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Oxford Police arrest man in connection with pharmacy burglary

With the help of local residents the Oxford Police Department was able to arrest a man suspected of…

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Oxford School District makes changes to 2019-20 calendar

Students who attend schools inside the Oxford School District received some welcoming news last week. The district announced…

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Lafayette County Crime Report (April 12-14)

7 accidents 1 simple assault 4 agency assists 6 alarms 3 animal complaints 1 auto burglary 5 civil…

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Foster using young political career as an advantage in bid for governor

Robert Foster had every reason not to make the decision he did. Every instinct he had told him…

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Lafayette County Crime Report (April 11)

1 accident 1 alarm 1 animal complaint 2 residential burglaries (CR104, CR250) 1 civil matter 4 disturbances 3…

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Lafayette High School announces valedictorian, salutatorian

Caleb Lafferty and Zach Meagrow spent the past four years excelling in academics and other areas during their…

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Proud Larry’s to take a trip back to the 90s

Dust off the acid washed jeans, flannel shirts and, yes, even those JNCOs hiding in the back of…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (April 10)

1 accident 2 agency assist 3 alarms 1 animal complaint 1 residential burglary (HWY 328) 1 civil matter…

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Oxford’s Redistricting Committee recommends new map to Board of Aldermen

After months of discussion and several meetings the redistricting process for the City of Oxford is nearing conclusion.…

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Dollar General to be built on Old Taylor Road

Residents of Old Taylor Road might not have to travel far much longer to buy everyday necessities. Initial…

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Lafayette County Crime Report (April 9)

3 agency assists 2 alarms 1 animal complaint 1 civil matter 2 court details 2 deaths 2 disturbances…

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Lafayette County Crime Report (April 5-7)

4 accidents 6 agency assists 5 alarms 5 animal complaints 1 civil matter 2 disturbances 1 domestic violence…

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Taggert’s personal tragedy fueling bid for state’s next Attorney General

Seven years ago, Andy Taggert and his family suffered a terrible loss when Taggert’s youngest son lost his…

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Parking Commission provide garage update, continue discussing revenue models

The downtown parking garage is halfway complete, according to the city’s Downtown Parking Advisory Committee. During their regular…

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Visit Oxford director elected to Southeast Tourism Society board

For the past 11 years, Mary Allyn Hedges has helped turn Oxford into a thriving tourism destination. Now,…

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Oxford High’s Ardrey named Young Music Teacher of the Year

For a 16-hour period last weekend Thomas Ardrey experienced several emotions. During the Mississippi Music Educators Association annual…

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Oxford School Board approves new contract for Harvey

Brian Harvey will be in charge of the Oxford School District for the next few years. The Oxford…

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City considering adding E-Cigs, vape pens to smoking ban ordinance

Vape pens and electronic cigarettes are becoming more frequently used and the City of Oxford is considering limiting…

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Felder Rushing: You don’t need to know Zodiac to have gardening success

Glad I didn’t plant my tomatoes last week. That not-so-surprisingly late spate of “blackberry winter” happens nearly every…

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Lafayette County Crime Report (April 3)

3 disturbances 3 follow up 1 juvenile complaint 1 reckless driving 1 road obstruction 1 suspicious activity 4…

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City approves road closures for various projects

Throughout the month of April, roads will close around the City of Oxford due to various construction and…

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Ole Miss hosting 2019 Relay for Life next week

Oxford residents and Ole Miss students are set to unite together in their fight against cancer. The 2019…