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Larry Sparks named interim chancellor by IHL Board

The Board of Trustees of Mississippi’s Institutions of Higher Learning has named Larry Sparks to the post of…

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Oxford City Market sees growth in Harvest Angel Project

With only two droning, tunnel-shaped heaters to provide warmth in 30-degree weather, volunteers filled Harvest Angel Project bags…

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Man dies in fatal wreck on County Road 415

A Lafayette County man is dead after his automobile overturned during a one-car accident Tuesday night, according to…

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UM meeting details threat of opioids on a college campus

Opioid threat on college campuses are more immediate due to synthetic opioids Hosting a meeting on the University…

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Oxford School District’s Counselor of the Year fosters ‘community of helpers’

Nominated by her colleagues, Amy King prioritizes students ‘being seen’ When Amy King got the news that she…

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Oxford promotes City Engineer to City COO

The City of Oxford has a new Chief Operating Officer, as well as a new City Engineer, due…

Lafayette County election results: New leaders join incumbents, as key positions see fresh faces and familiar figures retain their seats.

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Mississippi Runoff Analysis: How Mike Espy won Lafayette County

Organized Democratic Party in Lafayette helped lead to Nov. 27 runoff As Republican legislators Roger Wicker and Trent…

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Conference Center’s Hollis Green takes over as director of new city department

Green’s protege, Hayden Guest, tabbed to run Oxford Conference Center After serving as Director of the Oxford Conference…

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UM students document the past in archaeology dig

University of Mississippi archaeology students have an opportunity to show the public their findings, through one little artifact…

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Oxford’s Terry Johnson reflects on service in Ceremonial Guard

As the Oxford community observes Veteran’s Day weekend, Oxford native Terry Johnson gets to reflect on one of…

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UM Student Veterans Association reaches new heights

Ole Miss’ football game against South Carolina featured what was the crowning achievement for the University of Mississippi’s…

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Jeff Vitter to resign as Ole Miss Chancellor, effective January 2019

Jeff Vitter will step down as chancellor at the University of Mississippi, effective Jan. 3, 2019. The news…

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Oxford man killed after being hit by an alleged drunk driver

An Oxford man died after being hit by an alleged drunk driver Wednesday night, and attempts to resuscitate…

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Joey Gardner named City of Oxford’s new Fire Chief

After serving as the interim Fire Chief for the City of Oxford for several weeks, Joey Gardner has…

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Board of Aldermen deny First Baptist Church parking lot

Aldermen vote 4-2 to deny FBC appeal, want to keep historic neighborhood intact The Oxford Board of Aldermen…

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Lafayette Board of Supervisors to ponder changes to county ordinance

Supervisors consider change to county ordinance The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors discussed changing county ordinance language, requiring…

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Over two dozen instances reported in Oxford of drivers disregarding stopped school busses

According to a local school district official, Oxford residents have continuously ignored school bus laws, which has compelled…

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Bad Eddy’s offers ‘community space’ for gamers, collectors

By Jenna Mason Bad Eddy’s Hobbies and Collectibles carries plenty of merchandise. But it’s not exactly a store.…

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Mississippi Critterz signs contract with Lafayette County, hopes to open next week

Mississippi Critterz and Lafayette County’s Board of Supervisors have agreed to the terms of a contract for the…

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Espy wins Lafayette County, set for runoff with Hyde-Smith; Chancery Court also heads to runoff

While Roger Wicker and Trent Kelly took home comfortable wins in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of…

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Lafayette County avoids Monday’s severe weather outbreak

Despite multiple tornado warnings on Monday evening, Lafayette County saw minimal damage when it came to severe weather.…

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OPD arrests man, discovers possible pipe bombs over weekend

The Oxford Police Department is currently investigating two possible pipe bombs found in a South Lamar residence over…