Education

Ole Miss launches Flagship Society to honor annual donors

The Flagship Society was launched this month by the University of Mississippi as its first campus-wide leadership annual…

Education

Oxford School District sees growth in Summer Meal Program

Oxford School District has done its part to feed hungry children this summer, with its Summer Meal Program…

Education

Library Celebrates with End of Summer Party

The Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library commemorated the end of summer vacation with a special celebration on…

News

Mississippi Legislators weigh in on veterans home woes

Mississippi legislators say they are taking action to correct issues in veterans homes across the state. On July…

Crime

Oxford man arrested for felony DUI

Andre Jones, 48 of Oxford, was arrested on July 25 at approximately 12:30 p.m. following a traffic stop. An…

Crime

Oxford man arrested for armed robbery at Archive Apartments

The Oxford Police Department responded to the Archive Apartment Complex at 4 a.m. on July 19 after receiving…

News

Tax Free Weekend ends Saturday at Midnight

It’s officially Tax-Free Weekend in Mississippi, with many stores rolling out their back-to-school items and preparing for an…

News

Parking Commission discusses alternate parking during parking garage project

The Oxford Parking Garage is moving forward as scheduled, and the Downtown Parking Commission is thinking ahead in…

News

‘Behavioral Expectations’: Oxford Police Chief weighs in on Downtown District Ordinance

After more than a month of discussions about the ordinance formerly known as the Downtown District Ordinance, Oxford…

News

LEOs and Lemonade: Oxford Police Department supports local lemonade stands

With the dog days of summer officially set in, many young entrepreneurs are reverting to a time-honored tradition…

News

Mississippi Federation for Republican Women recognized for human trafficking awareness efforts

Mississippi’s Center for Violence Prevention recognized the Mississippi Federation of Republican Women for its efforts in promoting the…

BREAKING NEWS

HomeGoods to open Spring 2019 in Oxford Galleria II

HomeGoods will be the latest major retailer to enter the Oxford retail market. The new store will be…

News

OPD Lieutenant Steve Lewis retires after 23 years

Lieutenant Steve Lewis has laid down his Oxford Police Department badge for the last time, retiring after 23…

Events

Family Resource Center hosts first Healthcare Fun Fair

Family Resource Center held its first Healthcare Fun Fair at North Oxford Baptist Church on Tuesday. Nearly 400…

News

Right Track Medical Group opens mental health clinic in Oxford

Right Track Medical Group, which opened its doors this month, is on a mission to change the way…

Education

Scholars present Current Research on Slavery at the University of Mississippi

The role of enslaved persons in the lives of University of Mississippi forefathers, as well as the university…

News

Watkins named new Youth Services Librarian

The Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library will take a programming break during the month of August, but…

Education

UM Archaeology team “still searching” at Rowan Oak

The University of Mississippi’s archaeology team is still searching for remnants of slave life on the grounds of…

News

NWCC responds to Tuberculosis case

Northwest Mississippi Community College is cooperating with the Mississippi Department of Health following a possible tuberculosis exposure at…

Crime

Phone Scam could target LOU Community

A new scam could be affecting residents of the LOU community, especially those with AT&T cell phone services.…

Lafayette County

County approves bridge projects totaling nearly $3 million

According to reports from Governor Phil Bryant, much of Mississippi’s infrastructure is in ill repair, and Lafayette County’…

Education

CSI Camp provides students with hands-on forensics experience

High school students from across the country got the chance to learn real-life crime scene investigation techniques this…