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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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Mississippi native Jamal Roberts wins American Idol
Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old physical education teacher from Meridian, has been crowned the winner of Season 23 of ...
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The cat’s meow: Oxford resident rescues two kittens
A quiet Saturday morning turned into a heartwarming rescue mission for Tommy, a current resident of a local ...
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Commodores’ Class of 2025 make walk across the stage
Lafayette High School said farewell to the Class of 2025 Friday night at the Sandy and John Black ...
Sports
Tigers come away with a 13-8 win Saturday afternoon at Swayze Field.
Ole Miss scored eight runs in the series finale against Auburn, but it wasn’t enough as the Tigers ...
Newsletter
Storm knocks down trees, powerlines
A powerful thunderstorm swept through Oxford overnight, leaving a trail of damage that included downed trees, damaged homes ...
Sports
Ole Miss wins first game in 3-day series against Auburn
Hunter Elliott gave Ole Miss a solid chance for victory on Thursday night against Auburn, and the Rebels ...
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Oxford tennis pro building world-class athletic program for local youth
Lucie Devier, a French-born tennis professional and former Division 1 standout at the University of Mississippi, is launching ...
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Oxford Utilities proposes $26M budget
The Oxford Board of Aldermen reviewed the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget for Oxford Utilities – Electric Division ...
Arts
Oxford writer to serve as Poet Laureate
The Mississippi Arts Commission announced the appointment of Ann Fisher-Wirth of Oxford as the state’s new Poet Laureate ...
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Oxford earns six nominations in Best of Mississippi Travel survey
Oxford and its community partners have been nominated in six categories for Mississippi Magazine’s 2025 Best of Mississippi ...
Arts
YAC to hold garden party fundraiser after federal cuts affect local programs
The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council has long been committed to enriching North Mississippi through the arts, with a focus ...
Newsletter Sports
Regents advances to State Championship series
Staff Report Wade Hill drove in four runs on three hits to lead Regents School past the Tunica ...
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Egg Bowl set for Black Friday
The 2025 Battle for the Golden Egg against Mississippi State will take place on the Friday after Thanksgiving ...
History
Cofield’s Corner
By John Cofield Flem Mize came home after the Beacon’s first day in 1959 and placed a $100 ...
News
Visit Oxford celebrates industry growth during National Travel & Tourism Week
Visit Oxford celebrated National Travel & Tourism Week – May 4 through 10 – with a series of ...
Food
Cousins Maine Lobster is bringing its famous lobster rolls to Oxford this Friday
Cousins Maine Lobster is bringing its famous lobster rolls to Oxford this Friday, with its Nashville food truck ...
Garden/Outdoors
Oxford’s award-winning Landscaping Camp to host grand finale
What began as a visionary seed in 2016 has blossomed into one of Oxford’s most beloved events. The ...
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