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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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OSD Superintendent Harvey to Retire in June

Oxford School District Superintendent Brian Harvey announced tonight that he will be retiring at the end of June 2021 after serving as superintendent for...

Mother Goose Daycare Under Investigation After Infant Death

The Mississippi State Department of Health has served an emergency suspension/restriction of license to the Mother Goose of Oxford Daycare following the death of an 8-week-old infant.

Violations of Lafayette County Building Codes Can Now Result in Fines

On Monday, during the Supervisors' regular meeting, Hollowell presented a recommended fine of $100 a day for each day the violation occurs after the homeowner is made aware of the violation.

‘Sonny Boy’ Kimmons Left Behind a Legacy of Smiles

For more than 25 years, James “Sonny Boy” Kimmons helped make sure Oxford children and their parents arrived at Oxford Elementary School each morning as a traffic guard with the city of Oxford.

Oxford Aldermen Approve Demolition of 1890s Home

The Oxford Board of Aldermen voted Tuesday to allow an 1890s home to be demolished and rebuilt.

18 Citations Issued to Oxford Stores for Selling Beer, Vapes to Minors

Eighteen citations were issued last week to Oxford convenience stores for allegedly selling beer and vape/e-cigarettes to people under 21 years old.

Oxford Residents Continue to Shop Throughout Pandemic

With many restaurants closed during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic and fewer people visiting Oxford and staying in hotel rooms, it's no surprise that Oxford's tourism taxes are down from last year.

After Briefly Seeing Declining Numbers, Oxford Has Uptick in COVID-19 Cases

An increase of COVID-19 cases in the past week has forced Oxford and Lafayette County to keep some students home with hopes that the coming Thanksgiving break will help stop the outbreak.

Lafayette School District 1 Race Heads to Runoff Election Nov. 24

Lafayette County residents who live in District 1 of the Lafayette County School District will head back to the polls next week to elect one of two men to represent them on the school board.

Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held at Central Elementary

Oxford School District leaders and city officials gathered for an official ribbon-cutting for the new Central Elementary School on Sunday.
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