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Columnists

Charming warts away saves on duct tape

By Bonnie Brown Columnist My husband Tom had a wart pop up on his finger recently.  I told him that it was unfortunate that I ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 7:25 am

Columnists

Easter scars from a burnt orange leisure suit

By Les Ferguson Jr. Columnist This past Sunday was Palm Sunday, commemorating Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. As you read this, Easter is just a ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 7:13 am

Business

Cofield’s Corner: The Gin and The Warehouse

By John Cofield The Gin and The Warehouse were the big boy bars that started an Oxford era we are still living in today. And ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 7:10 am

Elections

Primary runoff April 2

Absentee voting open A runoff for the 2nd Congressional District’s Republican nominee will be held Tuesday, April 2, after ballots were counted from the March ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 6:45 am

Arts

Film Fest winners celebrate with HOKA trophies

The Oxford Film Festival wrapped up another successful year with an awards ceremony to recognize the best submissions in each category. The 2024 festival winners ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 6:30 am

Columns

Goon Squad: Veteran judge was right jurist for a tough job

By Sid Salter Columnist Mississippians watched along with the rest of the nation to see whether justice would prevail in the so-called “Goon Squad” cases ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 6:00 am

Crime

Oxford woman arrested on two counts of credit card fraud

On March 11, the Oxford Police Department took a walk-in report regarding credit card fraud. It was declared that a credit card had been stolen ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 5:39 pm

Crime

Dallas couple charged in tire slashing

On March 17, the Oxford Police Department responded to a call reporting malicious mischief in the 100th block of Heritage Drive. A car’s tires were ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 5:35 pm

Lifestyle

Oxford Conference for the Book turns 30

By Lucy Gaines and Rebecca Lauck Cleary University communications The storied Oxford Conference for the Book returns to the University of Mississippi and downtown Oxford ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 11:34 am

Accidents

March 25 law enforcement activity reports

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by Staff Report, Monday, March 25, 2024 8:22 pm

Garden/Outdoors

2024 is a year for periodical cicadas

By Bonnie Coblentz MSU Extension Service The South’s natural background music of the summer will start as soon as cicadas, known for their loud songs, ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, March 25, 2024 1:46 pm

News

OFD fire reports

The Oxford Fire Department responded to the following types of calls from March 18-March 24: 1 dryer fire 1 grass fire 3 vehicle wrecks 14 ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, March 25, 2024 12:45 pm

Obituaries

Mildred N. Egerson

Mildred N. Egerson, 104, of Taylor, died on March 19, 2024. Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, March 25, 2024 9:07 am

Obituaries

Patricia Colleen McPherson

Patricia Colleen McPherson, 85, of Oxford, died on March 20, 2024. Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, March 25, 2024 9:04 am

Lafayette County

Lafayette Commodores defeat the Center Hill Mustangs 12-9

By Adam Brown Sports writer The Lafayette Commodores defeated the Center Hill Mustangs 12-9 on Saturday. Center Hill took an early 1-0 lead over the Commodores ... Read more

by Staff Report, Sunday, March 24, 2024 8:36 am

News

Oxford Chargers defeated Southaven 10-0

By Adam Brown  Sports writer   The Oxford Chargers defeated Southaven in a 10-run rule 10-0 on Saturday. Oxford (11-6) jumped out to an early 4-0 ... Read more

by Staff Report, Sunday, March 24, 2024 8:26 am

Columnists

Sunday’s Good Sense

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by Staff Report, Sunday, March 24, 2024 8:00 am

Accidents

March 23 law enforcement activity reports

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by Staff Report, Saturday, March 23, 2024 12:04 am

Lafayette County

Commodores baseball defeats Clarksdale 13-2

By Adam Brown Sports writer The Lafayette Commodores baseball team defeated the Clarksdale Wildcats 13-2 on Thursday. Lafayette (12-5, 3-1 Region 1-5A) jumped out to a ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, March 22, 2024 5:31 pm

Events

Casey Jones Blues Fest ushers in springtime in Water Valley

By Davis Coen On Saturday,  the Water Valley Main Street Association will hold its first Casey Jones Blues Festival. This free daytime event will occur ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, March 22, 2024 5:26 pm

Business

Lucy Schultze named a finalist for Pinnacle Award

Lucy Schultze of Oxford has been selected as a statewide finalist for Sales and Marketing Professionals’ 2024 Mississippi Pinnacle Awards, which honor excellence, professionalism, and ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, March 22, 2024 9:13 am

Newsletter

Oxford Chargers softball defeats Southaven

By Adam Brown Sports writer The Oxford Chargers softball team defeated Southaven 14-6 on Thursday. Oxford (6-8) jumped out to a 9-0 advantage after the second ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, March 22, 2024 9:04 am

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