ABC
ABC approved petition to allow bars to stay open later on Super Bowl
Oxonians planning to stay out to watch the Super Bowl this weekend will be able to, thanks to the the Alcohol Beverage Control. The ABC ...
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Board of Supervisors
LaKeisha Borum takes on crowded District 3 as independent candidate
LaKeisha Borum was in church after the new year, when she got the sign she needed. The life-long Oxford resident was trying to decide whether ...
by Chris Kwiecinski, Friday, February 1, 2019 9:55 am
Board of Supervisors
Supervisors District 2 race adds one more, as Justice Court adds competition
There’s been a slow in the number of names entering races for office in Lafayette County, but residents are still announcing their intentions to run. ...
by Chris Kwiecinski, Thursday, January 31, 2019 10:00 am
OSD
Oxford School Board waiting for clearer picture on budget for projects
The Oxford School Board discussed two of its projects during Monday’s meeting that will be over the $38 million budget they originally set. The board ...
by Chris Kwiecinski, Thursday, January 31, 2019 9:58 am
News
Growing purchase loans allow veterans to buy housing in Oxford
Oxford saw the third-highest growth among cities offering purchase loans to assist veterans in buying homes. Over a five-year span from 2013 to 2018, purchase ...
by Chris Kwiecinski, Wednesday, January 30, 2019 9:37 am
OPD
OPD arrests 2 men for allegedly stealing items from cars
Two men, one from Booneville and the other from Saltillo, were arrested after being caught by a private security firm for stealing items out of ...
by Chris Kwiecinski, Tuesday, January 29, 2019 12:06 pm
banners
Aldermen to re-write land codes pertaining to banners
The Board of Aldermen concluded it would re-write specific land development codes to limit and define banners in residential areas. This discussion was a continuation ...
by Chris Kwiecinski, Monday, January 28, 2019 7:34 pm
OSD
Oxford School District names Brittany Franks Teacher of the Year
The Oxford School District announced its annual awards Monday evening, and announced Brittany Franks as its Teacher of the Year. OSD gave out eight awards, ...
by Chris Kwiecinski, Monday, January 28, 2019 7:32 pm
City of Oxford
Aldermen to begin drafting changes to city alcohol ordinance
Oxford’s Board of Aldermen agreed to begin drafting changes to an ordinance Monday, concerning on-premise consumption of light wine and beer relating to craft beer ...
by Chris Kwiecinski, Monday, January 28, 2019 7:30 pm
Bus laws
OPD taking extra measures against disregarded bus safety laws
In response to Oxford and Lafayette County residents disregarding bus safety laws, Oxford Police has increased activity over the past week in attempts to catch ...
by Chris Kwiecinski, Friday, January 25, 2019 3:17 pm
City of Oxford
Clay Deweese enters Representatives District 12 race against Kilpatrick
Oxford businessman Clay Deweese announced he has entered the Mississippi House of Representatives race in District 12 Thursday. Deweese, who is the owner and operator of ...
by Chris Kwiecinski, Friday, January 25, 2019 12:08 pm
City of Oxford
Teresa Coleman gives back to a community that made her a business owner
Teresa Coleman describes herself as a perfectionist. And in her profession, being a tax preparer at EZ Tax, striving to be a perfectionist is just ...
by Chris Kwiecinski, Thursday, January 24, 2019 6:30 pm
electricity cooporatives
North East Power ‘cautiously optimistic’ about rural internet bill
North East Mississippi Electric Power Association is exploring the possibilities in providing internet to rural Lafayette County, but is proceeding with caution. NEMEPA CEO Keith ...
by Chris Kwiecinski, Thursday, January 24, 2019 5:45 pm
OHS
Over a dozen Oxford High students awarded for their artwork
Three Oxford High School students are being recognized on a national level for their art prowess at the 2019 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Maggie Sudduth, Emma ...
by Chris Kwiecinski, Wednesday, January 23, 2019 1:56 pm
EPA
Mississippi State Senate passes bill to allow EPAs to provide internet
The Mississippi State Senate unanimously passed a bill Wednesday that would allow local electric cooperatives to provide internet to Oxonians. The bill, which will now ...
by Chris Kwiecinski, Wednesday, January 23, 2019 1:26 pm
Lafayette County
After being convinced to join, Conny Parham is The Pantry’s Volunteer of the Year
Conny Parham was surprised when she found out she was named The Pantry’s Volunteer of the Year, especially since she needed some convincing to join. ...
by Chris Kwiecinski, Wednesday, January 23, 2019 9:41 am
Board of Supervisors
Supervisors vote to approve the county to clean property on Highway 30
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors voted to allow the county to clean a property on Highway 30, after repeated attempts to get the resident ...
by Chris Kwiecinski, Tuesday, January 22, 2019 4:47 pm
OPD
Pontotoc man arrested for an assault near the Square
A Pontotoc man turned himself in on Saturday afternoon to Oxford Police after assaulting a man near the downtown Square, sending the victim to a ...
by Chris Kwiecinski, Tuesday, January 22, 2019 12:30 pm
Bradley Roberson
Q&A: OSD’s Bradley Roberson on the challenges of being an educator
Oxford School District is in the midst of major innovation. The school is applying for a District of Innovation designation, which would allow students in ...
by Chris Kwiecinski, Tuesday, January 22, 2019 9:56 am
Ole Miss
Women’s basketball is hitting its stride and having fun doing it
Ole Miss women’s coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin jumped into the media room after knocking off Florida 76-66 on Sunday and couldn’t help but throw out a ...
by Chris Kwiecinski, Monday, January 21, 2019 3:49 pm
OPD
OPD names Kevin Parker Officer of the Year at awards banquet
Oxford Police Department held its annual awards banquet last Friday, and bestowed nine awards to officers in the department. Kevin Parker took OPD’s Officer of ...
by Chris Kwiecinski, Monday, January 21, 2019 3:46 pm
Ole Miss Rebels
SEC women’s basketball power rankings: coaches preach parity as MSU clearly reigns
Both coaches in Sunday’s Ole Miss and Florida contest, Yolett McPhee-McCuin and Cam Newbauer, both echoed the same sentiments in their evaluations of SEC women’s basketball. It’s ...
by Chris Kwiecinski, Monday, January 21, 2019 3:18 pm
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