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Tuberculosis case could affect Northwest Community College

The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed a second case of tuberculosis in the LOU community. In…

Lafayette County

Oxford 4 precinct to move to Lafayette Civic Club

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors on Thursday signed a five-year lease with the Lafayette Civic Club as…

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University High School Grads part of Landmark Study

Some graduates of University High School have the opportunity to be part of a new phase landmark study…

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Ole Miss Alumnus starts scholarship, prints book, to honor twin brother

One year ago this week, Ole Miss graduate Benson Reed Ingram took his own life after years of…

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Oh, Sheep: Aldermen vote for sheep, horses in Estate Residential Districts

The Oxford Board of Aldermen is continuing discussion regarding the place of farm animals within suburban and estate…

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Pinelake Church purchases land for permanent facility

Oxford’s Pinelake Church congregation has taken the first steps toward building its own worship space. The church, which…

Crime

Two Oxford men arrested for felony embezzlement

Two former Walmart employees have been arrested following accusations they were stealing store merchandise while on the clock.…

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Discussion continues on former Downtown District ordinance

The much-discussed ordinance formerly known as the Downtown District was once again not brought up for a vote…

Education

Rankins launches IHL listening tour in Oxford

Dr. Alan Rankins, newly appointed Commissioner of Higher Education at the Institute for Higher Learning, began his statewide…

Lafayette County

County annexes more land into Central Grading Fire District

Another portion of Lafayette County was approved for annexation into the Central Grading Fire District, following a public…

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Thacker Mountain Radio receives Mississippi Arts Commission grant

Thacker Mountain Radio Hour, Oxford’s award-winning music and literature program, was named as a recipient of a $17,400…

Lafayette County

Supervisors place moratorium on development in Punkin Water area

A moratorium on all new development in the Punkin Water Association franchise area has been enacted by the…

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Former LHS teacher arrested for child enticement

Molly Wray, the former Lafayette High School teacher accused of inappropriate conduct with students, has been arrested following…

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GoFundMe for fire victims raises over $16,000 and counting

A local family is finding their feet again after losing their home to a fire July 10, thanks…

Events

CASA of Lafayette County to host first Yard Sale

CASA of Lafayette County is gearing up to host its first Community Yard Sale, which will benefit children…

Education

OUS Spanish teacher wins national award

Edgar Serrano, Spanish instructor at Oxford University School and at the University of Mississippi, has been named the…

Lafayette County

United Way awards $305,000 in community grants

The United Way of Oxford and Lafayette County has awarded $305,000 to local program partners and community coalitions…

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Trouble on the Home Front: Veterans Home Families speak out

Family members of residents in the Mississippi State Veterans Home in Oxford say they’re “not surprised” by the…

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Boil water notice issued for University of Mississippi

The Mississippi Department of Health has issued a boil water notice the University of Mississippi and any individuals…

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Construction continues on South Lamar roundabout

The new roundabout on South Lamar Boulevard is still under construction, and will likely be that way for…

Education

Oxford High School teacher attends Holocaust Education seminar in New York

Oxford High School teacher Laura Boughton recently returned from a trip to Columbia University in New York City…

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Oxford man arrested for domestic violence

Officers with the Oxford Police Department arrested Donald Rutherford, 25 of Oxford, on July 7 at approximately 10:10…