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Iconic Oxford pig statue ‘Francis Bacon’ recovered after most recent theft

The Oxford Police Department confirmed Sunday evening that “Francis Bacon,” a life-like pig statue stolen Thursday night, has ...

August 27, 2023

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Cool down in temperatures for Sunday and the week ahead

Sunday should be 10 degrees cooler than today. The National Weather Service forecasts a cool front coming through ...

August 26, 2023

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Oxford uses strong defense to withstand heat, Lafayette for Crosstown Classic victory

By Jake Thompson For the first time in over 30 years Oxford and Lafayette kicked off the football ...

August 25, 2023

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Second Line honors the creative spirit of “Ronzo”

Friends of Ronzo gathered at the Graduate Hotel on Friday evening to raise a glass in Ron Shapiro’s ...

August 25, 2023

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Excessive Heat Warning in effect until 10 p.m.

The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning that is in effect now until 10 p.m. tonight. ...

August 25, 2023

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Local 2023 football Schedules

Lafayette Date-Opponent-Time 8/25 Oxford 7 p.m. 9/1 @Horn Lake 7 p.m. 9/8 @Itawamba 7 p.m. 9/15 Columbus 7 ...

August 24, 2023

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Interview with Nelson Barr

How does it feel to be back on the practice field? It feels good, it feels like we ...

August 24, 2023

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Regents School building football program

First ever Lions team will play 5-game season Regents School of Oxford took a big step in the ...

August 24, 2023

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Storied seasons and small-town heroes

By John Cofield Last week when those cooler days came, Faulkner’s famous words me once again that the ...

August 23, 2023

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Let Friday Night Lights begin

By Robyn Tannehill Oxford Mayor When the bright lights come on at Oxford’s Bobby Holcomb Field and Lafayette’s ...

August 23, 2023

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Crosswalk controversy debated at board meeting

The initiated construction of a proposed crosswalk at South Lamar and Buchanan has stirred significant debate in the ...

August 23, 2023

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Oher accuses Tuohy family in filing

Contrary to the narrative painted by the 2009 hit film “The Blind Side,” Michael Oher was never adopted ...

August 16, 2023

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Chamber golf classic is Sept. 22

On Friday, Sept. 22, the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce’s golf tournament tees off at 9 a.m. with ...

August 16, 2023

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UM incoming Honors freshman Norah Bruce receives prestigious scholarship

Norah Bruce of Oxford received the Bill and Melanie Roper Scholarship, which will provide $10,000 annually toward her ...

August 15, 2023

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Will OSD get $37M school bond? Oxford voters decide Sept. 19.

On Sept. 19, Oxford residents will have the chance to vote on a $37 million school bond aimed ...

August 14, 2023

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Flash back Saturday for the LOU Community’s future

The United Way of Oxford-Lafayette County will once again flash back for the Lafayette-Oxford-University community’s future at the ...

August 11, 2023

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Want a taco? Sing for your supper at chorus’ open rehearsal Aug. 21

Free tacos and music trivia followed by an open rehearsal await those who join in for Taco Monday ...

August 11, 2023

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Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department Aug. 7 crime report

August 10, 2023

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Super Blue Moon 2023: A celestial spectacle not to miss

On Aug. 30, the night sky will unveil a mesmerizing display: the Super Blue Moon 2023. This celestial ...

August 10, 2023

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Ole Miss to Host 2nd Annual Family Business Symposium

OXFORD, MS – Business leaders, family business owners, and their employees can now secure their spots for the ...

August 10, 2023

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Fentanyl threat in Mississippi amplified by alarming data

OXFORD, Miss. – The ongoing drug crisis in Mississippi, underscored by a 145% spike in overdose deaths from ...

August 9, 2023

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Josh Hawkins easily wins MS House Dist. 10 seat

Batesville businessman Josh Hawkins won an overwhelming victory for the Miss. House Dist. 10 seat Tuesday, beating the ...

August 9, 2023