Crime
Oxford man charged with commercial burglary
An Oxford man is facing charges in connection to burglaries at a local laundromat. On Jan. 23, the Oxford Police Department took a report of ...
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Newsletter
Ole Miss gives complete effort in win over No. 10 Missouri
There is something about a No. 10 team that the Ole Miss men’s basketball finds appealing to them. For the second time in the last ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, February 10, 2021 11:03 pm
Newsletter
DJ Smith’s buzzer-beater sends Oxford to 6A playoffs
DJ Smith scored six points on Tuesday, but the final two points were the biggest. With 2.2 seconds remaining, Smith received the inbound pass, then ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, February 10, 2021 10:04 am
Crime
Abbeville man identified in officer-involved shooting
An Abbeville man involved in Monday night’s officer-involved shooting was identified on Tuesday. At approximately 11:29 p.m. on Feb. 8, an officer with the Oxford ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 3:50 pm
News
Oxford Aldermen continue sound ordinance discussions
The Oxford Board of Aldermen are looking to potentially make changes to the city’s sound ordinance. During the Feb. 2 regular meeting, the Board held ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 10:35 am
Newsletter
Oxford girls basketball handles Horn Lake to advance in Region 2-6A tournament
The Oxford girls basketball team seems to be peaking at the right time. With the aid of defense and the play of Audria Houston and ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 9:29 am
Crime
High speed chase ends in officer-involved shooting in Oxford
One person is dead after an officer-involved shooting late Monday night. At approximately 11:29 p.m. on Feb. 8, an officer with the Oxford Police Department ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 8:27 am
Elections
Ward I candidates drop out of Oxford elections following Mississippi AG opinion
Oxford’s 2021 municipal elections got a little clearer on Monday, but still remain muddy thanks to an opinion issued by Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, February 8, 2021 5:10 pm
Crime
Two charged with grand larceny, commercial burglary
A man and woman are facing multiple charges in connection to a string of burglaries at a Lafayette County storage facility. On Jan. 30, investigators ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, February 8, 2021 11:01 am
Crime
Harmontown man arrested for commercial burglary
A Harmontown man is facing multiple burglary charges following a break in at a local storage facility. On Feb. 4, deputies with the Lafayette County ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, February 8, 2021 10:57 am
Lafayette Sports
THREE PEAT: Lafayette girls soccer dominate for third straight 5A title
MADISON — A dynasty is brewing at Lafayette High School and it is hard to ignore at this point. For a third straight year the ...
by Jake Thompson, Saturday, February 6, 2021 6:58 pm
Elections
Rick Addy announces decision to seek re-election as Ward I Alderman
After announcing his intentions to not seek another term as Oxford’s Alderman for Ward I, Rick Addy has changed course due to recent announcements regarding ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, February 5, 2021 2:16 pm
Newsletter
Defense pushes Ole Miss women past No. 15 Kentucky in upset
After losses of 10 points or less the last three games, the Ole Miss women’s basketball team finally got it done on Thursday. For the ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, February 4, 2021 9:27 pm
Education
Oxford School District honors Administrator and Teacher of the Year
Curtis Minton has taught within the Oxford School District for the past 16 years and on Thursday, he was recognized by his peers. The Oxford ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, February 4, 2021 4:36 pm
Newsletter
Ole Miss football wraps up 2021 recruiting class with 4-star defensive tackle
Ole Miss football put the finishing touches on its 2021 recruiting class on Wednesday by signing a two-sport player out of New Jersey. In the ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, February 4, 2021 2:02 pm
News
East Jackson Avenue Streetscape project moving forward after aldermen approval
A project to widen the sidewalks on East Jackson Avenue in Oxford and construct a permanent outdoor dining area was approved this week. During their ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, February 4, 2021 9:37 am
Lafayette Sports
Lafayette’s D.Q. Watkins signs with Northeast Mississippi Community College
A member of Lafayette football’s stout defense is continuing his career at the next level. D.Q. Watkins signed with Northeast Mississippi Community College on Tuesday, ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 11:38 am
Newsletter
Oxford High School has seven sign with Mississippi JUCO schools
One of Oxford High School’s largest football signee classes is finalized. After three Chargers signed with schools in December, seven more signed on Wednesday with ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 11:30 am
Crime
Oxford man arrested on sexual assault charge
An Oxford man is facing a felony sexual assault charge. On Jan. 25, the Oxford Police Department took a report of a sexual assault. After ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 11:09 am
Lafayette Sports
Lafayette girls soccer rallies to defeat Saltillo, clinches berth to third straight 5A title match
SALTILLO — The Lafayette girls soccer team took a punch to the mouth in the opening minutes of their 5A North Half match, but like ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, February 2, 2021 9:23 pm
Crime
Oxford Walmart bomb scare suspect formally charged
An Oxford man is facing a felony charge in connection with a bomb threat made at the Oxford Walmart on Sunday. On Tuesday, Jordan Montrey ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, February 2, 2021 3:19 pm
Newsletter
Ole Miss football hires Randall Joyner as new defensive line coach
Lane Kiffin has his new defensive line coach. On Monday, Ole Miss announced the hiring of Randall Joyner to take over the Rebels’ defensive front. ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, February 2, 2021 1:05 pm
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