Events
A Night to Shine going virtual in 2021
A pandemic may put a damper on next year’s Night to Shine event; the annual prom will still go on, but have a much different ...
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Business
Garden of Memories begins construction of mausoleum
Earlier this year, Garden of Memories announced the construction of a mausoleum, and this month that project officially began. The above-ground entombment structure at the ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 8:40 am
Lafayette County
COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Lafayette County
Another spike in COVID-19 cases is hitting Lafayette County. On Tuesday, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported 33 new cases and one death as ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 4:54 pm
Crime
Oxford police investigating fatal shooting at Highland Square
The Oxford Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person dead. On Nov. 30 at approximately 10:55 p.m., OPD received a 911 call ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 9:24 am
Newsletter
Ole Miss women roll through McNeese State in season opener
It was one game, but Yolett McPhee-McCuin got a glimpse of what the rebuild could look like. In their season opener, the Ole Miss women’s ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, November 30, 2020 9:09 pm
Lafayette Sports
This Week in Prep Sports (Nov. 30 – Dec. 5)
LAFAYETTE Tuesday (Dec. 1): Basketball vs. North Panola, Girls 6 p.m./Boys 7:30 p.m. Soccer at Grenada, Girls 5 p.m./Boys 7 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 5): Boys ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, November 30, 2020 8:00 am
News Main
Ole Miss tops Mississippi State for first Egg Bowl win since 2017
The Golden Egg is coming back to Oxford. In his initiation into one of the fiercest rivalries in college football, Lane Kiffin earned his first ...
by Jake Thompson, Saturday, November 28, 2020 8:48 pm
News Main
CARDIAC CHARGERS: No. 2 Oxford withstands No. 5 Clinton for 6A North Half crown
CLINTON — The kings of Class 6A are set to defend their crown. No. 2 Oxford defeated No. 5 Clinton 31-27 for yet another comeback victory ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, November 27, 2020 11:06 pm
Lafayette County
GIVING BACK: Lafayette sixth grader donates soda can tabs to Ronald McDonald House
Lane Theobald has always done things for others, and this holiday season is no different. Theobald, 12, learned about Lily Baker, a first-grader at Lafayette ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, November 26, 2020 8:00 am
Crime
Ripley man arrested on child abuse, rape and human trafficking charges
A Ripley man is facing several charges, including statutory rape, following an investigation into the welfare of a child. On Nov. 18 at approximately 5 ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, November 25, 2020 4:59 pm
Crime
Oxford man arrested for soliciting a minor
An Oxford man is facing felony charges regarding enticing a minor for sexual purposes. On Nov. 21 at approximately 3 p.m., the Oxford Police Department ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, November 25, 2020 4:50 pm
News Main
Egg Bowl has different meaning for some in 2020
What a difference a year makes. This time in 2019, Ole Miss was coached by Matt Luke and Mississippi State coached by Joe Moorhead. A ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, November 25, 2020 12:30 pm
Newsletter
Oxford basketball sweeps Aberdeen in Charger Challenge
Drew Tyler gives his players a little more freedom during the early portion of the season when it comes to offense, and then slowly begins ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, November 25, 2020 10:18 am
Newsletter
No. 2 Oxford and No. 5 Clinton set for North Half showdown
Oxford finds themselves in familiar position once again in late November. For the fifth time in the last seven seasons, the No. 2 Chargers (11-0) ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, November 25, 2020 8:00 am
Business
Oxford Board of Aldermen discuss year-round outdoor dining
There is another month of outdoor dining available around the Downtown Square, but Oxford residents could have the option of eating outside year round. During ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 12:34 pm
Lafayette County
Lafayette County reports record numbers of COVID-19 cases last week
The entire nation is experiencing an autumn surge of COVID-19 cases, and Lafayette County reported some of its highest numbers last week. Last Friday, Lafayette ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, November 23, 2020 1:28 pm
News Main
Ole Miss Justin Reed Classic canceled due to COVID-19
The Ole Miss men’s basketball program has hit pause on their season before it began. Due to positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracing within the ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, November 23, 2020 10:38 am
Lafayette County
Lafayette County School District to use hybrid schedule for rest of semester
The Lafayette County School District is set to end the fall semester the same way it started. Once students return from Thanksgiving Break, the district ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, November 23, 2020 10:08 am
Lafayette Sports
This Week in Prep Sports (Nov. 23-28)
OXFORD Monday (Nov. 23): Girls Basketball vs. Cleveland Central, Oxford Charger Challenge, 5:30 p.m. Boys Basketball vs. Pillow Academy, Oxford Charger Challenge, 7 p.m. Tuesday ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, November 23, 2020 8:00 am
Crime
Oxford man arrested in connection with dognapping
An Oxford man is facing a felony charge after stealing a dog at the Wendy’s on Sisk Avenue. On Nov. 18, officers with the Oxford ...
by Jake Thompson, Saturday, November 21, 2020 7:00 am
Newsletter
No. 2 Oxford rolls past Hernando and into a North Half berth
All Oxford does is win these days. Hosting Hernando in the second round of the Class 6A playoffs on Friday, the No. 2 Chargers defeated ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, November 20, 2020 10:50 pm
Newsletter
NCAA rules Otis Reese immediately eligible
After waiting for over nine weeks, Otis Reese knows when he can finally take the field as an Ole Miss Rebel. The NCAA ruled Reese ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, November 20, 2020 12:22 pm
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