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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...

UM Pharmacy School Forms Diversity and Inclusion Committee

Committed to strengthening opportunities and a supportive atmosphere, the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy has formed a permanent Diversity and Inclusion Standing Committee. The...

Several Sign Up to Run for Oxford Aldermen in First Week of Qualification Period

The qualification period for those wishing to run for a seat on the Oxford Board of Aldermen or as mayor opened on Monday. By Friday...

McAlister’s New Oxford Location to Open Monday

On Monday, McAlister's will be moving to the west side of town with the opening of a new restaurant at 2623 W. Jackson Avenue.

OXCM Launches Winter Season at Year-Round Market

Oxford Community Market, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving access to locally grown and produced food, launched its 2021 Winter Market season this week.

Taylor Grocery to Provide 800 Free Meals Friday

Last month, Marcus Lemonis, known for his hit show “The Profit” on CNBC and the founder of The Simple Greek, contacted the owners of Taylor Grocery and ordered 3,000 meals.

OHS Two Minute Morning – Jan. 7

https://youtu.be/hMjJUADw0f4 Courtesy of Oxford High School

Sen. Hyde-Smith supports losing effort to overturn Biden presidential victory

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith was one of few U.S. senators on Wednesday to object to the certification of the electoral votes in Arizona and Pennsylvania, states that duly elected Democrat Joe Biden as president in November over Republican President Donald Trump.

Local, State Officials Condemn Violence at Capitol, Ask for Prayers

Local and Mississippi elected officials reacted, like many Americans, to the violence at the Capitol in Washington D.C. Wednesday on Twitter and Facebook.

Pandemic Helped to Lesson Some Forms of Crime, But Domestic Violence Went Up in 2020

Oxford Police Chief Jeff McCutchen presented the annual report for the Oxford Police Department to the Board of Aldermen Tuesday, showcasing highlights and data...

People 75+ can register for a COVID-19 vaccine today, but there are only 3,500 available statewide.

The Mississippi State Department of Health opened up enrollment for the COVID-19 vaccine for people over 75 years old this morning.