News & Views

OSD to Hold Back-to-School Bash Saturday

The Oxford School District will be holding a Back-to-School Bash this weekend to celebrate the start of a new school year and provide information for parents.

Gunshots at The Links Leads to Two Arrests

Two men were arrested Monday for aggravated assault after a police officer heard gunshots while on foot patrol.

Woman Arrested After Reports of Shoplifting on the Square

An Olive Branch woman faces a felony charge for allegedly shoplifting at Oxford businesses on the Square.

Former Cop Charged With Killing His Lover to Plea Guilty Friday

The former Oxford police officer charged with killing Dominique “Lucy” Clayton is scheduled to change his plea to guilty Friday in exchange for a...

Sex Offender Fails to Register in Lafayette County

A man living in Harmontown was arrested recently for failing to register as a sex offender. According to the Lafayette County Sheriff's Department, deputies were...

Church Balances Safety with Wish for Fellowship

While COVID-19 is still a threat, there are churches, including Macedonia Baptist Church of Mendenhall, Mississippi, that have decided it is time to fellowship in person again.

State News: Parents Sound Off on Mask, Vaccine Requirements

Florance Bass of Brandon kept her kindergarten son home last year. 

Free, 6-Week Series to Focus on Building Local Businesses

Women of Worth and Excellence will present, Spark Sessions, a free event centered around the concept of entrepreneurship in the Oxford community starting this Saturday.

Farmstead Florals Beautifying Oxford One Arrangement at a Time

By Ainsleigh Cunningham Journalism Student https://youtu.be/IAp9F0z_OV4 The Farmstead Floral Farm has been providing Oxford and other regional markets with fresh florals for six seasons now. The Farmstead...

Oxford’s Ellie Tucker to Compete in Distinguished Young Women

Ellie Tucker, a 17-year-old senior from Oxford High School was recently selected to represent Lafayette County in the Distinguished Young Women State competition. The event...