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Opinion

LCSD tech upgrade is positive

The Lafayette County School District’s recent decision to use federal funding to upgrade the phone system used at its schools is a positive move for ... Read more

by Staff Report, Sunday, January 10, 2016 6:00 am

Business

Oxford woman to serve on BBB executive committee

An Oxford business woman has been selected to serve on the 2016 executive committee of the Better Business Bureau serving Mississippi. The Board of Directors ... Read more

by Staff Report, Sunday, January 10, 2016 6:00 am

Letters to the Editor

Pantry thankful for holiday support

The Pantry Board would like to offer our sincere thanks to all of the community-spirited members of North Oxford Baptist Church, who served 508 households, ... Read more

by Staff Report, Sunday, January 10, 2016 6:00 am

Business

Something Southern celebrates 20 years

Something Southern Design and Furnishings is celebrating 20 years in business. The team of interior designers had an anniversary party Friday and will promote offers ... Read more

by Staff Report, Sunday, January 10, 2016 6:00 am

Obituaries

Ossie B. Buford

ABBEVILLE — Ossie B. Buford, 77,  died Jan. 5, 2016, at Sanctuary  Hospice House in Tupelo. She is a native of Lafayette County and a ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, January 8, 2016 12:00 pm

Obituaries

Hunter Blake Escue

OXFORD — Hunter Blake Escue, 18, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Oxford. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 3 p.m. in the ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, January 8, 2016 12:00 pm

Newsletter News

Practice safety when heating home

If you haven’t noticed, we’ve had some fairly chilly nights in Lafayette County and colder weather is forecast for the rest of this month, which ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, January 8, 2016 12:00 pm

Columns

Television ads getting cruder

By T.J. Ray Having no knowledge of the psychology and gimmicks of advertising, I am not in a position to offer surgical comments on their ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, January 8, 2016 12:00 pm

Lifestyle

Theatre Oxford auditions Saturday

Theatre Oxford is hosting auditions for True West at the Powerhouse on Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m..    There are four roles available: three adult ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, January 7, 2016 1:40 pm

Lifestyle

Oxford Film Festival announces full schedule for Feb. 17-21 event

The 2016 Oxford Film Festival has announced the full schedule and complete slate of films for this year’s edition. A record-breaking 144 films (25 features, ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, January 7, 2016 1:39 pm

Columnists

Book beneficial to young artists

This January I would like to start the column off with some book reviews. Book reviews you might ask? I thought this was an arts ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, January 7, 2016 1:37 pm

Columns

Stokes and law enforcement have history

By Sid Salter The recent dust-up between bombastic Jackson City Councilman Kenneth I. Stokes and the state’s law enforcement community has dominated both the news ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, January 7, 2016 1:15 pm

Opinion

Pavilion opening is exciting

The Pavilion at Ole Miss will be christened tonight at 8 as the Ole Miss Rebels take on the Alabama Crimson Tide. The vision for ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, January 7, 2016 1:14 pm

Obituaries

Pauline Cook Gary

Pauline Cook Gary, 95, died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. at Pine Flat United Methodist Church ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, January 7, 2016 12:00 pm

Crime

Crime Report

— Wednesday Oxford Police Department Reports 1 motorist assist 6 alarms 1 disturbance 1 animal complaint 2 lost properties 1 suspicious activity 1 code violation ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, January 7, 2016 11:50 am

BREAKING NEWS

Former Lafayette County employee sentenced for embezzlement

Heather Thomas Peters of Oxford has pled guilty to embezzlement and was sentenced to seven years in custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, five ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, January 6, 2016 2:38 pm

Crime

Crime Report

— Tuesday Oxford Police Department Reports 2 911 hang-ups 3 suspicious activities 1 ambulance assist 1 harassing phone calls 1 scam 1 noise violation 1 ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, January 6, 2016 12:00 pm

Opinion

Website features Oxford area destinations

The Internet is full of lists — things to do, places to go, top schools, most dangerous cities, best places to eat, state rankings and ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, January 6, 2016 12:00 pm

Obituaries

Audley Harold Brummett

OXFORD — Audley Harold Brummett, 93, died Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, at his home in Oxford. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 10 ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, January 6, 2016 12:00 pm

Columns

Protect children from shootings

By Preston Ray Garrett President Obama has now made it clear his intention to take unilateral action to press forward the liberal democrats’ anti-gun agenda.  However, ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, January 6, 2016 12:00 pm

News

Tollison selected to state Senate rules committee post by peers

JACKSON — Sen. Gray Tollison was selected to a second four-year term on the Senate Rules Committee, which governs operations of the chamber, Lt. Gov. ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, January 6, 2016 12:00 pm

News

Oxford tries new things, gets new opportunities

A variety of items were reported in this week’s segment of yesterday’s papers from 2012, 2002, 1996, 1990 and 1981. Jan. 6, 2012 City leaders ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, January 6, 2016 12:00 pm

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