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Amory soldier killed on Memorial Day

“For those I love I will sacrifice.” Those words appear on the Facebook profile of Sgt. Kyle Clayton…

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Memorial Day service in Oxford honors those who didn’t come home

Robyn Tannehill knows she is one of the lucky ones. Her husband, LTC Rhea Tannehill with the Mississippi…

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ICM moves to new location

After being located on North Lamar Boulevard for almost 20 years, Interfaith Compassion Ministry has moved to a…

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Rockette named Oxford Employee of the Year

Twenty-one years ago, Delaine Rockette started working for the city of Oxford on the back of a garbage…

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Oxford kidney transplant recipient Robert Ivy has found his purpose and wants to spread the word to others

In 1999, lifelong Oxonian Robert Ivy was diagnosed with a disease he didn’t see coming. Ivy’s doctor told…

Education

2017 Oxford graduates are the most decorated class in school history

A total of 270 students walked across the stage at the Tad Smith Coliseum during the Oxford High…

Events

Oxford’s Memorial Day ceremony scheduled for Monday morning

Area residents are invited this Memorial Day to honor those who paid the ultimate price to ensure the…

Lafayette County

Billy Lamb to retire after 23 years of taking care of Oxford

After being hired by then-Mayor John Leslie to form a Building and Grounds Department, Billy Lamb was taken…

Education

Oxford Middle School 8th grader Edmund Doerksen takes geography skills to national competition

Do you know the Japanese peninsula that lies just south of Mt. Fuji? How about the largest island…

Education

CREATE Foundation honors longtime Ole Miss educator and administrator Gloria Kellum

By Michael Newsom University of Mississippi Longtime University of Mississippi educator and administrator Gloria Kellum was honored Wednesday…

Lifestyle Main

Ole Miss student Bella Gonzalez lands dream internship with Discovery Channel

By Dylan Lewis University of Mississippi A University of Mississippi student soon will be making her way to…

Lifestyle

FNB Oxford Bank’s Melanie Thompson is making a difference

For almost a decade the book “Square Table” has sold thousands of copies as a must-have cookbook for…

Lifestyle

Sally Kate Walker ‘humbled’ by family business’ impact on Oxford community

For Sally Kate Walker, the funeral business is more than a job. It is a family tradition and…

Lafayette County

Darlene Copp’s dedication to the past has earned her Citizen of the Year

When Darlene Copp traveled with her family, she spent most of her vacations visiting museums and staying in…

Lafayette County

Lafayette County’s J&J Wholesalers facing hefty fine

Ryan Jones will likely have to pay a hefty fine if he wants to finish building and operate…

News

Foundation completes $20M pledge for Ole Miss’ Ford Center

By Michael Newsom University of Mississippi The Gertrude C. Ford Foundation completed its $20 million commitment to funding…

Elections

Ward 2 and Ward 6 alderman candidates discuss local issues in Oxford

Local candidates seeking to gain — or keep — a seat on the Oxford Board of Aldermen discussed…

News Main

Ole Miss vs. Auburn live score updates: Rebels eliminated from SEC Tournament

HOOVER, Ala. — It’s Ole Miss taking on Auburn in the first round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament…

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Ole Miss shortstop Grae Kessinger to miss rest of season with broken foot

HOOVER, Ala. — Ole Miss baseball has been hit with a significant injury just hours before beginning a crucial…

Education

Schools within the Oxford School District are pushing registration

Between 4,300 and 4,400 children are expected to be attending a school in the Oxford School District in…

Business

Oxford’s Kroger set to upgrade, but not to Marketplace

Two years ago, Kroger announced to the Oxford community that the Oxford store would be doubling in size…

Lafayette County

Lafayette County Planning Commission denies potential housing and condo developments

Two potential housing developments decided to table their proposals after going before the Lafayette County Planning Commission Monday…