Lafayette Sports
Lafayette handles New Hope for fourth straight region win
COLUMBUS — Lafayette is one step closer to achieving something they have not yet accomplished since moving up to Class 5A. The Commodores seemingly secured ...
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Events
Halloween events taking place in the LOU beginning this weekend
Despite COVID-19 putting a pause on many traditional holiday events and activities, Halloween in Oxford is still set to go on as scheduled – with ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, October 23, 2020 12:11 pm
Crime
Oxford Police Department participating in National Drug Take Back Day
For those who have unwanted or unused prescription drugs they would like to dispose of, the Oxford Police Department will take them off their hands ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, October 22, 2020 12:51 pm
Crime
Oxford man arrested for statutory rape
An Oxford man is facing a rape charge following an incident earlier this week. On Oct. 19, investigators with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department arrested ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 10:58 am
Business
City revokes two outdoor dining licenses due to multiple ordinance violations
After warning restaurants and bars they could lose their outdoor dining licenses if they continued to receive citations for violating the Governor’s executive orders and ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 10:53 am
Lafayette County
Board of Aldermen will not take legal action over statue property ownership
The issue between the City of Oxford and Lafayette County regarding who may own the land on which the Confederate statue resides has been set ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 9:34 am
Lafayette Sports
Week 8 Preview: Blue Devils, Chargers look to better postseason standing; Dores trying to get in
Everything is still in front of Lafayette, Oxford and Water Valley as the regular football season is nearing its conclusion. The Blue Devils and Chargers ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 8:00 am
Crime
Oxford man arrested for domestic violence
An Oxford man is facing an aggravated assault and domestic violence charge. On Oct. 19, officers with the Oxford Police Department were sent to Baptist ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 12:35 pm
Crime
Corinth man arrested for armed robbery
A Corinth man is facing a robbery charge after attempting to rob a woman of money. On Oct. 19, an officer with the Oxford Police ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 12:31 pm
Lafayette County
Governor Reeves declares Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Governor Tate Reeves declared this week as Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi with an official proclamation. In 2019, a record-breaking 115 tornadoes were ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 12:30 pm
Business
Oxford sees sales tax revenue increase 19 percent in August
With businesses opening back up and students returning for the fall semester, the City of Oxford saw an increase in sales tax collection for the ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 12:05 pm
Newsletter
Oxford swimming prepares for Class II state meet
The high school swimming season will reach its conclusion this weekend with the Class II state championship meet in Tupelo. Oxford’s girls team has a ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 11:54 am
Newsletter
Ole Miss continues to deal with COVID-19 as new cases arise
Ole Miss was down two key defensive players last week against Arkansas and could possibly be without more against Auburn on Saturday. Last Wednesday, Lane ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, October 19, 2020 4:36 pm
Newsletter
Matt Corral: “No excuses” for Arkansas performance
Matt Corral had his worst performance in an Ole Miss jersey at Arkansas on Saturday, and the quarterback is not putting the blame on anyone ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, October 19, 2020 12:21 pm
Education
Read to Them partners with local schools for Mississippi Reads One Book
The current school year got off to a very nontraditional start with virtual learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but organization Read to Them and ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, October 19, 2020 11:11 am
Lafayette Sports
This week in prep sports (Oct. 19-24)
LAFAYETTE Friday (Oct. 23) Football at New Hope, 7 p.m. OXFORD Friday (Oct. 23) Football vs. Olive Branch, 7 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 24) Girls ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, October 19, 2020 9:10 am
Ole Miss Sports
Corral, Ole Miss offense falters in loss to Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Ole Miss has needed its offense to pitch a near perfect game every week to make up for its leaky defense, neither ...
by Jake Thompson, Saturday, October 17, 2020 7:04 pm
Oxford Sports
Oxford dominates Horn Lake to clinch postseason berth
In a season full of uncertainty, there is one thing Oxford is certain of: they will get the opportunity to defend their Class 6A state ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, October 16, 2020 10:18 pm
Crime
Oxford man arrested for child abuse
An Oxford man is facing child abuse charges following a notification by Child Protective Services to the authorities. On Oct. 1, investigators with the Oxford ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, October 16, 2020 4:07 pm
Crime
Oxford man arrested for touching a minor for lustful purposes
An Oxford man was arrested following reports of a child being touched inappropriately. On Oct. 12, officers were sent to the 900 block of Molly ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, October 16, 2020 3:38 pm
Crime
Shannon man arrested for stealing Oxford City property
A Shannon man is facing a theft charge after stealing City of Oxford property. On Oct. 14, officers with the Oxford Police Department were contacted ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, October 16, 2020 3:06 pm
News
Mayor Tannehill selected for Active People, Healthy Nation Champions Institute
Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill will be a part of the inaugural class of the Active People, Healthy Nation Champions Institute, a program that helps create ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, October 16, 2020 10:37 am
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