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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...

Seventh Arrest Made in Highland Square Shooting; OPD Looking for Another Suspect

Another man has been arrested for the murder of a 22-year-old man last month and another suspect is still at large.

OUT to Keep Bus Rides Free Until Sept. 30

The Oxford University Transit system will continue to not charge anyone to ride the bus through the 2020-2021 fiscal year which ends on Sept. 30, 2021.
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Name, Video of Police-Involved Shooting in Oxford Released

The Oxford Police Department released a video Thursday afternoon that revealed more details in Wednesday's night police-involved shooting.

Domestic Disturbance Call Turns Deadly in Oxford

A suspect involved in a police standoff in Oxford was shot after pointing a gun at police officers.

Holiday Events Going on Now in Oxford

Plenty of good, holiday fun continues this week with events happening around Oxford and Lafayette County that provide safe ways to celebrate the season.

Driver Faces DUI Charge After Slamming Into Uncommon Oxford

A driver was arrested Tuesday for driving under the influence after slamming their vehicle into the Uncommon Oxford apartment building off East Jackson Avenue.

Doberman Wins Best Overall in Cannon Photo Competition

The 2020 Cannon Canine Photo Competition Winners

Thacker Mountain Radio Hour Wraps Fall Season

The Thacker Mountain Radio Hour wrapped its fall season last week, its first without in-person audiences at Off Square Books.

Lafayette Gained 200 Cases, 8 COVID-19-Related Deaths Last week

In the last week, Lafayette County has had 200 new cases of COVID-19 reported, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health.

Lynching Marker Tabled After Supervisor Objects to One Name

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors tabled approving a marker to be placed on the grounds of the Lafayette County Courthouse that notes the seven known instances of lynching in the county after one supervisor said he wanted one of the names taken off of the marker.