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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 Man Charged With 20 Counts of Possessing Child Porn

An Oxford 18-year-old male was arrested recently for possessing child pornography.

Chamber to Hold Red & Blue 10K and 4-Miler Races in April

With the Double Decker Arts Festival canceled for 2021, the annual Spring Run will continue in April but with a few tweaks, including a new name and a new route.

Virtual Competition Proves Superior for Winter Guard

Students have faced unprecedented challenges in the wake of a worldwide pandemic. Extracurricular activities have taken twists and turns, leaving students and teachers to...

COVID-19 Vaccines Available on UM Campus for Employees

University of Mississippi employees can now receive their COVID-19 vaccines on the Oxford campus, starting with appointments on Friday. If you have not already...

Don’t Worry, Waffle House is Still Coming to Oxford

While new developments continue to pop up in Oxford Commons, breakfast food fans are still left waiting for the much-anticipated Waffle House. However, while construction...

Roberson Named New OSD Superintendent

Oxford School District assistant superintendent Bradley Roberson has been named the new superintendent for the district

New Housing Report Sheds Light on Urgent Need for Affordable Housing in LOU Community

A report prepared by the Housing Insecurity Lab, in partnership with LOU-HOME, Inc. describes the current state of housing insecurity in Lafayette County as a growing crisis.

Hundreds Watch Memorial Service for Father, Children Killed in Wreck

Family and friends of the Ellington family gathered at the Christ Presbyterian Church of Oxford Monday morning to say goodbye to a father and his two children who killed last week in a wreck on Highway 6 East.

Future of City Curbside Recycling Still Unknown

A year later, it's still unknown whether the city will be reimplementing the service now that employees have returned to work and businesses are now allowed to operate at full capacity.

Community Rallies Around Ellington Family Through Prayer, Donations

The Oxford and Lafayette County community is rallying around the Ellington family, offering prayers and donations after a man and his two children died from injuries sustained in a wreck Thursday in Oxford.