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History

Oxford writer publishes first nonfiction book

Allie Stuart “Al” Povall, the author of five nonfiction books, has written, and had published, his first novel, “The Things He Lost There: A Story ... Read more

by Staff Report, Saturday, December 14, 2024 11:00 am

Arts

‘Unit 29’ features writings from 30 prisoners

VOX PRESS, recently released a collection of prison writings, “Unit 29: Writing from Parchman Prison,” a culmination of three years of working with incarcerated students ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, December 13, 2024 1:30 pm

Featured Photo

Photo Gallery: Singing students

Bramlett Elementary students sing Christmas carols on the Square on Wednesday. Photos by Bruce Newman Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, December 13, 2024 12:36 pm

Arts

Digital Magic free film workshop offered to high school students

High school juniors and seniors interested in the art of storytelling and the power of film will have a unique opportunity to participate in the Digital ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, December 13, 2024 12:02 pm

Education

OSD superintendent launches attendance initiative with custom Nike Dunk shoes

By Camille White OSD communications To help tackle chronic absenteeism within the Oxford School District, Superintendent Bradley Roberson recently introduced a unique initiative designed to ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, December 12, 2024 9:51 am

News

Ole Miss football 2025 schedule unveiled

By Ole Miss Sports Ole Miss football now has its entire slate for the 2025 season following a primetime unveiling on ESPN2 and SEC Network ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, December 12, 2024 9:08 am

Opinion

Earl Gillom Jr.

Earl Gillom Jr. 85, of Lafayette County, died on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at Diversicare Nursing Facility in Batesville. Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, December 12, 2024 8:58 am

Obituaries

Joseph Robert Stadelnikas

Joseph Robert Stadelnikas, 77, of Oxford and originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania died on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at his home. Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, December 12, 2024 8:58 am

Obituaries

Terry McCullar

Terry McCullar, 66, originally from Water Valley, died on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, at his home in Pope. Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, December 12, 2024 8:57 am

Obituaries

Buster Clark

Buster Clark, 78, of Oxford, died on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford. Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, December 12, 2024 8:56 am

Opinion

Elizabeth Ferguson Grubbs

Elizabeth Ferguson Grubbs, 68, of Thaxton, died on Dec. 8, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in New Albany. Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, December 12, 2024 8:55 am

Obituaries

Frances Laverne Gatewood Applebaum

Frances Laverne Gatewood Applebaum, 86, originally of Oxford, died on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, at her home in Bartlett, Tennessee. Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, December 12, 2024 8:55 am

News

Donate Life Mississippi makes local awards

Donate Life Mississippi annually recognizes Mississippi Department of Public Safety examiners and stations for their exceptional efforts in saving and healing lives through organ, eye, ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, December 12, 2024 8:43 am

History

Cofield’s Corner

By John Cofield This water-damaged print was found in the rubble of the 1986 Country Village Mall fire. That fact just adds character.  I well ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 8:23 am

Arts

Oxford Civic Chorus holds annual winter concert

Oxford Civic Chorus invites you to celebrate the joy with its annual winter concert, at 3 p.m. on Dec. 14 at David H. Nutt Auditorium. ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 12:00 pm

Crime

Taylor man charged after reported shooting

A Taylor resident was arrested recently for shooting at another person. According to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office, at about 1 p.m. on Dec. 6, ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 11:38 am

Arts

Director James Fox, Ole Miss alumnus Percy Townes to release UFO documentary

Director James Fox, alongside Ole Miss alumnus and associate producer Percy Townes, is set to unveil their latest documentary, “The Program,” on Dec. 16. The ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 9:00 am

Featured Photo

Ginkgo Angel

Sally Milam, a second grader at Della Davidson Elementary School, gets in some early Snow Angel practice in a bed of the uniquely fan-shaped yellow ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, December 9, 2024 11:03 am

Crime

Couple who received fraudulent unemployment benefits plead guilty

State Auditor Shad White announced Monday that Brandon Williams and Miranda Truelove have pleaded guilty to one count each of Conspiracy to Defraud the Government. ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, December 9, 2024 10:47 am

Lafayette County

New judge

Lafayette County Chancery Judge Larry Little, far right, swears in newly elected Justice Court Judge-Southern District Ley Falkner into office las week as Falkner’s wife, ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, December 9, 2024 10:19 am

Education

OHS students explore engineering in Seattle

From OSD Communications Three Oxford High School seniors recently embarked on the trip of a lifetime. NFL Football Player and Oxford High School alumnus DK ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, December 9, 2024 9:00 am

Arts

OFF hosts free screening of alumni film ‘Seeing Is Believing’

A new addition to this year’s event, the Oxford Film Festival is highlighting alumni films in a series of film screenings leading up to the ... Read more

by Staff Report, Sunday, December 8, 2024 9:00 am

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