News & Views

Gov. Tate Reeves today signed HB 1029, the Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi Act. The legislation creates a new central office – the Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi – that will be committed to coordinating and streamlining broadband policy in the state.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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