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OHS Theatre gearing up for seventh Fringe festival performance in Edinburgh

For the seventh time in program history, the Oxford High School Theatre program will be represented on the…

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Aldermen to hold public hearing on hemp ordinance aligned with state law

The Oxford Board of Aldermen is considering a new ordinance that restricts the sale and possession of unregulated…

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Man charged with felony DUI

A deputy with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office was on patrol Thursday near F.D Buddy East Parkway near…

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WV community clothes closet

The Martin Street Church of Christ Outreach is hosting a Community Clothes Closet event offering free clothing for…

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OHS celebrates record-breaking AP success in 2024-2025

Oxford High School announced it saw continued growth and exceptional achievement in its Advanced Placement program for the…

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NTSB releases final report on fatal crash that claimed the life of Johnny Morgan

The National Transportation Safety Board released its final report on July 8 regarding the fatal airplane crash that…

Caught ya!

Caught ya!

Katie and Shane Brown were caught in the act of being amazing. They sharing their kindness to the…

Lafayette County

Lafayette County property transfers June 16-20

Compiled by Davis Coen Property transfers between June 16-20, 2025, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk:…

Elections

Taylor Mayor, Board Sworn

Lafayette County Chancery Court Judge Mickey Avent led the swearing-in ceremony of Taylor’s new Mayor Shawn Edwards and…

History

Cofield’s Corner

It is about as sweet an Oxford childhood memory as any I have. When the dew was still…

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New sheriff’s office building named after the late Buddy East

By Shams Rahman   The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office’s new building will be named after former Sheriff F.D.…

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New classrooms, facilities, and updates nearly complete in Oxford schools

With the start of school just around the corner, the Oxford School District recently announced that one of…

Oxford

OFD run report for June 30-July 6

The Oxford Fire Department responded to the following types of calls from June 30 to July 6:  …

Newsletter

Supervisors deny request from Stonewater to allow additional beds for new program

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors denied a request from Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center to expand its treatment…

Oxford

Former Oxford resident, husband killed in Texas flooding

A former Oxford woman and her husband died on July 4 during the deadly flooding in central Texas.…

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Donation drive for Texas flood victims

Shane Brown is organizing a relief effort to assist victims of the catastrophic floods in central Texas. Brown…

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Man charged with being a felon and having a gun

On June 27, 2025, an officer with the Oxford Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the area…

History

Still time to take part in the Summer Scavenger Hunt

With the new school year just around the corner, now is a great time to embark on an…

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MDOT to make intersection improvements near Ricky D. Britt Drive

A public hearing was held Tuesday during the Oxford Board of Aldermen’s regular meeting to gather community input…

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Train derailment reported near Sardis; Officials say no public threat currently

Panola County Emergency Operations, railroad representatives, and first responders from the Panola County Sheriff’s Department and Sardis Fire…

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Photo Gallery: Fourth of July Parade

The Fourth of July Parade, held Friday on the Square, was hosted by the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council and…

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City Hall renovations to begin soon

The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved a bid for renovations at City Hall to make way for a…