State/Region News

Landers Center to undergo massive expansion

Landers Center today announced the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors approved $35 million bonding in a unanimous vote…

Oxford

Holly Jolly Holidays will make its return to Oxford

The 2nd annual Holly Jolly Holidays will make its return to the Oxford community this holiday season. After…

News

County board approves TIF plan for Colonnade and permit for subdivison

Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved the Tax Increment Financing plan for Colonnade Crossing on Highway 30 and…

Oxford

Oxford Senior crowned in MS Senior World Pageant

The MS Senior World Pageant is pleased to announce the crowning of its new 2022 MS Senior  World…

News

Thacker Mountain Radio Hour sets season finale, holiday membership party

The Thacker Mountain Radio Hour closes out its Fall 2021 season with two special events hosted by Jim…

Lafayette Sports

Lafayette downs Holmes County to advance in playoffs

Lafayette County  jumped to an early lead and never allowed Holmes County to be a serious threat. Lafayette…

Newsletter Sports

ESPN returns to Oxford for Ole Miss v. Texas A&M

ESPN will be returning back to Oxford for the first time since 2014. Saturday, Desmond Howard, Lee Corso,…

News

Governor Reeves ending COVID-19 state of emergency

Republican Gov. Tate Reeves is ending the state of emergency order put in place during the coronavirus pandemic…

Business

City Hall Cheesecake: Serving up cheesecake and a helping hand

City Hall Cheesecake is not only serving up some of the best cheesecakes in the South, the small…

Business

Spark Sessions is back to make better entrepreneurs, businesses

Spark Sessions will begin it’s second round with a two-day program to push business owners to better themselves…

News

Oxford Police Department announces Texas A&M Game Day plan

To ensure that the public is having a fun and safe time celebrating, the Oxford Police Department will…

News

Local veterans gather for Veteran’s Day and celebrate years of service

Oxford honored local veterans for years of dedication and service to the nation for Veterans Day with Retired…

University of Mississippi

Ole Miss frat suspended until 2025 for hazing violations

The University of Mississippi chapter of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity has been suspended, a year after a…

News

Baptist Nationally Recognized With An ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Score

Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi received  an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2021. This national distinction recognizes…

Oxford

City Planning Commission OKs amendment for Depot Street development

The city of Oxford Planning Commission approved a final plat amendment for a residential building on Depot Street…

Crime

City of Oxford seeks to prevent overdoses in the community

The Oxford Police Department is warning that counterfeit narcotics are leading to increased overdoses in the community. OPD…

Business

Big Bad Business series welcomes new cohort of entrepreneurs

The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council launched the second round of its Big Bad Business incubators and welcomed their new…

News

Coleman Funeral Home’s memorial board honors area veterans

Coleman Funeral Home has created a memorial board to honor late veterans in the North Mississippi region who…

News

Baptist Memorial remains stable as federal contract expires

Mississippi health care providers say they may have to close floors and reduce patient beds after losing hundreds…

Sports Main

2021 All-Area Volleyball Team: Tacke’s desire to become an “all-around player” earns her Player of the Year

Ainsley Tacke knew the Oxford volleyball team was going to have a special season this year and she…

Business

Joysticks to reopen as Tony’s Tacos and Cantina on Dec. 6

Owner Tony Barragan’s Joysticks Gamer Lounge is reopening as Tony’s Tacos and Cantina on December 6 after enthusiastic…

Oxford Sports

Johnson paces Oxford boys to first 6A cross country title

For the first time in five years, Oxford’s cross country program has a state championship team. Led by…