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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...

Oxford Commons-Entertainment Block Granted Site Plan Approval

The Oxford Planning Commission approved Phase 2 of the Oxford Commons-Entertainment Block Monday that will feature two restaurants with outdoor dining and an outdoor stage.

No More Free Parking Tuesdays on Oxford Square

If you are visiting the Oxford Square today, make sure to bring your pocket change.

MHP Fallen Trooper’s Patrol Car Featured in 2022 Calendar

The Mississippi Highway Patrol will appear in the 2022 America’s Best Looking Cruiser calendar.

Gov. Reeves Passes the Buck on Masks in Schools

What a difference a year makes.

NWS Issues Heat Advisory Through Thursday

While being hot in August in Mississippi isn't a surprise, the National Weather Service says the mix of heat and high humidity may just make it the hottest week yet this summer.

ESPN Names Oxford as America’s Best College Town

Though it should come as no surprise to the tens of thousands of University of Mississippi fans who pack the Grove for seven Saturdays each fall, ESPN has listed the home of Ole Miss Rebels as the country's best college town ahead of the 2021 NCAA football season.

Family of Woman Murdered by Cop File Lawsuit Against Oxford

The family of a woman who was murdered by a former Oxford police officer is suing the city of Oxford, the police department and the...

Masks Now Required Indoors on University of Mississippi Campus

The University of Mississippi joined other state universities Wednesday night by requiring face masks while indoor public spaces on campus, regardless of vaccination status.

Evictions Back on Hold; Help is Available for Local Renters

Two weeks before the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's original eviction moratorium was set to expire on July 31, the Lafayette County Justice Court was already seeing evictions increase on its August docket.

East Jackson to Reopen by Friday

East Jackson Avenue will be reopened this week to traffic and city officials are excited for everyone to see the newly designed east side of the downtown Square.