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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.

18 Citations Issued to Oxford Stores for Selling Beer, Vapes to Minors

Eighteen citations were issued last week to Oxford convenience stores for allegedly selling beer and vape/e-cigarettes to people under 21 years old.

Bonnie Brown: Q&A with Charlie Spillers

Charlie Spillers has led an interesting life and managed to have multiple successful careers in the process—military service, undercover agent, federal prosecutor, best-selling author....

Oxford Residents Continue to Shop Throughout Pandemic

With many restaurants closed during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic and fewer people visiting Oxford and staying in hotel rooms, it's no surprise that Oxford's tourism taxes are down from last year.

After Briefly Seeing Declining Numbers, Oxford Has Uptick in COVID-19 Cases

An increase of COVID-19 cases in the past week has forced Oxford and Lafayette County to keep some students home with hopes that the coming Thanksgiving break will help stop the outbreak.

Lafayette School District 1 Race Heads to Runoff Election Nov. 24

Lafayette County residents who live in District 1 of the Lafayette County School District will head back to the polls next week to elect one of two men to represent them on the school board.

Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held at Central Elementary

Oxford School District leaders and city officials gathered for an official ribbon-cutting for the new Central Elementary School on Sunday.

Roommate-Finding App Wins Mid-South Business Model Competition

A housing app developed by a University of Mississippi senior majoring in managerial finance has won first place in the 2020 Mid-South Business Model Competition.

Three Charged with Vehicle Burglaries; One Still At-Large

The Oxford Police Department arrested three teens this weekend for vehicle burglary and are still looking for a fourth suspect.
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