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Incumbent aldermen begin qualifing for June election

Four aldermen wasted little time to qualify to run in this year’s city elections. The qualification period for ...

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City Clerk named Outstanding Employee of the Year

Oxford City Clerk Ashley Atkinson was honored recently by her fellow city employees by winning the annual Virginia ...

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Ole Miss quarterback ends collegiate career on a high note

By Jeff Moeller Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart wanted to end his collegiate career on a high note. ...

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Storms Sunday as temps drop drastically; some ice on roads possible

Meteorologists are still unsure whether an incoming cold front will cause any snow or ice to form Sunday ...

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Leadership Lafayette looking for input for projects

Leadership Lafayette, part of the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce, is inviting residents, business owners, and community leaders ...

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Ole Miss Dominates Duke 52-20 in TaxSlayer Gator Bowl for 10th Win

By Ole Miss Athletics The TaxSlayer Gator Bowl wasn’t too taxing for No. 14 Ole Miss football, as ...

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Oxford Police launch new anti-speeding initiative in school zones

Starting Tuesday, the Oxford Police Department will implement a new initiative aimed at curbing speeding in school zones ...

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Ole Miss student injured in New Orleans attack

An Ole Miss student was injured in the New Orleans terrorist attack on New Year’s Day, according to ...

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Property transfers for Lafayette County Dec. 23-27

Compiled by Davis Coen   Property transfers between Dec. 23 – 27, 2024, as recorded with the Lafayette ...

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Dart: Rebels want to finish season the way they started

By Jeff Moeller   Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart recently officially declared for April’s NFL draft, bit the senior ...

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Cofield’s Corner

By John Cofield Local lore says William Faulkner’s grandfather, J. W. T. “Young Colonel” Falkner, owned the first ...

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Notable stories of 2024: The year had a frosty start

The year 2024 began with a wintry blast, as Oxford experienced approximately two inches of snow, sleet and ...

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Top stories in 2024 by page views

Based on total page views, the top 10 stories in 2024 were mostly about tragic events, crime and ...

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MSDH releases top baby names of 2024

According to the Mississippi State Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records and Public Health Statistics, William and ...

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Three retire from Oxford Environmental Services

Oxford Environmental Services lost almost 100 years of experience when three long-time employees retired this month. The city ...

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December restaurant inspection grades released

The Mississippi Department of Health conducted 30 food service inspections in Lafayette County between Dec. 1 and Dec. ...

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Christmas trees used to create fish habitats

With all of the gift wrappings and other trash accumulated over the Christmas weekend being picked up by ...

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Oxford narrowly escapes worst of winter thunderstorms

Lafayette County received about 2 inches of rain Saturday as waves of storms rolled over the area from ...

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Heavy rain, high winds, hail and more possible Saturday night

Today would be a good day to take down outdoor Christmas decorations or at least to make sure ...

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Oxford keeps growing

Residential permits nearly double in 2024 If one considers the number of new homes being built in Oxford ...

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Lafayette County Fire Department has record-breaking year

In 2024, Lafayette County firefighters responded to 2,711 calls, the department’s busiest year since at least 2007. In ...

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Oxford police respond to 8,500 reports in 2024

The Oxford Police Department achieved significant milestones in 2024, marking a year of exceptional growth and advancements.  By ...

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