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...

Ole Miss Bike Sharing Program Attempts to Alleviate Parking Issues

Last week, Ole Miss launched their network of Social Bikes (SocBi for short) on campus. SocBi is a bicycle sharing program that allows students...

Autopsy of a Chicken Nugget By UMMC Researchers Reveals Fowl Play

What exactly are in those chicken nuggets your kids love so much?  Suspecting fowl play, researchers at the University of Mississippi Medical Center performed...

Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society’s Pet Of The Week: Meet Cheryl!

Everyone meet Cheryl!  Cheryl is a RABBIT, not a bunny. You might consider her to be significantly larger than other rabbits you may have seen,...

Prime Minister of Dominica & Ole Miss Alum, Roosevelt Skerrit Posts About Devastation of Hurricane Maria

In the wake of the destruction caused by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Hurrican Maria has ripped through the nation of Dominica as a category...

Mental Health and Law Enforcement Strengthen Partnership to Save Lives

The Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) is partnering with the Oxford Police Department, Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department, University Police Department, and the 3rd...

Oxford To Vote On School District's Proposed $38 Million Bond Referendum

On September 26, Oxford will have a decision to make on a proposed $38 million bond referendum which will go toward building a new...

Listen to America and Revive Civility Tour Rolls into Oxford

There are many ongoing conversations about what it means to be American.  This Friday, the residents of Oxford, MS will share their hopes and...

Superintendent Issues Statement in Response to Alleged OHS Teacher Misconduct

On Wednesday, it was reported that an investigation is underway into allegations of teacher misconduct at Oxford High School. While the details of the...

Oxford To Vote On School District's Proposed $38 Million Bond Referendum

On September 26, Oxford will have a decision to make on a proposed $38 million bond referendum which will go toward building a new...

Oxford High School Students Continue Trend of High ACT Scores

The latest ACT Score Report shows that Oxford High School students who have graduated, and who took the ACT while in high school, continue...