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The Daily Crime Report for April 3

Oxford Police Department investigators arrested George Doyle, 25, from Pope, and Tammie Benson, 36, from Batesville, on a related charge of felony, after Walmart...

Help Pave the Powerhouse Sculpture Garden

https://youtu.be/pvUTG5CKqSE Fans of the arts in Lafayette County now can put a personalized paver in front of the Powerhouse to show some love, while helping...

Nelly to Replace Jason Derulo at Spring Concert

The Student Activities Association announced yesterday afternoon that Jason Derulo will no longer be performing at the Spring Concert in the Grove. Instead, Grammy...

Fourth-generation Clergyman is New OUUMC Associate Pastor

The new associate pastor at Oxford-University United Methodist Church will be the Rev. Chris McAlilly, according to clergy sources. McAlilly has been pastor at the...

Aldermen Approve Parking Meter Bids, Other Agenda Items

The Board of Aldermen on Tuesday decided to accept a bid for downtown parking meters from Bennett Construction, which uses IPS meters. The board...

OMWC Legacy Award Salutes Barksdales

April 11 events honor couple for providing opportunities for young people Visionary champions for education Donna and Jim Barksdale of Jackson, Miss., have been selected...

'Rock the Bus' to Support Local Charities

The University of Mississippi Graduate Student Council will be collecting school supplies and monetary donations for the Mississippi Teacher Corp and the Holly Springs...

The Daily Crime Report for April 2

The Oxford Police Department investigated six wrecks, issued 64 tickets and made six arrests, on the following charges: possession of less than an ounce...

Aldermen Refuse to Hear Shaw House Barn Appeal

The Board of Aldermen tonight refused to hear an appeal of a decision that left the historical barn standing on the Shaw House property,...

UM Programs Drive Record Freshman Retention Rates

While many U.S. universities are losing 20 percent to 30 percent of their freshmen each year, the University of Mississippi is gaining attention for...