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Easter Sunday, always a special day in the Oxford community

Easter is one of the more special days of the year. It’s hard to top Christmas, of course, ...

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Time to curb opioid misuse

President Donald Trump held a “listening session” at the White House about opioids and drug abuse at the ...

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Time to register students for school year

The work in our schools never stops, so as one year winds down the work preparing for another ...

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County growth exciting, scary

We hear Oxford residents wonder sometimes when the development growth will finally slow down. Note to the community: ...

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Author, lawyer Mary Ann Connell deserving of community’s embrace

Oxford has more than its share of impeccable leaders and stalwart citizens. But few have earned our appreciation ...

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Sigma Nu Charity Bowl deserves support

If you want a glimpse of what student leadership at Ole Miss looks like, pay a visit this ...

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Ole Miss’ Freeze should keep on tweeting (Our View)

The suggestion that Hugh Freeze is crossing a line posting scripture and religious inspiration on his Twitter account ...

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City seeks affordable housing

The city of Oxford’s consideration to donate or lease two acres of land off South 16th Street, behind ...

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2017 Grove Bowl will introduce new coaches, players

Grove Bowl weekend is always an enjoyable spring time for Oxford and Ole Miss and this year’s will ...

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The Square gets tough on crime

Increased shoplifting at stores on the Oxford Square is frustrating, but it is no great surprise. As the ...

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Lessons to be learned from pet theft

We told you last week about two beloved small Oxford dogs that may have been stolen from loving ...

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No shock that Lafayette County in No. 1 in growth

It’s no surprise that Lafayette County is the fastest growing in Mississippi in recent years, according to the ...

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Are you ready for some baseball?

Beginning tonight, Ole Miss hosts Mississippi State in a three-game series at Oxford-University Stadium/Swayze Field. Any time the Rebels ...

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A new elementary school in Oxford makes perfect sense

Building a new elementary school in Oxford is not only wise, it is pretty much mandatory. The city ...

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Kudos to Literacy Council

The Lafayette County Literacy Council does quiet, but important, work in our community. With the mission to “improve ...

Opinion

State needs infrastructure investment

As Mississippi lawmakers grapple with piecing together a state budget without enough money they are taking another step ...

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Rep. Holland’s candor is appreciated

Nine-term state Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, has been a character at times in the Mississippi Legislature. Known for ...

Opinion

Nipping free drinks in the bud

A business giving away alcohol for free to customers without a permit from the state’s Alcohol Beverage Control ...

Opinion

Zoning a step in right direction

The city of Oxford’s move to rezone 49 acres between North Lamar and Chickasaw Road into Traditional Neighborhood ...

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Debbie Bell has served Ole Miss’ law school well

Ole Miss has named a new dean of the law school with the selection of Susan Duncan from ...

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Rod Barnes vs. Ole Miss? It could happen

We have celebrated the post-season success of Ole Miss basketball and coach Andy Kennedy. But there’s another Rebel ...

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NIT run has boosted UM basketball

The NIT is a much stronger postseason basketball tournament in recent years since the NCAA took ownership, with ...

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