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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...
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Investigation Into LHS Teacher “Taking Longer" Than Usual

The investigation into a Lafayette High School female teacher accused of improper conduct with male students is still ongoing, according to Lafayette County Sheriff...

Online Grocery Pickup Coming to Oxford Walmart

Walmart’s free online grocery pickup will be available for customers at the Oxford Walmart location beginning June 21. The service will allow customers to order...

Oxford Man Arrested for Kidnapping

On Friday, the Oxford Police Department arrested a man for allegedly strangling and kidnapping someone. OPD officers responded to a home on Old Taylor Road...

3 Lafayette County Businessmen Named Top 50 Under 40

Three local businessmen were recently recognized as recipients of Mississippi's 26th Annual Top 50 Under 40 honor. The Mississippi Business Journal announced its selections...

OSD to Let Bids on Oxford Elementary Property Expire, Continues to Negotiate with City

In a public meeting Tuesday, the Oxford School District Board of Trustees took no action on whether to accept or reject bids made on the...

LHS Teacher Being Investigated for Improper Conduct

A Lafayette High School female teacher is being investigated by Lafayette County Sheriff's Department for improper conduct with students. Lafayette County Sheriff Chief Investigator Alan...

Sardis Lake Receives $3.3 million in Add. Funding From Corps of Engineers

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Monday it is investing an additional $55.9 million in Mississippi rivers and tributary systems. Sardis Lake is...

University-Oxford Airport to Receive $165,719 Grant from FAA

University-Oxford airport is receiving a $165,719 grant from the Federal Aviation Association (FAA) to help fund airport improvement projects. The announcement came Monday after...

OSD to Let Bids on Oxford Elementary Property Expire, Continues to Negotiate with City

In a public meeting Tuesday, the Oxford School District Board of Trustees took no action on whether to accept or reject bids made on the...

UM Appoints Erica McKinley to General Counsel

Ole Miss named alumna Erica McKinley as general counsel June 11. The Tougaloo College and UM Law School graduate comes to Oxford after a...
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