News

Last Chance U star Brittany Wagner delivers readers the tools to take their ‘next chance’

Netflix’s Last Chance U star Brittany Wagner did not plan for her life to go in this direction,…

State/Region News

FDA decide on boosters as health officials worry about incoming flu season, health officials worry about hospital staffing as winter grows near

Mississippi is seeing a steady decline in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations although the number of deaths persists and…

News

OPD takes suspect in connection to Pegues Road shooting into custody

The Oxford Police Department has taken Deniero Buchanan into custody in connection to a shooting that took place…

Crime

Missouri man arrested for false bomb report

On October 17th, 2021, at approximately 12:28 AM, the Oxford Police Department received a 911 call of a…

Crime

Oxford man arrested, charged for burglarizing storage unit

On October 9th, 2021, the Oxford Police Department took a report of several items being stolen from a…

Sports Main

Matt Corral “not in very good shape” after Tennessee, status for LSU uncertain

For the first time in 14 years, Ole Miss had a player run the ball at least 30…

News

Colin Powell dies, exemplary general stained by Iraq claims

Colin Powell, who served Democratic and Republican presidents in war and peace but whose sterling reputation was forever…

Sports

This Week in Prep Sports (Oct. 18-23)

LAFAYETTE Tuesday (Oct. 19) Volleyball vs. Lake Cormorant, Class 5A North Half championship, 6 p.m. Friday (Oct. 22)…

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Corral leads No. 13 Ole Miss to first win at Tennessee in 38 years

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — As debris rained down to the field from atop the bleachers at Neyland Stadium, Lane…

Oxford Sports

Oxford drops key region game at Clinton

By Jared Redding CLINTON — Another patented Oxford comeback was simply not in the cards Friday night. From…

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Lafayette blanks New Hope for third straight region win

On a night where there was a weird vibe in the air and Mother Nature made an appearance…

Education

Intervention program fights COVID learning loss

The Lafayette County School Board has approved the continuation of Mission Acceleration, a program that combats the learning…

News

FDA panel takes up tough questions on J&J COVID-19 boosters

U.S. health advisors on Friday tackled who should get boosters of Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot COVID-19 vaccine and…

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Oxford School District to not require masks starting next week

The Oxford School District is pulling back some of their COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions next week, including its…

Events

United Way kicks off annual campaign with community luncheon

The United Way of Oxford-Lafayette County signaled the start of their 51st annual campaign with a community luncheon…

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Oxford and Lafayette County leaders ask for immediate plan for Highway 7 safety improvements

In the wake of two fatal wrecks on the Highway 7 South corridor last week, City of Oxford…

Education

Oxford High School junior named to State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council

Oxford High School added another student to the Mississippi Department of Education’s State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council this…

News

LCFD saves two from boat accident on Sardis Lake

On October 11 at 12:58 PM, the Lafayette County Fire Department was dispatched to a boater in distress…

News

BancorpSouth, Retiree Attraction partner to offer seniors a financial protection seminar

BancorpSouth and Retiree Attraction partner to bring senior citizens of Lafayette County and Oxford the Financial Protection for…

News

Mississippi works to offer driver’s license, vaccine card in digital form

Mississippi is developing a way for people to have their driver’s license, vaccination card and other state-issued documents…

Events

2021 Tailgate for Palmer returning to in-person event

After converting the event into a virtual celebration, Tailgate for Palmer is returning for a full in-person experience.…

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Oxford set for 6A North Half rematch; Lafayette, Water Valley continue region runs

Region play is in full swing after Water Valley opened up their slate last week, marking the final…