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7 Funny Things Southerners Say About Cold Weather

Judging the weather based on numerical temperatures is boring. Besides, if it’s 35 or 40 degrees, who can tell the difference? Southerners love a...

University’s First Bonner Program Cohort Gets to Work

By Michael Newsom University of Mississippi The University of Mississippi has its first-ever cohort of Bonner Program students who have started their four-year campaigns to...

OSD Asks for Feedback on Proposed 2022-23 Calendars

The Oxford School District is considering two calendar options for the 2022-2023 school year with one option looking a bit different than a traditional school year.

MS Residents Can Now Use Free App to Show Identification

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety has partnered with IDEMIA, the world-leading biometric and identity solutions provider, to introduce a new way citizens can show their identification.

Aldermen Approve Oxford Sound Ordinance Updates

Businesses that operate sound equipment must now appoint a “responsible party” who can make decisions regarding sound equipment.

UM Alumnus Honored by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

By Sarah Sapp University of Mississippi The Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., is set to honor University of Mississippi alumnus Tommie L. Robinson Jr. with...

Oxford Aldermen Consider Three Designated Pick-Up Spots for Ride-Share Drivers

While not part of the amended ordinance read Tuesday, the Board is considering three pick-up locations – next to the Downtown Parking Garage, on South 14th Street and behind City Grocery.

Ole Miss Soccer Season Comes to an Early End

By Catherine Jeffers The Daily Mississippian The Ole Miss Women’s Soccer season came to a close in a heartbreaking first round loss in the NCAA...

Future Splash Pad Will Use Fresh Water

Oxford's future splash pad will keep kids cool using clean, fresh water.

Lafayette County Fire Department Hires 9 New Full-time Firefighters

The population of Lafayette County now sits at just over 50,000 residents, with that number steadily growing each year. As the population continues to grow, there is also a growing need for emergency responders to serve residents. 

Oxford is a Little Gray Today After Local Color is Demolished

The building that was home to Local Color, Oxford’s eclectic smoke and gift shop since the mid-80s is gone. The building was demolished after the...