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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…

Crime

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…

Crime

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…

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Oxford Film Festival shows major growth in 2019

Coming off the heels of a successful 2018, the Oxford Film Festival revealed it had its most successful…

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Ole Miss Baseball 2019 Preview: Experienced bats, a new rotation and record ticket sales

It was an ugly and brutal end to the 2018 season for Mike Bianco’s Rebels. The nation’s No.…

Lafayette County

Chamber of Commerce to hold public education information session

Relators looking to pitch Oxford to potential clients will get a chance to learn more about the city…

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OPD to hold information session as part of accreditation process

The Oxford Police Department is holding a public information session as part of the department’s on-site assessment to…

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Oxford Planning commission approves senior housing development

Oxford is full of student housing complexes but lack options for senior citizens and retirees who want to…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (Feb. 13)

2 animal complaints 1 disturbance 1 suspicious activity 2 welfare concern 1 information 4 papers served   4…

Lifestyle

OHS debuts ‘The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance’ on Valentine’s Day

Oxford High School has taken a different approach to this year’s theater season, putting a different spin on…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (Feb. 12)

2 alarms 1 animal complaint 1 disturbance 1 harassment 2 service calls 2 transports 1 follow up 1…

News

WATCH: Ole Miss baseball fans storm Swayze Field to reserve their seats

It’s officially Ole Miss baseball season, and Rebels fans didn’t waste anytime claiming their spots at Swayze Field.…

Oxford

Oxford First United Methodist to build new church on Old Sardis Road

Oxford First United Methodist Church is planning to relocate from its current location on Molly Barr Road to…

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Lady Commodores run to 5A regional tournament final

WEST POINT – One of the best defensive performances the Lady Commodores have shown on the season led…

News Main

MDOT holds public meeting for Highway 7 roundabout

With construction of a roundabout at the Highway 7 and Highway 9 intersection set for later this year…

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Supervisors race adds 2 names; Busby gets competition for circuit clerk

Two more names have entered the Lafayette County Supervisors race, while an outgoing supervisor has new competition in…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (Feb. 11)

3 alarms 1 malicious mischief 1 service call 1 suspicious activity 3 welfare concern 2 scam 1 transport…