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Operation Immunization Brings Flu Shots to Ole Miss Community

The University of Mississippi chapter of the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists is conducting its annual Operation Immunization to provide flu shots...

Event Offers Support for Those Struggling with Fear, Anxiety Due to COVID-19

Oxford faith leaders have organized a one-day event, Help and Hope During COVID-19, that will be held at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at the Old Armory Pavilion.

UM Researchers Working on Nasal Spray to Block COVID-19

A team of researchers, including faculty from the University of Mississippi schools of Pharmacy and Medicine, are developing a treatment that could be effective at preventing COVID-19. The good news is that it's something that you can easily carry in your bag.

Law Enforcement Warns Public of Deadly Fentanyl Laced Drugs

Local, state and federal law enforcement officials and prosecutors from Mississippi are warning the public about a number of recent drug overdoses and deaths in north Mississippi that have been linked to several street drugs that contain the highly potent and deadly drug fentanyl.

Cannon Motors Hosts Annual Canine Competition

For the third year, Cannon Motors is hosting its Cannon Canine Competition; however, this year the requirements have changed.

Map Released for Downtown Outdoor Dining Areas

The city of Oxford released the map of where diners can find new outdoor dining options around the Square, possibly starting next week.

Gyms In Oxford Are Trying To Safely Stay Open

Gyms in town have opened back up after months without business, but new rules and regulations have been implemented.

City Renews Contract with MS Critterz to Run Animal Shelter

The Oxford Board of Aldermen renewed its annual contract with Mississippi Critterz Tuesday to operate the animal shelter on McElroy Drive and to provide animal control services.

Allen Boyer: Review of “In Faulkner’s Shadow: A Memoir,” by Lawrence Wells

This Friday, September 18, 2020, at 5 p.m. Central Time on Zoom, Square Books is hosting Larry Wells in conversation with Bill Dunlap to discuss “In Faulkner’s Shadow.”

Lafayette Leaders Reject City’s Claim of Ownership of Confederate Statue

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors issued a letter to the Oxford Board of Aldermen recently, essentially telling the city to stay off their lawn.