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Former, current Ole Miss community rallies around Northgate cat

Some know him as Hank, while others lovingly call him Pizza. But no matter which name he’s called,…

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Brittany Estates applies for site plan change to expand management office

Brittany Estates apartments is expanding its office building to offer additional services to its residents, according to paperwork…

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Poison Prevention Week reminds safety first

By James L. Cummins Conservation Corner  Poison Prevention Week is March 17-23. The third week in March each…

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OHS announces top Class of ‘24 grads

The Oxford High School Class of 2024 announced its top two students recently –  Zeyad Ibrahim and Scarlet…

Arts

Oxford High junior second in poetry contest

The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) last week announced that Malisha Taylor, a sophomore at Pascagoula High School, is…

Lifestyle

Easter lunch should be special, not stressful

By Kara Kimbrough  Food columnist Sitting down to a bountiful lunch on Easter Sunday has been an American…

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Lottery FY transfer nearly $85M

With the Mississippi Lottery’s February transfer of $10,214,775.49, the total fiscal year-to-date transfer to the state reached $84,969,094.63.…

Lifestyle

Auditor says classroom spending down

Administration costs grew 6.51 percent Mississippi continues to prioritize spending on administration over spending inside the classroom, according…

News

County Dems set convention date

All Lafayette County Democrats are invited to the County Convention on Saturday, March 23, at 10 a.m. at…

Lifestyle

Mad Hatter cuts ribbon to celebrate opening

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Endoscopic spine surgery performed in Oxford

Dr. Burch first in Mississippi to use procedure In December 2023, Dr. Benjamin Burch became the first spine…

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Property Transfers

Property transfers between Mar. 4-8, 2024, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk: Cody Wileman and Taylor…

Lifestyle

Tennis anyone?

‘My wife and I were both playing tennis at the time and when they built the clay courts…

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Art show celebrates legacy of John P. Meek

City Grocery showcasing work of late artist From YAC In a harmonious blend of art and ambiance, City…

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Walmart expanding pick-up delivery site

The Oxford Walmart is expanding its grocery pickup site, according to a site plan presented to the Oxford…

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UM Music announces free March concerts

The University of Mississippi Music Department will present several free concerts this month. Tuesday, March 19 at 7:30…

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Aldermen consider rate for Punkin Water customers

Future billing will include $12.25 surcharge for the area Plans for the city of Oxford taking over the…

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LHS senior named National Merit finalist​

Staff report Lafayette High School senior Cameron Bolen has been named a finalist in the prestigious 2024 National…

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Lafayette County residents vote for Wicker, Black

Lafayette County voted on par with most of Mississippi in the primary election Tuesday evening. On the Republican…

Lifestyle

The House Drummer

Lifestyle

‘Adam the First’ will open 21st Oxford Film Festival

The Oxford Film Festival has announced the schedule and opening night film for the 21st edition of the…

Lifestyle

Running for Honor

From Bruce Newman Law enforcement officers from local and regional agencies participated in the 8th annual United States…