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Senior care programs urge extra precautions for seniors during flu season

With flu season beginning not only in the entire state, but Oxford and Lafayette County as well, Home…

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Oxford, Lafayette County school districts revel in ‘Celebration of Achievement’

OXFORD – As part of an ongoing tour, the Mississippi Department of Education toured through Oxford and Lafayette…

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Police Reports: 3 Corinth natives arrested in alleged assault

Three Corinth natives were arrested in early December for an alleged assault after the trio broke into an…

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OHS’ “It’s A Wonderful Life” production to take new directorial challenge head on

The Oxford High School Theatre program is performing a rendition of the Christmas movie classic “It’s A Wonderful…

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Planning commission strikes proposed change for a banner ban

While debating the last item of the evening, the Oxford Planning Commission debated and eventually removed a section…

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Planning commission approves construction of a new school building

The Oxford Planning Commission approved plans, as well as gave a special exception, for the Oxford School District…

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MS Critterz is up and running with full staff

After getting approved for a six-month contract in early November, MS Critterz has finally gotten established as a…

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UM math professor retires after distinguished 2-decade career

One of the University of Mississippi’s longtime math professors is retiring after a career that saw him assist…

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Debate over the need for sprinklers continues with unofficial meeting

The City of Oxford’s Board of Aldermen held an unofficial meeting Monday morning to continue discussing a proposed…

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The Lyric starts construction on old style marquee, with more to come

At Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting, The Lyric Oxford got approval to lease eight parking spots in order…

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Tis the season: where to get a flu shot in Oxford

With the Mississippi State Department of Health announcing the first adult case of the flu, as well as…

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Parents voice anger as residents continue to disobey bus laws

Oxford drivers have continued to violate bus safety laws and drive around stopped school buses, and now school…

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Oxford Film Festival announces film list, and competition selections

One of the most prominent film festivals in the state of Mississippi has announced its opening and closing…

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University of Mississippi tabs 2014 grad as Director of Annual Giving

The University of Mississippi has hired an alumna to lead its annual giving program, which will focus on…

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Oxford Fire Department starting initiative to identify single-family homes with disabilities

Jamie Phillips took over as fire inspector and public educator last month, and he’s been busy starting a…

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Board of Aldermen approves creation of Public Improvement District

The Board of Aldermen approved a request to form a Public Improvement District within the Oxford Commons area…

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Board of Supervisors approves resort-area status for UM athletic venues

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved a request Monday by the University of Mississippi that would make…

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Mayor Tannehill lauds Christmas Parade, as ‘Mardi Paws’ wins best float

Oxford’s annual Christmas parade rolled through the city on Monday, and on Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting, mayor…

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A.J. Brown declares for the 2019 NFL Draft

It’s official, A.J. Brown has declared for the NFL Draft. Announcing in a statement on Twitter this afternoon,…

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Santa’s workshop enjoys large turnout to benefit the Morton family

Children were strewn all over Castle Hill Sunday afternoon, as they crafted, wrote and indulged themselves with all…

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City of Oxford announces promotions in planning and building departments

The City of Oxford has announced separated promotions for two separate employees, and the impending retirement of another.…

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Oxford School District considering a later start time

The Oxford School District approved a first draft of a proposed policy change for a second reading during…