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Good Friday Closings, Trash Collection

Here in the LOU community, Oxford city and Lafayette County officials took that offer and all city and county offices will be closed Friday; however federal offices will be open.

Deadline for Nominations for 2022 Citizen of the Year Approaching

The Chamber is seeking nominations for people who have made a direct, lasting impact on the LOU community.

Kaye Bryant Laments Loss of Beloved Church From Front Porch

Oxonian Kaye Bryant has won awards for being a great storyteller.

Starbucks Employees Trying to Unionize in Mississippi Face Decades-old Hardships

Haley Morgan lost her job at a liquor store when she came out as transgender last year. 

Two Events for Local Youth Aimed at Self-Improvement

Two events this weekend are aimed at area teens to help them gain confidence and self-esteem.

OPD Charges Memphis Man With Cyberstalking

A Memphis man was arrested by the Oxford Police Department recently for allegedly making threats against someone online.

Four Face Felony Charges After Disturbance Call

The Oxford Police Department arrested four men recently during a burglary.

Conference on the Front Porch Returns to Plein Air in October

The Conference on the Front Porch, the only known gathering devoted solely to the significance of the front porch in American society, will return to the Plein Air Neighborhood in Taylor after a two-year COVID hiatus.

Three Face Charges After Vehicle Damaged in Parking Garage

The Oxford Police Department arrested three men recently for allegedly damaging a vehicle.

Three National Merit Finalists at OHS

Three Oxford High School students have earned the distinguished title of National Merit Finalists in The National Merit Scholarship program.