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NWS issues flood warning for Tallahatchie River

With continuous rain pouring down on Oxford for most of the week, the National Weather Service has issued…

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Chancellor’s House to debut exclusive ‘Cofield Collection’

William Faulkner is one of Oxford’s biggest legends, and the Chancellor’s House will soon exhibit a hand picked…

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Ole Miss interim chancellor gives statement regarding Mississippi Stands rally

With the Mississippi Stands march taking place in Oxford and on Ole Miss’ campus on Saturday, the university’s…

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Plantersville man takes plea deal in fatal 2018 DUI case

A man charged in the death of an Oxford Intermediate School teacher last year took a plea deal…

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Anti-Confederate counter rally scheduled for Saturday canceled

A rally scheduled to coincide with Saturday’s Mississippi Stands march has been canceled according to the event organizers.…

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Taste of Oxford returns for 12th year

One of Oxford’s most successful charity events takes place tonight and recent was recognized for its efforts. The…

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Lafayette County Crime Report (Feb. 20)

1 alarm 1 disturbance 1 grand larceny 1 service call 1 suspicious activity 1 transport 4 information 1…

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Joe Gibbon, legendary dual-sport Rebel, dies at 83

Ole Miss fabled pitcher and forward Joe Gibbon died Wednesday of natural causes from his home in Newton,…

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Ole Miss holds discussion regarding weekend rallies

With growing concern over events taking place in Oxford and at Ole Miss this weekend, university officials met…

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Lafayette County Crime Report (Feb. 19)

3 accidents 2 alarms 1 animal complaint 1 disturbance 2 harassment 2 service calls 1 suspicious activities 2…

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Oxford Police arrest 3 non-Oxford residents since beginning of February

Oxford Police have arrested three out-of-town residents since the beginning of February from three surrounding Mississippi cities. Police arrested…

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OPD arrests 2 Oxford residents for alleged auto burglary and malicious mischief

Oxford Police have arrested two Oxford men – one for alleged auto burglary and another for alleged felony…

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LCSD approve contractor for new LES site improvements

The next step in the process of the building a new elementary school was approved by the Lafayette…

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Ole Miss police advise people to avoid weekend rallies

The Ole Miss police chief asked people on Monday to stay away from areas of campus this weekend…

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Neilson seeking his first office with Board of Supervisors candidacy

Ed Neilson is venturing into uncharted waters. Once Jeff Busby announced his candidacy for the Lafayette County circuit…

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Lafayette County Crime Report (Feb. 18)

6 accidents 1 aggravated assault 9 alarms 8 animal complaints 2 residential burglaries (Hwy 334, CR 364) 4…

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William Grant Still celebration to make UM ‘proud of our own’

When the University of Mississippi debuts its Black History Month concert Tuesday evening, it’ll be more than just…

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Oxford Police investigating weapons stolen from local pawn shop

The Oxford Police Department is investigating a robbery where a burglar stole weapons from a local pawn shop…

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Oxford Police see double-digit decline in arrests

Oxford Police saw a decline in arrests over the past week, dipping below 40 arrests for the first…

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Lafayette County left off from funding due to lack of ‘serious issues’

The Mississippi Transportation Commission approved road and bridge projects for 70 of 82 counties in Mississippi on January…

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Lafayette County Crime Report (Feb. 14)

1 alarm 2 animal complaints 1 grand larceny 2 service calls 3 suspicious activities 2 welfare concerns 5…

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Double Decker buses to begin historic tours

Springtime in Oxford brings about many things, including one of the city’s more iconic symbols. Starting next month…