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OHS senior receives send off celebration ahead of state DYW competition

“I’m so excited,” said Keira Serrano. “I can’t believe all the support I have.” Oxford High School senior ...

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Lafayette County to require permits for all construction work

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance requiring permitting as a condition for construction within unincorporated ...

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Circuit court judge denies bail for man charged for stalking Oxford mayor

Lafayette County Circuit Court judge Kent Smith denied bond and ordered a psychiatric evaluation for a local man ...

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Jail Log from the Lafayette County Detention Center for July 1 to July 5

This list was recorded from the log at the Lafayette County Detention Center. A name listed does not ...

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County supervisors adopt medical cannabis ordinance, zoning amendments

After delaying the public hearing on the creation of a Medical Cannabis Ordinance by two weeks, the Lafayette ...

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CoreLogic employees voluntarily build houses with Habitat for Humanity

Two organizations in Oxford are working together to achieve monumental tasks for the betterment of the community. On ...

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Celebrate 4th of July with a bang, but safely

Independence Day is almost here and that means red, white and blue, BBQ and fireworks, fireworks, fireworks.  Fireworks ...

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Jail Log from the Lafayette County Detention Center for June 28 to July 1

This list was recorded from the log at the Lafayette County Detention Center. A name listed does not ...

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OPD take armed robbery suspect into custody, recover stolen property

On June 25, the Oxford Police Department took a report regarding a robbery that occurred near University Avenue ...

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Teaching as an art form

Summer is often synonymous with classes ending, school being out, and students thinking about anything but learning.  Yet, ...

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Jail Log from the Lafayette County Detention Center for June 24 to June 28

This list was recorded from the log at the Lafayette County Detention Center. A name listed does not ...

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Regents School of Oxford granted conditional use for first phase of expansion

The Lafayette County Planning Commission granted Regents School of Oxford a conditional use permit for the school’s first ...

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Chamber, NE SPARC partner for annual 4th of July Fireworks show

The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce’s annual 4th of July Fireworks Show is back and booming. “This fireworks ...

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Affordable Housing subcommittee explore outreach options for greater community

The Oxford Affordable Housing Committee Community Engagement Subcommittee is looking for ways to help the undeserved or insecure ...

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County, Sheriff’s Department discuss the potential of a crime lab in North Mississippi

During the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors’ budget audit sessions, Lafayette County Sheriff discussed potentially establishing a crime ...

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Local entrepreneur brings “tiny,” affordable rental homes to Lafayette County

Finding housing is a stressful situation for many residents in Oxford and Lafayette County. Many people can attest ...

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Jail Log from the Lafayette County Detention Center for June 17 to June 20

This list was recorded from the log at the Lafayette County Detention Center. A name listed does not ...

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International Guest House to renovate, add more beds for more students

The International Guest House is making plans to renovate its residents’ accommodations and add additional beds to its ...

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Residential subdivisions in Lafayette County face drainage issues

Multiple residential subdivisions in Lafayette County are suffering from drainage issues and homeowners are seeking solutions to the ...

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Taylor grain to glass gin distillery, Wonderbird Spirits, makes headway on expansion plans

A Taylor-based grain-to-glass gin distillery is in the beginning stages of expansion. On Monday morning, the Lafayette County ...

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Jail Log from the Lafayette County Detention Center for June 14 to June 17

This list was recorded from the log at the Lafayette County Detention Center. A name listed does not ...

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City pool brings relief to community in extreme heat

Like millions of others in the region, Mississippians are braving extreme temperatures as a heat wave rolls across ...

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