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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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Oxford Aldermen Follow Governor’s Executive Order

The Oxford Board of Aldermen voted tonight to follow Gov. Tate Reeves's latest executive order, removing mask mandates and allowing businesses to operate at full capacity starting Wednesday.

Reeves Removes Mask Mandates, Most Occupancy Restrictions

Gov. Tate Reeves signed Executive Order 1549 Tuesday afternoon that removes any mask mandates and allows businesses to return to full capacity.

City, County Working on Updated Ambulance Contract with Baptist

Lafayette County and the city of Oxford are in the process of negotiating a new contract with Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi on how it will continue to provide and improve its ambulance service.

Investigation on Animal Shelter Complaints to be Discussed Tonight at Oxford Aldermen Meeting

The findings of an investigation into complaints against the Mississippi Critterz Animal Shelter will be presented to the Oxford Board of Aldermen tonight.

Thousands of Jackson residents enter third week without running water

Thousands of residents in Jackson are still without water service two weeks after a historic winter storm slammed the state, freezing and bursting many water pipes in the capital city.

Sunday Night Storm Downs 3 Trees in Lafayette County

Heavy rains and high winds wreaked a bit of havoc in Lafayette County Sunday night; however, the damage was minimal, and no injuries have...

Lafayette Supervisors Approve 4-Year Road Plan

Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved a four-year plan to improve dozens of county roads.

Clay Joyner to Serve as Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District

United States Attorney William C. Lamar announced that, upon his resignation, First Assistant U.S. Attorney Clay Joyner will serve as the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Mississippi.

UM to Return to a Full, In-Person Schedule in the Fall

The University of Mississippi will return to a full, in-person class schedule for the fall 2021 semester.

More Than 4 Inches of Rain Expected Over the Weekend

With an inch of rain falling in Lafayette County already since last night, about 4 inches more are expected over the next few days – and maybe longer.
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