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Man arrested after police persue vehicle to Union County

A Lafayette County Sheriff Deputy, while on patrol, observed a Dodge Charger with an expired tag and driving ...

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Man charged with stealing trailers

On May 10, deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint regarding a stolen trailer. The ...

Oxford

Oxford Fire Department call report

The Oxford Fire Department responded to the following calls May 12-18:   12         Fire Alarms   37         Medical/ EMS calls ...

Arts

Michael Farris Smith launches new book on May 27

Oxford author Michael Farris Smith will launch his latest novel, “Lay Your Armor Down,” on May 27 at ...

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Mississippi native Jamal Roberts wins American Idol

Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old physical education teacher from Meridian, has been crowned the winner of Season 23 of ...

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The cat’s meow: Oxford resident rescues two kittens

A quiet Saturday morning turned into a heartwarming rescue mission for Tommy, a current resident of a local ...

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Commodores’ Class of 2025 make walk across the stage

Lafayette High School said farewell to the Class of 2025 Friday night at the Sandy and John Black ...

Sports

Tigers come away with a 13-8 win Saturday afternoon at Swayze Field.


Ole Miss scored eight runs in the series finale against Auburn, but it wasn’t enough as the Tigers ...

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Storm knocks down trees, powerlines

A powerful thunderstorm swept through Oxford overnight, leaving a trail of damage that included downed trees, damaged homes ...

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Black History Milestones Series to focus on emancipation

The Belfry Museum and Multicultural Center will present its next installment of the Black History Milestones series at ...

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Oxford tennis pro building world-class athletic program for local youth

Lucie Devier, a French-born tennis professional and former Division 1 standout at the University of Mississippi, is launching ...

Arts

‘Half & Half’ show features half scripted, half improv fun

Anubis Improv will present “Half & Half,” a compelling cross-disciplinary comedy show presented in collaboration with the Yoknapatawpha ...

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Oxford Utilities proposes $26M budget

The Oxford Board of Aldermen reviewed the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget for Oxford Utilities – Electric Division ...

Arts

Oxford writer to serve as Poet Laureate

The Mississippi Arts Commission announced the appointment of Ann Fisher-Wirth of Oxford as the state’s new Poet Laureate ...

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Live music returns to The Coop

Live music returns this weekend to The Coop, the popular fourth-floor terrace and lounge at The Graduate Hotel ...

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Car Show on the Square this Weekend

By Galen Holley Car show enthusiasts comprise a special subculture, kind of like bikers and people who attend ...

Health

Vascular Institute provides breakthrough knee pain treatment

Chronic knee pain can be a debilitating condition, making everyday tasks like walking, standing, or even sleeping a ...

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Oxford earns six nominations in Best of Mississippi Travel survey

Oxford and its community partners have been nominated in six categories for Mississippi Magazine’s 2025 Best of Mississippi ...

Arts

YAC to hold garden party fundraiser after federal cuts affect local programs

The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council has long been committed to enriching North Mississippi through the arts, with a focus ...

Food

Local chef part of new cookbook

By Sheila Gaines Contributor   What makes southern baking so special? That question was asked of native southerner, ...

Lifestyle

Women in Blues Festival this Saturday in Clarksdale

Music lovers are invited to gather their lawn chairs and picnic blankets for the fourth annual Women in ...

Crime

Batesville man charged with armed robbery

A Batesville man was arrested and charged with armed robbery by the Oxford Police Department. On May 4, ...

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