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Chronic absenteeism still high in local schools but improving since Covid

While under the state average for chronic absenteeism, both Oxford and Lafayette County schools are working toward lowering ...

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Oxford leaders approve bids to begin moving utilities for Hwy. 7 project

On Tuesday, the Oxford Board of Aldermen took a few steps toward making the four-laning of Highway 7 ...

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Regents School breaks ground for New Upper School addition

Regents School of Oxford, a distinguished Classical Christian Institution, gathered Saturday to celebrate groundbreaking activities for a new ...

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Former Lafayette student, recent Kossuth graduate killed in wreck

An early morning wreck on Highway 30 claimed the life of a recent Kossuth High School graduate. At ...

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Ole Miss’ Jackson Ross selected by the Washington Nationals in 2024 MLB Draft

Ole Miss Baseball’s Jackson Ross became the first Rebel selected in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft Monday ...

Weather

Possible rain, lower temps later this week

After a blazing hot day today, Lafayette County and the surrounding area could see some relief after predicted ...

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Library requests $500K+ for 2025 budget; Named fifth busiest in state

The Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library is the fifth busiest individual library branch in Mississippi, according to ...

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Local leaders weigh in on attempted assassination

Two days after the attempted assassination of former Pres. Donald Trump, that left a retired firefighter dead and ...

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Oxford, Lafayette school district mourn loss of student, staff member

The Oxford and Lafayette County school districts are each mourning the loss of one of their own. On ...

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Tannehill president-elect of Mississippi Bar

J. Rhea Tannehill, Jr. of Oxford became president-elect of The Mississippi Bar on July 12. He will serve ...

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Oxford retired biologist captures rare white bison on video

Wildlife enthusiast and retired biologist and professor Gary Gaston had a rare opportunity last month in the breathtaking ...

Arts

50 years of Faulkner: Conference celebrates half-century of study

By Clara Turnage UM Communications In 1974, a group of William Faulkner enthusiasts decided that the perfect place ...

Garden/Outdoors

Photo gallery: More than just veggies

Fresh produce, flowers, meats and more – all from local farmers –  are available at the Oxford Community ...

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This is tax free weekend for back-to-school items

Mississippi’s Sales Tax Holiday is happening this weekend. The holiday started at midnight today and will run through ...

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Local medical missionaries provide life-changing care in West African village

Midge McCay has traveled across the ocean to Togo, West Africa several times with North Oxford Baptist Church ...

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Monte Kiffin, legendary coach and Lane Kiffin’s father, dies at 84

Monte Kiffin, a longtime NFL and college assistant coach, died at 84 on Thursday. While his accolades as ...

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Several Oxford artists, programs receive MAC grants

The Mississippi Arts Commission is investing over $1.7 million through grants for the arts in more than 300 ...

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Jamie Cregar announced as interim Director of Transportation

Jamie Cregar is now the interim director of transportation for the Oxford School District. Cregar has been with ...

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Property transfers for Lafayette County

Compiled by Davis Coen Property transfers between July 1-5, 2024, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk: ...

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More than 100 moms helped at community baby shower event

Rapha’s House hosted its first Community Baby Shower recently, serving about 100 women. The event took place on ...

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Help Honor Top Young Professionals – Top 20 Under 40 Nominations now open for 2024

The Oxford Eagle, Oxford Magazine and the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals have once again joined ...

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7Brew coffee coming to Oxford; Velvet Ditch opening roastery

Coffee enthusiasts will soon have two new places to enjoy a cup of java. On Monday, the Oxford ...

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