Several resign from Oxford animal shelter

Internal struggles continue among board members and staff at the Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society as several staff members resigned…

Lafayette County

Lafayette County approves Tax Increment Financing bond to help with Sisk/Highway 7 intersection

Before more development can happen in Oxford Commons, city planning officials and leaders imposed restrictions on how many…

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Chairwoman of the National Endowment for the Arts Jane Chu impressed with arts scene in Oxford

The Chairwoman for the National Endowment for the Arts, Jane Chu, made a visit to Oxford and the…

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Dirt test reveals trash on Oxford’s new garage site

Testing done at the future downtown parking garage revealed debris and trash are located under the existing parking…

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BMH recognized for ambulance heart attack care

You’re having a heart attack and every second matters. The ambulance arrives and whatever next few steps are…