Crime
Oxford man arrested on sex offender charge
An Oxford man is currently in custody after failing to update his sex offender registration status. On Nov. 18, investigators with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s ...
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Newsletter
Oxford basketball splits with Lake Cormorant
The season is still young, but both Oxford basketball teams are continuing to work out the kinks ahead of region play. That process continued on ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, November 20, 2020 10:56 am
Newsletter
Declared eligible, Shakira Austin ready to be a contributor for Ole Miss
Up until Oct. 28, Shakira Austin was helping her teammates get better, spending time as a member of the scout team during every practice. It ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, November 20, 2020 8:00 am
Education
Oxford school superintendent Brian Harvey announces retirement
After 26 years in education, Brian Harvey is calling it a career. The Oxford School District superintendent announced during Thursday’s Board of Trustees meeting his ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, November 19, 2020 6:46 pm
Lafayette County
Supervisors approve to amend Lafayette County building code fine structure
Fines issued by Lafayette County to residents found in violation of building codes are a rare occurrence, but the Board of Supervisors voted to make ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, November 19, 2020 8:00 am
Business
Oxford’s tourism tax numbers down 44 percent in September
The City of Oxford is beginning to see the effects of a football season altered by COVID-19. The city’s tourism and stadium tax numbers for ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 11:01 am
Newsletter
No. 2 Oxford, Hernando set for rematch with North Half berth at stake
Beating someone twice in one season is always difficult, but it is something Oxford must do if they want to keep their 2020 season alive. ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 8:00 am
Business
Lafayette County convenience stores cited for selling e-cigarettes, alcohol to minors
More than a dozen convenience stores in Lafayette County were selling beer, vape pens and e-cigarettes to minors, according to the Mississippi Attorney General’s office. ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, November 17, 2020 3:38 pm
Newsletter
Ole Miss basketball coach Kermit Davis tests positive for COVID-19
Kermit Davis may be absent from the sidelines when the Ole Miss men’s basketball team opens the season next week. The school announced on Tuesday ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, November 17, 2020 2:50 pm
Crime
Six arrested in Oxford during human trafficking bust
Six men were arrested in Oxford last week as part of a human trafficking bust, according to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. On Nov. 10, ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, November 17, 2020 11:31 am
Business
Supervisors approve new Dollar General in Denmark community
Lafayette County is getting yet another Dollar General. During their regular meeting on Monday, the Board of Supervisors approved a conditional use permit as well ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, November 16, 2020 5:52 pm
Education
Lafayette and Oxford school districts report high number of COVID-19 cases
While it was known both Lafayette County and Oxford school districts opted to move their middle schools, and Lafayette High School, to virtual learning this ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, November 16, 2020 5:13 pm
Crime
Oxford Police arrest three for auto burglary; fourth suspect at-large
Three people are facing multiple charges, including auto burglary, while the Oxford Police Department is searching for a fourth suspect. On Nov. 10 at approximately ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, November 16, 2020 2:39 pm
News Main
Early Egg Bowl a possibility after Rebels postpone Texas A&M game
Ole Miss currently does not have a game scheduled for this weekend anymore, but it could be filled by Monday night with an in-state rival. ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, November 16, 2020 1:40 pm
Crime
Steven Wilbanks asks to represent himself in new murder trial
A former Ole Miss student is asking to represent himself without a jury trial for a new trial regarding the murder of his former classmate. ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, November 16, 2020 11:31 am
Newsletter
This Week in Prep Sports (Nov. 16-21)
OXFORD Tuesday (Nov. 17): Basketball at Ashland, Girls 6 p.m./Boys 7:30 p.m. Soccer at Tupelo, Girls 5 p.m./Boys 7 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 19): Basketball vs. ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, November 16, 2020 8:00 am
Ole Miss Sports
Corral, Ole Miss shatter records in win over South Carolina
Ole Miss threw everything they had, including a clipboard, against South Carolina on Saturday. The Rebels had another night of record-shattering offense and the defense ...
by Jake Thompson, Saturday, November 14, 2020 11:59 pm
Lafayette Sports
2020 EAGLE All-Area Volleyball Team: Leadership, production earns Bianco Player of the Year
This season was unlike any volleyball season in recent memory. Throughout canceled games, quarantined players and the constant uncertainty on a daily basis, Oxford’s Catherine ...
by Jake Thompson, Saturday, November 14, 2020 8:00 am
Newsletter
BEND, DON’T BREAK: No. 2 Oxford holds off Madison Central
There are no easy outs in Class 6A come postseason – something Oxford knows very well. Friday’s opening round saw the No. 2 Chargers host ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, November 13, 2020 10:31 pm
Events
Tailgate for Palmer re-imagined for fifth-annual event due to pandemic
Tailgating in person may not be allowed in 2020, but that is not deterring supporters of the Palmer Home for Children. The Tailgate for Palmer ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, November 13, 2020 11:46 am
Education
Oxford Middle School going virtual the rest of November
The surge in COVID-19 cases in Lafayette County, specifically in Oxford, has caused the Oxford School District to shut down in-person learning at one of ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, November 12, 2020 4:54 pm
Events
City of Oxford to turn on Canopy of Lights a week early
The City of Oxford is getting into the holiday spirit a little earlier in 2020. During a video posted on the city’s official Facebook page, ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, November 12, 2020 3:29 pm
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