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What’s happening in Oxford this weekend – Oct 12 – 15

Thursday, Oct. 12 – Saturday, Oct. 14 – 12th Annual Blues Festival Lafayette County Arena at 70 F.D. ...

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Official opening of City Hall Pocket Park in Oxford set for Oct. 19

The City Hall Pocket Park will have its official opening on Friday, Oct. 19, at 4 p.m. This ...

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Mannings named Paul “Bear” Bryant Heart of a Champion Award recipients

The American Heart Association’s Paul “Bear” Bryant Awards has named football legend Archie Manning and his wife, “First ...

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Tennessee woman charged with motor vehicle theft

On Aug. 17, 2023, the Oxford Police Department responded to a business in the 2100 block of South ...

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Oxford man, 18, held on felony motor vehicle theft

On Aug. 29, 2023, the Oxford Police Department responded to an apartment complex in the 1000 block of ...

Accident on Hwy 6

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18 Wheeler accident shuts down Hwy 6 east bound lanes

Lafayette County Sheriff’s department reported an accident Hwy 6 East at the intersection of F.D. Buddy East Parkway ...

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Upholding truth and freedom: A journalist’s commitment to the community

I am Jimmy Durham, a news reporter at the Oxford Eagle. Although recently joining the staff, my roots ...

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Perler earns anthropology scholarship

Larkin Perler of Oxford was awarded the Octa Norma High Anthropology Scholarship this fall from the Fulbright College ...

Explore blues music at the 12th Annual Oxford Blues Festival from Oct. 12-14, featuring performances to support local musicians

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The 12th Annual Oxford Blues Festival is set for Oct. 12-14

The 12th Annual Oxford Blues Festival is set to take place from Oct. 12-14 at the Lafayette County ...

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Piecemakers meet Oct. 14

The Piecemakers of Oxford Quilt Guild will hold their monthly meeting on Saturday, Oct. 14.  Doors open at ...

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Oxford adopts golf cart ordinance

In a unanimous decision during their meeting this week, the Oxford Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance to ...

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Escaped armed robbery suspect back in custody

Jasper Dewarraen Jenkins, the armed robbery suspect who fled Lafayette County Circuit Court on Oct. 10, was apprehended ...

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)

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Join the “Out of the Darkness Oxford Walk” to raise awareness, funds for suicide prevention

Community gathers for a walk of remembrance, hope and support on Oct. 15 The American Foundation for Suicide ...

Oxford High Students on State Superintendent's Advisory Council

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Oxford High students named to superintendent’s council

Four Oxford High School students were selected to serve on the State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council. The council ...

Oxford Issues Boil Water Notice After Main Break

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UPDATED: Oxford issues boil water notice after main break

Note: This story has been updated to include information on actions Oxford residents should take to remain safe ...

Oxford Commons Residents Debate PUD Changes Amidst Traffic and Safety Concerns at Board of Aldermen Nov. 7 Meeting

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Controversy surrounds Oxford Commons development proposal

On Oct. 9, the Oxford Planning Commission rejected proposed modifications to the Oxford Commons Planned Unit Development (PUD) ...

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OPD looking for person who escaped from Circuit Court this morning

UPDATED: Oxford Police Department reported that Jenkins was back in custody at approximately 3:00 p.m. UPDATED: Oxford Police ...

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Oxford Chargers win against Horn Lake Eagles in district game

The Chargers football team secured a 28-14 victory over the Horn Lake Eagles on Friday, Oct. 6 at ...

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Post office, banks are closed for Columbus Day

City of Oxford and Lafayette County offices are open. Also open is the Driver’s License Testing Center on ...

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Ole Miss holds off Arkansas for 27-20 win

Quinshon Judkins ran for 65 yards and a touchdown, Jaxson Dart threw for 153 yards and a score, ...

Oxford faces rising COVID-19 and RSV cases amid Southeastern trends. Stay informed and take protective measures.

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Oxford amid rising COVID-19 and RSV cases in the southeast

As the bustling Ole Miss football season sweeps through Oxford, the city is nestled within a Southeast region ...

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What’s happening in Oxford Friday night

Square Jam The Square will close at 6 p.m. for the 9th annual Square Jam presented by Oxford ...

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