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University of Mississippi announces all 2020 summer sessions will be held remotely

Students will not be walking about the University of Mississippi’s Oxford campus for the remainder of the spring, ... Read more

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Sam Kendricks: 2021 Olympics will be the “most popular” in its history

While plenty of athletes might be disheartened at the fact they will not be able to compete in ... Read more

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Oxford Board of Aldermen approve additional measures to contain spread of COVID-19

After Lafayette County announced four new presumptive COVID-19 cases since Thursday, the City of Oxford met on Sunday ... Read more

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2019 Best of Oxford Ballot

Best of Oxford, our city’s longest-running popularity poll, is back. Vote for your favorite restaurants, bars, shops, services ... Read more

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Oxford Police Department earns national accreditation

Following an extensive review process and a formal hearing last week, the Oxford Police Department earned national accreditation ... Read more

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Surveillance video of Ally Kostial on the Square released

The final hours of Ally Kostial’s life are coming more into focus after the City of Oxford released ... Read more

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NBC television to film pilot episode in Oxford

Oxford will be a prominent backdrop for a potential NBC television show next month. The show ‘Bluff City ... Read more

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Oxford Police record 2 Oxford resident arrests, including one for allegedly stealing a firearm

Oxford Police have recorded the arrest of a 39-year-old Oxford man by Water Valley Police for allegedly stealing ... Read more

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Oxford Police arrest Memphis man for alleged sexual battery

Oxford police have recorded arrests of two residents from outside of Oxford, including one on a charge of ... Read more

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Howington to be assistant director of OSD curriculum

Oxford School District has tabbed a former principal for multiple Oxford School District schools to be a part ... Read more

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New Oxford elementary school to be named “Central Elementary”

The newest building in the Oxford School District will hold historical significance. During Monday’s school board meeting the ... Read more

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Mayor Tannehill lauds officers, community after weekend marches

After a weekend that began with torrential rains and ended with pro-Confederate rally through the city Saturday, Mayor ... Read more

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City and county recover in aftermath of heavy rain storms

After a week that drenched Oxford and Lafayette County with over double-digit inches of rain, the city and ... Read more

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Boil water notice to remain in effect through Wednesday

Oxford Water System customers will need to continue taking precautions with their tap water for a couple more ... Read more

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Double Decker buses to begin historic tours

Springtime in Oxford brings about many things, including one of the city’s more iconic symbols. Starting next month ... Read more

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Mississippi Institute of Art and Letters nominate 13 Oxonians for awards

Earlier this week the nominees were announced for the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters Awards in their ... Read more

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Belle Rivers affordable housing community is ’35 percent’ complete

The Belle Rivers workforce housing community, which has been in development with the city since 2017, is eyeing ... Read more

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Yalobusha Brewing Co. announce plans to open brewpub in Oxford

A former Water Valley brewery announced last week their plans to open a brewpub in Oxford this year. ... Read more

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Oxford makes appearance on ‘Jeopardy!’ in Double Jeopardy

Any Oxonians watching the afternoon edition of “Jeopardy!” on Wednesday were treated to a rare question concerning the ... Read more

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Board of Aldermen names 13-member Executive Committee for Housing

Oxford now has a 13-member committee to oversee the development of affordable housing around the city. The Board ... Read more

Opinion

COMMENTARY: The hero that I want for Oxford, but not what it needs

Back in January, the Oxford Board of Aldermen passed a resolution to be in favor of allowing bars ... Read more

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NAMI Mississippi to host youth mental health training in Oxford

Oxford residents interested in learning how to treat youth mental health patients can get a three-year certification in ... Read more