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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...

Proposed Ordinance Change Lowers Permit Fees for Cab Drivers; Mandates Using Pick-Up Areas

The Oxford Board of Aldermen is considering a change to the city's Vehicle of Hire ordinance that would lower the amount cab companies pay for permits and remove the mandated $10 charge for trips within the city limits.

MS Tax Credit Program Allows Lafayette Preschoolers Free Tuition

Thanks to a large private donation through the Mississippi Tax Credit Program, parents with students in the Lafayette County School District's Pre-K program will be reimbursed for all tuition payments made so far this school year.

Ole Miss’ Mac Brown Tabbed a Wuerffel Trophy Semifinalist

Ole Miss punter Mac Brown has been named a semifinalist for the Wuerffel Trophy, the organization announced Wednesday. The Wuerffel Trophy, known as "College Football's Premier Award for...

OPD’s Volunteer Program Offers Insight Into Law Enforcement

For Oxford citizens looking for a new volunteer journey or folks perhaps interested in a job in law enforcement, the Oxford Police Department has started its Citizens Assisting Police program.

UM Updates COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates After Federal Clarification

University of Mississippi employees who are not fully vaccinated by Dec. 8, will be allowed to continue working and will not immediately be placed on a leave of absence.

Preservation Commission Approves Demolition of Old RSVP Building

A new park next to Oxford City Hall is one step closer to being official after the Courthouse Square Preservation Commission approved the demolition of the old RSVP building on Monday.

Job Fair in Lafayette County to Offer Employment Opportunities

Lafayette County is partnering with several local and state organizations including the Governor’s Job Fair Network Program to hold a one-day event Tuesday.

Halloween Events Continue This Weekend in Oxford

Halloween events continue today and Sunday in Oxford.

UM Breaks Ground on Duff Center for Science and Technology Innovation

By JB Clark University of Mississippi Communications A cold rain forced Friday's Duff Center groundbreaking ceremony indoors, but that didn't dampen the spirits of more than...

As I See it: Fascination or Fixation?

By Iqra Saeed Cultural Exchange Student We are born in an epoch when we are surrounded by technological advancements. There was a time when only a...