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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...

Lynching Marker Tabled After Supervisor Objects to One Name

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors tabled approving a marker to be placed on the grounds of the Lafayette County Courthouse that notes the seven known instances of lynching in the county after one supervisor said he wanted one of the names taken off of the marker.

OPD Arrests 6 Men in Recent Oxford Murder

The Oxford Police Department arrested six men this week related to the murder of a 22-year-old man on Nov. 30 in the Highland Square neighborhood.

Helping Women One Pound Cake at a Time

Talisha Gordon is hoping to inspire and encourage women of all ages in Lafayette County through her ministry, Live Again Events by selling pound cakes made by the woman who inspired and encouraged her – her mother.

OPD Assists MBI in Undercover Human Trafficking Operation

On Thursday, Dec. 3, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation conducted an undercover human trafficking operation in Pearl which resulted in the arrests of five individuals who were charged with procuring sexual servitude of a minor and exploitation of a child.

Attorney General and Senator Visit LCFD Female First-Responders

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch and Sen. Nicole Boyd visited the Lafayette County Fire Department Thursday to meet, thank and congratulate two women who made history within the fire department recently by being the first all-female after-hours crew on duty.

There are 23,000 fewer students enrolled in Mississippi public schools this year. It’s unclear where they went.

BY KAYLEIGH SKINNER AND AALLYAH WRIGHT  Courtesy of Mississippi Today More than 23,000 fewer students are enrolled in Mississippi public schools this year than last year, and a spokesperson...

Donations Sought for 23rd Annual Books and Bears Program

For 22 years, University of Mississippi students, faculty and staff have purchased and donated toys and books for the children of its Facilities Management...

More Former County Roads Renamed Due to Annexation

Several roads once located outside the city of Oxford limits are being renamed since they were annexed into the city in 2018.

Oxford Christmas Parade Canceled

Due to a declining number of groups wishing to participate in this year's drive-thru Christmas Parade, the city of Oxford and North Central Mississippi Realtors announced Thursday that the parade has been canceled.

Woman Arrested in Infant’s Death at Oxford Daycare

The Oxford Police Department has arrested a Grenada woman in the death of an 8-week-old infant at the Mother Goose Daycare.