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Lafayette County, Mississippi
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About Lafayette, MS

Population
Approximately 54,019 residents
County Seat
Oxford, Mississippi
Coverage Area
679 square miles in northern Mississippi

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Rowan Oak and Oxford Square Highlight Must-See Lafayette County Attractions
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Rowan Oak and Oxford Square Highlight Must-See Lafayette County Attractions

Rowan Oak’s preserved rooms and garden trails anchor Oxford’s literary pilgrimage, while the historic Oxford Square, with Square Books, festivals, and local shops, drives the town’s cultural life.

Lisa Park6m read
Stronger Together Oxford, Fire Department Distribute Food to Students During Recovery
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Stronger Together Oxford, Fire Department Distribute Food to Students During Recovery

Stronger Together Oxford, the Oxford Fire Department and a community pantry distributed food to students recovering from storm damage and power outages on March 6, 2026.

Sarah Chen2m read
Oxford's Light Up the Night returns March 6 with free headlight cleanings
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Oxford's Light Up the Night returns March 6 with free headlight cleanings

Oxford Police Department’s Light Up the Night returns Friday, March 6, offering free headlight cleanings at OPD headquarters to improve nighttime visibility and road safety.

Sarah Chen2m read
Oxford Police Drones Survey Storm-Damaged Creeks, Ditches to Protect Infrastructure
Government

Oxford Police Drones Survey Storm-Damaged Creeks, Ditches to Protect Infrastructure

Oxford police drones flew over city-maintained ditches and creeks on March 4 to spot fallen trees and limbs after Winter Storm Fern.

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Locally Owned Rock N' Roll Sushi Opens in Oxford March 9
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Locally Owned Rock N' Roll Sushi Opens in Oxford March 9

Rock N' Roll Sushi, locally owned by Brad and Heather Jetton, will open at 1801 West Jackson Avenue in Oxford at 11 a.m. Monday, March 9.

Sarah Chen2m read
Ole Miss Merit Badge College Draws Record 244 Scouts, Leaders, Adds STEM
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Ole Miss Merit Badge College Draws Record 244 Scouts, Leaders, Adds STEM

Ole Miss hosted a one-day Merit Badge College on March 6, 2026, registering a university-claimed record 244 Scouts and leaders and adding STEM badges such as Nuclear Science and Aviation flights around Lafayette County.

Sarah Chen3m read
Ole Miss Big Event Seeks Lafayette County Work Sites March 28, 2026
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Ole Miss Big Event Seeks Lafayette County Work Sites March 28, 2026

University of Mississippi student organizers are seeking Lafayette County and Oxford work sites for the Ole Miss Big Event set for March 28, 2026; organizers aim for roughly 2,000 volunteers.

Marcus Williams2m read
Utermark's Two Homers, Five RBIs Propel Ole Miss to 7-1 in Oxford
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Utermark's Two Homers, Five RBIs Propel Ole Miss to 7-1 in Oxford

Judd Utermark hit two home runs and drove in five as Ole Miss topped Memphis 7-1 at Swayze Field in Oxford Tuesday night.

Lisa Park2m read
Oxford Clay Busters Capture Mississippi Scholastic Shooting State Title, Earn Multiple Honors
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Oxford Clay Busters Capture Mississippi Scholastic Shooting State Title, Earn Multiple Honors

Oxford Clay Busters claimed the Overall High Score Championship over the top 50 three-man teams; Turner Adams was named high overall tournament and high overall junior high shooter.

Lisa Park2m read
Furniss' Three-Run Homer Triggers Run Rule, Ole Miss Improves to 9-0
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Furniss' Three-Run Homer Triggers Run Rule, Ole Miss Improves to 9-0

Will Furniss launched a 412-foot, first-pitch three-run homer in the seventh to trigger the run rule, lifting Ole Miss to a 13-3 win at Swayze Field and a 9-0 start.

Marcus Williams3m read
U.S. Marshals Host 10th Fallen Heroes Honor Run in Oxford March 6
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U.S. Marshals Host 10th Fallen Heroes Honor Run in Oxford March 6

The 10th annual Fallen Heroes Honor Run will begin at 6 a.m. March 6 at the federal courthouse on Jackson Avenue East in Oxford, with runners heading to the Lyceum and back.

Lisa Park2m read
Oxford Native Julia Blackmon Retires After 37 Years as Chamber Bookkeeper
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Oxford Native Julia Blackmon Retires After 37 Years as Chamber Bookkeeper

Oxford native Julia Blackmon retired at the end of February after 37 years with the Oxford–Lafayette Chamber, a move social posts called “bittersweet” and “an incredible 37 years.”

Sarah Chen3m read
Lafayette Commodores Defeat Oxford 8-6, Push Win Streak to Three
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Lafayette Commodores Defeat Oxford 8-6, Push Win Streak to Three

Lafayette beat Oxford 8-6 Saturday, extending a three-game win streak as RT Winters struck out seven and Luke Anderson hit a home run for his first two RBIs of the season.

Lisa Park2m read
Northbound North Lamar traffic detoured via Main Street to Molly Barr roundabout
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Northbound North Lamar traffic detoured via Main Street to Molly Barr roundabout

Northbound traffic on North Lamar must detour via Main Street through the Lamar development to reconnect at the Chickasaw Drive–Molly Barr roundabout.

James Thompson2m read
Oxford Film Festival Feb. 26 to 28 at Malco Highlights Mississippi Stories
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Oxford Film Festival Feb. 26 to 28 at Malco Highlights Mississippi Stories

Oxford Film Festival brought Donald Ray Cole’s story back to Oxford with a 6 p.m. premiere of Cole: Bridge to Justice and a 4:30 p.m. Afrissippi pre-show at Malco Oxford Commons.

Lisa Park3m read
City Approves Three-Story Mixed-Use Building at 208 South Lamar
Government

City Approves Three-Story Mixed-Use Building at 208 South Lamar

The long-vacant lot at 208 South Lamar Boulevard next to Square Books will become a three-story mixed-use building after city and planning officials approved plans on Feb. 26, 2026.

Marcus Williams2m read
Oxford High Wins VEX V5 State Championship; Middle School Claims Innovate Award
Education

Oxford High Wins VEX V5 State Championship; Middle School Claims Innovate Award

Oxford High's Team 32636A (Amr Elgohry, Nathaniel Hom, Jun Jang, Yoon Jang) won the VEX V5 Tournament Champion; Oxford Middle's 73538A (Vi Nguyen, Vee Pandya, Raymond Sang) took the Innovate Award.

Lisa Park2m read
Ole Miss Pharmacy Expands MOMS Pilot to Boost Prenatal Access Across Mississippi
Healthcare

Ole Miss Pharmacy Expands MOMS Pilot to Boost Prenatal Access Across Mississippi

Ole Miss Pharmacy's MOMS pilot launched in August 2025 on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and now serves 43 pregnant patients, preparing to expand to 17 more pharmacies statewide.

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Oxford Middle School Choir Earns Record Superior Ratings at State Assessment
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Oxford Middle School Choir Earns Record Superior Ratings at State Assessment

The Oxford Middle School Choir achieved a new school milestone by earning a record number of superior ratings at the State Performance Assessment (reported March 4, 2026).

Lisa Park3m read
Oxford McDonald’s Round-Up Raises Over $27,000 for Ronald McDonald House
Community

Oxford McDonald’s Round-Up Raises Over $27,000 for Ronald McDonald House

Oxford McDonald’s restaurants raised more than $27,000 in 2025 to help provide about 50 dinners for families at the Ronald McDonald House in Memphis.

Marcus Williams3m read
No. 19 Ole Miss Falls 66-58 to Texas A&M on Senior Day
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No. 19 Ole Miss Falls 66-58 to Texas A&M on Senior Day

No. 19 Ole Miss lost its Senior Day finale at SJB Pavilion, falling 66-58 to Texas A&M on March 1 and heading into the SEC Tournament with seeding questions.

Lisa Park5m read
Sira Thienou bone bruise cited for Ole Miss late-season collapse
Education

Sira Thienou bone bruise cited for Ole Miss late-season collapse

Coach Yo says sophomore guard Sira Thienou has been sidelined by a bone bruise since Feb. 17, a blow Ole Miss links to a four-game skid capped by a 66-58 loss at Texas A&M.

Sarah Chen3m read
35,000-Square-Foot Sullivan’s Marketplace Relocating to Oxford Commons Frontage Road
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35,000-Square-Foot Sullivan’s Marketplace Relocating to Oxford Commons Frontage Road

Developer David Blackburn confirmed a 35,000-square-foot Sullivan’s will be built along the Ed Perry Boulevard frontage road in the Summit at Oxford Commons, moving from its approved Colonnade Crossing site.

Sarah Chen2m read
Marshall, Lafayette and Oxford Agencies Honor Dispatchers at Communicare Event
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Marshall, Lafayette and Oxford Agencies Honor Dispatchers at Communicare Event

Dispatchers from Marshall County, Lafayette County and the Oxford Police Department gathered at Communicare March 6, 2026, for a collaborative event honoring their work in local public safety.

Sarah Chen1m read
Officer Amanda Roy Receives Strive to Buzz Award for Storm Recovery
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Officer Amanda Roy Receives Strive to Buzz Award for Storm Recovery

Oxford officer Amanda Roy received the department’s "Strive to Buzz" Award March 6 for hands-on community service during recent storm recovery.

Sarah Chen2m read
Oxford High School Honors STAR Students and Teachers at March Recognition Event
Education

Oxford High School Honors STAR Students and Teachers at March Recognition Event

Oxford High School announced and celebrated STAR students and their nominated teachers in a March 4, 2026 recognition, part of the Mississippi Economic Council STAR program that links top ACT scores with teacher nominations.

Marcus Williams3m read
Oxford Early Childhood Center reminds parents 3K, 4K documents due Friday
Education

Oxford Early Childhood Center reminds parents 3K, 4K documents due Friday

Oxford Early Childhood Center says required 3K and 4K residency documents must be dropped off by 4 p.m. Friday, March 6, at 1637 Hwy 30 to complete applications.

Sarah Chen3m read
Lafayette County School Board Recognizes Students, Approves Policy Changes at Feb. 17 Meeting
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Lafayette County School Board Recognizes Students, Approves Policy Changes at Feb. 17 Meeting

Lafayette County School Board honored Teacher of the Year Jerod Brock and School‑Related Employee Amy Skillman and approved revisions to food service and purchasing policies at its Feb. 17 meeting.

Marcus Williams2m read
Rebels Sweep Ole Miss Classic, Defeat Jacksonville State and ULM
Education

Rebels Sweep Ole Miss Classic, Defeat Jacksonville State and ULM

Ole Miss steamrolled through the Ole Miss Classic in Oxford, going 4-0 and outscoring opponents 24-3 at the Ole Miss Softball Stadium over the Feb. 27–Mar. 1 weekend.

Lisa Park3m read