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Aldermen approve dissolution of Punkin, transfer of service to the city

The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved the dissolution of the Punkin Water Association, Inc. and transfer of service ...

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[UPDATE] Lafayette County under Winter Weather Advisory extended to Friday morning

Lafayette County is now under Winter Weather Advisory as ice and sleet could accumulate across portions of the ...

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Board of Alderman repeal mask mandate for city buildings

The Oxford Board of Alderman voted to repeal the city’s mask mandate on Tuesday after a decline in ...

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Mississippi Senate proposes $446.6M tax relief package

Committed to cutting taxes without any offsetting increase, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann and Senate Finance Chairman Josh Harkins ...

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Oxford Board Preview: Dissolution of Punkin Water, renaming HWY 30 & 334

The Oxford Board of Aldermen will hold a regular board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 5 p.m. ...

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University Avenue to have road closures Tuesday morning

University Avenue will have road closures Tuesday, Feb. 1 from 9 to 11 a.m. The Oxford Police Department ...

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OPD arrests Sherman man in connection to 2019 shooting, armed robbery case

On December 16, 2019, the Oxford Police Department responded to the 1000 block of Chickasaw Drive for an ...

Education

Oxford School District begins search for teacher candidates

The Oxford School District will host Teacher Recruitment Day, Saturday, February 26, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30p.m. ...

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Hospital group: Mississippi nurses are leaving in droves

A Mississippi hospital association is sounding the alarm over nursing vacancies. There are nearly 3,000 registered nurse vacancies ...

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Speaker’s Edge competition helps develop career-relevant skills

Fake vaccine cards, inappropriate behavior on Zoom, underreporting billable hours to improve bonuses, equal opportunities in the workplace, ...

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Weathers’ Auto Supply has a new home in Oxford

North Mississippi’s leading auto accessories and windshield company has  expanded into Oxford. Weathers Auto Supply has opened its ...

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The Landshark, seafood staple of Oxford, begins crawfish season at new location

Mississippi’s Kings of Crawfish make their return to Oxford. The Landshark ushers in a season of seafood on ...

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OPD charges Water Valley man in connection to ongoing cable theft case

On January 20th, 2022, the Oxford Police Department responded to County Road 102 in reference to stolen telephone ...

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Traffic stop leads to possession of weapon by felon charge

On Saturday, January 22, the Oxford Police Department conducted a traffic stop for no license plate on the ...

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Corinth man charged for child molestation incident in 1988

On Friday, January 7, 2022, the Oxford Police Department received a report stating that in the spring/summer of ...

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Retired Circuit Judge Robert Kenneth Coleman died at 85

Retired Circuit Judge Robert Kenneth Coleman of New Albany died on Tuesday, Jan. 25, at Magnolia at the ...

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Medical marijuana bill passes, heads to Mississipi governor

Mississippi lawmakers are sending their governor a bill that would create a medical marijuana program for people with ...

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Mississippi has 10th pediatric death from COVID-19

The Mississippi Health Department said Wednesday that a child has died of COVID-19. This was the state’s 10th ...

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Oxford Chamber announces launch of NIL program for Ole Miss student athletes

The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a new program designed to connect student athletes ...

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First-year law students provide meal for health care workers

Winter weather is common in many states, but not Mississippi. A slight wintry mix or snow can create ...

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Governor Reeves outlines priorities in State of State

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says cutting taxes, supporting education and improving infrastructure are among his priorities this year. ...

Events

Masters of Music Bush, Marshall, Meyer and Meyer to take the Ford Center stage

Acclaimed musicians Sam Bush, Mike Marshall and Edgar Meyer along with George Meyer will take the stage at ...

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