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Chickasaw will get its speed tables

Speed tables will be placed on Chicasaw Road to slow down traffic along the increasingly busy road. The…

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Hathorn Townhomes development moves forward

The Oxford Planning Commission gave the green light Monday night to the proposed Hathorn Townhomes development, approving both…

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Oxford police, fire have a busy Tuesday

Oxford had a rough day Tuesday with first responders and city staff having to respond to a gas…

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Oxford Civic Chorus opens 28th season with invitation to singers

The Oxford Civic Chorus is launching its 28th season and inviting new and returning singers from Oxford and…

Arts

Launch to celebrate Sonni’s book debut

By Davis Coen   Oxford’s Proud Larry’s will host a special book release event on Sunday, Aug. 3…

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Tannehill begins term as MS Bar president

Rhea Tannehill, Jr., of Oxford, became the 120th President of The Mississippi Bar on July 11. The Mississippi…

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Oxford Planning Commission approves office building off Slack Road

A new three-story office building may soon be built between Slack Road and University Avenue after the Oxford…

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OFD call report

Oxford Fire responded to the following types of calls July 7-13:   13         Fire Alarms   35         Medical/ EMS calls…

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New digs for Hollywood Feed

Hollywood Feed has moved to a large location, just a few blocks east of its original storefront. The…

Arts

OHS Theatre gearing up for seventh Fringe festival performance in Edinburgh

For the seventh time in program history, the Oxford High School Theatre program will be represented on the…

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Aldermen to hold public hearing on hemp ordinance aligned with state law

UPDATE: The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved the ordinance on July 15. No one from the public spoke…

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OHS celebrates record-breaking AP success in 2024-2025

Oxford High School announced it saw continued growth and exceptional achievement in its Advanced Placement program for the…

Caught ya!

Caught ya!

Katie and Shane Brown were caught in the act of being amazing. They sharing their kindness to the…

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Cofield’s Corner

It is about as sweet an Oxford childhood memory as any I have. When the dew was still…

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New classrooms, facilities, and updates nearly complete in Oxford schools

With the start of school just around the corner, the Oxford School District recently announced that one of…

Oxford

OFD run report for June 30-July 6

The Oxford Fire Department responded to the following types of calls from June 30 to July 6:  …

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Former Oxford resident, husband killed in Texas flooding

A former Oxford woman and her husband died on July 4 during the deadly flooding in central Texas.…

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MDOT to make intersection improvements near Ricky D. Britt Drive

A public hearing was held Tuesday during the Oxford Board of Aldermen’s regular meeting to gather community input…

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Photo Gallery: Fourth of July Parade

The Fourth of July Parade, held Friday on the Square, was hosted by the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council and…

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City Hall renovations to begin soon

The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved a bid for renovations at City Hall to make way for a…

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Oxford $30M Baptist trust fund now worth over $40M

The Oxford Baptist trust fund is now worth $40M and will give the city about $1M for this…

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Prostitution robbery results in five arrests

Five people were arrested recently after an individual looking to pay for a prostitute got more than they…