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Baptist opens its door to new facility after smooth transition

Jeremy Jefcoat has been helping patients at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi for 20 years, working in the Intensive…

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OPD asks to extend bar hours until 1 a.m. except Sundays

The Oxford Board of Aldermen is considering a request from the Oxford Police Department to change the city’s…

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Mayor warns OLHS to adhere to management agreement; Quarterly numbers presented

Mayor Robyn Tannehill gave the Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society the old parental “As-long-as-you-live-under-my-roof” speech Tuesday after confronting Executive Director…

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Parking garage to be 50 cents an hour; more than 200 spaces left free

Once the proposed downtown parking garage is built, people will pay 50 cents an hour to park in…

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Two Oxford residents charged with robbery

An Oxford man and woman were arrested Monday for allegedly robbing a local tobacco store. According to the…

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Lamar sworn in as U.S. Attorney for Northern District of Mississippi

Chad Lamar was sworn in as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Mississippi by Chief U.S. District…

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Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi opens Saturday in Oxford

Years of planning and construction will culminate on Saturday when the new Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi opens in…

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Oxford Holiday Open House brings Christmas to Square

Instead of spending the first official day of the Christmas season inside busy, cramped chain stores, the Oxford…

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New Oxford zoning code, map approved after 3-year process

Most items on the Oxford Board of Aldermen’s agenda get voted on and passed without much fanfare. However,…

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Crime report

— Monday Oxford Police Department (Friday-Monday) Reports 37 tickets 19 wrecks 2 911 hang-ups 16 alarms 4 ambulance…

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Ole Miss Pharmacy student Alexandria Gochenauer receives national scholarship

By Whitney Tarpy University of Mississippi The National Community Pharmacy Association recognized University of Mississippi third-year student pharmacist…

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Thanksgiving Day closings around Lafayette County

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, several local government offices will be closed Thursday and Friday. Garbage pickup scheduled…

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OPD arrests three on unrelated theft charges

The Oxford Police Department arrested three men over the weekend for unrelated crimes of theft. On Friday, officers…

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World War II veterans honored in Oxford by Rep. Trent Kelly and U.S. Congress

Two veterans were the recipients of an honor on Monday that recognized both their service to their country…

Lafayette County

Howorth & Associates gets OK to draw renovation designs for county buildings

After the Department of Human Services and the Justice Court move into the new Lafayette County Business Center…

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Police to patrol highways, look out for burglars

Local law enforcement officers will be working this holiday weekend to make sure people have a safe Thanksgiving…

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Thanksgiving Day closings around Oxford

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, several local government offices will be closed Thursday and Friday. Garbage pickup scheduled…

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Strong response propels William Magee Center for Wellness Education at Ole Miss

By Tina Hahn University of Mississippi One story shared by one family about a son’s death from an…

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Crime report

—Friday-Sunday Oxford Police Department Reports unavailable by press time Sheriff’s Department Reports unavailable by press time University Police…

Business

Cowboy Maloney’s closed Thanksgiving; opening early Black Friday 2017 with deals

It’s almost time for Black Friday sales 2017, with deals on electronics, home appliances and more at retailers…

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Deadline to apply for Oxford Toys for Tots quickly approaching

With Thanksgiving and the official start of the Christmas season around the corner, Oxford Toys for Tots has…

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University of Mississippi Medical Center to name medical education building in honor of Gov. Phil Bryant

Staff Report University of Mississippi The University of Mississippi has announced the naming of the medical education building…