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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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Beloved UM FASTrack Assistant Director Dies at Age 48

Jacqueline Certion, assistant director of the University of Mississippi’s FASTrack program, died Saturday of natural causes. She was 48.

William Winter, former Mississippi governor, dies at 97

William Winter, former Mississippi governor who ushered in education reform, dies at 97

New Service Officer Available to Assist Veterans in Oxford

A new veteran service officer with the Mississippi State Veterans Affairs is available in Oxford to assist local veterans with a variety of issues including medical claims and compensation benefits.

OSD Goes With More Traditional School Calendar for 2021-22

The Oxford School District Board of Trustees voted Thursday to keep the more traditional school-year calendar in place for the 2021-2022 school year.

Gift Ideas Under $50 That Support Oxford Businesses

The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce's Shop Oxford Local Gift Ideas online e-book is filled with ideas for gifts under $50 that help support local businesses.

COVID-19 Cases Dip Slightly in Lafayette County; Deaths Rise

While the state of Mississippi is still seeing big numbers for new cases of COVID-19, there has been a slowing down in the number of active and new cases in Lafayette County over the last week.

UM Forms Vaccine Distribution Task Force

The University of Mississippi has formed a Vaccine Distribution and Administration Task Force to develop a strategy to immunize students, faculty and staff once dozes of the COVID-10 arrive at the university.

Charles Ivy Named City Employee of the Year

Oxford Environmental Services front-end loader Charles Ivy was awarded the 2020 Virginia H. Chrestman Memorial Employee of the Year award Tuesday.

New Checkers Drive-Thru Given Thumbs Up from Oxford Planning Commission

The site plan for the new Checkers drive-thru was approved by the Oxford Planning Commission Monday night.

Local Artist Turns Big Love of Oxford Into Tiny Treasures

Artist Lee Harper has recreated old Oxford in her new book, “Tiny Oxford,” which is filled with photographs of miniature replications of places that may be gone now, but still remain in the memories of many Oxonians.
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