Opinion

Colin Powell’s leadership serves as inspiration

Colin Powell was the first African American appointed as the U.S. Secretary of State and the first to…

State/Region News

Mississippi Senate proposes $446.6M tax relief package

Committed to cutting taxes without any offsetting increase, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann and Senate Finance Chairman Josh Harkins…

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Life Dental Group comes together for conference in Oxford

Life Dental Group is on a mission: The Oxford-based company wants to power world-class dental care across the…

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OSD Superintendent clarifies fight rumors

The superintendent of Oxford School said reports of a fight at Oxford High School on Monday involved an…

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Getting a shot of “relief”

Mike and I sat in Dr. Denney’s office waiting until our names were called like we were waiting…

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Baptist CEO addresses hospital staffing shortage

The strain on Mississippi’s healthcare system continues as a considerable number of hospital employees leave vacancies in hospitals…

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Baptist, Priority Ambulance begins plan to increase emergency response

Baptist/Priority Ambulance has officially begun its new plan to address increasing calls for medical response in Oxford and…

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Oxford Board Preview: Dissolution of Punkin Water, renaming HWY 30 & 334

The Oxford Board of Aldermen will hold a regular board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 5 p.m.…

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Daeshun Ruffin named SEC Freshman of the Week

Ole Miss point guard Daeshun Ruffin was named SEC freshman of the week on Monday, becoming the first…

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University Avenue to have road closures Tuesday morning

University Avenue will have road closures Tuesday, Feb. 1 from 9 to 11 a.m. The Oxford Police Department…

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Best Musical Ever! OHS Theatre to open pre-sale for The Spongebob Musical

Want to get your first pick of seats for Oxford High School’s big musical event of the school…

Crime

OPD arrest, charge Oxford woman for Credit Card Fraud

On Jan. 25, 2022, the Oxford Police Department took a report from somebody whose debit card was being…

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OPD arrests Sherman man in connection to 2019 shooting, armed robbery case

On December 16, 2019, the Oxford Police Department responded to the 1000 block of Chickasaw Drive for an…

University of Mississippi

Anonymous donor seeds Fannie Lou Hamer Scholarship in African American studies

A generous gift from an anonymous donor will provide the University of Mississippi African American studies program with an endowed scholarship…

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Ole Miss lands top transfer targets Jaxson Dart, Michael Trigg from USC

Ole Miss secured commitments from two more top targets over the weekend, landing former Southern Cal teammates Jaxson…

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Northwest Community College celebrates Year of the Nurse Educator

In 2022, Northwest Mississippi Community College is proud to join the National League for Nursing in recognizing what…

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Gift honoring late professor supports special education

The slow pace of sheltering at home the last two years during a global pandemic gave Luetta Ford,…

Education

Oxford School District begins search for teacher candidates

The Oxford School District will host Teacher Recruitment Day, Saturday, February 26, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30p.m.…

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Hospital group: Mississippi nurses are leaving in droves

A Mississippi hospital association is sounding the alarm over nursing vacancies. There are nearly 3,000 registered nurse vacancies…

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Speaker’s Edge competition helps develop career-relevant skills

Fake vaccine cards, inappropriate behavior on Zoom, underreporting billable hours to improve bonuses, equal opportunities in the workplace,…

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Weathers’ Auto Supply has a new home in Oxford

North Mississippi’s leading auto accessories and windshield company has  expanded into Oxford. Weathers Auto Supply has opened its…

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The Landshark, seafood staple of Oxford, begins crawfish season at new location

Mississippi’s Kings of Crawfish make their return to Oxford. The Landshark ushers in a season of seafood on…