Obituaries
Larry Gray
Larry Gray, 70, of Oxford, died at home on April 7, 2024.
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Education
Lafayette Quiz Bowl teams score big at state championships
The LHS Quiz Bowl Varsity and Junior Varsity teams competed at the NAQT State Championships on April 6 in Fulton. The JV team had victories ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, April 11, 2024 11:58 am
News
Hot dog-eating champ to chomp down at Grove Bowl Games
University of Mississippi football coach Lane Kiffin is bringing some new twists to this year’s Grove Bowl which is now called the Grove Bowl Games. ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, April 11, 2024 10:00 am
Accidents
April 10 LCSD, OPD activity reports
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by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 2:42 pm
Education
OHS’s ‘Unified Sports’ basketball team hits the road
Oxford High School’s Unified Sports basketball team has the unique opportunity to travel. This event will be a chance for its “extraordinary team to showcase ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 2:23 pm
Letters to the Editor
Letter: ‘A republic, if you can keep it’
By Michael Watson Secretary of State When Benjamin Franklin was once asked what type of government the Constitutional Convention adopted, his cautionary response was “a ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 10:49 am
Accidents
OFD reports 48 runs April 1-6
The Oxford Fire Department responded to the following calls from April 1-6: 8 Fire Alarms 37 Medical/ EMS call 2 Assistance calls 2 Gas Leaks ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 10:41 am
Arts
Cofield’s Corner: Faulkner photo has long exposure
By John Cofield When William Faulkner was still Bill Falkner, more than a few locals made fun of him. He should be pursuing a conventional ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 9:34 am
Arts
May Fest set for May 5
Cedar Oaks Guild is hosting a free May Fest on the lawn of Cedar Oaks Sunday, May 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. The event ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 9:00 am
Columnists
First Masters visit will forever be special
By Steve Stricker Columnist “My life has been a tapestry, Of rich and royal hue, An everlasting vision, Of the ever-changing view, A wond’rous woven ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 8:13 am
Columnists
State’s prison history is one that begs to break recidivism
By Sid Salter Columnist After more than 40 years of reporting and writing about crime and punishment in Mississippi, I’ve seen the pendulum swing from ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 8:00 am
Columnists
Oxford sets the standard for small town living
By Bonnie Brown Columnist Here’s a question for you. Has Oxford become a “destination town/city?” In case you’re wondering what constitutes a “destination” I learned ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 8:00 am
Arts
Arrested in the name of gratitude
By Les Ferguson Jr. Columnist For too short of a time, I lived with and was somewhat raised by the bad word police. My son ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 7:40 am
Business
Snackbar celebrating 15 years
Snackbar is celebrating its 15th anniversary in Oxford this month and will be holding a shrimp boil and party to celebrate. The anniversary will be ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 7:00 am
Business
Regions Bank on the Oxford Square cuts ribbon
by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 6:45 am
Crime
Shots fired at traffic stop
Deputy not hurt Staff report Early Friday morning, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call regarding an alarm at TGC Outdoors on Highway ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 6:15 am
Columnists
Unexpected blessings are the flavor of life
By Jan Penton-Miller Columnist My lovely daughter, Melinda, and I hung up the phone after our usual morning chat, and the story she told me ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 7:59 pm
News
UM hosts director of National Intelligence at annual summit
By Clara Turnage University communications Today’s college students are the future of the intelligence community, U.S. Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines told a crowd ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:36 am
News
Oxford sweeps Horn Lake after 16-2 victory on Monday
By Adam Brown Sports writer The Oxford Chargers completed the series sweep over the Horn Lake Eagles after a 16-2 victory on Monday. Oxford (16-8) ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 9:13 am
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