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Civic Chorus announces open rehearsals

Oxford Civic Chorus is gearing up for another fun season of music and community, and the first few ...

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Anubis Improv welcomes improv star for show, workshop

Anubis Improv will be hosting a weekend of improv with renowned performer, director, and teacher Brian James O’Connell. Known ...

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Refreezing expected tonight; driving could be hazardous

The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for north Mississippi. Melting snow and ice runoff ...

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Photo gallery: Snow days are the best

Area kids are enjoying the snow Friday, sledding down the hills at Avent Park.

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Mayor Tannehill qualifies to run for another four years

Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill wants another four years at the helm. Tannehill qualified earlier this week to run ...

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Power outage in north Oxford

UPDATE: Power has been restored to most customers as of 11:10 a.m. UPDATE: Multiple cedar tree limbs on ...

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Collier named VP Mortgage Loan Officer at Guaranty Bank in Oxford

Guaranty Bank announced recently that Gentry Collier has joined its team as VP Mortgage Loan Officer in the ...

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Mid-South Housing Foundation supports Pantry with $10K donation

The Mid-South Housing Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting and fostering low- and moderate-income housing, has expanded its ...

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OSD superintendent named in Top 25 National Superintendents to Watch List

Oxford School District Superintendent Bradley Roberson has been named one of the Top 25 National Superintendents to Watch ...

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Oxford seeking close to $6M for local road projects

The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved two resolutions to request funding from the Mississippi Legislature for improvements to ...

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OPD pledges to find justice for Jimmie “Jay” Lee in monthly social media post

The Oxford Police Department pledged on social media Wednesday to post a monthly reminder about Jimmie “Jay” Lee ...

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2025 free parking dates approved

During their meeting on Tuesday evening, the Oxford Board of Aldermen approved the days when there will be ...

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Indoor yard sale postponed this weekend

Due to the winter weather expected later this week, the Oxford Conference Center is postponing the annual indoor ...

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OPD moves into new police station

The Oxford Police Department has officially moved to a new headquarters. The new station is located at 9 ...

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Oxford Fire Department call log

The Oxford Fire Department responded to the following calls from Dec. 29-Jan. 5:  18          Fire Alarms 39          Medical/ ...

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Snow expected on Friday

A major winter storm is expected to bring some snow to Lafayette County and surrounding areas late Thursday ...

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Snowflakes dust Oxford, first round of winter weather this season

After strong thunderstorms and 63 degree temperatures on Sunday, the swirl of snowflakes  Monday morning was a bit ...

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Incumbent aldermen begin qualifing for June election

Four aldermen wasted little time to qualify to run in this year’s city elections. The qualification period for ...

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City Clerk named Outstanding Employee of the Year

Oxford City Clerk Ashley Atkinson was honored recently by her fellow city employees by winning the annual Virginia ...

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Leadership Lafayette looking for input for projects

Leadership Lafayette, part of the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce, is inviting residents, business owners, and community leaders ...

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Oxford Police launch new anti-speeding initiative in school zones

Starting Tuesday, the Oxford Police Department will implement a new initiative aimed at curbing speeding in school zones ...

History

Cofield’s Corner

By John Cofield Local lore says William Faulkner’s grandfather, J. W. T. “Young Colonel” Falkner, owned the first ...

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