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5 Questions with Mayor Robyn Tannehill: The holidays in Oxford

If you were captivated by the look of the downtown square this year, then you can stop into…

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Early Learning Collaborative to provide a countywide investment into the present and future of Lafayette County

When Director of Early Childhood Development Tamara Hillmer finalized her application to the Early Learning Collaborative, she was…

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Early Learning Collaborative funding to bring 4 more preschool options to Oxford

Oxford School District was one of five schools to have an application approved by the Mississippi State Board…

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University removes Meek’s name from Farley Hall

OXFORD — The process to separate Ed Meek from the University of Mississippi’s School of Journalism and New…

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HOME FOR CHRISTMAS: Former OHS-LHS student returns home from Navy for surprise visit

OXFORD — Olivia Gunderson might have a wish list for Christmas, but it will not be needed anymore. The…

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This week in OPD reports: Oxford records at least 1 DUI per day

Oxford residents have recorded at least one DUI arrest per day this week, according to Oxford Police media…

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Police reports: Oxford Police arrest felon at checkpoint for possession of a firearm

A routine checkpoint stop turned into an apprehension as police arrested an Oxford man for possession of a…

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Blauer Manufacturing to leave Lafayette County, relocate to Batesville

Blauer Manufacturing, which makes clothing and protective wear for police, will be leaving Lafayette County in summer of…

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Donna Zampella appointed as interim director of OUT commission

The Oxford-University Transportation commission has appointed an interim director, after the passing of former superintendent Ron Biggs. Donna…

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Parking garage scheduled for completion in September 2019; sprinklers exempted from building codes

Construction on a parking garage in downtown Oxford has had a much later starting date than originally anticipated,…

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Busby to run for Lafayette County circuit clerk

OXFORD — The office of county circuit clerk could be occupied by another Busby come this time next…

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Oxford Fire Department gets pied after losing fundraising contest with Della Davidson Elementary

After Oxford Fire Department Chief Joey Gardner took a flurry of shaving cream pies to the face, a…

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‘Gnome Homes’ add Christmas cheer to Oxford Square

OXFORD — The Square has a few new residents this Christmas season. Shoppers who are bustling from store…

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OPD chief Joey East to run for Lafayette County Sheriff

OXFORD — The position of sheriff in Lafayette County could continue to be a family affair. Oxford Police…

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Oxford High School teacher starts initiative to help California residents affected by wildfires

Chelsea Shaffer hauls a bag filled with envelopes containing coins and cash that Oxford High School students are…

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Oxford Film Fest on pace to set record

OXFORD — If you build it, they will come, a line from the movie ‘Field of Dreams’, but…

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Rotary Club of Oxford-Ole Miss hosts annual Christmas Store

OXFORD — Christmas Day will be a little brighter for many area kids thanks to the Rotary Club…

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University of Mississippi music professor awarded Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship

A University of Mississippi music professor has been selected as one of 51 scholars to mentor potential professors…

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Board of Supervisors approve speed bump, push back discussion on Arena Advisory Committee

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved the request for a speed bump going into the entrance boulevard…

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Oxford School Board approves all but 4 bids for new school

The Oxford School Board approved all but four bids for the new elementary school being built on Washington…

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Habitat for Humanity, St. Andrews team up to build ramps in Oxford

Habitat for Humanity and St. Andrews Methodist Church are joining forces to build recyclable ramps for Oxford residents.…

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4 Questions with Oxford School District’s Heather Lenard: Oxford’s newest school building

On Monday, the Oxford Planning Commission passed proposed plans for Oxford’s School District to build a new school…