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Oxford school superintendent Brian Harvey announces retirement

After 26 years in education, Brian Harvey is calling it a career. The Oxford School District superintendent announced ...

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8-week-old infant dies at Mother Goose of Oxford

Tragedy struck a daycare center this week, leading the state health department to step in and temporarily shut ...

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Oxford’s tourism tax numbers down 44 percent in September

The City of Oxford is beginning to see the effects of a football season altered by COVID-19. The ...

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Lafayette County convenience stores cited for selling e-cigarettes, alcohol to minors

More than a dozen convenience stores in Lafayette County were selling beer, vape pens and e-cigarettes to minors, ...

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Six arrested in Oxford during human trafficking bust

Six men were arrested in Oxford last week as part of a human trafficking bust, according to the ...

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Lafayette and Oxford school districts report high number of COVID-19 cases

While it was known both Lafayette County and Oxford school districts opted to move their middle schools, and ...

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Oxford Police arrest three for auto burglary; fourth suspect at-large

Three people are facing multiple charges, including auto burglary, while the Oxford Police Department is searching for a ...

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Steven Wilbanks asks to represent himself in new murder trial

A former Ole Miss student is asking to represent himself without a jury trial for a new trial ...

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Tailgate for Palmer re-imagined for fifth-annual event due to pandemic

Tailgating in person may not be allowed in 2020, but that is not deterring supporters of the Palmer ...

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Gordon Outfitting Women for Business Success

Anne–Marie Gordon, who owns Cicada, a boutique women’s clothing store on The Square in Oxford, had a brain drain problem.   ...

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Oxford Middle School going virtual the rest of November

The surge in COVID-19 cases in Lafayette County, specifically in Oxford, has caused the Oxford School District to ...

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City of Oxford to turn on Canopy of Lights a week early

The City of Oxford is getting into the holiday spirit a little earlier in 2020. During a video ...

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St. Peter’s Episcopal Church expansion request approved by Aldermen

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church will begin expanding their footprint on the west side of the Downtown Square. During ...

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Oxford man charged with felony shoplifting

An Oxford man is facing a shoplifting charge after allegedly taking several items from Walmart. On Nov. 6 ...

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Long lines lead to Election Day woes for District 4 precinct

Election Day saw record turnout across Lafayette County’s polling precincts, with long lines and a few traffic issues. ...

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Discount Tool Retailer Harbor Freight Coming to Oxford

Discount tool and equipment retailer Harbor Freight will open its first retail location in Oxford in 2021.   The well-known national chain ...

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Lafayette County sees record turnout on historic Election Day

Lafayette County saw a record turnout for Election Day on Tuesday. While the majority of the voters showed ...

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Aldermen reinstate outdoor dining licenses for Rafter’s, The Annex

Oxford’s Board of Aldermen reinstated outdoor dining licenses for Rafter’s and The Annex two weeks after revoking them ...

Lafayette County election results: New leaders join incumbents, as key positions see fresh faces and familiar figures retain their seats.

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Live Updates: Lafayette County 2020 Election Results

This page will keep a live update tally of the Lafayette County returns for the 2020 General Election ...

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Oxford man arrested for stolen vehicle, DUI after hitting tree

An Oxford man is facing multiple charges after running a stop sign and later hitting a tree. On ...

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Lafayette County sees long lines, record turnout for Election Day

Lafayette County, like the rest of the country, is seeing voters coming in droves. Tuesday brought about Election ...

Oxford faces rising COVID-19 and RSV cases amid Southeastern trends. Stay informed and take protective measures.

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Lafayette County sees a slight spike in COVID-19 cases

Lafayette County has steadied itself with new daily COVID-19 cases in the last couple weeks, but did see ...

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