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New traffic pattern beginning at South Lamar – Azalea Drive intersection

The City of Oxford announced on Tuesday the beginning of a new traffic pattern for one of its…

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County approves F.D. “Buddy” East Parkway PUD

Following the approval by the Lafayette County Planning Commission, the Board of Supervisors approved a Planned Urban Development…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (Sept. 16)

1 accident 1 alarm 1 animal complaints 2 civil matters 1 grand larceny 1 harassment 4 information 1…

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Plaque on Courthouse lawn proposed by Lynching Memorialization in Lafayette County Project

Members of the Lynching Memorialization in Lafayette County Project are requesting a plaque be placed on the lawn…

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Man charged with grand larceny in connection to missing church bell

The missing bell from Sand Springs Presbyterian Church has been found. The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department announced the…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (Sept. 13-15)

4 agency assists 2 alarms 6 animal complaints 1 residential burglary (CR 395) 6 civil matters 5 disturbances…

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Square Books launches a new store in familiar space to mark 40th Anniversary

On Sept. 14, 1979, Richard Howorth opened Square Books. Now, 40 years later to the day, Howorth is…

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Board of Aldermen approves $37 million budget

The City of Oxford approved its budget for Fiscal Year 2020, and just like the county taxpayers, Oxford…

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Lafayette County Crime Report (Sept. 12)

3 agency assist 1 alarm 1 domestic violence 1 harassment 3 information 1 noise complaint 1 reckless driving…

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Process to purchase downtown parking permits announced

Those who frequent the Downtown Square will have to either pay to park or be the owner of…

Sports

Lafayette baseball giving back by spending time with Oxford Rehab residents

Since John Walker took over as the new Lafayette High School baseball coach, he has been looking for…

Lifestyle

Country music singer to perform free concert at Zaxby’s

Diners who decide to enjoy their dinner at Zaxby’s on Friday afternoon will be treated to a free…

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Annual Crosstown Classic United Way Challenge set to return

Oxford and Lafayette will be squaring off on the football field Friday night in the annual Crosstown Classic,…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (Sept. 11)

3 alarms 2 civil matters 1 harassment 1 reckless driving 1 scam 3 service calls 1 suspicious activity…

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Oxford Police holding Warrant Amnesty Week

Those who failed to show up on their scheduled court date and now have a warrant issued because…

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Ole Miss students gaining momentum through Come Roll With Me program

Growing up in a home with a parent who was a physical therapist, Reid Fracchia felt he knew…

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Lafayette County Supervisors approve 2020 budget

Lafayette County’s budget for Fiscal Year 2020 was approved on Monday, and it comes with improvements and staff…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (Sept. 10)

4 accidents 3 agency assist 2 alarms 2 animal complaints 2 civil matters 1 harassment 3 information 1…

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MS Critterz Board President resigns due to Facebook comments

The president of the MS Critterz Board of Trustees resigned from her post on Monday night in the…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (Sept. 9)

2 accidents 2 alarms 4 animal complaints 2 civil matters 1 information 5 service calls 2 suspicious activities…

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New Bailey’s Woods signs vandalized

 At some point over the weekend, four signs along the Bailey’s Woods Trail were vandalized.  The incident was…

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Remembering Ally: Friends and family hold celebration ceremony

Ally Kostial loved to celebrate birthdays, especially her own – so much so that she would not just…