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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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Lafayette County Seeking Input on New Superintendent Hire

The Lafayette County School District Board of Directors is seeking input from all stakeholders in the search for a new superintendent.

Mississippi COVID-19 Vaccination Rate Tumbles 65% Since Peak

The COVID-19 vaccination rate in Mississippi is continuing its steep decline.

Reeves to end $300 unemployment stipend in June

Gov. Tate Reeves said Mississippi in early June will opt out of a federal pandemic program that has been providing an extra $300 a month in unemployment benefits to Mississippians since last year.

Mother’s Day Storm Wreaks Havoc Across Lafayette County

It was still unknown this morning whether a tornado actually touched down in the Philadelphia area of Lafayette County Sunday night.

Local Leaders Send Letter to State Officials Asking for More Hwy 7 Funds

Representatives from the seven counties that Highway 7 runs through sent a letter to Gov. Tate Reeves and all state senators and representatives, asking...

Students Learn Importance of Fire Suppression Sprinklers During Building Safety Month

Students at Central Elementary School learned some valuable lessons this week about fire safety and the importance of sprinkler systems.

Brett Favre Hasn’t Returned Welfare Funds as Promised

Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Brett Favre has not repaid $600,000 he received in Mississippi welfare money after promising one year ago that he would.

Oxford Mayoral Election Won’t Have a Run-Off

In local elections, every vote matters with some candidates in past Oxford elections winning by as little as five votes.

Oxford’s $30M Investment Gained $6M in the Last 12 Months

Oxford's $30-plus million trust fund from the sale of the old Baptist hospital earned a $6,837,328 investment return in the last 12 months despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oxford Leaders Leave Mask Mandate in Place for City Buildings

City employees and citizens are still required to wear masks in city-owned buildings after the Oxford Board of Aldermen agreed Tuesday to keep the mandate in place.
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