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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…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (Feb. 13)

2 animal complaints 1 disturbance 1 suspicious activity 2 welfare concern 1 information 4 papers served   4…

Lifestyle

OHS debuts ‘The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance’ on Valentine’s Day

Oxford High School has taken a different approach to this year’s theater season, putting a different spin on…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (Feb. 12)

2 alarms 1 animal complaint 1 disturbance 1 harassment 2 service calls 2 transports 1 follow up 1…

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WATCH: Ole Miss baseball fans storm Swayze Field to reserve their seats

It’s officially Ole Miss baseball season, and Rebels fans didn’t waste anytime claiming their spots at Swayze Field.…

Oxford

Oxford First United Methodist to build new church on Old Sardis Road

Oxford First United Methodist Church is planning to relocate from its current location on Molly Barr Road to…

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Lady Commodores run to 5A regional tournament final

WEST POINT – One of the best defensive performances the Lady Commodores have shown on the season led…

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MDOT holds public meeting for Highway 7 roundabout

With construction of a roundabout at the Highway 7 and Highway 9 intersection set for later this year…

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Supervisors race adds 2 names; Busby gets competition for circuit clerk

Two more names have entered the Lafayette County Supervisors race, while an outgoing supervisor has new competition in…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (Feb. 11)

3 alarms 1 malicious mischief 1 service call 1 suspicious activity 3 welfare concern 2 scam 1 transport…

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Oxford’s Yoste to run for MDOT Commissioner

There will be a new commissioner for Mississippi Department of Transportation’s northern district this year and it could…

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First Baptist Church granted request for gated entries to parking lots

The Oxford Planning Commission approved a request from the First Baptist Church to install electronic gates at all…

Lifestyle

Oxford Film Fest names award winners

The 16th edition of the Oxford Film Festival concluded on Sunday, but the weekend was officially capped off…

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MDOT’s public meeting to discuss HWY7 construction this afternoon

The Mississippi Department of Transportation is holding a public meeting this afternoon to discuss proposed construction of a…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (Feb. 8-10)

2 accidents 1 aggravated assault 1 simple assault 4 alarms 1 animal complaint 1 disturbance 1 grand larceny…

Lifestyle

Oxford Film Fest kicks off with red carpet event

The films were screened on Wednesday, the 16th annual Oxford Film Festival officially kicked off on Thursday with…

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Oxford Police arrests Oxford man for alleged credit card fraud

Oxford Police have arrested an Oxford man for alleged credit card fraud, two months after the victim lost…

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Local record shop holding ‘Records and Rugs’ sale

Record fans who love a good bargain, or the thrill of bargain hunting, are in luck this weekend.…

Oxford

Lee Dentistry to offer free screenings and cleaning for kids

With the Halloween and the holidays behind us, it is time for everyone to take a stock of…

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Mississippi Institute of Art and Letters nominate 13 Oxonians for awards

Earlier this week the nominees were announced for the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters Awards in their…

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Belle Rivers affordable housing community is ’35 percent’ complete

The Belle Rivers workforce housing community, which has been in development with the city since 2017, is eyeing…