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Senator Hyde-Smith advocated for emergency training programs
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has advocated for the release of coronavirus emergency funding that is intended to support physician training programs, which can be used ... Read more
3 hours ago by Ana Martinez.
Lafayette County man arrested for weapon possession by felon
A Lafayette County man was arrested for weapon possession by felon on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Investigators with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department arrested Floyd ... Read more
3 hours ago by Ana Martinez.
Lafayette Man arrested on Hwy 6 for possession of weapon by a felon
Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department arrested a man for possession of a weapon by a felon. Investigators of the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department arrested Isaiah Moody ... Read more
3 hours ago by Ana Martinez.
Mildred Tidwell Jarrett Obituary
Mildred Tidwell Jarrett, 92, died Thursday, July 30, 2020, at Yalobusha County Nursing Home in Water Valley, Miss. The funeral service was held Sunday, August ... Read more
8 hours ago by Ana Martinez.
Mississippi college student dies after wakeboarding accident in Virginia
A Mississippi college student died Saturday evening while wakeboarding with friends on a Virginia lake, authorities report. Virginia media reported that the man later identified ... Read more
17 hours ago by Magnolia State Live.
UM Panhellenic Council’s 2020 recruitment to be held virtually for first three days.
The University of Mississippi’s College Panhellenic has released its revised plan for the 2020 recruitment schedule. Four of the five rounds will be held virtually, ... Read more
3 days ago by Ana Martinez.
COVID-19 case total surpasses 800 in Lafayette County with 169 active
The month of July has seen a major surge in COVID-19 cases throughout Mississippi, including Lafayette County. On Friday, the Mississippi State Department of Health ... Read more
3 days ago by Jake Thompson.
Oxford Film Festival announces lineup for final two weeks of virtual fest
The Oxford Film Festival’s transition to a virtual event in 2020 is quickly coming to a close next month. Organizers announced lineups for the final ... Read more
3 days ago by Jake Thompson.
Magnolia Montessori School adding a new classroom for upcoming school year
Magnolia Montessori School is reopening for the school year with new vacancies and new policies. Magnolia Montessori School has vacancies for children ages 18 months ... Read more
4 days ago by Ana Martinez.
Student Housing plans for Move-In day
The months leading up to the school year are normally very busy this time of year, but this year will prove to be even busier ... Read more
4 days ago by Ana Martinez.
Baptist Hospital-North Mississippi receives award from American Heart Association
Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi received the Get with the Guidelines-Stroke Gold plus Quality Achievement Award. The award was granted to Baptist North Mississippi by the ... Read more
4 days ago by Ana Martinez.
Mississippi’s COVID-19 ‘test positivity rate’ highest in nation
On multiple occasions, this month, state and national leadership have either downplayed or neglected the positivity rate of COVID-19 testing. Yet in Mississippi, that rate ... Read more
5 days ago by Magnolia State Live.
Mississippi has the most sustainable credit card debt
The state of Mississippi has the most sustainable credit card debt with a median credit card balance of $2,287. WalletHub looked at data from TransUnion, ... Read more
5 days ago by Ana Martinez.
Common Ground Coffee bridges gaps and breaks down barriers
A new coffee bar was added to Oxford’s constantly evolving list of new places to visit. Common Ground Coffee Bar, which opened on Saturday, July ... Read more
5 days ago by Ana Martinez.
Reeves weighs ‘life or death’ school reopening options
Gov. Tate Reeves, the only official who can issue a statewide mandate that postpones school or forces virtual learning, finds himself in a tough political ... Read more
5 days ago by Magnolia State Live.
Mississippi State Veterans Home in Oxford reports COVID-19 outbreak
The Mississippi State Veterans Home in Oxford is currently working to contain a recent COVID-19 outbreak, according to the Mississippi Veterans Affairs office. The Oxford ... Read more
5 days ago by Jake Thompson.
OPD respond to sexual assault on Old Taylor Road
Oxford Police Department responded to a sexual assault report at the 2100 block of Old Taylor Road on Saturday, July 25. Investigators were called to ... Read more
5 days ago by Ana Martinez.
Back to School savings this coming weekend – MS Sales Tax Holiday
Back to School Sales savings this coming weekend – Mississippi’s Sales Tax Holiday Mississippians have some sales tax relief this coming weekend, as the state ... Read more
6 days ago by Staff Report.
Harvey: “We are prepared” for return to school amid pandemic
Oxford School District is confident in their plan to safely return in August and are moving forward with that plan, despite other school districts across ... Read more
6 days ago by Jake Thompson.
Boys and Girls Club’s “Dance Like the Stars” event to be held virtually
The Boys and Girls Club of North Mississippi’s signature event is another victim of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s “Dance Like the Stars” event will ... Read more
1 week ago by Jake Thompson.
Oxford Dairy Queen to open next week
Residents of Oxford will soon be able to enjoy frozen treats from Dairy Queen starting at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 3. The new Dairy ... Read more
1 week ago by Ana Martinez.
Majority of Mississippi educators support delaying school start or virtual learning, new survey shows
As educators and their supporters begin to protest across the state urging for a delayed start to the upcoming school year, a new survey of ... Read more