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Opinion

Have fun, but be careful

It seemed that it took forever for the colder weather to finally arrive — remember those 70-degree temperatures at Christmas? —  but it finally appears ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, January 21, 2016 12:00 pm

Columns

If they really want to help…

By Charlie Mitchell President Barack Obama delivered his last State of the Union speech on the same day Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant delivered his last ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, January 21, 2016 12:00 pm

Obituaries

Bobby James Campbell

OLIVE BRANCH — Bobby James Campbell, 73, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, at Methodist Hospital in Olive Branch. Funeral services will be held on Sunday ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, January 21, 2016 12:00 pm

News

Man charged with aggravated assault

An Oxford man was arrested in connection with aggravated domestic violence Sunday. According to the Oxford Police Department, officers responding to a disturbance at Anderson ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, January 21, 2016 12:00 pm

Crime

Crime Report

—Wednesday Oxford Police Department Reports 4 disturbances 4 welfare checks 1 careless driving 2 petty thefts 3 suspicious activities 4 alarms 1 noise violation 2 ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, January 21, 2016 12:00 pm

News

Yesteday’s papers: Decisions from Oxford leaders in the headlines

The city of Oxford’s leaders had news in this week in yesterday’s papers during meetings and nature took its toll on the city and county ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, January 21, 2016 10:48 am

Opinion

Praise goes to Kiwanis program

We commend The Kiwanis Club of Oxford for encouraging local elementary-aged children to improve their literacy skills. The club, which recently awarded bicycles to 12 ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, January 20, 2016 12:00 pm

Obituaries

Toby Auston Waldo

COFFEEVILLE — Toby Auston Waldo, 75, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, in Coffeeville. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Henry Chapel ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, January 20, 2016 12:00 pm

Crime

Crime Report

—Tuesday Oxford Police Department Reports 8 alarms 1 welfare concern 2 disturbances 5 suspicious activities 1 motorist assist 1 harassing phone calls 1 fire department ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, January 20, 2016 12:00 pm

Elections

Hosemann proposes updates for state election laws

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON — Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann said Tuesday that he is asking legislators to update Mississippi’s election laws, ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, January 20, 2016 11:12 am

News

Greenlee named to appeals court

By JEFF AMY Associated Press JACKSON — Gov. Phil Bryant on Tuesday appointed the former U.S. attorney for northern Mississippi, Jim Greenlee, to the state ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, January 20, 2016 11:11 am

Obituaries

Andrew Young Jr.

OXFORD — Andrew Young Jr., 66, died Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, at his residence in Oxford. A memorial service will be held at a later ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, January 19, 2016 12:00 pm

Newsletter

Rebels fall on road to No. 10 Miss. St.

Associated Press STARKVILLE — Ole Miss guard Alissa Alston looked like she had an open lane to the basket and went straight for it, trying to keep ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, January 19, 2016 12:00 pm

Columns

Bombing Middle East is fatal

By Malachi Baggett Last Tuesday night I was one of many in the country that tuned into Obama’s final State of the Union address. The ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, January 19, 2016 12:00 pm

Crime

Crime Report

—Friday through Monday Oxford Police Department Reports 1 fire department assist 14 disturbances 1 noise violation 19 suspicious activities 12 alarms 4 civil matters 7 ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, January 19, 2016 12:00 pm

Obituaries

George Bradshaw Jr.

OXFORD — George Bradshaw Jr., 96, died Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford. Funeral services are incomplete with Waller Funeral ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, January 19, 2016 12:00 pm

Obituaries

Robert Ray Leake

TUPELO — Robert Ray Leake, 72, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, January 19, 2016 12:00 pm

Opinion

Increase safety measures

Crime happens and it happens every day. Yes, even in peaceful Oxford and Lafayette County. However, two armed robberies within roughly one month of each ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, January 19, 2016 12:00 pm

Columns

Deal with elected superintendent issue

By Sid Salter One of the real truisms in Mississippi politics is that we really like elections and voting. The old saying about Mississippians — ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, January 19, 2016 12:00 pm

Obituaries

Alfred Elliott Moreton and Rebecca Larche Moreton

OXFORD — Alfred “Al” Elliott Moreton, 82, and Rebecca Larche Moreton, 78, died Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, as the result of a car accident. Funeral ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, January 19, 2016 12:00 pm

Opinion

Help those cut off from Oxford by Sardis Lake

Lafayette County and Mississippi leaders need to take a good look at Harmontown. Residents used to have two bridges prior to the creation of Sardis ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, January 18, 2016 12:00 pm

Columns

Gun safety resources available

“Stop, don’t touch, run away, tell a grown-up.” That’s the message children are taught for when they find a gun anywhere in an Eddie the ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, January 18, 2016 12:00 pm

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