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New residential development ‘Chickasaw Flatts’ moves forward

A new residential development could soon rise on Oxford’s north side, after the Oxford Planning Commission approved the…

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Storms damage structures at Camp Yocona

Severe storms on Saturday caused significant damage at Camp Yocona, the Boy Scouts’ main camp in northeast Mississippi. …

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Public invited to attend free event showcasing local business talent

The Oxford & Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation invites the community to attend the fourth annual Oxford Pitch…

Religion

M28 Camps: Guiding students with fun

By Shams Rahman Eddie Willis had an idea in 2012. It was inspired by Matthew 28:19-20 from the…

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Taylor has a new mayor

Shawn Edwards won the election against incumbent Mayor Christi Hardy last week, giving the town of Taylor a…

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Hwy. 30 wreck kills two

Two women from Grenada were killed Saturday morning in a wreck while on their way to a softball…

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Storms cause deadly wreck, thousands without power

Morning storms wreaked havoc in Lafayette County, knocking down trees and power lines, leaving thousands without power and…

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Oxford’s Samuel Bain appointed to U.S. Naval Academy

Samuel Bain of Oxford has been appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy by U.S. Rep.Trent Kelly. Each year,…

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Maiden honored for four decades of service

The Oxford Board of Aldermen on Tuesday officially accepted the retirement of longtime Deputy Chief Sheridan W. Maiden,…

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Qualifying period for District 2 Election Commissioner now open

A Special Election will be held to fill a seat on the Lafayette County Election Commission left open…

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Lafayette County Deputy Joe Maples dies at 68

Joe Julian Maples, 68, lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday, June 3, at MD Anderson Cancer Center…

Healthcare

First case of West Nile Virus reported in Rankin County

The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting the first case of West Nile Virus for the 2025…

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OSD communications team wins top honors at annual conference

The Oxford School District’s Department of Communications recently received top honors at the annual Mississippi School Public Relations…

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Chamber holds ribbon cutting for Roundabout Oxford

The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday for Roundabout Oxford RV Park and…

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Oxford’s Fourth of July fireworks moves to mTrade Park

The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Fourth of July celebration will be lighting up the sky from…

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Lightning strike rattles residents, damages home

A powerful bolt of lightning struck a home in north Lafayette County during a late-night storm on Sunday,…

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Oxford Ortho joins forces with Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center; Will change name in August

Oxford Ortho & Sports Medicine announced Tuesday that, effective Aug. 4, it will join forces with and rebrand…

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Comeback Falls Short for Baseball as Season Comes to an End In Regional

By Jeff Roberson Ole Miss Sports The Rebels almost made it all the way back. Ole Miss was…

Food

Pizzashop brings New York pizza to Oxford

By Ian Sparks Eagle intern When you think of authentic New York-style pizza, your mind probably drifts to…

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No. 10 Baseball Races Past Murray State to Force Deciding Game 7 at Oxford Regional

By Jeff Roberson Ole Miss Sports Top-seed Ole Miss advanced to a Monday showdown against four-seed Murray State…

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Ole Miss takes Western Kentucky out; moves on to play Sunday

By Jeff Roberson Ole Miss Sports Ole Miss and Western Kentucky met in an elimination game Saturday afternoon…

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Historic season for softball comes to a close

Despite a heroic comeback, the No. 17 Ole Miss softball program saw its season come to a close…