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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...

Police Searching for Suspect in Home-Invasion Stabbing

The Oxford Police Department is asking the community for help to identify a man who stabbed someone and then left the scene.

State, Local Law Enforcement Out in Force This Holiday Weekend

Local and state law enforcement officers will be out in force during the Labor Day weekend in an attempt to keep travelers safe.

Splash Pad in Oxford Closer to Becoming a Reality

Oxford will soon have its own splash pad.

Three Oxford Businesses Cited for Selling Alcohol to a Minor

The Oxford Police Department conducted an undercover operation Sunday targeting businesses selling alcohol to minors.

MS Officials Continue to Assess Ida Damage, Work to Restore Power

While Mississippi was spared the destruction neighboring Louisiana saw from Hurricane Ida, the storm traversed most of the Magnolia State and hard-hit areas on the Coast and in southwest Mississippi are still dealing with the disaster.

800+ Students Quarantined Due to COVID-19 in LOU Schools

Cases of COVID-19 continue to spread in Oxford and Lafayette County school districts, causing more than 800 students to be quarantined at home.

Oxford City Pool to Close Friday

Open swim at the Oxford Community Pool has come to an end for this season.

Oxford Spared the Brunt of Ida But Saw High Winds, Heavy Rains

Tropical Storm Ida made its presence known in Lafayette County late Monday with rain and blustery winds occurring throughout the night.

Mississippi Largely Spared from Ida’s Devastation, State Officials Send Help to Louisiana

As the remnants of Hurricane Ida crawls through and out of Mississippi late Monday through Tuesday morning, officials said the Magnolia State mostly dodged a bullet and made plans to help devastated south Louisiana.

Baptist Hospital Busy But Promises Care to All Patients

As Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi continues to battle against growing hospitalizations due to COVID-10's delta variant, CEO and Administrator Bill Henning wants the Oxford community to know the hospital is prepared to take care of all patients.