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‘Commission on the Future of Northeast Mississippi’ to host state of the region meeting

CREATE Foundation’s Commission on the Future of Northeast Mississippi will host its annual state of the region meeting ...

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April 26 LCSD, OPD activity reports

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Victim says burglar seen fleeing with stolen chainsaw

When dispatched on April 21 to a CR 504 property concerning a shed burglary, a Lafayette County Sheriff’s ...

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Water Valley man faces felony for aggravated assault

A Water Valley man was arrested recently for an aggravated assault that occurred at Abbeville Market. According to ...

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Women arrested for damaging City Hall fountain must pay restitution

Two women arrested last year for damaging the new fountain next to City Hall will have to pay ...

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Business school recognizes students for leadership achievements

By Stella Connell UM School of Business Administration The University of Mississippi School of Business Administration recognized its ...

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Double Decker Arts Festival is here

Oxford’s annual Double Decker Arts Festival, a renowned celebration of food, music and the arts, kicks off tonight ...

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Abbeville man charged with several car burglaries

An Abbeville man faces felony charges for allegedly breaking into vehicles in November. In November 2023, the Oxford ...

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April 25 LCSD, OPD activity reports

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Two charged after report of damage to a vehicle

A local man and woman were arrested recently in connection with a vehicle burglary. According to reports, on ...

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Innovate Mississippi’s CoBuilders program returns to Oxford

Aspiring business owners will have a chance to win start-up funds and get their ideas noticed by investors ...

Arts

So far, the weather looks good for the Double Decker Arts Festival

As of Thursday morning, it’s looking like Mother Nature may be kind to this year’s Double Decker Arts ...

Regents School of Oxford

Regents School of Oxford’s Varsity Tennis Teams wins MAIS AAA North Half Runner-Up title

Regents School of Oxford’s Varsity Tennis Teams won the MAIS AAA North Half Runner-Up title in both boys ...

Sports

Oxford Chargers get ready for 7A playoffs Friday

By Adam Brown  Sports writer  The Oxford Chargers step back onto the diamond on Friday night as they ...

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Lafayette High senior wins second straight tennis title

By Bruce Newman Lafayette High’s Alexandra Lampton has won her second straight title in girls singles at the ...

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April 24 LCSD, OPD activity reports

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Mississippi observes Confederate Memorial Day as official state holiday

Mississippi is one of four states still observing Confederate Memorial Day as an official state holiday. It is celebrated ...

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Teachers’ workshop to focus on environment education

ABCs of Environmental Education offered June 4-7 A teachers’ workshop in Lafayette County this summer will help teachers ...

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United Way taking applications for grants

Lafayette County has been awarded $16,357 in federal funding through the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program ...

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Congressman Kelly hosting Military Academy Day

U.S. Congressman Trent Kelly (R-Miss.) will host Military Academy Day in Oxford on Saturday, April 27, from 10 ...

Lifestyle

Lifeworks Counseling opens Oxford office

Lifeworks Counseling, LLC, a leading provider of mental health services in Mississippi, recently announced the opening of its ...

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‘Manhunt’ and who was the real Mary Simms?

By Gene Hays Msgt. USMS (Ret) Although Apple TV+’s Manhunt centers on the search for President Abraham Lincoln’s ...

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