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Paula Morris awarded 2023 Virginia H. Chrestman Employee of the Year

Paula Morris, the benefits manager in the city of Oxford’s Human Resource department, has been honored with the ...

Business

Oxford economy reaches new high with record sales tax revenue

Oxford’s local economy is showing robust growth, as reported by Mayor Robyn Tannehill at the Dec. 19 Board ...

Oxford

John Morgan concludes tenure with Oxford Board of Aldermen

Following a successful election campaign, John Morgan is set to leave his long-standing position on the Oxford Board ...

Lafayette County

Week of varied skies ahead for Oxford as year ends

As 2023 draws to a close, Oxford residents looking ahead can expect a week of varied weather, according ...

News Main

Holiday season sees increase in fire, traffic, and burglary incidents

The holiday season, while a time for festivities and joy, also brings an uptick in safety risks, including ...

Lifestyle

MDOT clears Santa Claus for travel!

https://pub.mdot.ms.gov/download/press%20releases/2023/December/Santa%20cleared%20for%20travel/Santa_Clearance_video.mp4   The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has officially cleared Santa Claus and his reindeer for travel ...

News

NORAD Embarks on 68th Year of Tracking Santa with New Features

The festive spirit is in full swing as the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) gears up for ...

News

Oxford Weather: Sunny Start, Showers Expected by Christmas Day

As residents in Oxford prepare for Christmas on Monday, the National Weather Service has provided a detailed forecast ...

News

Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department Dec. 20 crime report

Wednesday, Dec 20, 2023 1 accident 3 agency assists 3 animal complaints 1 disturbance 1 domestic violence 1 ...

State/Region News

Lafayette High Student Selected for National Flight Academy

Cody Quarles, a junior at Lafayette High School, has been selected to participate in the National Flight Academy ...

News

Andy Howorth named McLarty’s successor in Lafayette County

In a significant development within the Lafayette County judiciary, Andy Howorth has been unanimously appointed by the Lafayette ...

Pink, red, orange and yellow blooms grown on green stems.

Lifestyle

Snaptastic snapdragons bloom in cold weather

By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service Snapdragons are some of the most beautiful plants that grow in cold ...

Only in Oxford

Small Town Christmas episode airs Dec. 16

Oxford is set to shine on national TV in the “Small Town Christmas” show on Fox Business Network. ...

Education

Lafayette County School District Announces Teachers of the Year

Lafayette County School District has announced the Teachers of the Year, an honor recognizing the outstanding educators within ...

Religion

Make sure Santa knows your sizes

By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist The countdown to Christmas is in full swing, and I’m an enormous fan. ...

News

City Board passes bond for OPD, pool

In a unanimous decision, the Oxford Board of Aldermen approved a resolution at their Dec. 5 meeting to ...

Lafayette Elementary 5th grader Everly Taylor, who is battling brain cancer, walked through the school halls to the cheers of fellow students during a parade held in her honor before she left for surgery on Monday, Dec. 4. (©Bruce Newman)

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New Chick-fil-A Site Plan Under Review by Oxford Planning Commission

Business

Chick-fil-A site plan approved by Commission

Second store will have double parking spots The Oxford Planning Commission reviewed and approved the proposed site plan ...

Newsletter News

Christmas Eve Star of ‘69 forever remembered

By Steve Stricker Columnist   True story – exactly as I experienced it that night…. It was Christmas ...

Accidents

Judge McLarty victim of car accident

Was second longest-serving Justice Court judge in Mississippi The Lafayette County community is mourning the death of Judge ...

Lifestyle

Ways to cope with demanding holiday season

As we immerse ourselves in the festive spirit of the season, it’s important to acknowledge that the holidays ...

Huddle House Open on Christmas Day Across Nearly 300 Locations

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Huddle House open on Christmas Day across nearly 300 locations

Huddle House announced it will keep nearly 300 of its locations open on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, to ...

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