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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...

Paths Made for Skilled Trades at Oxford High School

Oxford School District's expansion of career-technical education opportunities on the campus of Oxford High School is moving full speed ahead.

Don’t Put Away the Galoshes or Heavy Coats; More Wintry Weather on the Way

Cold, wet, wintry weather will be sticking around Lafayette County for the next several days. As of noon Thursday, Oxford was thus far spared from...

Oxford to Add $10 Assessment to Municipal Court Fines

Court fees issued for misdemeanor offenses and violations of city codes will soon increase by $10.

Third Oxford Alderman Candidate Withdraws Due to AG Opinion

A recent opinion by Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has prompted a third candidate to drop from the Oxford Board of Alderman election.

Victim Identified, More Details Released in Officer-Involved Shooting

The Oxford Police Department has released the name of the suspect shot and killed, along with other details, in the officer-involved shooting that occurred late Monday night identify of the man shot and killed by an Oxford police officer.

COVID-19 Cases Dip Slightly in Lafayette County; More Vaccines Available

With the number of new COVID-19 cases starting to dip in Lafayette County and in Mississippi, State Health Director Dr. Thomas Dobbs said people should continue to be responsible and safe.

BREAKING NEWS: Suspect Shot After Running From Traffic Stop

A person was shot and killed after attempting to flee from a traffic stop Monday night, according to the Oxford Police Department.

AG’s Opinion Prompt Second Candidate to Drop From Alderman Race

A recent opinion by Attorney General Lynn Fitch has prompted a second candidate to drop from the Oxford Board of Alderman race.

Three Toss Hats Into Mayoral Race; Qualification Period Ends

Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill will face two other opponents vying for the office of mayor in June.

Oxford Leaders Considering Updated Sound Ordinance

Currently, the city's ordinance says no amplified sound is allowed outdoors, which the Board and Mayor Robyn Tannehill admitted is not enforced and that the Board has approved several requests from event organizers in the past asking for amplified sound at their events