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2023 C Spire Conerly Trophy nominations announced

Mississippi’s top college football player will be announced during the C Spire Conerly Trophy presentation at the Country ...

Lafayette Elementary honors military service with an indoor Veterans Day parade, shifting from outdoor plans due to rain, engaging students.

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Lafayette Elementary School hosts Veterans Day parade

Lafayette Elementary School celebrated Veterans Day with a unique indoor parade on Nov. 10, honoring both past and ...

Explore the significance of Veterans Day in honoring U.S. Armed Forces veterans, their sacrifices, and the ongoing support they need.

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Veterans Day: A time to honor and thank those who serve

Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on Nov. 11 to honor and ...

Lafayette County election results: New leaders join incumbents, as key positions see fresh faces and familiar figures retain their seats.

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Lafayette County election results: Incumbents hold strong as newcomers secure key seats

  The Nov. 7 local elections in Lafayette County have upheld the positions of several incumbents while ushering ...

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Oxford showcased as model heartland city at summit

Oxford was showcased as a secret sauce community at the 2023 Heartland Summit, an event dedicated to fostering ...

Oxford Commons Residents Debate PUD Changes Amidst Traffic and Safety Concerns at Board of Aldermen Nov. 7 Meeting

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Oxford Commons debate highlights safety concerns

Oxford’s Board of Aldermen convened on Nov. 7 to a packed room of residents eager to voice their ...

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Lafayette County records 44.86% turnout in general election preliminary numbers

Election officials in Lafayette County reported that 44.86 percent of registered voters participated in the general election, with ...

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Herrington gets 2024 trial date

Timothy Herrington Jr., the man accused in the July 2022 death of Ole Miss student Jimmie ‘Jay’ Lee, ...

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Lafayette County Circuit Court reminds voters where to go

Lafayette County Circuit Court shared many on its social media accounts to help keep voters informed about where ...

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Ole Miss basketball tips off season with victory

Coach Beard starts Rebel career on winning note A strong defensive effort and balanced offensive attack helped lead ...

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Cedric Burnside returns to Thacker Mountain Radio Nov. 9

Thacker Mountain Radio Hour welcomes back Grammy-winning blues musician Cedric Burnside for this week’s show, which will take ...

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All is well: Those are U.S. Army military helicopters training in Oxford’s airspace

Expect increased air traffic as military aviators train long-range operations in Oxford FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. – Beginning this week, ...

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LCSD responds to County Road 518 incident

The following is a statement from the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department: At approximately 6:40 pm on Nov. 5 the Lafayette ...

Governor Tate Reeves is in a tough contest with Democratic nominee Brandon Presley, setting the stage for a clash of ideas that could reshape the state's future.

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Tight Mississippi governor’s race reflects policy battle

In Mississippi’s traditionally conservative political landscape, the upcoming gubernatorial election has taken on remarkable significance. Incumbent Governor Tate ...

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Leadership Lafayette 2024 class call for applications

Application deadline is Friday, Nov. 17 Emerging community leaders of Oxford and Lafayette County have an opportunity to ...

Explore forest bathing's tranquility and benefits. Escape the urban hustle by immersing in nature, improving both mental and physical health.

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Ditch the soap, grab your coat and bathe in the forest

In the hustle and bustle of today’s fast-paced world, individuals often seek reprieve in various forms of wellness ...

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Homemakers Council hosts annual Holiday House at Arena today, Saturday

The Lafayette Mississippi Homemakers Council and the Mississippi State Extension Service will have its annual Holiday House today ...

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Judge Baker funeral service Thursday in Charleston

Retired Circuit Judge Andrew C. Baker died Oct. 31 at his home in Charleston. He was 87. A ...

Shelby Hernandez (left) and Julia Allen (right), Data Analysts at the Oxford Police Department, during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 28. Photo courtesy of Oxford Police Department.

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OPD collects 182 lbs of medications in National Drug Take Back Event

Oxford Police Department (OPD) hosted a collection site for the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, ...

Oxford resident faces court on fraud charge

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Oxford resident faces court on fraud charge

On Sept. 22, a local business on University Avenue reported a fraudulent check, prompting an investigation by the ...

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OPD charge two with felony damage of city’s new pocket park

On Oct. 24, 2023, the Oxford Police Department took a report of property damage that occurred in the ...

Cold Front Triggers Sharp Temperature Drop in Oxford

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Cold front triggers sharp temperature drop in Oxford

Oxford residents are feeling the chill as an arctic cold front moves through the Mid-South, significantly dropping temperatures ...

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