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Wake low blew into Oxford with 50 mph gusts Wednesday

Many Oxford and Lafayette County residents woke up Wednesday morning to leaves, limbs and in some cases, trees…

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OHS Speech & Debate team wins Best in Debate; headed to Nationals

By Davis Coen Oxford High School won Best in Debate at the annual state championship event, presented by…

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Lafayette County food inspections for April

The Mississippi Department of Health conducted 46 food service inspections in Lafayette County from April 1- 30 with…

History

Cofield’s Corner

High School and Ole Miss football brought their thrills. Snow days delighted us. The last day of school…

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Library to hold several events this summer for all ages

First Regional Library invites everyone to have some summer fun at the Oxford-Lafayette County Public Library. The 2025…

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Orchestra participation soars across Oxford schools

In the last three years, Oxford School District’s orchestra program has seen remarkable growth and has become a…

Oxford

Oxford Fire Department calls

The Oxford Fire Department responded to the following calls from April 27-May 4:   42          Fire Alarms  …

Arts

Oxford nonprofits scramble after sudden termination of VISTA Program

Local nonprofits are reeling this week following the abrupt cancellation of the AmeriCorps VISTA program, a federal initiative…

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Photo Gallery: Oxford Pride Parade

The annual Oxford Pride Parade was held Saturday afternoon as part of a week-long Pride Week celebration. The…

Food

Oxford’s Chef Davis crowned 2025 King of Mississippi Seafood

Oxford’s culinary reputation continues to shine as Chef Jon “JD” Davis claimed the title of 2025 King of…

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More than 113K folks attended Double Decker

The Double Decker Arts Festival welcomed 113,300 total attendees this year with renowned musical talents such as Grace…

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Leapfrog Group awards Baptist an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade

Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog…

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Oxford FFA teams earn top honors, advance to Nationals

The Oxford High Horticulture program had three teams qualify for the State FFA Contest, including agronomy, equipment and…

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The Beacon to close on May 10 after 66 years

The Beacon restaurant, a cherished local institution that has served the LOU community for more than 60 years,…

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Cedar Oaks to hold annual Mayfest Sunday

The Cedar Oaks Guild is holding its annual Mayfest on the grounds of the historic Cedar Oaks Mansion.…

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Five local Scouts earn Eagle Scout

Five Scouts from Troop 45 were recently awarded the rank of Eagle Scout. The Eagle Scout rank is…

History

Cofield’s Corner

Long before downtown Oxford became a semi-bar district, as some would say, before fraternity row moved to the…

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Mother, son earn degrees, graduate this month

For Deborah Dunn and her 17-year-old son Jarvis, this May isn’t just about caps, gowns and ceremonies —…

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Registration for Boys & Girls Club summer program now open

Parents looking for fun, learning, snacks and access to meals for their children during the summer break can…

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Oxford Pride Week 2025 celebrates with parade, community events

Pride Week 2025 kicked off Sunday with a full lineup of events planned throughout the week, culminating in…

Lifestyle

Oxford writer teams up with former officer to tell a story of injustice

“Badge Unbroken: The Robert Hall Story,” co-authored by Robert Hall and Oxford writer Sandy Grisham, dives into the…

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Big crowds for Double Decker ‘25

With the sun shining on Saturday, the Double Decker Arts Festival drew big crowds from start to finish.…