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Nominations extended for ‘Citizen of the Year’ award

Hurry – you only have until Wednesday, May 8, to let county officials know who you think was ...

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Highway 7 widening project receives $160M from MS House, Senate

In 2015, Oxford and Lafayette County residents and leaders received the bad news that the Mississippi Department of ...

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Protest on UM campus has a few tense moments; no arrests

About 30 people gathered on the University of Mississippi campus Thursday protesting Israel’s attacks on Gaza, and demanding ...

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House speaker: Voters may soon be able to vote on Medicaid expansion

JACKSON – Speaker Jason White has issued the following statement concerning Medicaid expansion: “Today, the Mississippi House of ...

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Chargers defeat Germantown to take the series

By Adam Brown Sports writer Oxford beat the Germantown Mavericks 8–3 Tuesday to take the series and advance ...

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Another successful Double Decker in the books

Mayor says best ever; OPD reports moderate arrests The 27th annual Double Decker Arts Festival has won many ...

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New OPD headquarters taking shape

The early phases of the $12 million project to renovate the new Oxford Police Department headquarters are well ...

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Probable cause hearing held in capital case

Court hears details on child’s injuries A Circuit Court judge ruled Monday that there was probable cause to ...

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Ross’ walk-off lifts baseball over No. 22 Mississippi State in 12 innings

By Jeff Roberson In the bottom of the 12th inning Saturday night at Oxford-University Stadium/Swayze Field, Ole Miss’ ...

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Busy weekend(s) ahead for Oxford

Oxford is going to be a busy place over the next few weeks, starting with this weekend. “We ...

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Heavy rain, high winds toppled trees, knock out power

Oxford and Lafayette County saw 4 to 6 inches of rain this week, combined with high wind gusts ...

A map of Mississippi displays 25 counties in red, six in yellow.

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Formosan termite swarms threaten large part of state

By Bonnie Coblentz MSU Extension Service Invasive Formosan subterranean termites were first found in the state 40 years ...

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Owners hope to open Connie’s Chicken in June

Nickle Smith grew up in Tupelo, often enjoying Connie’s Chicken and its famous blueberry donuts. The original restaurant ...

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OHS’s ‘Unified Sports’ basketball team hits the road

Oxford High School’s Unified Sports basketball team has the unique opportunity to travel. This event will be a ...

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‘Segundo Muerte’ is love letter to Latin culture

By Alyssa Schnugg Senior reporter In the heart of the scorching Texan landscape, amidst the dusty plains near ...

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Shots fired at traffic stop

Deputy not hurt Staff report Early Friday morning, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call regarding ...

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Aldermen discuss getting tough on towing

Public hearing set for April 16 By Alyssa Schnugg Senior reporter The Oxford Board of Aldermen is considering ...

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Bond denied for Como man charged with capital murder of a baby

Bail was denied for the man arrested last week and charged with capital murder in the death of ...

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Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department arrests man in death of infant

On March 22, Lafayette County sheriff’s deputies responded to a call on County Road 520 regarding an unresponsive ...

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Shots fire at Lafayette deputy during traffic stop; 3 arrested

Early Friday morning, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call regarding an alarm at TGC Outdoors ...

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Oxford mourns the loss of firefighter, friend

The Oxford Fire Department is reeling from the loss of one of its own. OFD’s Lt. Jeff Taylor ...

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