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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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Meet the Candidates: Oxford Mayoral Race, Tannehill and Pettis

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...

Community Gathers at Veterans Park to Honor Those Who Gave All

Local veterans and community members gathered in Veterans Park for the annual Community Memorial Day Ceremony Monday to honor and remember those veterans who gave all.

Lafayette County Unemployment Rate Drops, Businesses Need Workers

Local businesses having a hard time finding employees is a very real issue in Oxford; however; economic development experts say there isn't just one cause and finding a solution isn't going to be easy.

Escaped Prisoner From Quitman County Jail Captured

An escaped prisoner from the Quitman County Jail that was seen in Lafayette County last week has been apprehended, according to the Lafayette County...

Oxford School Board Grants Teachers $1K Pay Raise

Teachers in the Oxford School District will start the new school year off in August earning an additional $1,000 a year.

Group Hopes to Raise Funds for Memorial Bench in Honor of Lynching Victim’s Late Son

The late Rev. E.W. Higginbottom was just 4 years old when he, his siblings and his mother had to flee Lafayette County in 1935...

Medical Marijuana Protesters Call on Mississippi Politicians to ‘Stop the Steal’

A little over 200 people rallied near the Supreme Court building and state Capitol on Tuesday morning, protesting the high court's ruling that struck down the Initiative 65 medical marijuana program.

Precautionary Boil Water Notice in Effect for South Oxford

The city of Oxford has issued a self-imposed precautionary boil water notice for customers living south of the Highway 7/South Lamar Boulevard/County Road 401 intersection.

No Hike in Electricity Rates Expected This Year for Oxford Customers

Oxford Utilities presented its $23 million budget for the electric department’s 2022 fiscal year to the Oxford Board of Aldermen Tuesday for its consideration.

Local, State Law Enforcement to Beef Up Holiday Weekend Patrols

Local and state law enforcement agencies will take to the roads this holiday weekend in an effort to make sure everyone has a safe...
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