News Briefs

Fall Signing Day 2023: Seven OHS Athletes Sign Letters of Intent

During this morning's National Signing Day event, seven Oxford Charger student-athletes solidified their commitment to play on the college level. Family, friends, and teammates gathered...

Seven OHS Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has announced the names of semifinalists in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

Tropical Storm Sally Expected to Bring Rain to Oxford

While Tropical Storm Sally continues to strengthen as it makes its way toward the Gulf Coast, Lafayette County is expected to see a couple...

Local Woman Charged With Felony Child Neglect

An Oxford woman was arrested recently for felony child neglect.

Lafayette County Approves Budget With No Raise in Taxes

Lafayette County residents will not see a rise in their property taxes next year.

Thacker Mountain Radio Hour Expands Into Memphis, Chattanooga

The Thacker Mountain Radio Hour will start its fall 2020 season with more listeners than ever.

LCSD Arrests 2 Men for Having Guns While Being Felons

The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department arrested two men this week after unrelated investigations for being in possession of a firearm while being a convicted...

OPD Investigates Sexual Assault; Suspect Entered Through Window

The Oxford Police Department is investigating a sexual assault that occurred on Saturday, according to a press release sent out Tuesday evening. Officers responded at...

Self-Imposed Precautionary Boil Water Notice Issued for South Oxford

The city of Oxford has issued a self-imposed precautionary boil water notice for customers living South of the Highway 7/South Lamar Blvd/County Road 401...

TOMB to Hold Press Conference on Effort to Move Confederate Statue

The Tallahatchie-Oxford Missionary Baptist Association Ministerial Alliance (consisting of 18 churches) and other faith leaders in Lafayette County are holding a press conference Monday...

Garden of Memories Oxford Chosen to Host Event Honoring Veterans

Garden of Memories Oxford has been selected to participate again this year in Wreaths Across America’s nationwide wreath dedication ceremony. Taking place on Saturday,...