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Trial begins for Oxford woman charged with killing boyfriend

The trial of an Oxford woman accused of fatally shooting her boyfriend in June 2022 began Tuesday at ...

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Former Chancery Clerk Bill Plunk dies at 83 years old

From Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford Long-time Oxford resident Bill Plunk, 83, died last week on Oct. 9, ...

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Man to spend life in prison for possession of child porn

Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the recent sentencing of Jimmie Ray Fields of Lucedale, who will spend the ...

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Chadwick Farm is quickly becoming a fall family favorite

Chadwick Farm has quickly become a must-visit destination for families looking to enjoy some good, old-fashioned fall fun. ...

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Schools recognized for lower absentee rates

Lt. Governor Hosemann recognized 175 schools and 12 school districts across Mississippi for chronic absenteeism of 15 percent ...

Lifestyle

Orange Therapy

Pumpkins of all shapes, sizes and colors are now available at the popular St. Peter’s Pumpkins Patch.  The ...

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Fall arrives in Lafayette County today

You might want to dig out a sweater or two this week from your closet, but don’t put ...

Lifestyle

16th annual Water Valley Art Crawl this Saturday

The Water Valley Main Street Association will host its 16th annual Water Valley Art Crawl from 6 to ...

History

Stearns to speak at Historical and Genealogical meeting

The quarterly meeting of the Historical and Genealogical Society will meet at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday Oct 20 ...

Garden/Outdoors

Soybean, cotton harvests benefit from clear weather

By Bonnie Coblentz MSU Extension Service Harvest for two of the state’s most significant row crops is well ...

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Oxford Chargers beat Horn Lake 48-28

By Myra Bean   Oxford may have struggled during the non-district season but got off to a great ...

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Water Valley man charged with felony malicious mischief

On Oct. 3, deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office received a report that John David Parks, 51, ...

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Mississippi Bar Memorial Service honors judges, lawyers

The Mississippi Supreme Court, Mississippi Bar leaders, family members and friends recently honored 112 lawyers and judges who ...

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Plenty of Halloween, Fall events this month for everyone

With cooler temps expected next week and with the slew of events planned for the next three weeks, ...

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Eerie greeter

“Scully” greets folks as they enter City Hall with a smile, even though he looks a little tired. ...

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OPD arrests Sardis woman for rental car theft

The Oxford Police Department received a report on Oct. 4 regarding an unreturned rental vehicle from Enterprise Rental ...

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OPD charges Tupelo man with molesting a child

A Tupelo man faces several charges for allegedly molesting a minor in Oxford. On May 17, the Oxford ...

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Portion North Lamar to close late Saturday night for HVAC Installation

Cars left on Square between Monroe/Jefferson after 11 p.m. Saturday will be towed   North Lamar Boulevard, from ...

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Work on Highway 7/University roundabout has begun

Mississippi Department of Transportation road crews arrived in Oxford Thursday and were already out on University Avenue getting ...

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Eye on the pumpkin

Lo Shaffett of Oxford had his eyes focused on the oversized greenish pumpkin held by his grandfather. Rhodes, ...

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Historic Commission OKs sign for Velvet Ditch seafood restaurant

While the Oxford Board of Aldermen squashed Jared Foster’s plans to create an open space at his new ...

Lifestyle

Thacker Mountain membership party features unique twist

The Thacker Mountain Radio Hour is hosting its fall membership party next week but this year, there will ...

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