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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...

LC Master Gardeners Adopt First Street in Oxford Program

Lafayette County Master Gardeners is the first group to adopt an Oxford street under the city’s new Adopt-a-Street program, overseen by Environmental Services.

Mask Mandate for Oxford Schools Continued Through at Least Oct. 15

The Oxford School District extended its mask mandate until at least Oct. 15.

Oxford Father Joins Road Trip to Bring Awareness, Raise Funds for Rare Genetic Disorder Research

However, starting on Oct. 6, he will be speaking to the world via live streaming while traveling from New York to California in a Tesla Model X during the Cannonball for a Cure trip.

OXCM Wins $1,500 in America’s Farmers Market Celebration

The Oxford Community Market won second place in the 13th annual America’s Farmers Market Celebration – a three-month national event where the public voted for their favorite market.

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines could soon be OK’d for children ages 5-11

By Julia James Mississippi Today Pfizer announced this week that its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for children ages 5-11, meaning the vaccine could...

Most Oxford Commercial Balconies Deemed Safe

Commercial balconies are reviewed by the Oxford Building Department every five years to make sure they are in compliance with the International Building Code adopted by the city.

Paradis Continues Trailblazing Career as First Female UMMC Police Chief

When she graduated from the Chicago Police Training Academy, Mary Eileen Paradis was merely following her family tradition.

COVID-19 Seems to be on Decline in Oxford; Mask Mandate Remains

Oxford’s mask mandate remains in place for at least enough two weeks.

Della Davidson Named National Blue Ribbon School

Thunder clouds loomed over Della Davidson Elementary school Tuesday afternoon but they did not darken the excitement of the students, faculty and staff as they celebrated being named one of the best school's in the country.

Renovations, Repairs Planned for Old ‘Theora Hamblett’ House

One of Oxford's most historic homes will be saved from demolition.