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Scott Fiene Combines Passion for Public Relations With Teaching

Scott Fiene, assistant dean for curriculum and assessment and associate professor in the Integrated Marketing Communications program in the School of Journalism and New Media, has a passion for working with students.

Oxford Conference Center Recognized for Stringent Cleaning Protocols

The Oxford Conference Center has announced that it is the first meeting facility in the state of Mississippi to achieve Global Biorisk Advisory Council STAR accreditation

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.