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State delegation questions religious exemptions for COVID-19 vaccines

U.S. Representative Michael Guest (R-MS), U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), and U.S. Representatives Steven…

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Lafayette County Schools will be delayed by two hours

Due to the predicted freezing rain overnight, all Lafayette County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on…

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County fire department gives update on bridge conditions

Lafayette County Road Department will be slagging all paved county maintained bridges in preparation for potential ice. Officials…

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Kroger makes five-year pledge to reduce food insecurity at University

A strategic partnership with Kroger helped Grove Grocery provide 9,291 free meals to those in the University of…

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LCSD to dismiss schools early due to inclement weather

Due to the inclement weather, Lafayette County Schools will have an early dismissal today at 1 PM with…

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Double Decker Festival unveils event poster, announces 2022 music line-up and events

Oxford, Mississippi is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its award-winning Double Decker Arts Festival presented by Intercollegiate Athletics…

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Daeshun Ruffin to miss remainder of season with knee injury

Ole Miss freshman point guard Daeshun Ruffin will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a knee…

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Governor Reeves signs law allowing medical marijuana

Mississippi is legalizing medical marijuana for people with debilitating conditions such as cancer, AIDS and sickle cell disease.…

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Oxford senior becomes first student in school history to commit to D-I equestrian team

Oxford High School hosted their annual signing day event on Wednesday, celebrating seven student-athletes who will move on…

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Spring Master Gardener opens registration for online training class

A Spring Master Gardener has opened registration for its’ training class. Registration will run through Feb. 28, 2022. Online classes…

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Mississippi reports 11th pediatric COVID-19 death

An 11th pediatric coronavirus death in Mississippi was confirmed Tuesday by state health officials. The Mississippi State Department…

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Legislators work to rename Highway 30, 334 after local Black community leaders

State legislators are working on a plan to rename a portion of Highway 30 and Highway 334 after…

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Ole Miss adds former Mississippi St receiver Malik Heath

Ole Miss continued their extensive rebuilding process Wednesday, landing Mississippi State wide receiver Malik Heath from the transfer…

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Aldermen approve dissolution of Punkin, transfer of service to the city

The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved the dissolution of the Punkin Water Association, Inc. and transfer of service…

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Felon in possession gets max time

An Arkansas man was sentenced on Tuesday to the statutory maximum 10 years in prison for being a…

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Tupelo Man convicted of drug trafficking, illegal possession of firearms

A federal jury has convicted a Tupelo, Mississippi man of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and marijuana and possession…

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[UPDATE] Lafayette County under Winter Weather Advisory extended to Friday morning

Lafayette County is now under Winter Weather Advisory as ice and sleet could accumulate across portions of the…

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Board of Alderman repeal mask mandate for city buildings

The Oxford Board of Alderman voted to repeal the city’s mask mandate on Tuesday after a decline in…

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City’s trust fund continues to grow amid economic turmoil

The City of Oxford Reserve and Trust Fund Committee reported continued growth for the fourth quarter of 2021,…

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Lafayette edges past Saltillo to earn fourth consecutive trip to state championship game

The Lafayette girls soccer team defeated rival Saltillo 2-1 at home on Tuesday in the semifinals of the…

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United Way seeks proposals for FY 2022-2023 Funding Cycle

Due to the generous support of its donors, the United Way of Oxford-Lafayette County will once again invest…

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Art helps create gifts of love for Valentine’s Day

Reimagining how something occurs has been the mantra of the past year.  Curbside service from restaurants, online concerts,…

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