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OPD investigating fake Facebook profile impersonating officer

A Facebook account impersonating an Oxford Police officer is currently being investigated. The Oxford Police Department was recently…

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Oxford’s Central Elementary School to change design in cost-cutting measure

In an attempt to cut costs and combat being over budget in specific projects, the Oxford School District…

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Major gift to benefit efforts of Magee Center

The alcohol and drug education programs at the University of Mississippi received a boost last week. The Triplett…

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Oxford amends sanitation bill for trash-only customers

Last year’s annexation of 10 square miles by the City of Oxford brought change for people who had…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (March 11)

1 accident 1 alarm 1 animal complaint 1 civil matter 3 disturbances 1 fraud 3 information 2 juvenile…

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Oxford grad Shelby McEwen wins NCAA Indoor high jump championship

Oxford’s own Shelby McEwen is an NCAA Champion. The Oxford High School graduate won the NCAA Indoor High…

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New ordinance would allow craft beer stores to serve beer to shoppers

The ability to drink a beer while shopping in a local craft beer store could soon be a…

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More University groups call for statue’s relocation

Hours after Interim Chancellor Larry Sparks made his first comments since Tuesday’s vote by the University’s Associated Student…

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Lafayette County Crime Report (March 8-10)

1 accident 2 agency assist 2 alarms 2 animal complaints 1 commercial burglary 3 residential burglaries (CR 171,…

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Local artists to release single for charity

Next month brings the annual tradition of Record Store Day, where independent record stores across the country sell…

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Teen wanted to save friend from fiery wreck, neither made it

JACKSON (AP) — Cam’Ron Dowell, 15, didn’t want to leave his friend behind in the wreckage after disaster…

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Peaceable Kingdom: Woman offers home for horses, chickens, even peacocks, in need

By MARY POLLITZ, The Commercial Dispatch of Columbus undefined

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Jackson man charged after authorities identify body found in woods

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi man has been charged after authorities identified a body found in a…

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Lafayette County Crime Report (March 7)

3 agency assist 1 civil matter 1 disturbance 1 harassment 1 information 1 reckless driving 5 service calls…

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Metro narcotics drug bust arrest

Two Lafayette County men are in custody after a drug bust last Friday. Metro Narcotics and the Oxford…

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Oxford High School names STAR students, teachers

Eight of Oxford High School’s best and brightest were recognized for their scholastic achievements. The Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition…

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The Mississippi River is not the only thing that is rising, officials especially concerned about backwaters

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They’ve got a Hwy. 84 baby — Woman gives birth in ambulance Thursday

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Community pulls together to help family that lost everything in Vicksburg area house fire

VICKSBURG — This week was supposed to be a happy celebration for Amber and Justin Ashley, but their…

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Felder Rushing: When it comes to plant, sometimes the wackier the better

While a lot of my job is to share interesting garden techniques and “how-to” information, sometimes I’m asked…

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Ole Miss Interim Chancellor gives first statement on statue vote

The Lyceum has released its first comments regarding the unanimous vote by the University’s Associated Student Body to…

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City, county officials approve use of buildings for NBC pilot

The City of Oxford is set to play a prominent role in the upcoming filming of a new…