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BMX track at mTrade Park to be removed to make way for water treatment plant

The unused BMX trail at mTrade park will soon be removed and turned into a water treatment plant. ...

February 23, 2024

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Memorial service set for couple who perished in Abbeville fire

A memorial service will be held Sunday for the Abbeville couple who died earlier this week when their ...

February 22, 2024

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Feb. 22 law enforcement activity reports

Oxford and Lafayette County crime reports from Feb. 21.  

February 22, 2024

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Oxford Conference Center brings in $850K in revenue in 2023

The Oxford Conference Center had a good year in 2023 and 2024 is looking bright as well. On ...

February 22, 2024

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OHS tennis beats Grenada in home match

By Bruce Newman Contributor Oxford defeated Grenada 6-1 in a home tennis match Monday. The Chargers’ Kaitlyn Urbanek ...

February 21, 2024

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Former Booneville basketball coach sentenced for child exploitation

A former Booneville High School assistant basketball coach was sentenced Wednesday to serve 10 years in prison following ...

February 21, 2024

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Feb. 21 law enforcement activity reports

February 21, 2024

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Grisham Fellows find UM family during visit

Laurel, Newton high school students meet faculty, staff, students; explore options for college By Edwin Smith University of ...

February 21, 2024

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2024 free parking dates approved

During their meeting on Tuesday evening, the Oxford Board of Aldermen approved the days when there will be ...

February 21, 2024

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Lafayette County supervisors consider special event permits

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors is considering a new special event permit for events held in the ...

February 21, 2024

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Locals protest at board meeting; historic mansion safe for now

Oxford officials wanted to seek local and private legislation to examine their options regarding the Cedar Oaks Mansion, ...

February 21, 2024

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Saxophonist Kirk Whalum set to perform at Gertrude Ford Center on Tuesday

Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum is coming to the University of Mississippi next week as part of Black History ...

February 21, 2024

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Mayor breaks tie vote to approve resolution to explore Cedar Oaks options

UPDATE from Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill: At 8 a.m. Wednesday, the city clerk received an email from Shane ...

February 21, 2024

Lifestyle

Some things can’t be explained, or can they?

By Steve Stricker Columnist Lent, March 2022, ongoing restoration by a team of 50 scientists of the Church ...

February 21, 2024

Lifestyle

Black History Month: Brave Marine died fighting to the end

By Gene Hays MSgt, USMC (Ret) Vietnam War – U.S. Marine Corps – Medal of Honor – Miguel ...

February 21, 2024

Lifestyle

Bill would establish wild turkey stamp

By Hunter Cloud The Daily Leader Rep. Bill Kinkade introduced legislation Monday to establish the wild turkey stamp ...

February 21, 2024

Lifestyle

Some things never change

By Jan Penton Miller My Papaw, the late William Carroll Palmer, Sr. could strike up a conversation with anyone. ...

February 21, 2024

Business

PERS casts a long shadow for lawmakers

By Sid Salter Columnist Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann recently identified the long-term financial stability of the Mississippi’s ...

February 21, 2024

Lifestyle

No cure for regret at memorial service

By Harold Brummett  Denmark Star Route I have heard it said someone cannot miss what they have not ...

February 21, 2024

Lifestyle

Cofield’s Corner

By John Cofield In 1980 Hollywood came to call on Oxford once again for the filming of a ...

February 21, 2024

Lifestyle

Simple days, runaway pigs remembered

By Bonnie Brown Columnist Gettin’ old ain’t for sissies!  This has become my mantra in recent years.  As ...

February 21, 2024

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Property Transfers

Property transfers between Feb. 12 – 16, 2024, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk: Ronald Mau and ...

February 21, 2024