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Oxford High named to - America's Best' list
Oxford High School was among four Mississippi schools to be named to Newsweek's list of "America's Best High Schools" for 2013.
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Woman sentenced in bank embezzlement case
A Marshall County woman has been sentenced to 2 A1 2 years in prison for embezzling money from a Holly Springs bank.
Andy Grass of Water Valley, 1st place, male ages 70-98, at age 74 recognized as "most experienced" male runner.
Red Cross donates plants to veterans
Veterans living at the State Veterans Home in Oxford can now enjoy some new fresh plants in the home's garden while wearing their new robe and then later get in some exercise and fun while playing on a new Wii thanks to a grant from the American Red Cross.
Oxford tennis adds several individual titles
Several Oxford tennis players carried over the good vibes from the team portion of the MHSAA Class 5A State Tournament to the individual portion Thursday.
Kick-starting careers: Job-seeking tips for new and recent graduates
Now what?. Graduates chant the school's cheer at the conclusion of the University of Mississippi graduation ceremony in Oxford, Mississippi on Saturday, May 11, 2013.
Pea Ridge/South Lamar construction in Oxford
Crews will be removing existing pavement and realigning the intersection of South Lamar and Pea Ridge Road beginning this morning.
Lafayette Chamber hears delegation's legislative review
The Mississippi Legislature's focus on education this year yielded some valuable changes, Lafayette County legislators said Monday at the Oxford-Lafayette Chamber of Commerce's annual legislative review luncheon.
Group studies need for homeless shelter in Oxford
Some community leaders say it's time to consider whether Oxford and Lafayette County should set up a homeless shelter.
A past and a place he's never known
From its opening pages, Southern Cross the Dog has all the markers of a novel written in the finest Southern gothic tradition.
City to get professional fireworks show for 4th
This year's Fourth of July firework show will be shot off by a professional pyrotechnician after the committee and Oxford Fire Department, which has put on the fireworks for many years in Oxford, agreed it was time to pass the job over to the professionals.
Tupelo Film Festival celebrates 10th anniversary
Mona and Phil are Sally's parents in "S for Sally," a short film made by Oxford resident Melanie Addington.
Low turnout in primary election
Mayor Pat Patterson has won a spot on the ballot as the Democratic candidate for the general election on June 4 after soundly beating his opponent, Jason Plunk, in the Democratic Primary Election on Tuesday.
Charlie Mitchell: More of our food should be 'Made in Mississippi'
OK, it was tacky to notice -- but I did. At a gospel singing to benefit efforts to get more nutritious food into Oxford schools, a couple of the choir members were -- and I have no room to talk -- "over-nutreated." Plump.
DSU honors Delta Council's Chip Morgan
Delta Council Executive Vice President Chip Morgan has received one of Delta State University's highest honors an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree.
Chicago cop's family sues Byhalia store, others in fatal shooting
A dead Chicago policeman and Iraq war veteran's parents and sister have sued a north Mississippi pawn shop, its owner and others for what they say was a scheme to sell the firearm that killed him through a straw buyer.
Vote to help disabled hero get wheelchair van
John Ayers of Oxford wants to help his brother get a new wheelchair van. His brother, Mark Ayers, is a police officer that is paralyzed from the chest down after being shot on duty.
Oxford-Stone County tennis rescheduled for May 14
Oxford's bid to win a sixth straight tennis title was put on hold for the second time in three days Friday afternoon.
Lawsuit challenges Oxford gun range use
A Lafayette County attorney is suing the Mississippi National Guard because it won't let him use an Oxford gun firing range.
Oxford, Miss In spite of unseasonably cool temperatures and steady rainfall, search teams in Lafayette County, Mississippi remain vigilant in the search for a missing teenager.