Obituaries

Bess Cofield

Amma Elizabeth “Bess” Cofield, 53, of Oxford, died on Thursday, July 24, 2024, after a 26-year struggle with Multiple Sclerosis. Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, July 26, 2024 12:32 pm

Obituaries

Donna Harrington Vinson

Donna Harrington Vinson, 77, of Oxford, died on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at The Pinnacle in Oxford. Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, July 26, 2024 12:31 pm

Education

House buying help available for Lafayette County teachers

The Housing Assistance for Teachers program in Mississippi helps teachers buy homes in areas with critical teacher shortages. The program is currently available locally for ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, July 26, 2024 9:09 am

Obituaries

Amma Elizabeth “Bess” Cofield, 53, died Thursday, July 24, after a 26-year struggle with Multiple Sclerosis. Bess fought the good fight but in the end, ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, July 25, 2024 2:29 pm

Crime

Abbeville man arrested after attempting to flee from deputy

An Abbeville man was arrested recently after allegedly attempting to flee from Lafayette County sheriff’s deputies when he was being pulled over. According to reports, ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 4:48 pm

Crime

Woman charged with cyberstalking

An Oxford woman was arrested on stalking charges recently by the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office. According to reports, deputies were dispatched at 11:43 p.m. on ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 4:43 pm

Events

Brett Young to play night before first Ole Miss home game

The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss will host former Rebel baseball player and current country music sensation Brett Young the night before ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 4:17 pm

Crime

MPA opposed to sealing Herrington murder case file

The state’s newspaper media association is opposed to a pretrial motion in the Circuit Court of Lafayette County that would seal the case files of ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 2:40 pm

Obituaries

Mark Alan Aten

Mark Alan Aten, 66 years old, of Oxford, died on Friday, July 12 in his home after a year of battling various health issues. Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:49 pm

Obituaries

Kenny Malone

John “Kenny” Fitzgerald Kennedy Malone, 59, died on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at his residence in Waterford. Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:43 pm

Obituaries

Mary Lou Jolly Holden

Mary Lou Jolly Holden, 75, of Abbeville, died on Saturday, July 20 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi. Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:42 pm

Obituaries

Gary Wayne Weaver

Gary Wayne Weaver, 70, died on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi. Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:41 pm

Obituaries

Myron Leroy Wilkinson Sr.

Myron Leroy Wilkinson Sr., 83, died on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at his home in Tula. Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:41 pm

Healthcare

MSDH partners with Uber to provide free rides for healthcare

The Mississippi State Department of Health has launched Transportation to Health for those needing a ride to a county health department or participating pharmacy. The ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:35 am

Events

DSU Athletics to host Manning and Rogers for A Night of Champions

By Nathan Duff Delta State Communications Delta State University President Dr. Daniel J. Ennis appeared on The Gallo Radio Show on SuperTalk MS last week ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:03 am

Business

Baptist recognized for providing high-quality stroke care

Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award for its commitment to ensuring stroke ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 9:20 am

Education

NEMEPA, NE SPARC continues grant program for local teachers

North East Mississippi Electric Power Association and NE SPARC have partnered to continue a grant program for local school teachers that facilitates innovative classroom-based education ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 9:47 am

Featured Photo

Mid-Town Farmers’ Market

On Saturday, local vendors sell fresh produce at the Mid-Town Farmers’ Market on North Lamar Boulevard, just a few blocks north of Oxford Square.  The ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, July 22, 2024 1:15 pm

Health

Sunday’s Good Sense: Unleashing your creative side

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by Staff Report, Sunday, July 21, 2024 4:52 pm

Obituaries

Robert Lorrell Sanders

Robert Lorrell Sanders, 34, of Oxford died on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, July 19, 2024 3:08 pm

Obituaries

 Mary Grace Keel

Mary Grace Keel, 106, of Cincinnati, Ohio, (formerly of Lafayette County) died on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at the Wellspring Health Center in Cincinnati. Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, July 19, 2024 3:07 pm

News

Cow bones discovery temporarily halts construction project

The discovery of bones on a construction site caused some mayhem on Thursday. According to Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill, bones were discovered at the construction ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, July 19, 2024 12:42 pm