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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...
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Ride-Share Parking Proposal ‘Paused’ for Now

The vote on a proposed ordinance that would have created assigned parking areas off the Square for ride-share drivers has been postponed.

Children Affected by Latest COVID-19 surge, Raising Concerns Over Back-to-School Plans

The latest surge of COVID-19 cases in Mississippi, caused by the Delta variant, is also hitting the state’s younger population, increasing concerns over the return to schools next month.

Oxford Police to Collect School Supplies at Walmart July 23

The Oxford Police Department is asking for the community's help in making sure all Oxford and Lafayette County children have the school supplies they need to have a successful school year.

Woman Arrested on 2020 Felony Shoplifting Charge

A Tupelo woman was arrested and charged with felony shoplifting recently by the Oxford Police Department for an incident that happened more than a year and a half ago.

The Lamar to Expand by 82 Homes, Clubhouse

The next phase of The Lamar neighborhood development will consist of 82 new homes and a large clubhouse.

OPD Charges Man With Recent Vehicle Burglaries

A Brandon man was arrested recently by the Oxford Police Department for allegedly breaking into several vehicles in Oxford.

CASA Granted $30K to Help Children, Fosters in Welfare System

CASA of Lafayette County has been awarded a $30,000 Core Model Grant from the National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem Association for Children.

MSDH Issues Recommendations Due to Rise in Delta Variant Cases

Mississippi health officials issued new COVID-19 recommendations Friday in response to a “rapid rise” of delta variant cases and outbreaks.

Electric Fast-Charging Retail Rate Now Offered by Oxford Utilities

Earlier this week, the Oxford Board of Aldermen approved the addition of an electric vehicle charging (EVC) retail rate to the Oxford Utilities resale rate schedule.

Pontotoc Mom Dies a Week Before Beach Trip

Earlier this month, a GoFundMe fundraiser helped to raise more than $6,000 to help a Pontotoc mom fighting cancer take her two children on a trip to the beach.
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