News

Preliminary site plan for Roundabout Oxford given a thumbs up by supervisors

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved the preliminary site plan for a proposed resort RV park Monday. ...

March 5, 2024

News

Assailant puts gun to officer’s head; Oxford police able to disarm

Oxford Chief of Police Jeff McCutchen said officers were reminded why no call is “routine” after having dealt ...

March 4, 2024

News

Coach Yo named ESPN’s National Coach of the Week

Ole Miss Women’s basketball Coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin has been named ESPN’s National Coach of the Week for the ...

March 4, 2024

News

Possible strong storms over night; more rain later in the week

Rain and possible thunderstorms are expected to roll into Lafayette County later tonight and hang around through Tuesday. ...

March 4, 2024

Ole Miss Sports

Saunier’s five scoreless lifts baseball to series win over Iowa

By Jeff Roberson Ole Miss Sports Ole Miss wrapped up its three-game home baseball series against Iowa with ...

March 4, 2024

News

Seven OHS students named as National Merit finalists

Oxford High School has announced that seven exceptional students have advanced to National Merit finalists in the annual ...

March 1, 2024

News

‘Shadow of Son,’ is an all-Oxford-show and Davenport’s 125th play at OHS

While all Oxford High Theater productions are quality, professional shows, its newest play is undoubtedly more special to ...

March 1, 2024

News

Oxford partners with UM’s MPartner to better serve Spanish-speaking community members

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, cities worldwide faced unprecedented challenges in effectively reaching all segments of ...

March 1, 2024

News

Ole Miss Baseball continues to roll in win over Missouri State

The runs continued to pile up Wednesday night as Ole Miss Baseball (6-4) scored 12 or more runs ...

February 29, 2024

Lifestyle

Ole Miss honors 60th anniversary of ‘Freedom Summer’

A week dedicated to honoring the 60th anniversary of the “Mississippi Freedom Summer” features guest speakers, documentaries and ...

February 29, 2024

News

Northwest Hall of Fame inducts locals

Three Lafayette, one Oxford graduate inducted in group of 16 Sixteen Northwest Mississippi Community College students have been ...

February 28, 2024

Arts

Inaugural ‘Casey Jones Blues Fest’ slated for March 23

On Saturday, March 23, the Water Valley Main Street Association will hold its first Casey Jones Blues Festival.   ...

February 28, 2024

News

Nash is finalist for National Coach of the Year

Awards banquet set for June 26 in Bismarck, N.D. The National High School Athletic Coaches Association announced last ...

February 28, 2024

News

Metro Narcotics Unit roundup nets 47 drug, felony arrests

The Lafayette County Metro Narcotics Unit, with assistance from the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department, the Oxford Police Department, ...

February 27, 2024

News

Plato’s Closet now open for buying gently-used clothes; sales to start soon

Spring is around the corner and it’s a good time to start your spring cleaning by clearing out ...

February 27, 2024

News

Oxford girls fall to Mantachie 3-2

February 27, 2024

News

Tallahatchie, Batesville, Oxford police work together to solve burglaries

Since early January the Enid and Teasdale area of Tallahatchie County have been the target of property crimes ...

February 26, 2024

News

Offense stays hot as baseball rolls to series win over High Point

By Jeff Roberson Ole Miss Athletics Ole Miss unleashed a barrage of offense in its baseball series finale ...

February 26, 2024

News

Chick-fil-A breaks ground on Oxford Commons location

A ground-breaking ceremony was held Monday for the future Chick-fil-A in Oxford Commons. Franchise owner Lance Reed was ...

February 26, 2024

News

Nails & Cocktails Salon offering dip nails, pedicures and more

Aaron Weis and Kimmee Nguyen know a thing or two about running a successful nail salon and have ...

February 26, 2024

Lifestyle

Making History!

By M. Ben Williams Oxford’s own Charles Reagan Wilson, UM professor emeritus of history and Southern studies, received ...

February 25, 2024

Lifestyle

County youth recognized at annual Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions

This year, 1,225 4-H and FFA members across Mississippi participated in the Dixie National Junior Round-Up Livestock Shows, ...

February 25, 2024