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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...
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Lafayette County School District’s Teachers of the Year

On Friday, the Lafayette County School District announced its Teachers of the Year.

OSD Board Reviews Proposed Calendars for 2021-22

The Oxford School District Board of Trustees are considering two versions of what the 2021-2022 school year calendar will look like, with one having school starting on Aug. 2.

Oxford Man Charged With Sex Offender Registration Failure

The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department arrested a man listed as a sex offender Wednesday for failing to notify officials of his new address.

OSD Superintendent Harvey to Retire in June

Oxford School District Superintendent Brian Harvey announced tonight that he will be retiring at the end of June 2021 after serving as superintendent for...

Mother Goose Daycare Under Investigation After Infant Death

The Mississippi State Department of Health has served an emergency suspension/restriction of license to the Mother Goose of Oxford Daycare following the death of an 8-week-old infant.

Violations of Lafayette County Building Codes Can Now Result in Fines

On Monday, during the Supervisors' regular meeting, Hollowell presented a recommended fine of $100 a day for each day the violation occurs after the homeowner is made aware of the violation.

‘Sonny Boy’ Kimmons Left Behind a Legacy of Smiles

For more than 25 years, James “Sonny Boy” Kimmons helped make sure Oxford children and their parents arrived at Oxford Elementary School each morning as a traffic guard with the city of Oxford.

Ole Miss Student Teachers Are Overcoming COVID Challenges

Education has a much different look this year as the nation continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. Many Mississippi schools have faced outbreaks of...

Expanded COVID-19 Testing Available Before Thanksgiving

The University of Mississippi has increased the number of days available to get an asymptomatic COVID-19 test ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.  All students, faculty...

Oxford Aldermen Approve Demolition of 1890s Home

The Oxford Board of Aldermen voted Tuesday to allow an 1890s home to be demolished and rebuilt.
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