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Oxford Board of Aldermen discuss year-round outdoor dining
There is another month of outdoor dining available around the Downtown Square, but Oxford residents could have the option of eating outside year round. During ... Read more
14 hours ago by Jake Thompson.
Lafayette County reports record numbers of COVID-19 cases last week
The entire nation is experiencing an autumn surge of COVID-19 cases, and Lafayette County reported some of its highest numbers last week. Last Friday, Lafayette ... Read more
2 days ago by Jake Thompson.
LOU Community Bucks Mississippi Giving Trends
A recent study of charitable giving in America ranked Mississippi among the bottom for both the amount of money and time residents statewide donate compared to those in other states. ... Read more
2 days ago by Catherine Boone.
Lafayette County School District to use hybrid schedule for rest of semester
The Lafayette County School District is set to end the fall semester the same way it started. Once students return from Thanksgiving Break, the district ... Read more
2 days ago by Jake Thompson.
Oxford man arrested in connection with dognapping
An Oxford man is facing a felony charge after stealing a dog at the Wendy’s on Sisk Avenue. On Nov. 18, officers with the Oxford ... Read more
4 days ago by Jake Thompson.
Oxford man arrested on sex offender charge
An Oxford man is currently in custody after failing to update his sex offender registration status. On Nov. 18, investigators with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s ... Read more
5 days ago by Jake Thompson.
Gifting the Community: Shop Local Oxford
Shopping local for holiday gifts is even more critical this year as small businesses suffer in the wake of the COVID-19. Officials say a strong ... Read more
5 days ago by Carrie Staumbaugh.
Oxford school superintendent Brian Harvey announces retirement
After 26 years in education, Brian Harvey is calling it a career. The Oxford School District superintendent announced during Thursday’s Board of Trustees meeting his ... Read more
5 days ago by Jake Thompson.
8-week-old infant dies at Mother Goose of Oxford
Tragedy struck a daycare center this week, leading the state health department to step in and temporarily shut down a portion of Mother Goose of ... Read more
6 days ago by Anna Guizerix.
Supervisors approve to amend Lafayette County building code fine structure
Fines issued by Lafayette County to residents found in violation of building codes are a rare occurrence, but the Board of Supervisors voted to make ... Read more
6 days ago by Jake Thompson.
Oxford’s tourism tax numbers down 44 percent in September
The City of Oxford is beginning to see the effects of a football season altered by COVID-19. The city’s tourism and stadium tax numbers for ... Read more
7 days ago by Jake Thompson.
Lafayette County convenience stores cited for selling e-cigarettes, alcohol to minors
More than a dozen convenience stores in Lafayette County were selling beer, vape pens and e-cigarettes to minors, according to the Mississippi Attorney General’s office. ... Read more
1 week ago by Jake Thompson.
Six arrested in Oxford during human trafficking bust
Six men were arrested in Oxford last week as part of a human trafficking bust, according to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. On Nov. 10, ... Read more
1 week ago by Jake Thompson.
Supervisors approve new Dollar General in Denmark community
Lafayette County is getting yet another Dollar General. During their regular meeting on Monday, the Board of Supervisors approved a conditional use permit as well ... Read more
1 week ago by Jake Thompson.
Lafayette and Oxford school districts report high number of COVID-19 cases
While it was known both Lafayette County and Oxford school districts opted to move their middle schools, and Lafayette High School, to virtual learning this ... Read more
1 week ago by Jake Thompson.
Oxford Police arrest three for auto burglary; fourth suspect at-large
Three people are facing multiple charges, including auto burglary, while the Oxford Police Department is searching for a fourth suspect. On Nov. 10 at approximately ... Read more
1 week ago by Jake Thompson.
Steven Wilbanks asks to represent himself in new murder trial
A former Ole Miss student is asking to represent himself without a jury trial for a new trial regarding the murder of his former classmate. ... Read more
1 week ago by Jake Thompson.
Doors of Hope kicks off Wreaths of Hope fundraiser
A 28-year-old single mother had the world at her fingertips. Four weeks later, she and her three children are sleeping on her friend’s couch. Unexpected ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Tailgate for Palmer re-imagined for fifth-annual event due to pandemic
Tailgating in person may not be allowed in 2020, but that is not deterring supporters of the Palmer Home for Children. The Tailgate for Palmer ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Jake Thompson.
Gordon Outfitting Women for Business Success
Anne–Marie Gordon, who owns Cicada, a boutique women’s clothing store on The Square in Oxford, had a brain drain problem. Despite being in business for more than two ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Carrie Staumbaugh.
Oxford Middle School going virtual the rest of November
The surge in COVID-19 cases in Lafayette County, specifically in Oxford, has caused the Oxford School District to shut down in-person learning at one of ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Jake Thompson.
City of Oxford to turn on Canopy of Lights a week early
The City of Oxford is getting into the holiday spirit a little earlier in 2020. During a video posted on the city’s official Facebook page, ... Read more