Education
Oxford School District to offer free summer meals to kids
The Oxford School District will resume its summer meal program next month with dine-in or carry out options at three different campuses. Starting June 7 ...
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Business
Oxford sales tax revenues see big jump
The City of Oxford is slowly returning to pre-pandemic times as events begin to return, drawing more people and the latest sales tax report reflects ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, May 20, 2021 10:19 am
News
Alderman remove mask mandate in city buildings
Anyone entering a City of Oxford building who is fully vaccinated is no longer required to wear a mask while inside. The Oxford Board of ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, May 19, 2021 12:27 pm
News
Residence on Buchanan Avenue to be demolished
A dilapidated historic home located in the South Lamar neighborhood and dubbed a “nuisance” will be demolished. The Historic Preservation Commission on Monday approved a ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, May 19, 2021 11:49 am
Lafayette Sports
Lafayette and Saltillo set for rematch in 5A North Half series
Two years ago Lafayette baseball punched their ticket to the MHSAA Class 5A state championship series by defeating Saltillo and if they want to return ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, May 19, 2021 8:00 am
Newsletter
Ole Miss baseball back in position for hosting bid after taking Vanderbilt series
The No. 12 Ole Miss baseball team was on the outside looking in for a potential Regional hosting bid, but last weekend might have pulled ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:49 pm
Business
Mississippi Speaker Philip Gunn comes to Oxford to discuss removal of state income tax
Mississippi Speaker of the House Philip Gunn is touring the state this summer to, as he put it, “convert” people towards his bill proposal to ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:28 pm
Crime
Grenada man arrested for paying for sex with a minor
A Grenada man is facing a felony charge following an investigation at an Oxford hotel in March. On March 30, Oxford Police Department officers were ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 9:34 am
Crime
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Mother Goose daycare in connection with infant death
Editor’s note: This article contains graphic details about an infant’s death. A wrongful death lawsuit was filed in Oxford on Friday against the former Mother ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, May 17, 2021 1:45 pm
Education
Oxford High School’s Teng named 2021 US Presidential Scholar
Oxford High School is home to one of two Mississippi high school seniors named a 2021 U.S .Presidential Scholar. Oxford’s Emma Teng was among the ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, May 17, 2021 11:57 am
Newsletter
No. 18 Ole Miss uses 10-run inning to take series over No. 2 Vanderbilt
With hosting chances still up in the air, No. 18 Ole Miss needed to bolster their resume and winning the series against No. 2 Vanderbilt ...
by Jake Thompson, Sunday, May 16, 2021 6:16 pm
Newsletter
Leiter dominant as No. 2 Vanderbilt evens series with No. 18 Ole Miss
Jack Leiter returned to the mound after a week off and was nearly un-hittable. No. 18 Ole Miss managed only two hits off Leiter as ...
by Jake Thompson, Saturday, May 15, 2021 7:52 pm
Newsletter
Nikhayz outduels Rocker as No. 18 Ole Miss defeats No. 2 Vanderbilt in series opener
Doug Nikhazy and Kumar Rocker did not disappoint. The two aces were dominant on the mound but Nikhazy got the better of Kumar as No. ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, May 14, 2021 9:38 pm
Newsletter
Water Valley hires new boys basketball and softball head coaches
Water Valley will have some fresh faces roaming the sideline on the basketball court and in the dugout on the softball field next year. Longtime ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, May 14, 2021 11:20 am
Crime
Oxford man charged in hit-and-run incident
An Oxford man is facing a felony charge following an investigation into a hit-and-run incident earlier this month. On May 1, the Oxford Police Department ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, May 14, 2021 7:44 am
Lafayette Sports
Lafayette baseball defeats Ridgeland, takes 1-0 lead in 5A third round series
RIDGELAND — Lafayette’s baseball team finds themselves one win away from their second consecutive north half championship series. The Commodores started their third round series ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, May 13, 2021 8:34 pm
Business
Portion of East Jackson Avenue to close for three months as Streetscape project begins
A portion of East Jackson Avenue will close for three months as the City of Oxford begins work on the East Jackson Streetscape project. Starting ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, May 13, 2021 11:45 am
Lafayette Sports
Lafayette soccer’s Katelin Johnson signs with Holmes Community College
Another member of the Lafayette girls soccer team will continue her career at the next level. Katelin Johnson signed with Holmes Community College and celebrated ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, May 13, 2021 10:11 am
Newsletter
Water Valley girls golf team wins Class II state championship
Water Valley has another state championship with this one occurring on the golf course in historic fashion. The Blue Devils girls golf captured the Mississippi ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, May 13, 2021 10:03 am
Crime
Caledonia man charged with kidnapping after two-hour standoff
A Caledonia man is facing multiple charges, including kidnapping, following a standoff with local law enforcement this past weekend. On May 8, the Oxford Police ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, May 12, 2021 4:53 pm
Crime
Suspects in Abbeville Mini Mart break-in still at-large
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department is searching for two suspects following a break-in at the Abbeville Mini Mart late Monday night. Around midnight, two people ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:56 pm
Business
New bed and breakfast coming to Oxford
Oxford is adding a new hotel, but this one will be located in the historic South Lamar neighborhood. During Monday’s meeting, the Oxford Planning Commission ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:52 pm
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