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Aldermen to begin drafting changes to city alcohol ordinance

Oxford’s Board of Aldermen agreed to begin drafting changes to an ordinance Monday, concerning on-premise consumption of light ...

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OPD taking extra measures against disregarded bus safety laws

In response to Oxford and Lafayette County residents disregarding bus safety laws, Oxford Police has increased activity over ...

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Clay Deweese enters Representatives District 12 race against Kilpatrick

Oxford businessman Clay Deweese announced he has entered the Mississippi House of Representatives race in District 12 Thursday. ...

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Oxford’s Armstrong named Mississippi’s 2019 Hospital Champion

When Aubrey Armstrong took the stage inside the Pavilion at Ole Miss on Thursday she had control of ...

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Area schools getting hit as flu season ramps up

The flu season is in full swing and schools are starting to feel the effects. Lafayette County School ...

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North East Power ‘cautiously optimistic’ about rural internet bill

North East Mississippi Electric Power Association is exploring the possibilities in providing internet to rural Lafayette County, but ...

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First National Bank offering relief to those affected by shutdown

The government has been in a partial shutdown for over a month. As it continues to set the ...

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Over a dozen Oxford High students awarded for their artwork

Three Oxford High School students are being recognized on a national level for their art prowess at the 2019 ...

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Mississippi State Senate passes bill to allow EPAs to provide internet

The Mississippi State Senate unanimously passed a bill Wednesday that would allow local electric cooperatives to provide internet ...

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After being convinced to join, Conny Parham is The Pantry’s Volunteer of the Year

Conny Parham was surprised when she found out she was named The Pantry’s Volunteer of the Year, especially ...

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Ninth Annual Oxford Fiber Arts Festival begins this week

Knitting might be considered a craft from days gone by that someone’s grandmother would do to pass the ...

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OPD names Kevin Parker Officer of the Year at awards banquet

Oxford Police Department held its annual awards banquet last Friday, and bestowed nine awards to officers in the ...

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Coleman funeral home faces challenges of keeping a personal touch while expanding

Glenn Coleman was born and raised on Oxford, and his funeral home service, Coleman Funeral Homes, is celebrating ...

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New OPC activity building set to host first games

The Oxford Park Commission is ready to show off their newest attraction. Construction on the new Oxford Activity ...

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OPD’s Jeff McCutchen plans to pick up where Joey East left off as interim chief

When Oxford Police Major of Operations Jeff McCutchen was tabbed to be the city’s Interim Police Chief, he ...

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Grant from Mississippi Transportation Commission to help finish sidewalk

The Board of Alderman on Tuesday approved a request to activate a project that would finish sidewalks along ...

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Aldermen approve resolution to allow Square bars to stay open later

Oxford’s Board of Aldermen approved a resolution Tuesday evening that supports keeping bars in the historical district open ...

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Oxford native and former House Representative Ed Perry dies at 76

One of Oxford’s most well-known legislators passed away Tuesday, most notably for a lively interpretation of a speech ...

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Oxford Film Fest announces special screening

OXFORD — With three weeks remaining before the 16th annual Oxford Film Fest begins, more surprises have been revealed. ...

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Aldermen approve proposal for crossing guards

The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved the proposal for crossing guards Tuesday evening, taking some pressure off Oxford ...

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Planning Department approves renovations at Jackson Avenue Chic-Fil-A

The Oxford Planning Department gave its administrative approval for renovations to the Chick-Fil-A restaurant on Jackson Avenue during ...

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Oxford Police is teaming up with body shops to offer free light replacements

OXFORD – Oxford residents can replace a car light free of charge in place of a ticket, thanks ...

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