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Lafayette County Crime Report (Jan. 16)

2 accidents 3 simple assault 2 alarms 2 animal complaints 2 disturbances 1 domestic violence 1 petit larceny…

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Aldermen approve resolution to allow Square bars to stay open later

Oxford’s Board of Aldermen approved a resolution Tuesday evening that supports keeping bars in the historical district open…

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Oxford native and former House Representative Ed Perry dies at 76

One of Oxford’s most well-known legislators passed away Tuesday, most notably for a lively interpretation of a speech…

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Oxford’s Tiffany Kilpatrick to run for Representative seat

OXFORD — Once Jay Hughes announced his candidacy for Lt. Governor last May it opened up his seat in…

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Oxford Film Fest announces special screening

OXFORD — With three weeks remaining before the 16th annual Oxford Film Fest begins, more surprises have been revealed.…

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Lafayette County Crime Report (Jan. 15)

2 accidents 1 alarm 2 animal complaints 1 disturbance 1 petit larceny 1 malicious mischief 6 service calls…

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Aldermen approve proposal for crossing guards

The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved the proposal for crossing guards Tuesday evening, taking some pressure off Oxford…

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Brent Larson brings school, business owner experience to Supervisors race

Brent Larson has known for about eight months that he would put his name in the District 1…

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Planning Department approves renovations at Jackson Avenue Chic-Fil-A

The Oxford Planning Department gave its administrative approval for renovations to the Chick-Fil-A restaurant on Jackson Avenue during…

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Lafayette County Crime Report (Jan. 14)

1 accident 2 domestic violence 1 harassment 5 service calls 1 suspicious activity 2 transports   2 writs…

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Oxford School District names Hurdle Director of Career Technical Education

The Oxford School District has named its inaugural leader for its Career and Technical Education programs. Steve Hurdle,…

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Oxford Police is teaming up with body shops to offer free light replacements

OXFORD – Oxford residents can replace a car light free of charge in place of a ticket, thanks…

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Water Valley amends beer ordinance in an attempt to save historic buildings

The Water Valley Board of Aldermen held a special meeting on Friday to discuss the fate of one…

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Lafayette County Crime Report (Jan. 11-13)

3 accidents 1 alarm 2 disturbances 1 harassment 7 service call 2 suspicious activities 2 welfare concern 3…

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Kevin Frye promises hard work as he hopes to take county experience to State Senate

As a Lafayette Count Supervisor, Kevin Frye has an eye on the long term. Frye decided he would…

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Police total highest arrest count in three-week span

Oxford Police totaled a three-week high for arrests during the week of January 7, with public drunkenness arrests…

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Gray Tollison wins Mississippi Senate leadership post

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Republican from Oxford has been sworn in to the second-highest leadership position in…

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Bridge maintenance to cause lengthy closures on HWY 6

OXFORD — Traffic flow on Highway 6 will be hindered for the next couple months due to bridge maintenance,…

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Ross Bjork to address Ole Miss fan base with town hall meetings

OXFORD — It has been a tumultuous few years for Ole Miss athletics and Ross Bjork is ready…

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Lt. Gov. candidate Jay Hughes calls for opponent to resign as election officer in Lt. Gov. race

Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann announced his candidacy as the Republican candidate for Lt. Governor Wednesday, and…

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Lafayette County Crime Report (Jan. 10)

3 accidents 1 alarm 2 disturbances 1 harassment 7 service call 2 suspicious activities 2 welfare concern 3…

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Lafayette County school bus catches fire

OXFORD — Students arriving to Lafayette High School had a traumatic start to their day on Thursday. Lafayette…