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Community memorial service, funeral Wednesday for well-known bicyclist Guy Catelli

The funeral mass for Reynolds Russell – known to most as Guy Catelli, the man with the musical ...

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Andy Howorth named McLarty’s successor in Lafayette County

In a significant development within the Lafayette County judiciary, Andy Howorth has been unanimously appointed by the Lafayette ...

Pink, red, orange and yellow blooms grown on green stems.

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Snaptastic snapdragons bloom in cold weather

By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service Snapdragons are some of the most beautiful plants that grow in cold ...

Ice carving Saturday, Dec 16

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Lighted Christmas tree ice sculpture on display

Vernon Barker and Scott Gelarme of Culinary Ice Creations sculpted a large Christmas tree out of two 300 ...

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UM professor, administrator appointed to MPHA Board of Directors

Allison Ford-Wade to serve two-year term By Edwin B. Smith Allison Ford-Wade, associate dean of community engagement in ...

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Holiday happenings in Oxford this weekend

Holiday Village – Friday, December 15 from 1:00 -5:00 p.m and December 16 from 12:00- 5:00 p.m. The ...

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Stone, 21, charged with Dec. 10 aggravated assault

The Oxford Police Department responded to a disturbance at a business on Dec. 10 in the 1100 block ...

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Small Town Christmas episode airs Dec. 16

Oxford is set to shine on national TV in the “Small Town Christmas” show on Fox Business Network. ...

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Female inmate found unresponsive, pronounced deceased

On Dec. 12, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center personnel found 53-year-old Marie Parkman, a white female ...

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Chipotle’s second location, construction update

Construction on Chipotle Mexican Grill is well underway at Sisk and Commonwealth Blvd in Oxford Commons. Crews continue ...

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Lafayette County School District Announces Teachers of the Year

Lafayette County School District has announced the Teachers of the Year, an honor recognizing the outstanding educators within ...

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City Board passes bond for OPD, pool

In a unanimous decision, the Oxford Board of Aldermen approved a resolution at their Dec. 5 meeting to ...

Lafayette Elementary 5th grader Everly Taylor, who is battling brain cancer, walked through the school halls to the cheers of fellow students during a parade held in her honor before she left for surgery on Monday, Dec. 4. (©Bruce Newman)

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New Chick-fil-A Site Plan Under Review by Oxford Planning Commission

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Chick-fil-A site plan approved by Commission

Second store will have double parking spots The Oxford Planning Commission reviewed and approved the proposed site plan ...

Accidents

Judge McLarty victim of car accident

Was second longest-serving Justice Court judge in Mississippi The Lafayette County community is mourning the death of Judge ...

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Ways to cope with demanding holiday season

As we immerse ourselves in the festive spirit of the season, it’s important to acknowledge that the holidays ...

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Itawamba CC announces nursing foundation award winners

Itawamba Community College’s nursing students who are recipients of the Advancing Mississippi ‘s Healthcare Workforce Bower Foundation award, ...

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UM Museum’s holiday keepsake honors university’s 175th anniversary

Annual memento features university’s beloved champion tree By Clara Turnage The University of Mississippi Museum has unveiled its ...

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Former elementary school principal gets 30 years for attempted production of child sexual abuse material

A former school principal will spend 30 years in prison after he secretly videotaped and photographed students in ...

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Northwest announces fall 2023 graduates

Northwest Mississippi Community College officials this week announced 595 graduates have been awarded degrees and certificates for the ...

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Rienzi man gets 12 1/2 years for meth distribution

A  Rienzi man was sentenced today to 12 1/2 years in prison for distribution of methamphetamine. According to ...

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Judge McLarty passes away after a one car accident on Saturday

Judge Johnny Wayne McLarty passed away this afternoon from injuries from a one car accident on University at ...

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