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Another Win from Baseball: Omaha business makes donation to Grove Grocery

When University of Mississippi baseball players won the College World Series in June, they indirectly scored a gift ...

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Traffic stop leads to Oxford man’s arrest for possessing a firearm as a felon

On Thursday, July 14, an officer with the Oxford Police Department conducted a traffic stop on South Lamar ...

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Lafayette County man arrested, charged for drive-by shooting on Jackson Avenue

On Saturday, the Oxford Police Department responded to a business in the 2200 block of Jackson Avenue for ...

Authorities still seek information on the disappearance of Jay Lee and urge residents to report any tips to Oxford Police Department at 662-232-2400

BREAKING NEWS

Father of missing UM student asks for information on whereabouts of son

The family of missing Ole Miss student Jimmie “Jay” Lee has released a video statement asking for any ...

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YAC strives to provide funding for creatives

One role the local arts council plays is to assist creatives in finding resources to support the development ...

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OSD to no longer offer free lunch in upcoming school year

Oxford School District participates in the School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, and the After School Snack ...

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Jail Log from the Lafayette County Detention Center for July 8 to July 12

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

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OPC makes pushes for Splash Pad, proposes $400k budget for project

The Oxford Park Commission continues to push for the Bramlett Boulevard Splash Pad in a budget session with ...

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OPD proposes more police dogs in budget session

The Oxford Police Department is making room for more K9s in its agency. During the City of Oxford’s ...

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Federal officials looking to relocate Oxford’s FBI office

Federal officials are looking to move Oxford’s Federal Bureau of Investigation office to the Mississippi Delta, much to ...

Authorities still seek information on the disappearance of Jay Lee and urge residents to report any tips to Oxford Police Department at 662-232-2400

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Search continues for UM student; OPD asks public for tips

Officials continue to seek clues in the disappearance of a University of Mississippi student last seen Friday. “The ...

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Man sentenced on lesser charges in Lorenzen Wright’s slaying

A Tennessee man serving life in prison after his first-degree murder conviction in the slaying of former NBA ...

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The Oxford Comma founder, Writer’s Guild member receives Mississippi Arts Commission Grant

Elizabeth Tettleton Mason of Oxford, MS has been awarded a $500 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission. This ...

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Car hits pole on 18th Street, causes outage; officials work to restore power

Just after Oxford Utilities restored power on Sunday after a severe storm, a vehicle hit a pole at ...

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Jail Log from the Lafayette County Detention Center for July 5 to July 8

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

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OHS senior receives send off celebration ahead of state DYW competition

“I’m so excited,” said Keira Serrano. “I can’t believe all the support I have.” Oxford High School senior ...

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City moves forward with new OPD center

The Oxford Police Department is one step closer to getting its new and improved facilities. On Tuesday, the ...

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Signs of Progress: OSD updates community on future construction projects

The Oxford School District released a press statement announcing a timeline of future construction projects in the district. ...

Obituaries

Former Aldermen John Bounds dies at 79

Former Oxford Alderman John Wade Bounds, 79, died Tuesday, July 5, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi. ...

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Circuit court judge denies bail for man charged for stalking Oxford mayor

Lafayette County Circuit Court judge Kent Smith denied bond and ordered a psychiatric evaluation for a local man ...

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Mississippi Municipal League awards Oxford “Best Overall”

The Mississippi Municipal League recognized the City of Oxford’s efforts in planning and economic development with the “Best ...

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Jail Log from the Lafayette County Detention Center for July 1 to July 5

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

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