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City’s assets rise to $364M

Oxford is worth more than ever — topping $364 million in total assets — after a year marked…

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New residential development ‘Chickasaw Flatts’ moves forward

A new residential development could soon rise on Oxford’s north side, after the Oxford Planning Commission approved the…

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Public invited to attend free event showcasing local business talent

The Oxford & Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation invites the community to attend the fourth annual Oxford Pitch…

Religion

M28 Camps: Guiding students with fun

By Shams Rahman Eddie Willis had an idea in 2012. It was inspired by Matthew 28:19-20 from the…

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Oxford’s Samuel Bain appointed to U.S. Naval Academy

Samuel Bain of Oxford has been appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy by U.S. Rep.Trent Kelly. Each year,…

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Maiden honored for four decades of service

The Oxford Board of Aldermen on Tuesday officially accepted the retirement of longtime Deputy Chief Sheridan W. Maiden,…

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OSD communications team wins top honors at annual conference

The Oxford School District’s Department of Communications recently received top honors at the annual Mississippi School Public Relations…

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Oxford food service inspections

The Mississippi Department of Health conducted 26 food service inspections in Lafayette County between May 1 and May…

History

Cofield ‘s Corner

Newly hung at The Old Henry at 1002 E. Jackson, there’s my granddad, J. R.. “Colonel” Cofield.  Once…

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Oxford’s Fourth of July fireworks moves to mTrade Park

The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Fourth of July celebration will be lighting up the sky from…

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Erin Smith wins Ward 1 race

In a close election, Erin Smith came out the victor and will serve as the Ward 1 alderman…

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Oxford Ortho joins forces with Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center; Will change name in August

Oxford Ortho & Sports Medicine announced Tuesday that, effective Aug. 4, it will join forces with and rebrand…

Food

Pizzashop brings New York pizza to Oxford

By Ian Sparks Eagle intern When you think of authentic New York-style pizza, your mind probably drifts to…

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Oxford gears up for Juneteenth celebration with events

Oxford is preparing for its annual Juneteenth celebration, continuing a tradition that began more than 16 years ago…

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Herrington’s attorneys ask court to move new trial out of Lafayette County

Timothy Herrington, the man accused of killing University of Mississippi student Jimmie “Jay” Lee, is asking the court…

History

Cofield’s Corner

Every now and then, just out of the blue, someone I know through Facebook will ask for my…

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Drunk man injured cops during arrest

The Oxford Police Department arrested a man recently after he allegedly injured two officers. According to OPD, on…

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Oxford teen charged with child porn

An 18-year-old from Oxford was arrested for child pornography recently. According to the Oxford Police Department, on May…

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Oxford Board of Aldermen recognize Eagle Scouts

The Oxford Board of Aldermen recently recognized Oxford’s 2024-25 class of Eagle Scouts at the May 20 meeting…

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Jill Knox named OSD 2025 Employee of the Year

Jill Knox, Director of Communications for the Oxford School District, has been named the OSD’s 2025 Employee of…

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Meet the Candidates for Ward 1

William Summers Mayo (Republican), Erin Smith (Independent), and Drew Stevens (Independent) are in the running to become the…

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A solemn salute: Memorial Day observed at National Guard Armory

They were fathers, uncles, brothers, and friends — and they were remembered on Monday during the annual Memorial…