News

Smokers have higher risk for Type 2 Diabetes

The more cigarettes you smoke, the higher your risk for developing type 2 diabetes. According to the most ...

Crime

Woman charged with Malicious Mischief for causing $2500 of damage

On Tuesday, November 23, investigators with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department arrested Leigh Padgett, for Felony Malicious Mischief. ...

Crime

Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department Crime Report for November 23

Arrest(s): 1 Felon in possession of a firearm 1 Possession of paraphernalia 1 DUI, possession of paraphernalia 1 ...

Only in Oxford

Shop Local: Businesses gear up for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday

Local businesses in Oxford are preparing for the biggest sales weekend of the year with Black Friday and ...

Crime

Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department Crime Report for November 22

Arrest(s): 1 Driving with suspended license, reckless driving Report(s): 3 Accidents 3 Agency assists 3 Alarms 3 Animal ...

News

Taylor residents oppose the idea of Wellery Farms within city limits

Taylor residents are less than happy about the idea of a wellness and treatment center taking root in ...

Crime

Cox’s execution puts spotlight on other death row inmates’ future

The state of Mississippi has not put anyone to death since 2012, but that is changing with the ...

Business

Oxford residents can turn ideas into reality through Idea Accelerator Program

Sponsored by Heartland Forward with partner Builders + Backers, the program doubles last year’s successful cohort and is ...

Crime

Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department Crime Report for November 16

Arrest(s): 0 Arrests Report(s): 3 Accidents 3 Agency assists 2 Animal complaints 2 Civil matters 1 Court detail ...

News

Baptist North Mississippi Earns Echocardiography Accreditation

The Intersocietal Accreditation Commission granted Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi a three-year term of accreditation in echocardiography for adults. ...

News

County board approves TIF plan for Colonnade and permit for subdivison

Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved the Tax Increment Financing plan for Colonnade Crossing on Highway 30 and ...

Crime

Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department Crime Report for November 15

Arrest(s): 1 Touching a child for lustful purposes 1 DUI 1st, careless driving 1 DUI 1st Report(s): 3 ...

News

BancorpSouth to hold Small Business Seminar

BancorpSouth is partnering with the Oxford-Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation and Women of Worth and Excellence to bring ...

Business

Spark Sessions is back to make better entrepreneurs, businesses

Spark Sessions will begin it’s second round with a two-day program to push business owners to better themselves ...

News

Local veterans gather for Veteran’s Day and celebrate years of service

Oxford honored local veterans for years of dedication and service to the nation for Veterans Day with Retired ...

News

Baptist Nationally Recognized With An ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Score

Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi received  an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2021. This national distinction recognizes ...

Crime

Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office Crime Report for November 10

Arrest(s): 0 Arrests Report(s): 2 Accidents 4 Agency assists 1 Alarm 1 Animal complaint 2 Civil matters 1 ...

Crime

City of Oxford seeks to prevent overdoses in the community

The Oxford Police Department is warning that counterfeit narcotics are leading to increased overdoses in the community. OPD ...

News

Baptist Memorial remains stable as federal contract expires

Mississippi health care providers say they may have to close floors and reduce patient beds after losing hundreds ...

Crime

Oxford man charged for Attempted Enticement of a Child

On Friday, November 5, Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department arrested Corey Nathan Ferrer, 50, of Oxford for Attempted Enticement ...

Crime

Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department Crime Report for November 8

Arrest(s): 1 DUI 1st, possession of paraphernalia Report(s): 5 Accidents 1 Simple assault 9 Agency assists 5 Alarms ...

Lafayette County

Lt. Governor Hosemann joins Highway 7 safety discussion

Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann met with Sen. Nicole Boyd, Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill and other officials at the ...

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