The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors on Monday denied a petition to rezone portions of the Lafayette County Max D. Hipp ...

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Robert Ray Wells, 59, of Oxford, died on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at home. Fayrene “Fay” Webb Gillespie, 81, died on Monday, April 27, 2026, at her home in Oxford. Martha Dale Richie Fritts, 84, died ...

From cell phones to wind turbines and missile defense systems, modern technologies depend on critical minerals like rare earth elements. As demand grows, researchers are exploring more efficient and ...

Aminata Ba became the first person in her family to attend college in 2023. Now, the Southaven resident has become the University of Mississippi’s 21st Truman Scholar. Chancellor Glenn Boyce ...

What began as a fair housing law seminar for students in the University of Mississippi School of Law turned into a community lecture and tour discussing Oxford’s settlement, development and housing ...

The community is invited to celebrate culture, connection and cuisine at the Cinco de Mayo Festival from 5 to 10 p.m. on May 2, at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center. Sponsored by Loco Taco, the ...

The 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress results show Mississippi fourth graders lead the nation for gains over time, ranking No. 1 for score improvements in reading and math since 2013.

The Lafayette County Metro Narcotics Unit, Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department, Oxford Police Department, University Police Department, Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, and Mississippi Department of ...

Part of a joint investigation by The Associated Press and The Center for Public Integrity. For more than a decade, members of a little-known group called the Pain Care Forum have blanketed Washington ...

More than two years after the body of Alexandria “’Ally” Kostial was found near Sardis Lake, her family found closure. Brandon Theesfeld pleaded guilty to first degree murder and admitted shooting ...

Oxford is passionate about all things local, and Best of Oford is no exception. More than 150,000 votes cast for favorite restaurants, retailers, services, professionals and more in this year’s online ...