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Former Cop Charged With Killing His Lover to Plea Guilty Friday

The former Oxford police officer charged with killing Dominique “Lucy” Clayton is scheduled to change his plea to guilty Friday in exchange for a...

Sex Offender Fails to Register in Lafayette County

A man living in Harmontown was arrested recently for failing to register as a sex offender. According to the Lafayette County Sheriff's Department, deputies were...

Church Balances Safety with Wish for Fellowship

While COVID-19 is still a threat, there are churches, including Macedonia Baptist Church of Mendenhall, Mississippi, that have decided it is time to fellowship in person again.

State News: Parents Sound Off on Mask, Vaccine Requirements

Florance Bass of Brandon kept her kindergarten son home last year. 

Free, 6-Week Series to Focus on Building Local Businesses

Women of Worth and Excellence will present, Spark Sessions, a free event centered around the concept of entrepreneurship in the Oxford community starting this Saturday.

Farmstead Florals Beautifying Oxford One Arrangement at a Time

By Ainsleigh Cunningham Journalism Student https://youtu.be/IAp9F0z_OV4 The Farmstead Floral Farm has been providing Oxford and other regional markets with fresh florals for six seasons now. The Farmstead...

Oxford’s Ellie Tucker to Compete in Distinguished Young Women

Ellie Tucker, a 17-year-old senior from Oxford High School was recently selected to represent Lafayette County in the Distinguished Young Women State competition. The event...

Still No Justice Two Years After UM Student’s Murder

Today marks two years since University of Mississippi student Alexandria “Ally” Kostial was found murdered near Sardis Lake and the man charged with her death remains in jail awaiting trial.

Oxford AP Scores Rise Amidst New Schedule and Pandemic

Oxford High School students increased scores on the national Advanced Placement exams despite the school-wide transition to the 4x4 block schedule and the challenges...

Mississippi Man Charged with Assaulting Capitol Police

A Mississippi man has been arrested and charged with assaulting a Capitol police officer during the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.
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