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UM’s first woman student body president dies at 101 years old

The first woman UM student body president, Maralyn Howell Bullion, died Friday at 101 years old. Her life ...

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Lots of sun, maybe a little rain this week

According to the National Weather Service, Lafayette County can expect a week of lots of sun and perhaps ...

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The Bonsai Businessman: A Journey from hobby to enterprise

In the serene world of miniature trees, Zack Adamz stands out as a unique entrepreneur who has transformed ...

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Experience the Perseids: Your guide to watching the meteor shower

The Perseids are one of the most popular and prolific meteor showers of the year. They are named ...

Arts

Emily Bowen-Moore lands Chateau d’Orquevaux artist residency

By Marvis Herring University Communications University of Mississippi journalism professor Emily Bowen-Moore felt her creative inhibitions release and ...

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OSD maintains property tax rate despite $37M bond

The Oxford School District recently announced that property tax rates for the 2024-2025 fiscal year will not increase ...

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Man arrested after deputies find malnourished and dead dogs

A Lafayette County man has been charged with felony animal cruelty after deputies found dead and malnourished dogs ...

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Oxford Aldermen approve annual city government audit

While Oxford’s population continues to grow, so does its government services and facilities, making Oxford worth a pretty ...

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City staff to look at ways to improve privacy at Oxford cemetery

The Oxford Board of Aldermen and city staff members will be looking at ways to provide more privacy ...

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Fire Department, Communicare host free Narcan use course

The Lafayette County Fire Department is hosting free Narcan classes for its firefighters and the general public. The ...

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Property Transfers

Compiled by Davis Coen Property transfers between July 29 – Aug. 2, 2024, as recorded with the Lafayette ...

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OHS AP program continues to flourish, break records

During the 2023-2024 school year, 289 Oxford High School students participated in AP exams, with 512 exams completed ...

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Detention Center to get new chiller

One thing a jail doesn’t want is hot, grumpy inmates. On Monday, the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors ...

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Lafayette grad receives $500 scholarship

Lafayette County Board of Supervisors President Brent Larson presented Lafayette High graduate Caroline Norris with a $500 check ...

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Fitch to host Mississippi Women’s Summit in Oxford

Attorney General Lynn Fitch will host the Inaugural Mississippi Women’s Summit on Aug. 19 at the Oxford Conference ...

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OPD chief discusses innovations in victim support, police training at Chamber event

Chief Jeff McCutchen of the Oxford Police Department detailed several key initiatives aimed at improving victim support and ...

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Residents seeking school board seat can start qualifying Aug. 7

Lafayette County residents can soon start qualifying to run for one of two Lafayette County School Board seats ...

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Miss Mississippi Teen USA Addie Carver makes Top 5 finalists

By Brett Campbell The Daily Leader Miss Mississippi Teen USA Addie Carver made the Top 5 in the ...

Food

MSU Extensions offers food business training

By Elizabeth Canales MSU Extension Service Mississippians with a quality food product looking to scale up their business ...

Lifestyle

Appalachian Trial journey subject of free educational program

The Oxford-Lafayette Newcomers and Friends organization will present a free educational program, “Katahdin, Hiking the Appalachian Trail with ...

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More Than A Meal returns Aug. 6 at new location

More Than A Meal, a nonprofit dedicated to providing weekly hot meals, essential toiletries, and tutoring services in ...

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Back-to-school safety reminders

Children in the Oxford and Lafayette County school districts returned to school today and officials are reminding citizens ...

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