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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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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.

Ole Miss Family Says Goodbye to Former First Lady

Margaret Mason Denton Khayat, the wife of former University of Mississippi Chancellor Robert Khayat, died Monday surrounded by her family. She was 78 years old. Born...

Local Towns Look to Citizens to Combat Litter

Residents in Oxford and the town of Taylor are being asked to grab a bag or two and help pickup trash along the roads.

Two Charged with Damaging Soccer Fields at mTrade Park

Two men have been arrested and charged with a felony for doing donuts on the soccer fields at mTrade Park last week during the snowstorm.

Animal Shelter to Reopen to the Public Amidst Investigation

The Mississippi Critterz Animal Shelter will reopen to the public next week after offering only “curbside” services for the last several months due to COVID-19.

Bibbs-Blake Named OSD Parent of the Year

Marcia Bibbs-Blake was named OSD Parent of the Year.

Brief School Lockdown Caused by Possible False Report to OPD

Oxford Intermediate and Central Elementary were briefly placed on lockdown Tuesday by the Oxford Police Department for a reported domestic situation in a nearby neighborhood.

Teachers, First Responders Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Monday

Mississippi teachers and first responders will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting March 1, Gov. Tate Reeves announced Tuesday. The vaccination eligibility will...

US Attorney Lamar Resigns After Decades of Service

William C. Lamar, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Mississippi, announced Tuesday that he has tendered his resignation effective Feb. 27.

New Bas Relief-Style Bronze Sculpture of ‘Ronzo’ Unveiled

A new bronze plaque of the late Ron “Ronzo” Shapiro was unveiled Tuesday morning at the Powerhouse.
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