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Candidate forum changes venue

The candidate forums sponsored by Oxford and North Mississippi’s chapter of the League of Women Voters began this…

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Ole Miss student found dead in Harmontown

The body of a 21-year-old woman was found in Harmontown at 10:23 a.m. Saturday morning. During a routine…

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Area school supply lists go digital with help of website

The school year begins in less than three weeks, and parents running around town in search of school…

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3rd Annual Students for Alzheimers Tennis Tournament set for next month

The Students for Alzheimer’s club at Oxford High School has hosted a tennis tournament for the last two…

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Local author shines light on a lesser known aspect of the Vietnam War

Many stories have been written, told and shown on the silver screen about the Vietnam War, a war…

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Oxford to receive a second phone booth

When the downtown parking garage is completed, there will be a noticeable addition to placed nearby. A second…

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‘The Walk for Ben’ event to honor a fallen brother set for Saturday

July 22, 2017 is a day Lee Ingram and his family will never forget. Lee’s twin brother, Ben…

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Committee to examine the issue of excess Square signage

The issue of too many signs on the Downtown Square picked up some more momentum this week when…

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City revisits proposed ban on products containing Kratom

After tabling the discussion during a May 7 meeting, the proposal to ban synthetic products containing Kratom was…

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Howell-Atkinson sworn in as new Ward IV alderman

Prior to Tuesday’s meeting Oxford’s Board of Aldermen became whole again. Kesha Howell-Atkinson was sworn in as the…

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NTSB release preliminary report of fatal Oxford plane crash

The National Transportation Safety Board released their preliminary report regarding the July 6 plane crash at the Ole…

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New parking ordinance for the Square to be created by Downtown Parking Commission

The picture of what life will be like parking on the Square once the parking garage is open…

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Online listening session launches as part of Ole Miss chancellor search

The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning announced the addition of an online listening session…

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Oxford Film Fest receives grant from Mississippi Arts Commission

The Mississippi Arts Commission awarded its yearly grants last week, and the Oxford Film Festival was among the…

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Move On Up Mississippi to hold Oxford-Lafayette Community Field Day

The Move On Up Mississippi Foundation is hosting their inaugural Oxford and Lafayette Community Field Day on July…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (July 16)

1 agency assist 2 alarms 4 animal complaints 1 commercial burglary 2 civil matters 2 court details 2…

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Lafayette County Crime Report (July 15)

3 accidents 1 agency assist 1 alarm 1 civil matter 2 disturbances 1 follow up 2 harassments 1…

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Candidate forums for local elections taking place this month

Primaries for the state and local elections are three weeks away, and voters who are trying to sift…

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Local cyclist spends month on the open road

Andy Hemmins can be seen riding his bike around Oxford, but he used to spend his time riding…

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Ripley man charged with DUI in connection with Highway 30 crash

An arrest has been made in connection with Saturday night’s three-vehicle crash on Highway 30 that resulted in…

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Lafayette County Crime Report (July 12-14)

2 accidents 6 agency assist 3 alarms 1 animal complaint 5 auto burglaries 1 commercial burglary 3 civil…

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Three-vehicle crash on Highway 30 under investigation

A three-vehicle crash that sent one person to the hospital is being investigated by the Mississippi Highway Patrol.…