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College Sports Needs a CBA, Not a Congressional Bailout

Congress is currently working to push through legislation to save college sports because those who used to hold the power no longer do and...

Dollar General Worker Charged With Embezzlement

A Dollar General employee was arrested by the Oxford Police Department recently for allegedly stealing merchandise from the store.

Hospitals to kick off Medicaid expansion ballot drive

A nonprofit backed by the Mississippi Hospital Association plans next week to kick off its petition drive to put Medicaid expansion before voters on the 2022 midterm ballot, hoping to override a recalcitrant Legislature and put expansion in the state constitution.

Labor Shortage Creates Need for Job Fair

With a labor shortage in the LOU community, local businesses are looking to hire people. The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Foundation...

Man Arrested for Having Infant Around Drug Activity

The Oxford Police Department arrested a Batesville man for child neglect after an infant was found in a house where drug activity was taking place.

Oxford Man Charged with Felony Domestic Violence

The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department arrested an Oxford man recently for felony domestic assault.

Tupelo, Calhoun County Hit Hard by Late-Night Storms, Tornadoes

According to the National Weather Service, damage has been reported in several Mississippi cities after severe storms rolled across the state overnight producing reports of more than a dozen tornadoes.

Baptist Recognized with an ‘A’ by Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi received an “A” grade in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.

Man Arrested for Attempting to Break Into Courthouse

The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department arrested an Oxford man Thursday for attempting to break into the Lafayette County Courthouse.

Oxford Man Charged With Credit Card Fraud

The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department arrested an Oxford man recently for using a stolen debit card.

Central Elementary Librarian Rceives Kaigler-Lamont Award

Central Elementary librarian Connie Robinson is one of only two educators in Mississippi who have been selected for The Kaigler-Lamont Award.