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Justice for David Logan rally to be held Monday

A prayer and justice rally to support alleged police brutality victim Davidtron Logan will take place Monday, Aug. 5 at…

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Lawyer of man claiming to have been “brutally beaten” asking City of Water Valley, Yalobusha County for $1M

The attorney for a man who claims he was assaulted during a traffic stop in Water Valley earlier…

Lafayette County

New multi-purpose arena hosting first event this weekend

Lafayette County’s multi-purpose arena is complete and ready to hold events, beginning this weekend. On Saturday and Sunday,…

Water Valley

Water Valley aiming for World Record watermelon-eating contest

National Watermelon Day was Tuesday, but the city of Water Valley is hoping Saturday will be a world…

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West Oxford Loop Extension officially open

The City of Oxford has experienced its fair share of construction projects and infrastructure improvements throughout the summer,…

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Magee detective charged in connection with shooting on the Square

A detective with the Magee Police Department is facing misdemeanor charges after accidentally shooting himself at Rooster’s Blues…

Lifestyle

Oxford sculptor awarded grant from Mississippi Arts Commission

Earl Dismuke spends his time honing his love of sculpting, and thanks to the Mississippi Arts Commission, he…

Events

Inaugural Black Girls Rock event to honor influential women in Oxford

Oxford has many events that honor some of the community’s best and brightest, but Chasity Williams felt there was still…

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Oxford man arrested on sexual battery charge; Two arrested for burglary

An Oxford man turned himself in after a reported sexual assault last week. On July 18, investigators with…

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Tennessee man arrested for felony motor vehicle theft; Man arrested for auto burglary

Oxford Police Officers responded to Marquis Towing on Saturday morning, July 27, after receiving a report of someone…

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Chancellor: There was “breakdown in communication” in handling of Till photo

On Monday night, University of Mississippi interim chancellor Larry Sparks clarified the school’s position regarding a photo of…

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Water Valley man was victim of “brutal attack” by law enforcement officers, attorney claims

The attorney for Water Valley resident David Logan says his client is the victim of police brutality, following…

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Oxford Police investigating shooting at Rooster’s Blues House

The Oxford Police Department is investigating an incident that took place at Rooster’s Blues House last night. According…

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Oxford man killed in motorcycle wreck Monday

Ira Lee Hickinbottom, 52 of Oxford, was involved in a motorcycle wreck in the wee hours of the…

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Mississippi-made movie to show in Oxford

Mississippi filmmaker Travis Mills is bringing his latest project to Oxford next week. On Aug. 6, the film…

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More groups comment on photo of Ole Miss students at Emmett Till marker

Last week a report came out of a photo picture three University of Mississippi students posing with guns…

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New trial ordered for former Ole Miss student convicted of murder

Due to a potentially tainted juror, a former Ole Miss student who was convicted of a 2013 murder…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (July 26-28)

3 accidents 1 simple assault 3 agency assists 1 alarm 3 animal complaints 2 civil matters 4 disturbances…

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Perry Family Estate files lawsuit against FAA over fatal 2016 plane crash

The estate of Dr. Michael Perry and Kimberly Perry has filed a lawsuit alleging that, in the plane…

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Gibert speaks on interest in Ole Miss chancellor position

The search committee for the University of Mississippi’s next chancellor is in the midst of creating their shortlist…

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EDITORIAL: The importance of facts and local news

In the last week, Oxford has seemingly been turned on its head as national news outlets converged on…

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Ole Miss interim chancellor comments on Emmett Till photo

Three University of Mississippi students have been suspended from their fraternity and face potential federal charges following the…