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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 ...

May 1, 2024

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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 ...

April 22, 2024

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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 ...

April 17, 2024

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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’ ...

April 14, 2024

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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 ...

April 12, 2024

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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 ...

April 12, 2024

Lifestyle

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 ...

April 12, 2024

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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 ...

April 11, 2024

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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 ...

April 10, 2024

Lifestyle

‘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 ...

April 10, 2024

Lifestyle

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April 10, 2024

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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 ...

April 10, 2024

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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 ...

April 10, 2024

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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 ...

April 8, 2024

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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 ...

April 5, 2024

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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 ...

April 5, 2024

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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 ...

April 4, 2024

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Oxford looking to get tough on towing

The Oxford Board of Aldermen is considering an ordinance amendment that will provide strict oversight of the towing ...

April 4, 2024

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Strong storms expected today: Hail, tornadoes, high winds possible

Lafayette County has been upgraded from a “slight” severe weather risk to an “enhanced” risk by the National ...

April 2, 2024

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LCFD: Honoring the past while looking toward the future

The Lafayette County Fire Department recently held its first annual banquet, honoring the first volunteer firefighters and the ...

April 1, 2024

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Ole Miss students thank LOU community during ‘The Big Event’

More than 1,000 University of Mississippi students will head out into Oxford and Lafayette County next weekend to ...

March 30, 2024

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U.S. Attorney Clay Joyner presented with Patriotic Employer Award

When Lt. Col. Steven Jackson, with the Mississippi Army National Guard, was deployed overseas in March 2023, the ...

March 29, 2024