Crime

OPD arrests man for credit card theft, investigation ongoing

OPD arrested Matthew Brown, 27 of Oxford, on Sept. 2 following a victim’s report that his credit card…

News

Aldermen discuss animal shelter, appoint selection committee

The Oxford Board of Aldermen is preparing for the City to enter the transition process for the animal…

Education

Hosemann visits LUES to Promote the Vote

Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann made the rounds at Lafayette Upper Elementary School on Thursday as part…

Lafayette County

John Hill named interim Lafayette County Sheriff

One of the late Lafayette County Sheriff F.D. “Buddy” East’s last acts in office was naming John Hill…

News

Let it Roll bowling league grows for third year

The Let it Roll bowling league launched its third season on Wednesday, with more than 100 special-needs adults…

Business

Supervisors approve franchise agreement with MaxxSouth

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors has entered into a 10-year franchise agreement with MaxxSouth, which will provide…

News Main

13 OHS seniors among Merit Scholar semifinalists

Thirteen members of the Oxford High School Class of 2019 have been named semifinalists for the National Merit…

BREAKING NEWS

Lafayette County says yes to school bond in landslide margin

When it was all said and done, there wasn’t much of a contest. Lafayette County voters approved the…

News

OPD searching for owners of found bicycles

A number of bicycles that have found their way into the custody of Oxford Police Department, and officers…

Business

YAC, Great Clips partner for Cut-A-Thon event

Great Clips hair salon is partnering with the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council for a September Cut-A-Thon. The Cut-A-Thon, which…

Education

Oxford High School Theatre opens season with ‘The Nerd’

The Oxford High School theatre program opens its 2018-2019 season tonight with a farce. The group will present…

News

Lafayette County heads to polls for school bond vote

After months of discussion and planning, decision day has arrived. Lafayette County voters will head to the polls…

News

Parking Garage progress stalled, City to reopen bids

The Oxford Parking Garage project has hit another roadblock after the Board of Aldermen voted during a special…

Lafayette County

East remembered for longstanding commitment to LOU Community

Flags in the LOU community will be flown at half-mast this week to honor a man many described…

Education

Good Food for Oxford Schools receives $5,000 Aramark grant

Good Food for Oxford Schools is the recipient of an Aramark Building Community (ABC)-University of Mississippi Dining grant…

Lafayette County

The beat goes on: Commodore, Charger marching bands entertain crowds with halftime tunes

The Oxford Chargers emerged victorious over the Lafayette Commodores during last Friday’s Crosstown Classic, but many people might…

News

Seek-Shape-Send: Community Church offers safe rides home

Community Church Oxford is taking its mission to the Square every Thursday as part of their free ride…

News

Buddy East, long-time Lafayette County sheriff, dies at 76

F.D. “Buddy” East, who served as Lafayette County Sheriff for over 40 years, died  Saturday morning following a…

Business

Lost Dog Coffee finds home in Plein Air

Taylor’s Plein Air development is now home to Lost Dog Coffee, a neighborhood shop featuring local craftsmanship and…

News

Parking Garage lot reopened – for now

The Oxford Square North parking lot, future home of the Oxford Parking Garage, is open “for the foreseeable…

News

Oxford Treatment Center combines dietetics with addiction recovery

Oxford Treatment Center is taking a new approach in terms of guiding people through the early addiction recovery…

Events

UM 9/11 Memorial Run takes place Saturday

The University of Mississippi ROTC programs will host the annual 9/11 Memorial Run this Saturday at 6:45 a.m.…