Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (April 24)

1 accident 1 simple assault 3 animal complaints 1 civil matter 1 disturbance 2 information 1 juvenile complaint…

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Lawmakers left with $14 million shortfall after mistake in calculating teacher pay raise

The Mississippi Legislature did not appropriate enough money to provide an annual $1,500 pay raise to all public…

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Board of Aldermen, Parking Commission discuss revenue models

After months of discussion and debate, the Downtown Parking Commission presented the Oxford Board of Aldermen with downtown…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (April 23)

1 accident 3 agency assists 1 alarm 4 animal complaints 1 auto burglary 4 civil matters 1 death…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (April 22)

3 alarms 3 animal complaints 1 residential burglary, CR 429 1 civil matter 1 court detail 1 domestic…

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Mississippi Department of Health investigating measles exposure

Mississippi experienced a measles scare earlier this month, according to the Department of Health. During a press conference…

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Oxford Police make arrest in drive-by shooting

The Oxford Police Department made an arrest in connection to a drive-by shooting that occurred on Easter Sunday.…

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Oxford High School announces 2019 Valedictorian, Salutatorian

Graduation is a month away, but seniors of Oxford High School already know who is sitting at the…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (April 19-21)

8 accidents 4 agency assists 1 alarm 7 animal complaints 28 auto burglaries 2 residential burglaries (CR 540,…

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Oxford University School announces new partnership

When the 2019-2020 school year begins, Oxford University School will usher in a new era. The school announced…

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Rebel Road Trip had different feel in 2019

As Matt Luke stands in front of a crowd of about 120 people inside the Lake Tiak-O’Khata resort,…

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City to allow Sunday work on parking garage, closes sidewalk

In an effort to keep on schedule with the construction of the downtown Square parking garage, Oxford’s Board…

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City to hold affordable housing summit

Affordable housing is a hot topic in Oxford, and next month residents will have the opportunity to meet…

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City approves craft beer ordinance

Soon shoppers can enjoy a cold beer while perusing their favorite craft beer establishment in Oxford. The Oxford…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (April 17)

1 accident 1 aggravated assault 4 agency assists 1 alarm 2 animal complaints 1 civil matter 1 court…

Education

Local students initiated into Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society

Earlier this month, the University of Mississippi’s Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society held an initiation ceremony for its…

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Visit Oxford still in need of volunteers for Double Decker Festival

With a little over a week remaining before thousands of people descend onto Oxford’s Downtown Square for the…

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Oxford man arrested on sexual battery charges

On April 6, officers with the Oxford Police Department responded to a call about a sexual assault. After…

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Oxford woman arrested on child abuse charges

An Oxford woman was arrested on felony child abuse charges after the Oxford Police Department completed an investigation…

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Sheriff’s Department: Man posing as IRS agent attempted to scam resident

A man posing as an agent of the Internal Revenue Service attempted to scam a Lafayette County resident,…

Events

Oxford Community Market set for 2019 season

Spring is in full swing, and with it comes the season openings of farmer’s markets around the country.…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (April 15)

2 accidents 4 agency assists 1 alarm 2 animal complaints 1 disturbances 1 fraud 1 follow up 1…