Oxford

December restaurant inspection grades released

The Mississippi Department of Health conducted 30 food service inspections in Lafayette County between Dec. 1 and Dec. ...

Oxford

OFD run report

The Oxford Fire Department responded to the following calls from Dec. 22-28:   9          Fire Alarms 33          Medical/ EMS ...

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Christmas trees used to create fish habitats

With all of the gift wrappings and other trash accumulated over the Christmas weekend being picked up by ...

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Oxford narrowly escapes worst of winter thunderstorms

Lafayette County received about 2 inches of rain Saturday as waves of storms rolled over the area from ...

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Heavy rain, high winds, hail and more possible Saturday night

Today would be a good day to take down outdoor Christmas decorations or at least to make sure ...

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Change of plea hearing set for former WV probation officer

Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified Everill being charged with arranging to have sex with ...

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Oxford keeps growing

Residential permits nearly double in 2024 If one considers the number of new homes being built in Oxford ...

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Lafayette County Fire Department has record-breaking year

In 2024, Lafayette County firefighters responded to 2,711 calls, the department’s busiest year since at least 2007. In ...

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Mega Millions reaches $1.15 Billion

There’s still a chance to end 2024 as a billionaire. The current estimated Mega Million’s jackpot for Friday ...

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Oxford police respond to 8,500 reports in 2024

The Oxford Police Department achieved significant milestones in 2024, marking a year of exceptional growth and advancements.  By ...

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BMH-NM one of seven named to Best Hospital list from US News & World Report

Seven Baptist Memorial hospitals in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee have been named to the 2024–2025 U.S. News & ...

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Shimmer into the New Year and support Juneteenth

The Oxford Juneteenth Committee invites the community to ring in the New Year while supporting a meaningful cause ...

Garden/Outdoors

State’s overall ag value hits $9 billion

By Susan Collins-Smith Extension Service    Mississippi’s agriculture industry remains vibrant with an overall production value estimated at $9 ...

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DAR presents Community Service Award

The David Reese Chapter, NSDAR, Oxford, awarded their 2024 National Community Service Award to Abi Rayburn at their ...

Columnists

Cofield’s Corner

By John Cofield “I’ll be home for Christmas, you can plan on me…” I’ll pack the car, leave ...

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KD Hill Foundation teams up with local developer for special Christmas event at Belle Rivers

During his days at Ole Miss, former Rebel KD Hill was a regular sight at Oxford Housing Authority ...

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OHS senior Elliot Bruce newest Eagle Scout

On Monday, Dec. 16, Troop 144 of Oxford celebrated a Court of Honor that included awarding Elliot Bruce ...

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Oxford residents advocate for stronger law to address animal overpopulation

A group of Oxford residents is organizing a grassroots effort to tackle the area’s growing animal overpopulation crisis ...

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Christmas closings, weather, trash and more

Due to the Christmas holidays, Oxford and Lafayette County government offices will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday ...

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Woman charged with exploitation

The Oxford Police Department responded to Lyles Drive on Dec. 12 to take a report of credit card ...

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Former resident charged with burglary

The Oxford Police Department responded to a burglary report on Cedarcrest Drive in September. The suspect, Amber Rich, ...

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Woman charged with damaging vehicle

On Dec. 12, the Oxford Police Department responded to the parking lot of a business on Jackson Avenue ...

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