A partial solar eclipse is seen from Arlington, Virginia, Thursday, June 10, 2021. The annular or “ring of fire” solar eclipse is only visible to some people in Greenland, Northern Russia, and Canada. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

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Annular solar eclipse visible in Oxford this Saturday

On Saturday, Oct. 14, an annular solar eclipse will adorn the skies of North, Central and South America. ...

Oxford Rescinds Boil Water Notice Following Health Department Clearance

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Oxford rescinds boil water notice following health department clearance

Note: This story has been updated to reflect the lifting of the self-imposed precautionary boil water notice. The ...

The Oxford Police Department has issued an alert for a possible missing person, Brandon Sawyer, 21, from Canada

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UPDATE: Oxford police confirm location of previously missing individual

The Oxford Police Department confirmed that Brandon Sawyer, previously reported as possibly missing, has been located. The department ...

The Oxford Police Department has issued an alert for a possible missing person, Brandon Sawyer, 21, from Canada

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UPDATED: Oxford police issue alert for potential missing person

UPDATED: Oxford Police Department has reported Sawyer has been located and thanks the community for its help and ...

Explore blues music at the 12th Annual Oxford Blues Festival from Oct. 12-14, featuring performances to support local musicians

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The 12th Annual Oxford Blues Festival is set for Oct. 12-14

The 12th Annual Oxford Blues Festival is set to take place from Oct. 12-14 at the Lafayette County ...

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Escaped armed robbery suspect back in custody

Jasper Dewarraen Jenkins, the armed robbery suspect who fled Lafayette County Circuit Court on Oct. 10, was apprehended ...

Oxford High Students on State Superintendent's Advisory Council

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Oxford High students named to superintendent’s council

Four Oxford High School students were selected to serve on the State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council. The council ...

Oxford Issues Boil Water Notice After Main Break

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UPDATED: Oxford issues boil water notice after main break

Note: This story has been updated to include information on actions Oxford residents should take to remain safe ...

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

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Controversy surrounds Oxford Commons development proposal

On Oct. 9, the Oxford Planning Commission rejected proposed modifications to the Oxford Commons Planned Unit Development (PUD) ...

Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington, Theodosia Burr

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Theodosia Burr disappearance still shrouded in mystery

Theodosia Burr, daughter and only child of former Vice President Aaron Burr, is a captivating figure in early ...

The Confederate legacy in post-Civil War Brazil left a profound cultural impact that endures to the present day

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Confederate veterans found refuge in Brazil post-Civil War

In the aftermath of the American Civil War, which spanned from 1861 to 1865, approximately 20,000 Confederate soldiers ...

Oxford faces rising COVID-19 and RSV cases amid Southeastern trends. Stay informed and take protective measures.

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Oxford amid rising COVID-19 and RSV cases in the southeast

As the bustling Ole Miss football season sweeps through Oxford, the city is nestled within a Southeast region ...

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Photo feature: Chancellor Glenn Boyce and Attorney General Lynn Fitch at ‘One Pill Can Kill’ campaign launch

“Fentanyl is 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times more potent than heroin. It really takes ...

The Oxford School District English Learners (EL) Program celebrated 56 graduates at their annual Fall EL Parent Night.

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Oxford School District English Learners (EL) graduation celebration

The Oxford School District English Learners (EL) Program celebrated 56 graduates at their annual Fall EL Parent Night. ...

Lafayette County High School Band practices

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Lafayette High School Band ready to shine at Tomahawk championship

The Lafayette County High School Band is gearing up to compete at the Tomahawk Marching Band Championship Oct. ...

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SEC: Say goodbye to alcohol sales during Ole Miss games if changes aren’t enacted

Conference not suspending alcohol sales privileges for Ole Miss, but they might if changes aren’t made The Southeastern ...

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Need an extra $1.2B? The lottery might have your number

Third-largest Powerball jackpot an estimated $1.2 billion; Mega Millions jackpot an est. $350 million; Match 5 climbs to $450,000 ...

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Oxford swells with success

Record crowd fills Oxford, campus as Rebels surge The stars were aligned for Ole Miss on Saturday night. ...

Oxford has a new ordinance for golf carts & low-speed vehicles: Enhancing safety and transportation in the city streets. Learn more

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Oxford’s New Rules for Golf Carts and Low-Speed Vehicles

In a unanimous decision during their meeting tonight, the Oxford Board of Aldermen has approved a significant ordinance ...

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SEC fines Ole Miss $100K for fans on field after LSU game

The Southeastern Conference announced Sunday that the University of Mississippi will be fined for a violation of the ...

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Chronic absenteeism rate decreases to 23.9% for Mississippi school districts in 2022-23

23.9% of Mississippi public school students were chronically absent in 2022-23, marking a decrease from 28% in the ...

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Oxford’s OSD district operations leader set to retire in December

Oxford School district operations leadership will soon change as Col. Doug Cromwell announced his retirement for December 2023. ...

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