Columnists
Spring clock-changing chore completed
By Bonnie Brown Columnist Have y’all recovered from your Spring Forward time change hangover yet? It does take a minute (as the kids say) to ...
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Business
Cofield’s Corner: Cedar Oaks, ‘the house that wouldn’t die’
By John Cofield With the latest local spotlight on Cedar Oaks, I thought of a shot Granddad had collected showing one of the town’s first ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 6:10 am
Elections
Democrats across Mississippi gearing up for county conventions
Following the successful precinct caucuses that took place last month on Feb. 23, Democrats across all 82 counties in Mississippi are now preparing for the ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 3:58 pm
Obituaries
Glen Beene
Glendon “Glen” Burron Beene, Sr., 60, of Oxford, died on Sunday, March 10, 2024.
by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 12:25 pm
Obituaries
Steve Klepzig
Jackie Stephen “Steve” Klepzig, 69, originally of Oxford, died Sunday, March 17, 2024, at his home in Hernando.
by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 12:21 pm
Education
OHS junior places second in MS Poetry Out Loud Competition
Tommy Nichol, a junior at Oxford High School, took home the second-place award at the Mississippi Poetry Out Loud Competition recently. Nichol won $100 and ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 12:11 pm
Crime
March 19 law enforcement activity reports
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by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:43 am
Crime
OPD: Como felon found with gun during traffic stop
On Feb. 22, the Oxford Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Highway 6 East for a vehicle violation. After investigation, Deedra Anthony, 57, of ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:37 am
Crime
OPD charge Sardis woman with exploiting a vulnerable person
On March 11, the Oxford Police Department took a walk-in report regarding the exploitation of a vulnerable adult. After investigation, Sherika Nelson, 29, of Sardis ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:33 am
News
Oxford tennis defeats Desoto Central at home
By Bruce Newman Photographer Oxford defeated Desoto Central 7-0 in dominating fashion at home on Monday. In singles, Oxford’s Charlie Fruge defeated Desoto Central’s Lane ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 9:55 am
News
Oxford softball falls to Myrtle
By Adam Brown Sports writer The Oxford Chargers softball team fell to the Myrtle Hawks 9-3 on Monday. Myrtle jumped out to an early 3-0 ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 9:49 am
Events
Historical markers in Lafayette County celebrate architecture, sites from the past
National historical markers in Oxford and Lafayette County mark the spots to tell the stories of significant places and events. Photos by Bruce Newman
by Staff Report, Monday, March 18, 2024 6:09 pm
Business
Best of Oxford 2024 nominations now open
It’s nomination time for Best of Oxford 2024. Celebrate the best businesses, organizations, and professionals with your nomination. We put the power in your hands, ...
by Staff Report, Monday, March 18, 2024 4:40 pm
Arts
The serendipitous life of Jason Plunk
By Julie Hines Mabus Photos by Bruce Newman On June 8, 1971, a boy was born at the “Methodist Home Hospital for Unwed Mothers” in ...
by Staff Report, Monday, March 18, 2024 2:44 pm
Arts
Goodbye to winter, hello spring!
By Susan Mah Lifestyle columnist Growing up in the South as a biracial person was often a challenge. But with age, I’ve come to appreciate ...
by Staff Report, Monday, March 18, 2024 12:38 pm
Obituaries
Bill Smith
William “Bill” Thomas Smith, 55, of Water Valley, died on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Methodist Olive Branch Hospital.
by Staff Report, Monday, March 18, 2024 11:01 am
Obituaries
Fred Steiner
Mr. Fred Steiner 78, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at his home in Oxford, MS. A visitation will be Saturday, March 23, 2024 ...
by Staff Report, Monday, March 18, 2024 10:17 am
News
Ole Miss women’s basketball marches to third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance
By Ole Miss Athletics For the third season in a row, Ole Miss women’s basketball heard its name called on Selection Sunday for yet another ...
by Staff Report, Monday, March 18, 2024 7:00 am
Lafayette County
Commodores baseball wins game against Munford Cougars
By Adam Brown Sports writer The Lafayette Commodores baseball team defeated the Munford Cougars 2-1 on Saturday afternoon. Munford took an early 1-0 advantage over ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, March 17, 2024 9:46 am
Columns
Sunday’s Good Sense
Control your “bad” habits with this easy approach #mentalhealth
by Staff Report, Sunday, March 17, 2024 8:00 am
Business
Circle and Square Brewing Company provides Oxford with its ‘third place’
Profile 2024: Circle and Square Brewing Company provides Oxford with its ‘third place’ By Jake Thompson Bruce Newman photo Between home life and work life, ...
by Staff Report, Friday, March 15, 2024 8:03 pm
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