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State lawmakers push for action on new medical marijuana proposal

Medical marijuana is an increasingly prominent topic within Mississippi as lawmakers push for progress on legislation that could…

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COVID cases, deaths decline but state has only reached winter’s peak

Mississippi’s COVID-19 cases and death rates are declining, but officials warn that numbers are only reaching the peaks…

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Oxford and Lafayette stay home while Water Valley rests up

The first week of region play is in the books for Class 5A and 6A teams and it…

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Oxford volleyball defeats Lafayette for season sweep

With a week and a half remaining of the regular season, Oxford and Lafayette met on the volleyball…

Lafayette County

Lafayette County Schools release parade route for Homecoming pep rally

The Lafayette High School Student Council will host a homecoming parade on Thursday, September 30, 2021 beginning at…

Business

Heartland Forward announces dramatic expansion of community growth program

Heartland Forward and its partners, Builders + Backers and Accenture, announced the expansion of the groundbreaking Community Growth…

News

Planning Commission approves preliminary plat for subdivision

The Lafayette County Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for the Mayfield Subdivision on Monday. D.V. Homes LLC…

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Oxford Board of Aldermen vote to remove mask mandate

With case numbers declining and hospital numbers stabilizing, the city-wide mask mandate for Oxford ended on Tuesday. During…

Ole Miss Sports

Kiffin, Saban offer thoughts on pivotal SEC showdown

The week is here and all the talking is nearly over as No. 12 Ole Miss travels to…

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Oxford School District keeps mask mandate in place

The mask mandate at all Oxford School District campuses remains in place through at least the first half…

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Local NAACP chapter sponsors community health event

The Oxford-Lafayette County Branch of the NAACP is sponsoring their first Oxford-Lafayette Community Health Fair on Oct. 16…

Newsletter

MHSAA amends football schedule due to lack of officials

A referee shortage is something that has plagued the Mississippi High School Activities association for some time, but…

State/Region News

MSDH: over 90% of Mississippians are pleased with vaccination process

The Mississippi Public Health Association and the Office of Health Protection partnered under a sub-grant to assess the…

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Oxford School District’s 2021 MAAP scores above state average

The Mississippi Department of Education released the statewide results from the 2020-21 Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) on…

Sports

This Week in Prep Sports (Sept. 27 – Oct. 2)

LAFAYETTE Tuesday (Sept. 28) Volleyball at Oxford, JV 5 p.m.; Varsity 6 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 30) Volleyball at…

Water Valley Sports

Winona takes advantage of Water Valley’s mistakes in win

WINONA-  Water Valley came into Friday’s game looking to knock off Winona, one of the top teams in…

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Oxford knocks off Murrah to open up 2-6A slate

By Jared Redding It took a while for Oxford to get things going offensively. However, their defense provided…

Lafayette Sports

Lafayette shutout by West Point in 1-5A opener

WEST POINT — Coming off their win over rival Oxford in last week’s Crosstown Classic, Lafayette seemed to have…

Business

A huge leap of faith: Local entrepreneur opens Chic Creations

Cam Gilliom was in the middle of a funk. She found herself back home in Oxford and the…

News

20 Under 40: LOU’s honored and awarded at reception

Twenty young professionals were honored for their achievements in the LOU community. Sponsored by Oxford Magazine, the Oxford-Lafayette…

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Baptist remains on high alert as COVID patients numbers decrease

Baptist Memorial Hospital North Mississippi is experiencing a decline in COVID-19 patients, but the hospital remains on high…

News

Oxford awarded T-Mobile grant for new Downtown Square pocket park

The City of Oxford is planning to remodel the current RSVP Plaza into a pocket park and recently…