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

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Board of Aldermen revisit Oxford Commons PUD Modifications

The Oxford Board of Aldermen revisited previously denied modifications to the Oxford Commons Planned Unit Development (PUD) and ...

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Breast cancer: Solidarity among survivors

Freida Hankins was 73 when she got the news she had breast cancer. It’s now been about six ...

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Paul “Bear” Bryant Awards announce 2023 college football coaches watch list 

American Heart Association awards honor top college football coaches while raising  lifesaving funds and awareness of heart and ...

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Annual homemaker volunteer group’s holiday house set for Nov. 3-4

The annual Mississippi Homemaker Volunteer’s Holiday House will be Friday, Nov. 3, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., ...

On Saturday, a significant crowd gathered in Oxford at the Oxford-Lafayette Public Library to witness the annular solar eclipse

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Annular solar eclipse draws crowds to Oxford

On Saturday, a significant crowd gathered in Oxford at the Oxford-Lafayette Public Library to witness the annular solar ...

Ole Miss athletes partner with Wheels Up, Grove Collective, and Brandr Group to aid Oxford families through a service day at Mid-South Food Bank.

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Ole Miss athletes, firms aid Oxford at Food Bank event

Wheels Up, the Grove Collective, and The Brandr Group collaborated for a community service day in Oxford on ...

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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