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Oxford Board Approves Contract with Team Shelter USA for Animal Shelter Guidance

Tannehill asked the Board to approve a $25,000 contract with Team Shelter USA, headed up by veterinarian Sara Pizano, who authored the book, “The Best Practice Playbook for Animal Shelters.”

Moderate to Severe Weather Threat for Lafayette County on Thursday

Severe thunderstorms will be possible on Thursday in Lafayette County with tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail as the main threats, according to the National Weather Service.

Office Depot in Oxford to Close May 15

Oxford's Office Depot is one of 90 stores set to close this year.

One Million Doses In, Challenges Ahead for COVID-19 Vaccinations in Mississippi

By Will StriblingMississippi Today One million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Mississippi, Gov. Tate Reeves announced during a Monday press conference.  While that figure...

Okolona Man Charged with Selling Gun Stolen in Lafayette County

The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department arrested a man recently for allegedly selling a stolen gun.

OSD Sophomore Named Finalist at MSEF Region VII Upper Science Fair

Oxford High School sophomore, Keerthin Karthikeyan, was named the Best of Fair recipient by the 2021 virtual MSEF Region VII Upper Science Fair.

Oxford Businesses Protect Customers and Employees Without Mask Mandate

SG Myers/Journalism Student Stores and other businesses in Oxford are revising their protection plans for themselves and their customers after the city lifted its COVID...

Baptist Hospital Offering COVID-19 Vaccinations on Friday

Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi is offering COVID-19 vaccinations this Friday to qualifying adults.

School of Journalism Helps Fight Against Mental Illness

The School of Journalism and New Media has partnered with the HearMe Inc. app to assist students struggling with mental illness this spring. Reports...

First Oxford Case of COVID-19 Found One Year Ago Today

On March 19, 2020, the Mississippi State Department of Health announced the first positive case of COVID-19 in Lafayette County.
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