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Protest march planned in protest of Trump’s comments

In response to comments allegedly made by Pres. Donald Trump Thursday, some Lafayette County residents will be marching…

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District Court judge recovering from heart attack

U.S. District Court Judge Michael P. Mills is recovering after suffering a heart attack earlier this week. According…

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LOU community to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with Day of Service

OXFORD, Miss. – The Oxford community is commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with a variety of special…

Lafayette County

First winter storm of the year closes schools, halts services

The first winter storm of 2018 has forced area schools to close as well as some government department…

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Weather-related closings, delayed openings

Oxford School District Due to the threat of inclement weather Friday, all schools in the Oxford School District…

Oxford Town

‘Homegrown’ Birmingham folk/rock featured tonight at Proud Larry’s

By Jeff McVey Oxford Town Editor Self-proclaimed and proven “cosmic American rocker” Kyle Kimbrell is set for a…

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Winter weather could cause hazardous commutes

OXFORD, Miss. – Today’s high is 62 degrees, but tomorrow’s is 32 degrees, leaving the potential for winter…

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Mayor launches GIRL emPOWERment program

OXFORD, Miss. – Fifth-grade girls at Oxford Intermediate School will soon have an opportunity to cultivate leadership skills,…

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OPC deputy director to retire after 23 years

  By John Davis Oxford Park Commission   After 23 years of working for the city of Oxford,…

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Oxford Park Commission to focus on fun

The Oxford Park Commission is working to revise its bylaws to reflect a renewed philosophy that it’s not…

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Epicure employee charged with embezzlement

A Pope woman was arrested Tuesday for allegedly embezzling money from her place of employment. According to the…

Crime

Man fleeing during chase rams into Lafayette deputy’s vehicle

A Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department vehicle was damaged late Tuesday after an Oxford man fleeing from deputies rammed his…

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Convenience store clerks react to lottery

With a Mississippi state lottery looking more like a possibility than ever, several Oxford convenience store clerks are…

Lafayette County

Post-holiday trash pickup upsets some Lafayette residents

Having extra trash after the holidays is not unexpected for most households with large boxes and bags of…

Elections

Gray wins Water Valley mayoral race

Donald Gray has won the runoff in the special election for mayor in Water Valley, defeating Terry Rockette,…

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State Representative Jay Hughes gives Democratic Party’s response to State of the State address

Following Governor Phil Bryant’s State of the State address at the Mississippi Capitol Building in Jackson, State Rep.…

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Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant delivers annual State of the State address

This evening, Governor Phil Bryant convened in the State Capitol building in Jackson to deliver the annual State…

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Oxford Film Festival announces 2018 schedule

OXFORD, Miss. – The 2018 Oxford Film Festival lineup was announced yesterday, including some big names, new panels…

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Studio Whimzy owner chosen for Double Decker poster artist

The owner of Studio Whimzy, Sarah Kathryn Dossett has been selected to create the artwork for the 2018…

Business

Oxford University Club closes after 17 years

Samir Ross arrived at the Oxford University Club last Wednesday for the weekly Kiwanis meeting only to find…

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Legislators talk education, employment at Eggs and Issues

OXFORD, Miss. – The Oxford-Lafayette Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Eggs and Issues Legislative Breakfast this morning.…

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Parking garage to use license plate recognition for enforcement

For those who may one day park in the future downtown parking garage, it’s time to memorize your…