Business
Planning Commission approves Waffle House site plan
One of the final hurdles to Oxford getting its first Waffle House was cleared on Monday. The Oxford Planning commission approved the site plan for ...
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Education
Lafayette County School District names Jay Foster new superintendent
The Lafayette County School District has hired Jay Foster to be the district’s new superintendent. The LCSD announced the hiring on Monday, coming nearly two ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, June 14, 2021 3:12 pm
Crime
Oxford woman charged with child neglect
An Oxford woman is facing a felony child neglect charge. On May 10, Child Protective Services reported a child who tested positive for a controlled ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, June 14, 2021 2:54 pm
Crime
Philadelphia man arrested for sexual battery
On June 11, the Oxford Police Department responded to a business in the 100 block of Courthouse Square in reference to a sexual battery incident. ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, June 14, 2021 12:30 pm
Newsletter
Ole Miss baseball has season end in Tucson Super Regional
For a second straight season the Ole Miss baseball team ends up one win away from Omaha. The Rebels fell to Arizona, 16-3, on Sunday ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, June 14, 2021 12:21 pm
Crime
Lafayette County man arrested and charged with murder
A Lafayette County man is charged with allegedly murdering his wife, according to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department. On June 11 at approximately 12:15 p.m., ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, June 11, 2021 9:52 pm
Newsletter
Kiffin: There is depth at linebacker despite loss of Jacquez Jones
The Ole Miss defense took a blow last week when its leading tackler from a season ago announced his intentions to leave the program. Jacquez ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, June 11, 2021 12:03 pm
Ole Miss Sports
COLUMN: Resilient Rebels find themselves on brink of returning to Omaha
When Tim Elko stumbled behind the first base bag and crumpled into a heap on April 5, it felt as if all the goals and ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, June 11, 2021 10:34 am
Newsletter
Ole Miss’ Gonzalez named Freshman All-American by Collegiate Baseball
Jacob Gonzalez was named to the Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-American team on Wednesday, becoming the first Ole Miss shortstop to earn Freshman All-American honors since ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, June 10, 2021 11:11 am
Elections
Town of Taylor elects two new aldermen; Mayor Hardy re-elected
The Town of Taylor held its municipal elections on Tuesday, electing two new people to the Board of Aldermen. Bill Taylor and Sarah Margaret Hewlett ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, June 10, 2021 10:58 am
BREAKING NEWS
Crews battle to keep Lake Tara Dam levee from failing
The Lafayette County Fire Department is working to relieve pressure from the Tara Lake Dam before a levee breaches due to the heavy rainfall received ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 4:31 pm
Elections
Mayor Tannehill wins re-election bid; Hyneman wins Ward 3 Alderman seat
Oxford’s 2021 municipal elections were held on Tuesday and saw all incumbents win their respective races, including Mayor Robyn Tannehill. Tannehill won her bid for ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 8:06 am
Lafayette Sports
2021 EAGLE All-AREA SOFTBALL TEAM: Lafayette’s Davis earns Player of the Year honor
After losing out on the 2020 season, area softball teams did not take the 2021 season for granted. That included Lafayette’s Landy Davis, who worked ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 8:00 am
Elections
Live updates: 2021 Oxford Municipal Election Results
This page will be updated as new election returns are announced for the 2021 Oxford municipal election. Mayor Robyn Tannehill is seeking a second term ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, June 8, 2021 5:53 pm
Elections
Voters turn out for Oxford’s municipal elections despite weather
Mother nature attempted to put a damper on Oxford’s 2021 municipal elections on Tuesday, but voters still showed up to cast their ballots. With all ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, June 8, 2021 3:46 pm
News
More details released about pedestrian killed by vehicle near South Lamar gas station
More information was released on Tuesday regarding the pedestrian who was killed after being hit by a vehicle near a gas station on South Lamar ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, June 8, 2021 3:43 pm
News
Pedestrian killed by vehicle near South Lamar gas station
A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a vehicle near a gas station on South Lamar Boulevard on Monday. Around 1 p.m., the Oxford ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, June 8, 2021 12:01 pm
Business
City considering designated taxi, ride-share areas on Downtown Square
Catching a ride-share in Oxford’s Downtown Square could get easier thanks to a new ordinance being considered by the Board of Aldermen. The Oxford Board ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, June 8, 2021 11:19 am
Lafayette County
Census: Lafayette has second-highest growth in state
While Mississippi population decreased over the last decade, Lafayette County showed some of the highest growth in the state. According to the 2020 US Census, ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, June 8, 2021 11:04 am
Ole Miss Sports
Ole Miss wins Oxford Regional championship, advances to Super Regional
For a second straight season the Ole Miss baseball team finds themselves two wins away from Omaha and the College World Series. In a marathon ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, June 7, 2021 7:59 pm
Crime
Abbeville man arrested for domestic assault
On May 30, the Oxford Police Department responded to Park Lane in reference to a domestic disturbance. Justin Williams, 29 of Abbeville, was arrested and ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, June 7, 2021 12:53 pm
Crime
Oxford man charged with commercial burglary at mTrade Park
An Oxford man is facing a felony charge after allegedly stealing money from a mTrade Park concession stand. On May 27, the Oxford Police Department ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, June 7, 2021 12:38 pm
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