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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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Mayor Tannehill, Incumbent Aldermen Win Election

Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill will lead Oxford for another four years, after taking more than 80 percent of the votes in Tuesday's municipal election.

Woman Killed at Gas Station Identified by OPD

The name of the woman killed Monday by a vehicle at the Marathon gas station in Oxford has been released.

Mississippi has returned or rejected nearly 872,000 COVID-19 vaccines due to low demand

By Will Stribling Mississippi Today Due to the low demand for COVID-19 vaccines in Mississippi, the state has returned 871,950 of the doses it was allocated...

Federal Judge, U.S. Marshal Thank LC Sheriff’s Department for Work During COVID-19 Pandemic

During the Lafayette County Board of Supervisor's meeting Monday, U.S. District Judge Sharion Aycock and U.S. Marshal Daniel McKittrick thanked Sheriff Joey East and his staff for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Woman Killed by Vehicle While Walking by Oxford Gas Station

A woman was killed Monday afternoon when she was struck by a vehicle near an Oxford gas station. At about 1:10 p.m., the Oxford Police...

More Rain Expected for Most of the Week in Lafayette County

According to the National Weather Service, rain is expected to fall in Lafayette County for at least the next four days.

Don’t Forget to Vote Tuesday for Oxford Mayor and Aldermen

On Tuesday, it's time for all Oxford citizens to cast their votes for the person they want to lead Oxford as mayor and, for most residents, who they want representing them as their alderman.

Meet the Candidates: At-large Alderman Race Q&A – Morgan and Bishop

Today, we hear from the two candidates vying for the At-Large seat on the Board of Aldermen: Incumbent Alderman John Morgan, running as Independent, and Democratic candidate Linda Bishop.

Meet the Candidates: Ward 6 Alderman Race Q&A – Bailey and Centellas

The Oxford municipal general election will be June 8. Oxford residents can vote from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Oxford Conference Center...

Lafayette County Registers State’s Second-Highest Population Growth

While recent data from the 2020 U.S. Census shows Mississippi experienced its first population decrease in 60 years, Lafayette County's population has increased more...
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