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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…
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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…
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Photo Gallery: OHS’s Class of 2025 graduation
The Oxford Class of 2025 said goodbye to their K-12 years Friday as they made their walk across…
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LOU leaders talk about growth, infrastructure, innovation
City, county, and university leaders delivered ‘State of the …’ addresses during last week’s Oxford-Lafayette Chamber of Commerce…
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Oxford to honor fallen heroes during Memorial Day Ceremony
Residents of Oxford and Lafayette County are invited to attend the annual Memorial Day Celebration on Monday at…
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Hill resigns from OSD board; Tosh to step in for remainder of the term
Oxford School District Trustee Ray Hill resigned from the board for unknown reasons recently, a year short of…
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Oxford to honor Larry Brown with bronze statue
The city of Oxford is paying tribute to one of its own — the late Larry Brown —…
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Oxford man charged with arson of vehicles
An Oxford man faces felony arson charges after allegedly trying to burn at least two vehicles. On May…
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Dr. Rayner named Oxford Citizen of the Year
Dr. Jim Rayner was named the 2025 Oxford Citizen of the Year at the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of…
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Oxonian selected for AI fellowship
Allison Bunn, a kindergarten teacher in the Oxford School District, has been selected for the prestigious 2025-26 Leading…
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Oxford City Pool opens Saturday
After a year of extensive renovations and improvements, the city of Oxford and the Oxford Park Commission announced…
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Cofield’s Corner
By John Cofield The Country Village Mall, with The Warehouse restaurant, J.W. Forrester’s oyster bar, Cofield’s Studio, and…
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Sugar waxing, lash studio opens
By Alyssa Schnugg Senior reporter A new beauty studio has opened its doors in Oxford, offering natural…
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Summer Sunset Series offers free concerts in the Grove
Summer in Oxford means music, community, and gorgeous sunsets. Starting June 1, you can enjoy all three at…
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Oxford Fire Department call report
The Oxford Fire Department responded to the following calls May 12-18: 12 Fire Alarms 37 Medical/ EMS calls…
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