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Allen Boyer: ‘The Fire Is Upon Us: James Baldwin, William F. Buckley Jr., and the Debate Over Race in America,’ by Nicholas Buccola

Nicholas Buccola has written a marvelous, intense dual biography of two American writers who engaged forcefully during the racial turbulence of the 1960s.

Trustmark’s ‘Sleigh Hunger’ Campaign Provides Funds for Oxford Pantry

As part of its “Sleigh Hunger” campaign, Trustmark Bank donated $1,000 to the Oxford Pantry last week.

Beloved UM FASTrack Assistant Director Dies at Age 48

Jacqueline Certion, assistant director of the University of Mississippi’s FASTrack program, died Saturday of natural causes. She was 48.

UM Graduate Raises Awareness and Funds for Cancer Prevention

Brad Martin, who earned degrees from the University of Mississippi in 2003 and 2012, is proud to wear pink this holiday season, instead of...

Voice of Guidance to Thousands of Students, Linda Spargo Retires

One July day in 1995, Linda Spargo received a surprising invitation to the Lyceum. She had recently completed her doctorate in English and was...

New Service Officer Available to Assist Veterans in Oxford

A new veteran service officer with the Mississippi State Veterans Affairs is available in Oxford to assist local veterans with a variety of issues including medical claims and compensation benefits.

OSD Goes With More Traditional School Calendar for 2021-22

The Oxford School District Board of Trustees voted Thursday to keep the more traditional school-year calendar in place for the 2021-2022 school year.

Gift Ideas Under $50 That Support Oxford Businesses

The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce's Shop Oxford Local Gift Ideas online e-book is filled with ideas for gifts under $50 that help support local businesses.

OHS Two Minute Morning – Dec. 18

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COVID-19 Cases Dip Slightly in Lafayette County; Deaths Rise

While the state of Mississippi is still seeing big numbers for new cases of COVID-19, there has been a slowing down in the number of active and new cases in Lafayette County over the last week.
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