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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...

Rain First, Then Gorgeous Weather Expected for the Fourth of July

The Fourth of July promises to be a beautiful day with a high of 83 under sunny skies -- we just have to get through a day or two of some rain first.

New Law Allows Delivery of Alcohol to Homes

Oxford residents may soon be able to have some beer delivered with their pizza now that a new law passed by the Mississippi Legislature...

Oxford Mayor, Aldermen Sworn into Office

The Oxford Board of Aldermen and Mayor Robyn Tannehill were sworn into office Thursday, marking the start of their four-year term.

Activity Center’s Walking Track Named in Honor of Retiring Alderman

The Ulysses “Coach” Howell Activity Center walking track will be named after outgoing alderman Janice Antonow.

OSD Likely to Return to Full In-Person Learning

The Oxford School District will likely return to in-person learning as its primary teaching mode for the 2021-2022 school year. Superintendent Bradley Roberson spoke to...

Winnick Named OSD Employee of the Year

At the Oxford School District Board of Trustee's regular meeting, Monday, French and English Learners teacher Charlie Winnick was officially recognized for being the OSD Employee of the Year.

COVID-19 Delta Strain Spreading ‘Rapidly’ in Mississippi

As Mississippi’s vaccination effort continues to limp forward, state health officials are warning of the massive threat the Delta variant of COVID-19 poses to the unvaccinated

Oxford Food Pantry Has Abundance of Food for Those in Need

The Oxford Food Pantry has plenty of food to give to those who could use help with groceries.

Mother Plans Trip to Create Memories to Last a Lifetime

When Pontotoc native Dawn Berry found out she had a year to live, she decided to plan a trip for her and her two young children so they could make memories that would last her children a lifetime.

Oxford Names New Baseball and Softball Coaches

Pending school board approval next week, the Oxford School District has selected two new coaches to fill vacancies on the baseball and softball fields....