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Old-Time Piano Playing festival returns to Oxford

This Memorial Day weekend the Nutt Auditorium will be taking a trip back in time as the University…

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Oxford School District approves tech school agreement

During Monday’s regular meeting, the Oxford School District Board of Trustees approved the newest version of an agreement…

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OPD officer Matthew Kinne charged with murder in homicide case

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has charged Oxford Police officer Matthew Kinne with murder in the death of…

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Oxford Police chief: ‘We will not hide behind our badge’ in homicide investigation.

Oxford Police officer Matt Kinne is being held at the Panola County Jail in connection with the murder…

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OPD officer arrested in connection with homicide investigation

Oxford Police officer Matt Kinne is being held at the Panola County sheriff’s office in connection with the…

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With Dissent: Thomas granted tenure

   James Thomas, the University of Mississippi associate professor who became the subject of national scrutiny following an…

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Lafayette High School honors Class of 2019

Lafayette High School continued its tradition of being “anchored to excellence” at its graduation ceremony on Friday, May…

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Lafayette County Crime Report (May 20)

1 agency assist 3 alarms 1 civil matter 1 death 1 domestic violence 1 follow up 1 auto…

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With Dissent: James Thomas granted tenure by IHL

James Thomas, the University of Mississippi associate professor became the subject of national scrutiny following an October 2018…

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Lafayette High School honors Class of 2019

Lafayette High School continued its tradition of being “anchored to excellence” at its graduation ceremony on Friday, May…

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Arrest made in homicide investigation

An arrest has been made in connection with the homicide of Dominque Clayton. The Oxford Police Department arrested…

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Lafayette County Crime Report (May 17-19)

2 agency assist 4 alarms 5 animal complaints 1 civil matter 4 disturbances 1 fraud 6 follow up…

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Death in Brittany Woods area ruled a homicide

An incident that left one person dead in the Brittany Woods area on Sunday is now being investigated…

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Oxford Police investigating a death in Brittany Woods area

The Oxford Police Department is investigating a death in the Brittany Woods area. The OPD received a call…

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Victims’ family finds Strickland’s early release ‘infuriating’

On Tuesday, the Wheat family received news they have dreaded for nearly a year. John Strickland Jr. was…

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Oxford Fred’s among 104 stores closing in June

Fred’s on University Avenue is among the 104 stores the Memphis-based discount chain will be closing in June.…

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The Case for a Waffle House

When Ole Miss law professor David Case moved to Oxford last August, he used his Twitter presence to…

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Lafayette County Crime Report (May 16)

2 agency assists 1 alarm 2 animal complaints 1 civil matter 1 disturbance 3 follow up 1 harassment…

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IHL Board begins search for Ole Miss’ next chancellor

The search for the next chancellor of Ole Miss began on Thursday. During their meeting held in Jackson,…

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Jerry Bratton named State Commander of Disabled American Veterans

Lifelong Oxonian and Vietnam veteran Jerry Bratton was recently named Commander of the Department of Mississippi for Disabled…

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Mary Margaret Andrews named Doors of Hope Executive Director

Mary Margaret Andrews was recently promoted to Executive Director at Doors of Hope Transition Ministries in Oxford. For…

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Annual Police Officer Memorial Ceremony held

With city officials and members of several local law enforcement agencies in attendance, the Lafayette County Law Enforcement…