News

Reid, Sherman named to Forbes list of Best-in-State Wealth Advisors

Lindsay Reid and Chuck Sherman, managing directors of the Reid Sherman Investment Group, were among the Raymond James-affiliated ...

News

Sweet potato becomes state’s official veggie

By MSU communications It’s official. The Mississippi sweet potato is growing tremendously—in status that is. The storage root ...

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Oxford establishes new clear bag policy at Double Decker

Visit Oxford has established a new safety policy for this year’s Double Decker Arts Festival.  On April 11, ...

Arts

Two upcoming shows for Izzy Arthurs

Oxford musician Izzy Arthurs has two upcoming local performances, at The Powerhouse on Tuesday, April 22, and Proud ...

Events

Roll & Read event inspires young readers

By OSD communications LOU Reads is hosting the third annual Roll & Read program this month. The free, ...

News

OHS tennis coach Louis Nash to retire after distinguished career

After more than 25 years of leading the tennis program at Oxford High School, head coach Louis Nash ...

Newsletter Sports

MHSAA Tennis State Championships next week at John Leslie Courts

The Mississippi High School Activities Association state tennis championships will begin Monday, April 14 and run through Thursday, ...

News

NWS confirms EF2 tornado hit Lafayette County

The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF2 tornado touched down in Lafayette County during the four-day ...

News

Free shredding event Saturday in Oxford

Direct Shred will be holding a free public document shredding event hosted by the city of Oxford on ...

News

West Oxford Loop extension expected to open this summer

The second phase of the West Oxford Loop extended should be open to traffic this summer. “The improvements ...

News

The Oliver to spruce up patio

The Courthouse Square Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved The Oliver Hotel’s request for a Certificate of Appropriateness at ...

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Healthgrades names BMH-NM one of America’s best hospitals

Healthgrades has named Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi one of America’s Best 250 Hospitals for 2025, placing the hospital ...

News

New restaurant, businesses for The Commons

Four new businesses have signed leases to make Oxford Commons their new home, according to Frank Dyer, broker ...

News

Brewing a better business

By Anna Grace Likes Leaning out the window of the iconic yellow trailer beneath a yellow striped awning, ...

Crime

Embezzlement arrest

An Oxford man was arrested for allegedly stealing from a business. On Feb. 5, investigators with the Oxford ...

News

Oxford man arrested for statutory rape

An Oxford man was arrested for statutory rape recently. On April 7, the Oxford Police Department learned of ...

News

Domestic violence arrest

A Calhoun City man was arrested after the Oxford Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance call recently. ...

News

Easter egg hunts on tap

There will be plenty of chances to see the Easter Bunny and find some colorful eggs stuffed with ...

Featured Photo

Photo Gallery: Easter Eggstravaganza

Hundreds of children from around the community gathered at the Oxford Park Commission’s Easter Eggstravaganza in Oxford on ...

Lafayette County

Property Transfers

Compiled by Davis Coen   Property transfers between March 24-28, 2025, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery ...

News

Linda Edwards Murphey

Linda Edwards Murphey, 76, of Oxford, died on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North ...

News

Oxford wins No. 2 spot for Best Small College Town

Oxford secured the No. 2 spot for Best Small College Town in USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. ...

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