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MDWFP seeks conservation officer applications

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is now accepting applications for the next Law Enforcement Cadet ...

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OPD names Det. Kam Herod its 2023 R.L. “Bob” Jones Memorial Officer of the Year

The Oxford Police Department held its annual Peace Officer’s Officer of the Year Banquet recently to recognize outstanding ...

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Lafayette County schools will remain closed Wednesday

The Lafayette County School District announced Tuesday that schools will remain closed Wednesday. The decision to close was ...

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9 Lives made big impact in the prevention of homeless kittens in 2023

In 2023, 9 Lives Cat Rescue fixed 409 animals, with the help of private donations and their community ...

Lifestyle

Thacker Mountain Radio Hour returns Feb. 1

The Thacker Mountain Radio Hour returns to live performances Thursday, Feb. 1, at 6 p.m. at the Powerhouse ...

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NWS issues flood watch for Lafayette County

The National Weather Service has issued a flood for Lafayette County for Wednesday and Thursday. The watch begins ...

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Oxford, Lafayette crime reports from Jan. 22

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Absentee voting for special alderman election now open

Oxford voters who cannot vote in person during the special election for the at-large alderman race on Feb. ...

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As ice melts, local economic impact becoming more clear

As the ice melts and streets are cleared, local businesses and city and county officials are beginning to ...

Lifestyle

Return to Mexico: A photo essay by Susan Mah

By Susan Mah As I write this, it’s 23 degrees outside and all my faucets are trickling water. ...

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Oxford schools closed Tuesday

After speaking with city and Oxford School District officials, Oxford students will stay home Tuesday. The district made ...

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OXCM delivers eggs, bread and more to CB Webb residents

The Oxford Community Market canceled Tuesday’s market due to unsafe roads and an icy parking lot at the ...

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Lafayette Schools closed Tuesday; Oxford waiting to make decision

UPDATE: OSD has decided to close schools on Tuesday. The Lafayette County School District is keeping its schools ...

Lifestyle

Anubis Improv brings hit ‘The Armando’ to Powerhouse Feb. 2

What happens when you combine the rich history of Southern storytelling with the unpredictability of improv comedy? You ...

Lifestyle

St. Peter’s Episcopal winter soiree features acclaimed soloists

Listeners are in for a treat Friday at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church when two acclaimed soloists perform in ...

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City, county crews continue clearing icy roads Monday

Oxford and Lafayette County road crews continued their work on clearing city and county roads Monday. Thanks to the ...

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Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department Jan. 15-22 crime report

Health

MBS Oxford Center offering $25 VISA card for blood donations

By being closed last week due to the winter storm, Mississippi Blood Services in Oxford was unable to ...

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Jim Flanagan to be honored for Spirit of Northwest Award at Northwest Soiree

Northwest Mississippi Community College has announced that Jim Flanagan of DeSoto County is the recipient of the Spirit ...

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Flooding possible as bitter cold gives way to rain, warmer temps this week

Old Man Winter will be releasing his grip on Oxford this week with temperatures gradually rising to what ...

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Oxford, Lafayette schools closed Monday

Oxford and Lafayette County schools will be closed Monday, both schools announced early Sunday. The OSD stated the ...

Lifestyle

Winter storm death toll rises to eight as cold continues

Allie Jasper MEMA Public Information Officer Two additional weather-related deaths have been reported to the Mississippi Emergency Management ...

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