News

Lawmakers: EdBuild plan won’t hike local share

By Jeff Amy Associated Press JACKSON — Lawmakers appear to have agreed that any new K-12 school funding ...

Crime

Oxford woman claims ex-boyfriend stole from her

On Friday, officers with the Oxford Police Department responded to Effie Circle in reference to an alleged burglary. ...

Crime

Crime report

— Tuesday Oxford Police Department Reports 1 improper parking 5 alarms 1 ambulance assist 1 fire department assist ...

Lafayette County

Oxford and Lafayette High School hit by flu-like illness

What appears to be a flu bug has gotten its grip on Oxford High School students and faculty ...

Lafayette County

Oxford, Lafayette firefighters help in missing person search

Eleven local firefighters left their stations in Oxford and Lafayette County to help in the search and rescue ...

Education

Ole Miss professor to receive Mississippi Humanities Council Honor

By Edwin Smith A University of Mississippi anthropology and Southern studies professor is among five people being honored ...

Lifestyle

Production honors Agatha Christie’s ‘Murder on the Nile’ at Oxford’s Ford Center on Valentine’s Day

By Christina Steube An evening of deceit, intrigue and murder is in store for audiences Feb. 14 at the Gertrude ...

Lafayette County

Lafayette County’s Pebble Creek fire threatens some homes

More controversy surrounding the Pebble Creek subdivision has emerged once again. A public hearing was held Monday night ...

News

Less than a month remains to enter Oxford’s city election 2017

With less than a month to qualify to run in the city’s June elections, all ward and the ...

News

Oxford School District invites parents, community to AVID informational meetings

Oxford School District Public Relations The Oxford School District invites parents and the Oxford community to attend informational ...

Lafayette County

Refurbished, new fire stations improve county fire protection

Fire protection continues to be a priority in protecting Lafayette Count residents. Recently, refurbishing the Lafayette Springs fire ...

Crime

Crime report

— Monday Oxford Police Department Reports 2 reported DUIs 1 improper parking 1 alarm 3 motorist assists 1 ...

News

Double Decker Arts Festival 2017 headliners: Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Dr. John and the Nite Trippers

The southern soul rockers Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats and blues legend Dr. John (with his band ...

News

Mississippi man has 130-pound tumor removed in surgery

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — A California doctor removed a 130-pound tumor from a Mississippi man who had been ...

News

Ole Miss’ Women’s Council celebrates sisters’ success

Legendary University of Mississippi women’s basketball stars Jennifer Gillom and Peggie Gillom-Granderson will be honored with the 2017 ...

News

Overby Center at Ole Miss to salute Mississippi’s 200th anniversary

In recognition of the 200th anniversary of Mississippi’s statehood the Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics at ...

Crime

Crime report

— Friday-Sunday Oxford Police Department Reports 4 suspicious activities 2 credit card frauds 9 alarms 1 recovered property ...

Lafayette County

Annual Empty Bowls help the less fortunate in Oxford and Lafayette County

While couples around the country show their love and appreciation for each other this Valentine’s Day, local folks ...

News

Another state budget cut looming in Mississippi

By Adam Ganucheau Mississippi Today Another mid-year budget cut may be needed after Mississippi missed its projected revenue ...

News

Oxford’s AK Sanford helps create Super Bowl commerical Avocados from Mexico

Oxford has a star in tonight’s Super Bowl 51 between Atlanta and New England, though her work is ...

News

Oxford to host Euro Car Show this summer

A handful of classic European cars were parked on the Square yesterday, but in a few months many ...

Business

Slim Chickens opening first Miss. restaurant in Oxford

Pretty soon, Oxford will have a new restaurant entering the fast food fried chicken market. When Slim Chickens ...

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