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Senators, House Reps speak to community about 2024 session accomplishments

Senators and House representatives broke the fast with Oxford and Lafayette County residents Wednesday while sharing some of ...

Garden/Outdoors

Hydropower Ahead for Mississippi, Sardis Dam on the List

By Hal Fox UM journalism student   Mississippi is one of only two states in the country with ...

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West Jackson Avenue paving project

The city of Oxford will be improving and upgrading numerous roads this summer, starting with the paving of ...

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Gas prices trending down for summer

As June begins, so does the vacation season for many. Whether you’re driving to the beach or across ...

Lifestyle

Summer baking camps foster youth

By Ian Sparks Eagle Intern JustCakeIt!, an Oxford bakery  owned and operated by Crystal Dunn, is offering a ...

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Visit Oxford unveils Holly Jolly Holidays programming with Christmas in June

The holidays are arriving early in Oxford this year with Visit Oxford MS’ “Christmas in June” campaign, providing a sneak ...

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Planning Commission gives nod to overlay district aimed at creating more affordable homes

The Oxford Planning Commission approved implementing a new overlay district that city planning officials hope will encourage more ...

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Stonewater thanks local police for a successful partnership in helping struggling youths

The Fikes family knows all too well the importance of the role that law enforcement can play when ...

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Juneteenth event grew from small block party to community celebration

The Juneteenth celebration started in Oxford more than 15 years ago when residents living on and near Martin ...

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First resident physicians complete training at Baptist Memorial Hospital

The 12 founding resident physicians of the first medical residency at Baptist Memorial Hospital– North Mississippi will complete ...

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Handicapped spaces on Oxford Square to be metered

At the recommendation of the Mayor’s Disability Commission, all handicapped parking spaces in the downtown area will be ...

Lifestyle

Tula Opry show this Saturday

Grab the family and head over to Tula this Saturday for some toe-tapping music and a step back ...

News

Sanders named Executive Director of the Oxford Housing Authority

After 14 years of service at the Oxford Housing Authority, Teasha Sanders will soon be at the organization’s ...

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McLarty retires from city water department after 26 years

Chad McLarty served as a Lafayette County supervisor for 12 years until the end of 2023, but that ...

Health

Elite Level Performance offers training to young athletes

By Ian Sparks   A new athletic training program has moved into Oxford.  John Nelson, founder of Elite ...

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Finalists announced for annual CoBuilders Pitch Competition

Six finalists in the third annual Oxford CoBuilders Pitch Competition will vie for more than $10K to start ...

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July 4th Family Parade returning this year

The American Legion, in collaboration with the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council, has announced the revival of the July 4th ...

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Supervisors approve site plans for business, subdivisions

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved several site plans – preliminary and final – during their regular ...

Lifestyle

Juneteenth events kick off Saturday with Linen on the Lawn

Oxford Juneteenth kicks off with the annual community picnic, Linen on the Lawn, featuring live music, food trucks, ...

News

Some Punkin Water customers could soon receive city water

If all goes well, some Punkin Water customers may soon have Oxford city water flowing through their pipes. ...

Arts

The secret life of Bobbie Gentry, pioneering artist behind ‘Ode to Billie Joe’

By Tara Murtha Rolling Stone Magazine/Aug. 21, 2017 How the singer-songwriter who knocked the Beatles out of the ...

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Pizza Paradise & Ice Cream to open its doors on Saturday

On Saturday morning, a new pizza and ice cream eatery will open its doors in Oxford. Pizza Paradise ...

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