Crime

AG’s office nails Oxford businesses for selling to minors

The Mississippi Attorney General’s Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement Division in conjunction with the Oxford Police Department conducted alcohol ...

Crime

Crime report Monday Sept. 21

—Friday-Sunday Neighborhood Watch A listing of local burglaries supplied by law enforcement agencies to warn residents to take ...

News

WV Art Crawl showcases local talent

Local talent got their chance in the spotlight this weekend at the annual Water Valley Art Crawl. The ...

Education

OHS hosts debate competition

Debate was front and center over the weekend in Oxford. Oxford High School’s speech and debate team hosted ...

News

Parking garage needed?

Five years ago, parking around the Downtown Square was next to impossible during peak hours of the day. ...

News

Recovery Walk brings awareness

Dale Nabors, 42, will always remember his sober date — April 7, 2009. Prior to that day, he ...

News

OIS raises $3,000 for fundraiser

Jim Jaggers is peddling his way to helping children in Mississippi. His “Go Jim Go!” fundraiser for Le ...

Lafayette County

Jail needs federal inmates

Lafayette County is bucking a nationwide trend with its jail under-crowding problem, which has caused a tax hike. ...

Business

Local doctor offering alternative depression treatment for patients

For those suffering from their own or a family member’s depression, an area physician is offering an alternative ...

Crime

Crime Report Friday Sept. 18

Man faces felony shoplifting charge A Corinth man was arrested Thursday after Walmart Loss Prevention contacted the Oxford ...

News

UM student Orman enjoys being a lifeguard

Grace Orman is back in school after a rewarding summer at work. The 21-year-old has been a lifeguard ...

News

Visit Oxford seeking AG opinion

One way to attract more visitors to Oxford is to have travel writers feature Oxford in their respective ...

Crime

Federal prison for Harris

A former University of Mississippi student was sentenced to six months in prison Thursday for his role in ...

Featured Photo

Several become new citizens

Thursday was a day three dozen new Mississippians will never forget. Thirty-six individuals from 20 different countries became ...

News

Army Corps promotes off-road vehicle safety

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ is enforcing safety rules for all operators of off-road vehicles at its ...

News

United Way kicks off 2015 campaign

United Way of Oxford and Lafayette County kicked off its annual campaign Wednesday with an emphasis on “why ...

News

Historic home to become spa

Work will begin soon to transform a historic building on Oxford’s Square into a spa. As part of ...

News

Golf carts new cab option for Oxford

Want to feel the wind in your hair on the way home from a night out on the ...

Crime

Crime reports 9/17/15

—Wednesday Oxford Police Officers investigated three wrecks, issued 40 tickets and made 12 arrests on the following charges: ...

News

OED deposits to be based on credit

The Oxford Electric Department has changed its deposit structure for new customers for the second time in as ...

Lafayette County

Cause of Steeplechase fire still under investigation

For drivers traveling down Highway 6 West on Wednesday morning, smoke blooms bellowing into the sky were hard ...

Education

Musical savant, Gloria Lenhoff, to perform Friday

Oxford, Mississippi—Lyric soprano and accordionist Gloria Lenhoff, a Williams Syndrome musical savant, will perform in concert at C.M. ...

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