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Local Eagle Scout builds planter boxes for OMS

Oxford Middle School recently received a special gift thanks to local Boy Scout Timothy “Zek” Crocker. Crocker, 17, ...

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Scenes from Thacker Mountain

 The Thacker Mountain Radio Show on Nov. 7     Photos by M. Ben Williams

Arts

Mary Lou Owens recognized as Legacy Quilter

An Oxford woman was recognized recently by the Mississippi Quilt Association as a Legacy Quilter. Legacy Quilters are ...

Lifestyle

Cofield’s Corner

By John Cofield Decade after decade the Lyric Theater has stood sentinel over Van Buren Avenue. Through the ...

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Velvet Ditch site plan OK’d by Planning Commission

Oxford’s Planning Commission approved the site plan for an outdoor dining space at Velvet Ditch Seafood – again. ...

Arts

Book Review: ‘Old Oxford Speaks to Me,’ by David Tatum

This Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m., Dave Tatum will talk and sign books at ...

Authorities still seek information on the disappearance of Jay Lee and urge residents to report any tips to Oxford Police Department at 662-232-2400

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Jay Lee declared legally dead by Circuit Court

While the trial for the man accused of killing Jimmie “Jay” Lee nears, Lee has finally been declared ...

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Shop Oxford Holiday Open House this Saturday

The annual Shop Oxford Holiday Open House is set for this Sunday after being canceled last weekend due ...

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Victor McMillan Named President of B & B Concrete Co., Inc., and Concrete Industries, Inc.

The boards of directors of B & B Concrete Co., Inc. and Concrete Industries, Inc. have named Victor ...

Arts

Book Review: ‘Don’t Be a Stranger’ by Susan Minot

This Thursday, Nov. 14,  from 6 to 7 p.m., Susan Minot, hosted by Square Books and the Thacker ...

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Oxford revises drug test policy

The city of Oxford is revising its drug testing policy. Last week during a work session, the Oxford ...

Oxford

‘Moving the Goalposts!’

Somewhat reminiscent of the Ole Miss win against Alabama in 2014, fans knocked down Vaught-Hemingway Stadium goalposts following ...

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Kendricks, McEwen will be Grand Marshals in Christmas Parade

Oxford’s Olympians, Sam Kendricks and Shelby McEwen will be co-Grand Marshals in this year’s Christmas parade.  According to ...

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OHS named to AP Program School Honor Roll

College Board recently announced that Oxford High School has been named to the Advanced Placement Program School Honor ...

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Get those rain jackets ready for the Ole Miss game Saturday

Fans headed to the Ole Miss vs. Georgia game on Saturday should come prepared for a rainy showdown. ...

Sports

Oxford defeats Itawamba in pair of soccer matches

By Bruce Newman Oxford defeated Itawamba in a pair of soccer matches at home on Thursday night. The ...

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Oxford man arrested on child porn charge

A detective with the Oxford Police Department was given a tip on Oct. 25 and subsequently executed several ...

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Oxford

Olympic silver medalist and Oxford resident Sam Kendricks flipped the switch Thursday evening to turn on the Christmas ...

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Oxford takes Hernando, heads to 7A playoffs

By Myra Bean The Oxford Chargers put an exclamation to their conference championship with a 43-9 win over ...

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Sign up to be in this year’s Christmas Parade

Get ready to sweeten your holiday season with community joy and spirit. Oxford’s annual Christmas Parade will bring ...

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Aldermen rename road in honor of old Mistilis Restaurant

The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved renaming a section of College Hill Road after the Mistilis family. City ...

History

Cofield’s Corner

By John Cofield   I have written about Angelo Mistilis more than once, and I plan to continue ...

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