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Oxford High celebrates 11 students awarded with academic honors

By Lauren Jones Eleven Oxford High School students earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition programs. ...

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Oxford city ordinance amends rules for golf cart use on public roads

The city of Oxford had a second public reading of an ordinance that amends the rules for operating ...

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OSD $37M bond referendum passes with 81 percent vote

Oxford’s response to a $37 million school bond referendum vote is a resounding “Yes” with 81 percent (unofficial) ...

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Niemeyer records 1,000th kill

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Cofield’s Corner

By John Cofield Midtown Shopping Center was Oxford’s big jump into the modern age of 1970s’ shopping centers. ...

Oxford

Audit: Oxford’s finances in good shape

Residents of Oxford, take note: The city’s financial health is looking up. A recent audit by the accounting ...

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Updated: Oxford falls 49-7 to Tupelo Golden Wave

Oxford faced a familiar opponent Friday as they faced the Tupelo Golden Wave in nonregion action. The Golden ...

Lifestyle

OHS Superiors bring author to Bramlett to say ‘hello’

Oxford High School Superiors hosted a special morning at Bramlett Elementary where they gathered with Taylor Reed’s first-grade ...

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Chamber’s Leadership Lafayette 2023 class graduates 25 leaders

Twenty-five local leaders take their fine-tuned skills into the community after graduating from the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of ...

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A message of hope: Celebrating recovery month in the Magnolia state

By Wendy Bailey, executive director Mississippi Department of Mental Health As September advances, we find ourselves in the ...

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Oxford Historic Preservation Commission approves fence, though recommendation said no

The Oxford Historic Preservation Commission approved the installation of a mixed-material fence for a property at 1505 Madison ...

Lifestyle

Goeppertia are ideal plants for indoor use

By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service During a recent visit with a friend, I admired her stunning indoor ...

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MSU hiring childcare professionals statewide

By Susan Collins-Smith MSU Extension Service Individuals interested in working with young children and families are encouraged to ...

The Oxford City Planning Commission approved the site plan variance requests for the Specialty Orthopedic Group's new construction

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Oxford City Planning Commission approves medical center for Specialty Orthopedic Group

In a unanimous decision, the Oxford City Planning Commission approved both the site plan and variance requests for ...

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Ellen Brewer hired as Northwest counselor

Northwest Mississippi Community College recently hired Ellen Brewer of Hattiesburg as a counselor at the college’s Lafayette-Yalobusha Technical ...

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Ole Miss comes from behind to win against Tulane

NEW ORLEANS – No. 20 Ole Miss found itself in a 17-7 hole in the late stages of the ...

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Oxford loses Homecoming game 31-28 to Grenada

Oxford faced a familiar opponent Friday as they hosted former district opponent Grenada for Homecoming at Bobby Holcomb ...

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Oxford’s annual budget includes employee raises, focus on public safety

9/11/23 – This article has been updated to include links to the city’s budget Readers may access the ...

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Lafayette, Itawamba football gallery, Lafayette at Itawamba 48-27

Lafayette 48- Itawamba 27 Lafayette’s record moves to 2-1. Next week the Lafayette will face Columbus at home.

Oxford Surgery Center groundbreaking

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Oxford Surgery Center breaks ground on expansion

Today, the Oxford Surgery Center broke ground on a 4,620-square-foot expansion, increasing its facility to 19,280 square feet. ...

Lifestyle

Theatre Oxford’s ‘The Exonerated’ postponed due to COVID-19

Theatre Oxford’s production of “The Exonerated” has been postponed due to COVID-19 in the cast. If you purchased ...

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Thunderstorms caused temporary power outages, little damage

A series of severe thunderstorms moved through North Mississippi Wednesday starting around 5 p.m. The National Weather Service ...

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