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Taste of Oxford returns for 12th year

One of Oxford’s most successful charity events takes place tonight and recent was recognized for its efforts. The…

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Lafayette County Crime Report (Feb. 20)

1 alarm 1 disturbance 1 grand larceny 1 service call 1 suspicious activity 1 transport 4 information 1…

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Joe Gibbon, legendary dual-sport Rebel, dies at 83

Ole Miss fabled pitcher and forward Joe Gibbon died Wednesday of natural causes from his home in Newton,…

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Ole Miss holds discussion regarding weekend rallies

With growing concern over events taking place in Oxford and at Ole Miss this weekend, university officials met…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (Feb. 19)

3 accidents 2 alarms 1 animal complaint 1 disturbance 2 harassment 2 service calls 1 suspicious activities 2…

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Oxford Police arrest 3 non-Oxford residents since beginning of February

Oxford Police have arrested three out-of-town residents since the beginning of February from three surrounding Mississippi cities. Police arrested…

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OPD arrests 2 Oxford residents for alleged auto burglary and malicious mischief

Oxford Police have arrested two Oxford men – one for alleged auto burglary and another for alleged felony…

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LCSD approve contractor for new LES site improvements

The next step in the process of the building a new elementary school was approved by the Lafayette…

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Ole Miss police advise people to avoid weekend rallies

The Ole Miss police chief asked people on Monday to stay away from areas of campus this weekend…

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Neilson seeking his first office with Board of Supervisors candidacy

Ed Neilson is venturing into uncharted waters. Once Jeff Busby announced his candidacy for the Lafayette County circuit…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (Feb. 18)

6 accidents 1 aggravated assault 9 alarms 8 animal complaints 2 residential burglaries (Hwy 334, CR 364) 4…

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William Grant Still celebration to make UM ‘proud of our own’

When the University of Mississippi debuts its Black History Month concert Tuesday evening, it’ll be more than just…

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Oxford Police investigating weapons stolen from local pawn shop

The Oxford Police Department is investigating a robbery where a burglar stole weapons from a local pawn shop…

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Oxford Police see double-digit decline in arrests

Oxford Police saw a decline in arrests over the past week, dipping below 40 arrests for the first…

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Lafayette County left off from funding due to lack of ‘serious issues’

The Mississippi Transportation Commission approved road and bridge projects for 70 of 82 counties in Mississippi on January…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (Feb. 14)

1 alarm 2 animal complaints 1 grand larceny 2 service calls 3 suspicious activities 2 welfare concerns 5…

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Double Decker buses to begin historic tours

Springtime in Oxford brings about many things, including one of the city’s more iconic symbols. Starting next month…

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Oxford Film Festival shows major growth in 2019

Coming off the heels of a successful 2018, the Oxford Film Festival revealed it had its most successful…

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Ole Miss Baseball 2019 Preview: Experienced bats, a new rotation and record ticket sales

It was an ugly and brutal end to the 2018 season for Mike Bianco’s Rebels. The nation’s No.…

Lafayette County

Chamber of Commerce to hold public education information session

Relators looking to pitch Oxford to potential clients will get a chance to learn more about the city…

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OPD to hold information session as part of accreditation process

The Oxford Police Department is holding a public information session as part of the department’s on-site assessment to…

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Oxford Planning commission approves senior housing development

Oxford is full of student housing complexes but lack options for senior citizens and retirees who want to…