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Oxford writer to serve as Poet Laureate
The Mississippi Arts Commission announced the appointment of Ann Fisher-Wirth of Oxford as the state’s new Poet Laureate ...
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Oxford earns six nominations in Best of Mississippi Travel survey
Oxford and its community partners have been nominated in six categories for Mississippi Magazine’s 2025 Best of Mississippi ...
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YAC to hold garden party fundraiser after federal cuts affect local programs
The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council has long been committed to enriching North Mississippi through the arts, with a focus ...
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Regents advances to State Championship series
Staff Report Wade Hill drove in four runs on three hits to lead Regents School past the Tunica ...
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Egg Bowl set for Black Friday
The 2025 Battle for the Golden Egg against Mississippi State will take place on the Friday after Thanksgiving ...
History
Cofield’s Corner
By John Cofield Flem Mize came home after the Beacon’s first day in 1959 and placed a $100 ...
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Visit Oxford celebrates industry growth during National Travel & Tourism Week
Visit Oxford celebrated National Travel & Tourism Week – May 4 through 10 – with a series of ...
Food
Cousins Maine Lobster is bringing its famous lobster rolls to Oxford this Friday
Cousins Maine Lobster is bringing its famous lobster rolls to Oxford this Friday, with its Nashville food truck ...
Garden/Outdoors
Oxford’s award-winning Landscaping Camp to host grand finale
What began as a visionary seed in 2016 has blossomed into one of Oxford’s most beloved events. The ...
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Coach Yo to host Girls, Women empowerment summits
Coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin, commonly known as “Coach Yo,” is continuing her mission to uplift and inspire women and ...
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Blue Envelope Law inspired by Oxford Ole Miss student
A new law in Mississippi aims to make traffic stops safer and less stressful for drivers with autism. ...
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The Quiet Crisis: ICM is Oxford’s frontline against homelessness
Since 1999, Interfaith Compassion Ministry has worked behind the scenes to meet the needs of Oxford and Lafayette ...
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A.J. Brown advises new class of Rebel alumni ‘The playbook is yours’
By Marisa C. Atkinson UM communications With the shift of tassels and a familiar rousing refrain, the University ...
Lifestyle
World Championship Old-Time Piano Contest slated for Memorial Day Weekend in Oxford
Since its inception as a fundraiser for the Monticello, IL Railway Museum in 1975, the World Championship Old-Time ...
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City considers phasing out speed humps
The Oxford Engineering Department recommended a change to the city’s Traffic Calming Policy that could soon take speed ...
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Professor reflects on slection of first American Pope
For the first time in history, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church is from the United States. ...
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City looking for firms to create Parks and Trails Master Plan
As Oxford continues to experience steady growth, city officials are taking steps to ensure that recreational spaces keep ...
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Elected officials update community on Legislative session
Local representatives and senators from Oxford and Lafayette County presented a comprehensive overview of the legislative achievements from ...
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Wake low blew into Oxford with 50 mph gusts Wednesday
Many Oxford and Lafayette County residents woke up Wednesday morning to leaves, limbs and in some cases, trees ...
History
Cofield’s Corner
High School and Ole Miss football brought their thrills. Snow days delighted us. The last day of school ...
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UPDATE: She has been located
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office is asking citizens to be on the lookout for a missing woman. Ashley ...
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Lafayette High School announces Valedictorian, Salutatorian
Lafayette High School announced the Class of 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian this week. Graduation will be held on ...
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