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Oxford Fire Department call log

The Oxford Fire Department responded to the following calls from Dec. 29-Jan. 5:  18          Fire Alarms 39          Medical/ ...

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Snow expected on Friday

A major winter storm is expected to bring some snow to Lafayette County and surrounding areas late Thursday ...

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Snowflakes dust Oxford, first round of winter weather this season

After strong thunderstorms and 63 degree temperatures on Sunday, the swirl of snowflakes  Monday morning was a bit ...

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Incumbent aldermen begin qualifing for June election

Four aldermen wasted little time to qualify to run in this year’s city elections. The qualification period for ...

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City Clerk named Outstanding Employee of the Year

Oxford City Clerk Ashley Atkinson was honored recently by her fellow city employees by winning the annual Virginia ...

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Leadership Lafayette looking for input for projects

Leadership Lafayette, part of the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce, is inviting residents, business owners, and community leaders ...

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Oxford Police launch new anti-speeding initiative in school zones

Starting Tuesday, the Oxford Police Department will implement a new initiative aimed at curbing speeding in school zones ...

History

Cofield’s Corner

By John Cofield Local lore says William Faulkner’s grandfather, J. W. T. “Young Colonel” Falkner, owned the first ...

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Notable stories of 2024: The year had a frosty start

The year 2024 began with a wintry blast, as Oxford experienced approximately two inches of snow, sleet and ...

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Top stories in 2024 by page views

Based on total page views, the top 10 stories in 2024 were mostly about tragic events, crime and ...

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Three retire from Oxford Environmental Services

Oxford Environmental Services lost almost 100 years of experience when three long-time employees retired this month. The city ...

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December restaurant inspection grades released

The Mississippi Department of Health conducted 30 food service inspections in Lafayette County between Dec. 1 and Dec. ...

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OFD run report

The Oxford Fire Department responded to the following calls from Dec. 22-28:   9          Fire Alarms 33          Medical/ EMS ...

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Christmas trees used to create fish habitats

With all of the gift wrappings and other trash accumulated over the Christmas weekend being picked up by ...

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Oxford keeps growing

Residential permits nearly double in 2024 If one considers the number of new homes being built in Oxford ...

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Oxford police respond to 8,500 reports in 2024

The Oxford Police Department achieved significant milestones in 2024, marking a year of exceptional growth and advancements.  By ...

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BMH-NM one of seven named to Best Hospital list from US News & World Report

Seven Baptist Memorial hospitals in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee have been named to the 2024–2025 U.S. News & ...

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Shimmer into the New Year and support Juneteenth

The Oxford Juneteenth Committee invites the community to ring in the New Year while supporting a meaningful cause ...

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DAR presents Community Service Award

The David Reese Chapter, NSDAR, Oxford, awarded their 2024 National Community Service Award to Abi Rayburn at their ...

Columnists

Cofield’s Corner

By John Cofield “I’ll be home for Christmas, you can plan on me…” I’ll pack the car, leave ...

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KD Hill Foundation teams up with local developer for special Christmas event at Belle Rivers

During his days at Ole Miss, former Rebel KD Hill was a regular sight at Oxford Housing Authority ...

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OHS senior Elliot Bruce newest Eagle Scout

On Monday, Dec. 16, Troop 144 of Oxford celebrated a Court of Honor that included awarding Elliot Bruce ...

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