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Crime

Crime Report: Dec. 11

—Thursday Oxford Police Department Reports 1 lost property 3 noise violations 6 welfare concerns 2 suspicious activities 1 civil matter 3 alarms 1 disturbance 3 ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, December 11, 2015 12:00 pm

Columns

Can I get a mute button?

By T.J. Ray The weather guy was impressive tonight as he moved about in front of the giant map of the Mid-South, pointing out pockets ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, December 11, 2015 12:00 pm

Opinion

Attending school board meetings is important

With the University of Mississippi main campus’ location in Lafayette County and Oxford mom Adrian Shipman recently challenging the Mississippi Legislature about education funding, it ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, December 11, 2015 12:00 pm

Obituaries

Guy Bernard “Guy B” Porter Sr.

PEORIA, Illinois — Guy Bernard “Guy B” Porter Sr., 79, formerly of Oxford, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, at Sharon Health Care Willow Nursing Home ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, December 11, 2015 12:00 pm

Education

Della Davidson math fair motivates students

Oxford School District “I used donuts as a way to explain to my class how I solved a math problem,” said Rachel Cohen, a fourth-grader ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, December 11, 2015 12:00 pm

Columnists

YAC Ornament Auction tonight is a Christmas tradition locally

With last weekend’s art festivities, you might be worn out, but please try to rally, as tonight is one of the biggest arts-related events of ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, December 11, 2015 10:50 am

Lifestyle

OHS Theatre performing classic holiday play

Oxford High School’s theatre program has been in rehearsal this week for their latest production, the Christmas holiday classic “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” which will ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, December 11, 2015 10:48 am

Opinion

Value life and don’t fear living

The attacks last week in San Bernardino, California, that killed 14 people and injured 21 others have many Americans feeling uneasy on so many matters. ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, December 10, 2015 12:00 pm

Obituaries

Madison Khloe Booker

MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Madison Khloe Booker, 14 months, died Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis. Funeral services will be on ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, December 10, 2015 12:00 pm

News

UM responds to criticism over ‘Hotty Toddy Holiday’ event

An annual Christmas holiday event at the University of Mississippi underwent a name change and created a firestorm of criticism on social media this week ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, December 10, 2015 12:00 pm

Obituaries

Kenneth Alva Stead, Jr.

OXFORD — Kenneth Alva Stead, Jr., 85, died Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at Baptist Memorial Hospital–North Mississippi in Oxford. A memorial service will be held ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, December 10, 2015 12:00 pm

Obituaries

Essie B. Baker

OXFORD — Essie B. Baker, 59, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford. Funeral services will be held on Saturday ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, December 10, 2015 12:00 pm

Crime

Crime Report: Dec. 10

—Wednesday Oxford Police Department Reports 6 alarms 3 suspicious activities 2 fire department assists 1 noise violation 2 disturbances 1 petty larceny 1 welfare concern ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, December 10, 2015 12:00 pm

News

YESTERDAY’S PAPERS: Officials make decisions as Santa pays a visit

Boards and government officials were busy making decisions leading into the holiday season, and a special visit from Santa in 1952 was enjoyed by thousands. ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, December 9, 2015 12:00 pm

Obituaries

Roleen “Lee” Conatser Mitchell

OXFORD — Roleen “Lee” Conatser Mitchell, 75, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Waller ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, December 9, 2015 12:00 pm

Opinion

Support groups beneficial

The Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Caregiver Support Group’s annual Caregiver Holiday Celebration Dinner​ ​is coming up next week. On Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, December 9, 2015 12:00 pm

Crime

Crime Report: Dec. 9

—Tuesday Sheriff’s Department Reports 2 accidents 3 alarms 3 animal complaints 5 disturbances 1 domestic violence 1 harassment 1 service call 1 suspicious activity 1 ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, December 9, 2015 12:00 pm

Columns

Hair doesn’t define abilities

I have become very passionate about many things throughout my lifetime. After discovering my talent in drawing, I used my creativity as a child to put ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, December 9, 2015 12:00 pm

Letters to the Editor

A Christmas thanks to veterans

We often only take a couple of times out of the year, Memorial Day and Veterans Day, to show our acknowledgement or appreciation to our ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, December 9, 2015 12:00 pm

Obituaries

Samuel Asa Samples

Samuel Asa Samples, 26, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, at his home in Lafayette County. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday from 5-8 ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, December 8, 2015 12:00 pm

Crime

Crime Report: Dec. 8

— Monday Oxford Police Department Reports 5 alarms 4 welfare concerns 7 suspicious activities 1 grand larceny 2 malicious activities 1 improper parking 1 disturbance ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, December 8, 2015 12:00 pm

Letters to the Editor

Literary heritage is worth saving

Regarding Ole Miss’ plans to demolish the outbuilding where William Faulkner wrote “As I Lay Dying”: It is sad that great literature counts for so ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, December 8, 2015 12:00 pm

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