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Former Ole Miss quarterback and singer-songwriter James “Jim” Weatherly died Wednesday at his home in Brentwood, Tennessee, according to national news sources.

Local residents donated enough snacks, hand warmers and other items to the National Guardsmen and medical personnel who are helping with the COVID-19 vaccinations at the National Guard Armory in Oxford to fill two vehicles.

Nonprofit organizations, public entities and community coalitions that fulfill the UWOLC’s eligibility criteria may apply for funding.

East Jackson Avenue will look a lot different this summer with fewer parking spaces and more green places.

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved taking the first steps on a couple of renovation projects at the Lafayette County Detention Center during its regular meeting Monday.

A man arrested Sunday for allegedly telling Walmart customers he planted a bomb inside the store has been formally charged.

After seeing a slight dip in December, active cases of COVID-19 in Lafayette County have hoovered around 400 daily for most of January.

The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Foundation is holding a 48-hour “Plash Drive” to collect items to give to National Guardsmen and the medical personnel who are providing COVID-19 vaccinations.

The Oxford Police Department arrested an Oxford man Sunday for telling Walmart he was planted a bomb inside the store.

With one week left to qualify, Mayor Robyn Tannehill and two aldermen are still unopposed in the June municipal election.