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Youth fishing rodeo set for Lake Patsy in Oxford
Community

Youth fishing rodeo set for Lake Patsy in Oxford

Lake Patsy hosted a free youth fishing rodeo for anglers 15 and younger, pairing Oxford families with wildlife officers and local law enforcement.

Lisa Park2m read
Ole Miss beats Auburn, returns to College World Series after 2022 win
Education

Ole Miss beats Auburn, returns to College World Series after 2022 win

Ole Miss’s sweep of Auburn sent the Rebels back to Omaha and reignited the championship buzz that still carries weight in Oxford and Lafayette County.

Sarah Chen2m read
Oxford woman arrested at Lafayette County checkpoint on fourth DUI charge
Government

Oxford woman arrested at Lafayette County checkpoint on fourth DUI charge

A Lafayette County checkpoint on County Road 101 ended with an Oxford woman jailed on a fourth DUI charge, adding disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

Marcus Williams2m read
Mississippi hunters set record with 17,907 birds in spring season
Community

Mississippi hunters set record with 17,907 birds in spring season

North Mississippi hunters helped push Mississippi to a record 17,907 spring turkeys, and Lafayette County hunters now face new stamp and reporting rules tied to the surge.

Marcus Williams2m read
Ole Miss researchers warn low-level air pollution can harm heart health
Healthcare

Ole Miss researchers warn low-level air pollution can harm heart health

Ole Miss researchers found 67% of 95 studies linked low-level PM2.5 to heart disease, a warning for Oxford and Lafayette County.

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Communicare wins federal funding designation, expanding mental health care in Oxford
Healthcare

Communicare wins federal funding designation, expanding mental health care in Oxford

Communicare's federal designation is set to steady staffing, crisis coverage and addiction care for Oxford-area patients who depend on its safety net.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Lafayette County Master Gardeners share June garden chores and summer tips
Community

Lafayette County Master Gardeners share June garden chores and summer tips

June is the month to water, plant warm-season grass and reset the yard before Mississippi heat takes over, with Master Gardeners offering a local roadmap.

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Oxford joins state effort to attract retirees to Mississippi
Business

Oxford joins state effort to attract retirees to Mississippi

Oxford sent Rosie Vassallo to a state retiree-attraction retreat as Mississippi pushes tax breaks, affordability and quality of life to pull older adults in.

Sarah Chen2m read
OLinc announces finalists for 5th annual Oxford Pitch Competition
Business

OLinc announces finalists for 5th annual Oxford Pitch Competition

Oxford’s pitch competition will put $25,000 on the line June 11 at the Oxford Conference Center, with finalists spanning food, drones, transport and advanced tech.

Sarah Chen2m read
Oxford's Hunt Marketing wins nine Telly Awards for client work
Business

Oxford's Hunt Marketing wins nine Telly Awards for client work

Hunt Marketing’s nine Telly wins put an Oxford office in national company, signaling more outside work for Lafayette County’s creative sector.

Sarah Chen2m read
Ole Miss chemist wins NSF CAREER Award for clean energy research
Education

Ole Miss chemist wins NSF CAREER Award for clean energy research

Ole Miss researcher Vignesh Sundaresan won a prestigious NSF CAREER Award to study nanoscale chemistry that could one day improve hydrogen fuel and carbon dioxide conversion.

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David Sedaris to read and sign books at Off Square Books in Oxford
Community

David Sedaris to read and sign books at Off Square Books in Oxford

David Sedaris is bringing a sold-out in-store talk to Off Square Books, with signing-line-only tickets still available for the June 21 stop in Oxford.

Marcus Williams2m read
Oxford closes South Lamar for overnight crosswalk construction
Government

Oxford closes South Lamar for overnight crosswalk construction

South Lamar was shut overnight between University Avenue and Tyler Avenue for crosswalk work, and Tyler Avenue closed again the next morning. Drivers were told to avoid the corridor and use alternate routes.

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Oxford School District restarts summer meals for all children 18 and younger
Education

Oxford School District restarts summer meals for all children 18 and younger

Free breakfasts and lunches are back at Central Elementary, with no income or residency test for Oxford and Lafayette County children 18 and younger.

Marcus Williams2m read
Disaster recovery center in Lafayette County extended through June 10
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Disaster recovery center in Lafayette County extended through June 10

Lafayette County’s disaster center will stay open through June 10, giving storm survivors more time for face-to-face FEMA and SBA help at the Oxford arena.

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Hernando graduate Amber Cecil wins inaugural Lafayette Fellowship for France study
Education

Hernando graduate Amber Cecil wins inaugural Lafayette Fellowship for France study

Hernando’s Amber Cecil landed one of the inaugural Lafayette Fellowships, a France study award that covers tuition, airfare, living costs and mentoring for up to 30 U.S. students.

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Oxford Garden Club celebrates 70 years of community service, beautification
Community

Oxford Garden Club celebrates 70 years of community service, beautification

Wreaths on the courthouse, fountain plans for Lamar Park and 16 ribbon-winning projects marked the Oxford Garden Club’s 70th year.

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31 of 39 Lafayette County food inspections earn A grades
Healthcare

31 of 39 Lafayette County food inspections earn A grades

Thirty-one of Lafayette County’s 39 May food inspections earned A grades, while state inspectors kept a public eye on restaurants, cafeterias and day-care kitchens.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Beard + Riser adds four summer interns, including Oxford student
Business

Beard + Riser adds four summer interns, including Oxford student

Oxford native Sara Magee joined Beard + Riser’s four-member summer intern class, linking Lafayette County classrooms to paid design work at a hometown firm.

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Five Lafayette High seniors attend Mississippi Boys State at Ole Miss
Education

Five Lafayette High seniors attend Mississippi Boys State at Ole Miss

Five Lafayette High seniors spent a week at Ole Miss learning government by doing it, with more than 320 Boys State delegates across Mississippi.

Marcus Williams2m read
Lafayette County schedules public hearing on nitrous oxide ordinance
Government

Lafayette County schedules public hearing on nitrous oxide ordinance

Lafayette County will hear public comment June 15 on a nitrous oxide ordinance after a February moratorium and growing concern about misuse.

Marcus Williams2m read
Two Chilean nationals charged in Oxford burglary, multi-state theft probe
Community

Two Chilean nationals charged in Oxford burglary, multi-state theft probe

A St. Andrews Road burglary that stole more than $100,000 in jewelry led Oxford police across four states and ended with two Chilean nationals in custody.

Lisa Park2m read
Oxford schools name Germain McConnell interim superintendent for July 2026
Education

Oxford schools name Germain McConnell interim superintendent for July 2026

Oxford schools tapped veteran educator Germain McConnell to steady the district as Bradley Roberson retires after more than 25 years of service.

Lisa Park2m read
Lafayette County supervisors approve dirt mine near County Road 418
Government

Lafayette County supervisors approve dirt mine near County Road 418

Supervisors cleared a dirt mine off County Road 418, putting Fudgetown residents on notice for truck traffic, dust and drainage worries near 165 acres.

James Thompson2m read
Food allergies make campus dining a daily challenge for Ole Miss students
Healthcare

Food allergies make campus dining a daily challenge for Ole Miss students

At Ole Miss, a simple lunch can become a health decision for students with food allergies. The real test is whether campus dining can offer speed, clarity, and safe response when something goes wrong.

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Ole Miss museum to host talk on Mississippi folk artists
Community

Ole Miss museum to host talk on Mississippi folk artists

Bill Ferris and Milly West will discuss Mississippi folk art at the UM Museum on June 17, with a free reception at 5:30 p.m.

Lisa Park2m read
Southern Security Federal Credit Union marks Oxford ribbon-cutting on South Lamar
Business

Southern Security Federal Credit Union marks Oxford ribbon-cutting on South Lamar

Southern Security Federal Credit Union added a South Lamar presence in Oxford, giving locals another place to seek loans, checking accounts and small-business credit.

Sarah Chen2m read
Oxford aldermen approve 4% electric rate increase for utilities customers
Government

Oxford aldermen approve 4% electric rate increase for utilities customers

Oxford utility customers will see electric charges rise 4% on their next bill, adding to household costs as the city continues to absorb storm and infrastructure pressure.

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Oxford lineman Ford Wade earns invite to Military Appreciation Bowl
Education

Oxford lineman Ford Wade earns invite to Military Appreciation Bowl

Ford Wade’s Military Appreciation Bowl invite put an Oxford High lineman on a national stage and highlighted the school’s growing pipeline up front.

Marcus Williams2m read