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Oxford volunteers revive veterans home grounds
National nonprofit Saluting Branches used its annual day of service to continue to help the Mississippi State Veterans Home recover from Winter Storm Fern on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The organization is dedicated to honoring men and women who served in the U.S. military, and this was…
First taste of fall: Seasonal sweet treats to try in Oxford
The first days of fall are quickly approaching. As the leaves start to change colors, students are craving their favorite fall flavors. Here is a look at some seasonal items added to menus around Oxford. The Magnolia Coffee Co. truck on the University of Mississippi campus…
New Three-Way Stop Now Active at County Road 232 and County Road 217
Public Notice New Three-Way Stop Now Active at County Road 232 and County Road 217 OXFORD, Miss. — The Lafayette County Road Department has installed a new three-way stop at the intersection of County Road 232 (Deer Run North) and County Road 217 (Camp Ground Road). The traffic…
Takeaways from the Rebels’ victory over the Tigers
The Rebels faced their toughest battle of the 2026 football season when former Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin and his LSU Tigers returned to Oxford. In the tough matchup, the Rebels held strong and won the game, 32-24. Here are three takeaways from the Rebels’ win. Will Echoles…
Remembering 9/11
Tomorrow, we pause to remember September 11, 2001 — a day that changed our nation forever. We honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost, the first responders who ran toward danger to save others, and the families who have carried the weight of that loss every day since. We remember the…
Board Addresses Magnolia Materials Purchase Option
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Board Addresses Magnolia Materials Purchase Option SEPT. 9, 2026 | LAFAYETTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS | OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI OXFORD, MISS. — The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday took up agenda items related to Magnolia Materials’ written…
Road Closure – Intersection of CR 101, CR 166 and CR 1032
Due to road construction, the intersection of CR 101, CR 166 and CR 1032 will be closed in all directions beginning Saturday, Aug. 15, through Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. Please use an alternate route during this time.
Lafayette County Secures $5 Million to Support Detention Center Improvements, Behavioral Health Capacity
Lafayette County has secured $5 million in state funding, through work with state leaders, to support improvements at the Lafayette County Detention Center and upgrades to Communicare, strengthening local infrastructure tied to public safety, behavioral health, and substance use…
Disaster Recovery Center Now Open In Lafayette County
Lafayette County Emergency Management Agency Disaster Recovery Center Now Open in Lafayette County Assistance is available for residents who experienced damage from the January 23–27 winter ice storm. In-person FEMA and SBA specialists are here to help you begin your recovery.…