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Obituaries

Margaret Ann Hatfield Proffer

Margaret Ann Hatfield Proffer, 97, died Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at her home in Oxford. Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, September 13, 2024 3:33 pm

Obituaries

Bobby Little

Robert “Bobby” A. Little, 94, of Gulfport (originally from Oxford), died on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, September 13, 2024 3:33 pm

Obituaries

Braden McCauley

Braden McCauley, 36, of Oxford (originally from New Mexico) died on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital North Mississippi. Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, September 13, 2024 3:32 pm

Events

Free Square Jam Session to feature Neon Junkies, Thistle Ridge, Maggie Rose

Visit Oxford recently announced the musical lineup of the inaugural Square Jam Session concert on the Square. The concert will take place from 5 to ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, September 13, 2024 2:00 pm

Education

Cheerful greetings on a gloomy day

Scouts from Troops 144 and 45 braved the elements as remnants of Hurricane Francine drenched Oxford on Thursday to help with car-rider drop-off duties at ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, September 13, 2024 9:39 am

News

OPD captain graduates from FBI National Academy

The Oxford Police Department announced that Cpt. Kevin Parker has graduated from the prestigious FBI National Academy, an elite training program for U.S. and international ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, September 12, 2024 11:10 am

Lifestyle

Oxford author releases latest thriller novel

Rough Edges Press has released the third book in the Ronan McCullough mystery series by Oxford author Eliot Parker, titled, “Double-Crossed.” Recovering from the emotional ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 2:11 pm

Events

Magee to discuss new book at upcoming event

David Magee, author of “Dear William,” will be at Off Square Books next week to discuss his newest memoir, “A Little Crazy.” He will be ... Read more

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

Business

Connie’s Chicken ribbon cutting ceremony

Connie’s Chicken held a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Oxford-Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. Co-owner Nickle Smith welcomed everyone to their new location at 2622 ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, September 9, 2024 2:24 pm

Arts

The Mississippi Arts Commission anounces 2025 Governor’s Arts Awards recipients

The Mississippi Arts Commission announced the recipients of the 2025 Governor’s Arts Awards. This year, MAC honored two storytellers, two musical acts, a landscape architect, ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, September 9, 2024 12:45 pm

News

Oxford Fire Department call log 9/1-9/7

The Oxford Fire Department responded to the following calls from Sept. 1 -7: 19 Fire Alarms 42  Medical/ EMS calls   1  Gas Leak   ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, September 9, 2024 12:24 pm

News

Tropical storm expected to bring heavy rain, gusty winds to Oxford

Tropical Storm Francine is predicted to bring heavy rain and strong winds to Lafayette County by Thursday. Tropical Storm Francine formed in the Gulf of ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, September 9, 2024 11:20 am

News

9/11 events to honor first responders with Memorial Climb, Day of Service

LOU 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance and Stronger Together Oxford will be hosting a full day of activities to honor the spirit of 9/11 through service ... Read more

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

Arts

Photo Gallery: Thacker Mountain kicks off fall season

Jim Dees, the host of Thacker Mountain Radio, kicked off the Fall 2024 season at the Powerhouse in Oxford on Thursday, Sept. 5. The live ... Read more

by Staff Report, Sunday, September 8, 2024 12:42 pm

Featured Photo

Photo Gallery: Ole Miss vs. Middle Tennessee

Ole Miss Rebels dominated Middle Tennessee on Saturday winning 52 to 3. The Rebels face Wake Forest next week in North Carolina with a 5:30 ... Read more

by Staff Report, Saturday, September 7, 2024 7:40 pm

Arts

Milly West: An artistic journey comes full circle

Contributed Milly West, a well-known figure in the Mississippi art community, is closing a significant chapter in her life as an artist, art collector, gallery ... Read more

by Staff Report, Saturday, September 7, 2024 11:00 am

Oxford Sports

Chargers fall to South Panola 41-34

By Myra Bean Sports writer It was a matchup of the two powerhouse teams of North Mississippi when 7A Oxford Chargers hosted 6A South Panola ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, September 6, 2024 11:35 pm

Lafayette Sports

Lafayette falls to Horn Lake at home

By Adam Brown Sports writer The Lafayette Commodores came up short in their home opener on Friday night against Horn Lake with a final score ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, September 6, 2024 10:36 pm

Crime

Oxford woman charged with child deprivation

On Sept. 4, the Oxford Police Department was contacted by the Southaven Police Department for a reported case of child abuse. After investigation, Briane Kreston, ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, September 6, 2024 5:46 pm

Crime

Two arrested after scam victim reports suspicious phone calls

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office recently teamed up with the U.S. Attorney’s Office to arrest two Georgia men who were allegedly attempting to scam a ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, September 6, 2024 5:42 pm

Healthcare

Second death reported in Mississippi from West Nile Virus

The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed the second death from a human case of West Nile Virus in the state this year. The ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, September 6, 2024 2:18 pm

Obituaries

Evelyn Graham Russell

Evelyn Graham Russell, 93, of Oxford, died on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at The Pinnacle. Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, September 6, 2024 1:33 pm

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