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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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With Two Weeks Left to Qualify, the Oxford Mayor and Three Aldermen Have No Opposition

Three Oxford aldermen are still running unopposed in the June municipal election.

Oxford Fire Department Responded to 1,761 Calls in 2020

In 2020, OFD firefighters responded to 1,761 calls.

UM Completes 17th Annual Speaker’s Edge Competition

COVID-19 protocols, mask-wearing, Zoom etiquette, abuses of remote working and the effects of the global pandemic dominated the 17th annual UM Speaker’s Edge competition held remotely for the first time, Jan. 14-15 at the University of Mississippi.

Community Comes Together to Provide Free Food to Those in Need

In an effort to provide food for families who are struggling, Oxford community members, organizations and even local government officials are involved in two similar projects that ultimately have the same goal.

Cummings Released From Prison After Serving 14 Years for the Death of a UM Police Officer

The former Ole Miss student charged with killing a University of Mississippi police officer in 2006 has been released from prison after serving 14...

Activity Center Walkers Can Go Mask-less From 2-4 p.m.

Walkers using the inside walking track at the Ulysses “Coach” Howell Activity Center can now choose to go mask-less.

Two Oxford Aldermen Will Not Seek Re-Election

Two members of the Oxford Board of Aldermen have announced that they will not be seeking re-election.

Dogs Must Now Be Leashed on County Property Inside City Limits

Dog owners who bring their fur babies to county property located inside the city limits of Oxford must now have their pet on a leash.

Lafayette Supervisors Approve Lynching Memorialization Marker

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved placing a marker that notes the seven known instances of lynching in the county on the...

Lynching Marker Back on Supervisors’ Agenda Tuesday

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors will be considering whether to approve a marker that notes the seven known instances of lynching in the county during its regular meeting Tuesday morning.