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Brandon Theesfeld pleads not guilty in the murder of Ally Kostial

Last month, Brandon Theesfeld was indicted with a charge of capital murder in the death of Ole Miss…

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Matthew Kinne pleads not guilty in the murder of Dominique Clayton

Last month, Matthew Kinne was indicted on a capital murder charge by a Lafayette County grand jury. On…

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Lafayette County Crime Report (Sept. 27-29)

2 accidents 1 simple assault 6 agency assists 5 alarms 2 residential burglaries (Hwy 310, Rd 4070) 2…

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Report: IHL Board narrows candidate list for University of Mississippi chancellor search

The University of Mississippi’s search for its next chancellor is coming more into focus as the calendar turns…

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The Great 38 Race looking to expand in its fourth year

Three years ago, the University of Mississippi and its athletics department partnered with members of Oxford’s running community…

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Current events highlight fourth annual Conference on the Front Porch

On Thursday and Friday, Taylor and the Plein Air community hosted the fourth annual Conference on the Front…

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Downtown parking garage officially opens

After years of planning, budgeting and construction, Oxford’s new downtown parking garage is open. The four-level garage opened…

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Oxford School District considered one of the nation’s top districts by the National Board

According to a new program by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, the Oxford School District is…

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University of Mississippi’s Overby Center announces fall lineup

The University of Mississippi’s Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics announced its fall lineup of programs, which…

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United Way of Oxford – Lafayette County holds annual kick-off luncheon

The United Way of Oxford-Lafayette County began its 49th year of community service with its annual kick-off luncheon…

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Lafayette County Crime Report (Sept. 26)

1 agency assist 1 alarm 1 disturbance 2 informations 1 petit larceny 1 reckless driving 5 service calls…

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Oxford man arrested for South Oaks shooting

One person is in stable condition at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi after being shot. On Monday at approximately…

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Oxford woman arrested for firing gun shots, aggravated assault

A previous incident led to an Oxford woman, who discharged a firearm, being arrested and charged with aggravated…

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Lafayette County Crime Report (Sept. 25)

1 agency assist 1 alarm 2 animal complaints 1 follow up 1 harassment 1 scam 2 suspicious activities…

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Poll workers needed in Lafayette County for November general election

The Lafayette County Election Commission is in need of poll workers for the upcoming general election. Several paid…

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CASA of Lafayette County receives national grant

The Court Appointed Special Advocate chapter of Lafayette County was awarded a $40,000 mentoring grant over a two-year…

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City of Oxford releases more information regarding parking permit purchases

The City of Oxford enters a new era of downtown parking on Sept. 30 when they begin selling…

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Oxford High librarian featured in national publication

Oxford High School’s librarian has been published for her work with 3D printers in the Journal of the…

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Lafayette County Crime Report (Sept. 24)

1 accident 2 agency assist 2 civil matters 2 disturbances 4 follow up 1 juvenile complaint 1 petit…

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Lafayette County Planning Commission vote to not remove Punkin Water Association moratorium

A moratorium that was placed on the Punkin Water Association by the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors last…

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Oxford Police Department view Warrant Amnesty Week a “success”

Last week the Oxford Police Department held its Warrant Amnesty Week. It was the first time in several…

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Lafayette County Crime Report (Sept. 23)

3 accidents 2 agency assists 1 animal complaint 1 auto burglary (CR 523) 1 court detail 1 fraud…