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Oxford community celebrates life of beloved middle-school teacher

This week, the Oxford community celebrates the life of a beloved teacher, colleague, friend and neighbor, Ellen Douglas. ...

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Report to OPD leads to local woman’s arrest for alleged fraud, weapon possession

On Thursday, Aug. 4, the Oxford Police Department took a walk-in report regarding financial fraud. After investigation, Hannah ...

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Lafayette County man charged with cyberstalking for threatening messages

On Tuesday, Aug. 2, the Oxford Police Department responded to Davis Drive to take a report regarding harassment ...

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Pokémoto’s Hawaiian poke brings chef-inspired island flavor to Oxford

Local entrepreneur group CWD Enterprises, LLC announced the expansion of Pokémoto, a Hawaiian poke bowl restaurant concept, to ...

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Jail Log from the Lafayette County Detention Center for August 2 to August 5

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

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Flash Back to the 90s for the LOU Community on Aug. 13

The United Way of Oxford-Lafayette County (UWOLC) will flash back to the 90s at the Oxford Conference Center ...

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2023 Oxford Film Festival receives arts grants for 20th Anniversary edition

As the Oxford Film Festival focuses on plans and early preparation for next year’s highly anticipated 20th Anniversary edition ...

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Oxford’s Jordan Isbell among Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science class of 2022 graduates

Columbus, MISS. – Jordan Isbell of Oxford, Mississippi, has graduated from The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS) ...

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Baptist makes U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list

Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a High Performing Hospital ...

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Chick-fil-A to close for 10 weeks due to extensive renovations

Oxford’s Chick-fil-A will close on Sept. 1 for extensive renovations and expansion to the site. The restaurant will ...

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OPD: Stop for school buses or face the consequences

    The Oxford Police Department wants to remind motorists as students head back to the classroom to ...

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Jayoncé Benefit Night: Proud Larry’s to host event in honor of Jimmie “Jay” Lee

Proud Larry’s will host Jayoncé Benefit Night on Aug. 11 at 9:30 p.m. honoring the legacy of Jimmie ...

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OHS students, parents fired up against school dress code

Students at Oxford High School are taking a stand against the school’s dress code, calling it “incredibly tight ...

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Local businessowner among first to be licensed for medical cannabis in Lafayette

Oxford businessman Tony Barragan is among the first to receive a license to begin a medical cannabis business ...

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Jail Log from the Lafayette County Detention Center for July 29 to August 2

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

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Colonnade Crossing solves most of water capacity issues, receives city’s OK

The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved a request of the final plat for Phase 2 of Colonnade Crossing, ...

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Oxford-Lafayette CTE program pushes for growth, program development

The Oxford-Lafayette School of Applied Technology (TECH), a vocational school that provides students with skills applicable in the ...

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Gray connects business community and Oxford students

The Oxford School District and Oxford-Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation have partnered to assist in developing career pathways ...

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Courthouse Square commission OK renovation of South Lamar building

A new company is looking to make a home just off the Courthouse Square. A representative of BankPlus, ...

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Gallery: First day of school for Lafayette and Oxford students

School doors in Oxford and Lafayette County officially opened for the return of students on Monday, Aug. 1. ...

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Bond hearing for suspect in Jimmie “Jay” Lee rescheduled for Aug. 9

Sheldon Herrington, Jr., will appear in the Lafayette County Circuit Court once again for his bond hearing at ...

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Lynndy Hurdle named 2022 Citizen of the Year

The annual Citizen of the Year award is given by the Oxford School District to recognize a community member ...

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