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Theatre Oxford’s 10 Minute Play Festival nominated for Present Mississippi Award

A weekend of theater may not seem like an economic and community development strategy, but Theatre Oxford has ...

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OHS juniors have third highest state ACT composites

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released ACT results of public high school juniors (current seniors) who took ...

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Cofield’s Corner

By John Cofield It is the highest point in Lafayette County.  And high on the list of events ...

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Pitner Office celebrates new ownership

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‘At the River’ showing Nov. 29

First Presbyterian Church, 924 Van Buren, Oxford, will host a full-length documentary film, “At the River,” next Wednesday, ...

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City approves emergency purchases for OPD vehicles

The Oxford Board of Aldermen, in a unanimous decision on Nov. 7, approved the Oxford Police Department’s (OPD) ...

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Former Sheriff Bon Hughes McElreath memorialized through highway dedication

In October, the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors voted to dedicate portions of highways to two men who ...

Oxford Commons Residents Debate PUD Changes Amidst Traffic and Safety Concerns at Board of Aldermen Nov. 7 Meeting

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Oxford Commons debate highlights safety concerns

Future of Lakewood Hills Drive in the balance; vote expected at Nov. 21 meeting Oxford’s Board of Aldermen ...

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Notable changes after general election

The Nov. 7 local elections in Lafayette County have maintained several incumbents in key positions while introducing new ...

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Contemplating cats and cars at Thanksgiving

By Steve Stricker Columnist Saturday, Oct. 28, standing just outside my front door facing east, not a breeze ...

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Don’t be a goat roper kind of friend

By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist I’ve been blessed with good friends. I’m thankful that a sizable number of ...

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Presley, Democrats unable to turn hype turnout

By Sid Salter Columnist Incumbent Democratic Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley was arguably the most formidable ...

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To Grandmother’s house we go

By Jan Penton-Miller Columnist With Thanksgiving fast approaching I’m beginning to shop for all the “fixin’s” for a traditional ...

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Happy to live in a four-season state

By Bonnie Brown Columnist This summer has been hot—really hot! And dry too. We saw records rewritten and ...

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St. Peter’s granted street closure for tree removal

The Oxford Board of Aldermen has approved St. Peter’s Episcopal Church’s request to close a portion of 9th ...

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Property Transfers

Property transfers between Oct. 23-27, 2023, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk: Champions Development, LLC to ...

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The Oliver Hotel celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting

The Oliver Hotel opened its doors Nov. 14 with a grand opening and reception. To kick things off, ...

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2023 C Spire Conerly Trophy nominations announced

Mississippi’s top college football player will be announced during the C Spire Conerly Trophy presentation at the Country ...

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Unprecedented UMMC kidney swap offers second chance to two Mississippi patients

By Rachel Vanderford, UMMC Photos by Melanie Thortis/UMMC Photography Jeff Hughes of Hattiesburg and Dakota White of Mize, ...

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Deputy Under Secretary of Navy to visit OHS Nov. 16

Oxford High School’s Marine JROTC will host Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy (Intelligence and Security) Victor Minella ...

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Vaiden man sentenced to prison for identity theft

A 38-year-old Vaiden man has been sentenced to serve six years in federal prison for aggravated identity theft ...

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Drop-off shoebox donations until Nov. 20 for Operation Christmas Child

As the Thanksgiving season approaches, many families and children are giving thanks for all their blessings and sharing ...

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