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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 Aldermen Approve New Sound Ordinance

The city of Oxford has a newly approved sound ordinance amendment that sets limits for indoor and outdoor music.

Applying for Financial Aid is Hard, A New Rule Could Make it Harder

The onerous application working-class students in Mississippi must complete to receive college loans and grants could require an extra step under a new rule proposed by the state office that oversees financial aid.

OPD K9 Jack Honored Posthumously for His Service

The Oxford Board of Aldermen recently recognized the hard work and dedication of Oxford Police Department K9 Jack, who died in December.

Mayor’s Race Down to Two Candidates After Third Withdraws

The mayoral election will now be between two candidates after Republican candidate Kyle Davis withdrew from the election Friday.

Jail Escapee Seen in Lafayette County; Considered Armed and Dangerous

A man who escaped from Quitman County Jail on May 9 has been seen in Lafayette County, according to the Lafayette County Sheriff's Department.

Oxford School District Offers Free Summer Meals to All Children

Free breakfast and lunch meals will be provided for all area children by the Oxford School District this summer.

Ole Miss First Aims to Provide Scholarships for Deserving Students

Family – it's the one word that best describes the Ole Miss First Scholarship program.

Lafayette County Top 3 in State for Vaccinated Residents

Lafayette County has the third-highest percentage of citizens in the state who have received at least one COVID-19 vaccination and is tied with Yalobusha County to have the second-highest percentage of fully vaccinated residents.

Two Years After Her Murder, Dominique Clayton’s Family Still Waits for Justice

It was two years today that Dominique “Lucy” Clayton was shot to death while sleeping in her Brittany Woods Estate home.

Oxford Sales Tax Revenues for March Increased 49% from 2020

While it only takes a visit to Oxford's downtown Square during dinnertime to see that things are returning to “pre-pandemic” times, recent tax numbers...