News

Reports of possible gunfire near Britain’s Parliament

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Parliament was on lockdown Wednesday after an assailant stabbed an officer, then was shot…

Education

Ole Miss’ Liberal Arts graduate programs jump in rankings

On the heels of achieving the university’s highest-ever standing in the 2017 U.S. News & World Report annual…

Crime

Water Valley man arrested after pursuit

A Water Valley man was arrested Friday after trying to elude police officers who attempted to pull him…

Crime

Crime report

— Tuesday Oxford Police Department Reports 3 alarms 3 welfare concerns 3 motorist assists 2 petty thefts 1…

News

Governor Phil Bryant receives anti-sanctuary cities bill

By Jeff Amy Associated Press JACKSON — Mississippi took another step Tuesday toward banning sanctuary cities when Gov. Phil…

News

Oxford Board of Aldermen approve first Traditional Neighborhood Development

A developer seeking to rezone 49 acres to become Oxford’s first Traditional Neighborhood Development was granted his request…

Lifestyle

Oxford on the Move: Bill Rayburn’s MTrade is leaving footprints throughout the entire country

FNC is a storybook startup that changed the mortgage industry and helped shape Oxford for the better with…

Business

David Blackburn told to remove Oxford Commons sign by city

Developer Blake Tartt has reportedly filed criminal charges against fellow developer David Blackburn over the removal of a…

Business

Blauer tax exemption could cost county schools $145,000

A local uniform manufacturing company is hoping to expand its operations in Lafayette County but says it needs…

Elections

Deadline for voter registration nearing

Municipal primary elections will be held locally in Oxford, Taylor and Abbeville and new voters hoping to cast…

News

Historic Preservation Commission approves demolition of unsafe house

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the demolition of a dilapidated home at the request of the owner and…

News

UM Communiversity Lunch and Learns on tap for Spring

If you need a little inspiration for decorating, gardening and bird watching this spring the University of Mississippi’s…

News

Susan Duncan named UM Law School Dean; begins on Aug. 1

After a national search, Susan Duncan has been chosen as the new dean of the University of Mississippi…

Education

Grant upgrades lunches for OSD students

Oxford School District students’ lunches just got an upgrade. The OSD recently received a grant from the School…

Crime

Crime Report

— Monday Oxford Police Department Reports 14 alarms 3 malicious mischief complaints 7 welfare concerns 6 suspicious persons…

News

Pulitzer winner Jon Meacham to give UM Commencement address

By Michael Newsom University of Mississippi Pulitzer Prize-winning author, presidential historian and one of America’s most prominent public…

Crime

Lafayette County grand jury indictments handed down

An Alabama man was indicted by a Lafayette County grand jury on a charge of manslaughter for allegedly…

News

Annual Oxford Conference for the Book three-day event set for March 29-31

By Rebecca Lauck Cleary University of Mississippi For those who relish getting lost in a good story, the…

News

YAC’s Miss-I-Sippin’ celebrates craft beer

Mississippi craft beer has been in the spotlight a lot recently, and with good reason. Recently, the passing…

Crime

Crime Report

— Friday-Sunday Oxford Police Department Reports 14 alarms 3 malicious mischief complaints 7 welfare concerns 6 suspicious persons…

News

Ole Miss to host Georgia Tech in NIT quarterfinals: Game time, TV channel

Ole Miss or Georgia Tech will be one of the four teams that will end their season at the…

Education

Della Davidson Elementary School announces honor roll for second nine weeks of the 2016-2017 school year

PRINCIPAL’S LIST (all A’s) Abraham, Luke Elias Albadry, Malak Mohamed Allen, Hardy Vinson Ball, Camden Jace Beene, Elijah…