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Ole Miss takes Western Kentucky out; moves on to play Sunday

By Jeff Roberson Ole Miss Sports Ole Miss and Western Kentucky met in an elimination game Saturday afternoon ...

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Lafayette High fire program completes pilot year

On a spring afternoon in Lafayette County, a fire engine pulls up to a smoking building. Inside, two ...

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Oxford gears up for Juneteenth celebration with events

Oxford is preparing for its annual Juneteenth celebration, continuing a tradition that began more than 16 years ago ...

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A sea of blue

Law enforcement officers drove with their blue lights on to honor Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper Sentorio Jamel Dennis ...

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Herrington’s attorneys ask court to move new trial out of Lafayette County

Timothy Herrington, the man accused of killing University of Mississippi student Jimmie “Jay” Lee, is asking the court ...

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Cofield’s Corner

Every now and then, just out of the blue, someone I know through Facebook will ask for my ...

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Oxford Board of Aldermen recognize Eagle Scouts

The Oxford Board of Aldermen recently recognized Oxford’s 2024-25 class of Eagle Scouts at the May 20 meeting ...

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Trooper Sentorio Jamel Dennis remembered for service, dedication

Lafayette County native and Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper Sentorio Jamel Dennis, known by his badge number E-30, died ...

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Jill Knox named OSD 2025 Employee of the Year

Jill Knox, Director of Communications for the Oxford School District, has been named the OSD’s 2025 Employee of ...

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Meet the Candidates for Ward 1

William Summers Mayo (Republican), Erin Smith (Independent), and Drew Stevens (Independent) are in the running to become the ...

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A solemn salute: Memorial Day observed at National Guard Armory

They were fathers, uncles, brothers, and friends — and they were remembered on Monday during the annual Memorial ...

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No. 17 Rebels Softball tops No. 4 Arkansas, Punches ticket to Women’s College World Series

 For the first time in program history, Ole Miss softball is going to the Women’s College World Series. ...

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LOU leaders talk about growth, infrastructure, innovation

City, county, and university leaders delivered ‘State of the …’ addresses during last week’s Oxford-Lafayette Chamber of Commerce ...

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Oxford to honor fallen heroes during Memorial Day Ceremony

Residents of Oxford and Lafayette County are invited to attend the annual Memorial Day Celebration on Monday at ...

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Lafayette Supervisors deny rezoning request for student housing project

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors has unanimously denied a request on Monday to rezone a parcel of ...

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Oxford to honor Larry Brown with bronze statue

The city of Oxford is paying tribute to one of its own — the late Larry Brown — ...

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Dr. Rayner named Oxford Citizen of the Year

Dr. Jim Rayner was named the 2025 Oxford Citizen of the Year at the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of ...

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Oxford City Pool opens Saturday

After a year of extensive renovations and improvements, the city of Oxford and the Oxford Park Commission announced ...

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Sugar waxing, lash studio opens

By Alyssa Schnugg Senior reporter   A new beauty studio has opened its doors in Oxford, offering natural ...

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Stonewater asks for appeal of Planning Commission decision

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved a request from Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center to expand an existing ...

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Summer Sunset Series offers free concerts in the Grove

Summer in Oxford means music, community, and gorgeous sunsets. Starting June 1, you can enjoy all three at ...

Garden/Outdoors

Final Spring Series lecture to focus on trees

The final lecture of the 2025 Master Gardener Spring Series will be held at the Lafayette County & ...

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