Education

Ole Miss moves up in academic and research polls

Efforts by faculty, staff and students to excel in their pursuit of knowledge have given the University of…

News

Students in Oxford assist with tax filing for those in need

There’s still some time before Tax Day on April 18, but it’s never too early to finish up…

News

Oxford parking garage plans could be delayed

Plans for the city’s downtown parking garage hit a small snag recently that could push off construction for…

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg (middle) and wife Priscilla Chan stopped in Clarksdale, Mississippi, Tuesday night as part of a road trip with the goal of visiting communities in every state by the end of 2017. (Mark Zuckerberg/Facebook)

News

Mark Zuckerberg’s Mississippi road trip: Will Facebook’s CEO stop in Oxford?

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, philanthropist Priscilla Chan, have arrived in Mississippi as part of a…

Crime

Oxford police arrests two men for breaking and entering in unrelated incidents

The Oxford Police Department arrested two men recently for breaking into homes in unrelated cases. On Friday, officers…

Crime

Crime report

— Tuesday Oxford Police Department Friday-Monday Reports 5 welfare concerns 4 suspicious vehicles 15 alarms 2 malicious mischiefs…

Events

Annual Taste of Oxford to benefit St. Jude this Thursday at The Jefferson

Celebrating its 10th year, the annual St. Jude Taste of Oxford event this Thursday will offer some new…

News

Ole Miss’ annual Feed the Hunger pack-a-thon surpasses goal

By Edwin Smith University of Mississippi Seven years of diligent work paid off big time Saturday when a…

Education

Focusing on gap in student achievement with AVID program in the Oxford School District

A new program to close the achievement gap may be implemented into the Oxford School District in the…

Business

Oxford chef, restaurant make Beard Awards semifinalists

A local chef and a new Oxford restaurant have been named as semifinalists in the 27th annual James…

News

Rooster’s in Oxford closed for 4 weeks after settlement with ABC

Rooster’s Blues House will be closed for the next four weeks after reaching a settlement with the Mississippi…

News

New museum directors see role as educators in Mississippi

By Emily Wagster Pettus Associated Press The newly hired directors of two Mississippi history museums see their jobs…

Crime

Crime report

— Friday-Sunday Oxford Police Department Reports unavailable due to holiday. Sheriff’s Department Reports unavailable due to holiday. University…

Lafayette County

MDOT introduces 5-year road and bridge plan

Transportation improvements is a hot-button topic during this legislative session, with officials acknowledging the need for funding but…

News

Hundreds gather to meet their Muslim neighbors in Oxford

Tasneem Omary has lived half her life in the United States and the other half in the Middle…

News

Governor Phil Bryant on how to enhance and grow our energy economy

By Kendra Ablaza Mississippi Today Not that long ago, energy was forecast as a cornerstone of Mississippi’s economy.…

Events

Actor/activist Danny Glover stops by Oxford Film Festival before his visit to Canton Nissan plant

Longtime Hollywood actor Danny Glover might be known more for his roles in the “Lethal Weapon” series and…

Lafayette County

Gail’s Final Touch in Lafayette County is worth the drive to her customers

When Gail Liggins had to move her hair salon eight years ago, she decided to build a shop…

News

Travel ban affecting some Ole Miss students and faculty in Oxford

When President Trump issued a temporary travel ban for seven Muslim majority countries (Iran, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Libya,…

Events

Oxford Film Festival announces winners at the Powerhouse

To celebrate the numerous filmmakers who came to town this past weekend, a handful of Hokas were given…

News

How to best use a financial windfall

By Mike Brown Sometimes, dreams come true. You hit the lottery, find out your old comic book collection…

Lafayette County

Lafayette Middle School teacher earns Robert E. Yager Excellence in Teaching Award

A science teacher at Lafayette Middle School recently won one of the most prominent teaching awards in the…