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Lafayette County, Mississippi
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Population
Approximately 54,019 residents
County Seat
Oxford, Mississippi
Coverage Area
679 square miles in northern Mississippi

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Oxford, Baptist Hospital reach agreement on north-south road

Oxford, Baptist Hospital reach agreement on north-south road

City leaders announced a new north-south road linking Oxford Way and Belt Boulevard to improve hospital access and suppo...

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Government

Oxford sergeant first woman to win R.L. "Bob" Jones peace officer award

Oxford sergeant first woman to win R.L. "Bob" Jones peace officer award

Sgt. Hillary Smith was named the 2026 R.L. "Bob" Jones Memorial Oxford Peace Officer of the Year, a milestone for local ...

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Community

Ole Miss organizes countywide MLK Day of Service and community events

Ole Miss organizes countywide MLK Day of Service and community events

The University of Mississippi led a memorial dinner, keynote and volunteer Day of Service across Oxford and Lafayette Co...

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Community

Oxford to honor longtime chef and music educator Jeffrey Callaway

Oxford to honor longtime chef and music educator Jeffrey Callaway

A celebration of life for Jeffrey Callaway is set for Jan. 25 at Proud Larry’s; his death affects local music education ...

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Government

Lafayette Chancery Judge Larry Little Will Not Seek Re-election

Lafayette Chancery Judge Larry Little Will Not Seek Re-election

Lafayette County Chancery Judge Larry Little announced Jan. 8 that he will not seek a third term, citing family support ...

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Healthcare

Most Lafayette County Food Establishments Earn High Safety Grades

Most Lafayette County Food Establishments Earn High Safety Grades

The Mississippi Department of Health released its December inspection summary for Lafayette County on January 7, 2026, s...

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Community

Oxford Fiber Festival Strengthens Local Arts Economy and Civic Engagement

Oxford Fiber Festival Strengthens Local Arts Economy and Civic Engagement

The Oxford Fiber Festival will convene makers, teachers, and fiber enthusiasts at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center J...

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Community

Oxford and Lafayette County Farmers Markets Support Local Food Economy

Oxford and Lafayette County Farmers Markets Support Local Food Economy

Oxford and Lafayette County host multiple year-round farmers and community markets that connect residents with regional ...

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Community

Oxford and UM Open Call for 2026 Yokna Sculpture Trail Entries

Oxford and UM Open Call for 2026 Yokna Sculpture Trail Entries

The City of Oxford, the University of Mississippi and the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council issued a call for entries on Jan. 9...

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Community

University Museum Announces Visitor Service Plans for Rowan Oak and Museums

University Museum Announces Visitor Service Plans for Rowan Oak and Museums

The University of Mississippi Museum and Historic Houses operates a complex of cultural sites in Oxford, including the M...

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Education

Oxford Student Wins Stamps Prize to Boost STEM Access

Oxford Student Wins Stamps Prize to Boost STEM Access

University of Mississippi sophomore Gilad Goulet of Oxford was named one of eight undergraduate winners of the Stamps Im...

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Healthcare

Oxford psychiatrist serves as Legislative Doctor of the Day at state Capitol

Oxford psychiatrist serves as Legislative Doctor of the Day at state Capitol

Oxford-based psychiatrist Dr. Katherine Pannel served as Legislative Doctor of the Day on Jan. 12, offering emergency me...

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Government

Roundabout Construction Closes North Lamar and Molly Barr Intersection

Roundabout Construction Closes North Lamar and Molly Barr Intersection

City officials announced on Jan. 6, 2026 that the North Lamar Boulevard and Molly Barr Road intersection has entered a n...

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Government

Lafayette County Adopts New Special Events Permit Ordinance, Sets Rules

Lafayette County Adopts New Special Events Permit Ordinance, Sets Rules

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved a Special Events Ordinance on Jan. 7, 2026, creating a formal permit ...

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Community

Walking Oxford Square: A practical guide to downtown landmarks

Walking Oxford Square: A practical guide to downtown landmarks

Learn the best walking route, parking tips, and key stops for Oxford’s Square and nearby attractions. Plan visits around...

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Community

Ole Miss Watch Party Boosts Local Businesses and Raises Health Questions

Ole Miss Watch Party Boosts Local Businesses and Raises Health Questions

The University of Mississippi hosted a free watch party Jan. 5 inside the SJB Pavilion for fans who could not travel to ...

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Community

Lafayette County to host free tree and seedling giveaway

Lafayette County to host free tree and seedling giveaway

Lafayette County will give away free trees and seedlings Feb. 5; residents can collect fruit trees, hardwoods and pines ...

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Government

Judicial Candidate Filing Window Opens for Lafayette County Races

Judicial Candidate Filing Window Opens for Lafayette County Races

The Lafayette County courthouse announced on Jan. 5 that the candidate qualifying period is now open for several judicia...

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Community

Ole Miss comeback sends Rebels to College Football Playoff semifinal

Ole Miss comeback sends Rebels to College Football Playoff semifinal

On Jan. 2, 2026, No. 6 Ole Miss rallied to beat No. 3 Georgia 39-34 in the Allstate Sugar Bowl, erasing a nine-point hal...

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Education

Adams Family Establishes Scholarship to Boost Local Real Estate Talent

Adams Family Establishes Scholarship to Boost Local Real Estate Talent

On Jan. 5, 2026, Oxford resident and University of Mississippi alumnus Peyton Adams and his family created the Billy Ray...

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Government

Oxford Mayor Proposes Guild Cover Cedar Oaks Upkeep Fees

Oxford Mayor Proposes Guild Cover Cedar Oaks Upkeep Fees

At a Jan. 9 Board of Aldermen meeting Mayor Robyn Tannehill asked the Cedar Oaks Guild to begin paying a $1,500 monthly ...

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Education

Former Florida Cornerback Sharif Denson Commits to Ole Miss Defense

Former Florida Cornerback Sharif Denson Commits to Ole Miss Defense

Former Florida nickel/slot cornerback Sharif Denson committed to the University of Mississippi via the transfer portal o...

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Education

Ole Miss Faulkner Scholar Jay Watson Retires After Three Decades

Ole Miss Faulkner Scholar Jay Watson Retires After Three Decades

Jay Watson, Howry Professor of Faulkner Studies and longtime director of the Faulkner & Yoknapatawpha Conference, announ...

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Community

Ole Miss Women Faced No. 2 Texas After Strong Win Over Georgia

Ole Miss Women Faced No. 2 Texas After Strong Win Over Georgia

Ole Miss traveled to Austin on Jan. 4, 2026 to play No. 2 Texas after a 79-62 victory over Georgia, a game that tested t...

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Education

Local alumnus launches scholarship to grow in-state real estate talent

Local alumnus launches scholarship to grow in-state real estate talent

On Jan. 3, 2026, University of Mississippi alumnus Peyton Adams and his family established the Billy Ray Adams Family Sc...

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Community

Fed Up Friday Protests Resume Outside Oxford Federal Courthouse

Fed Up Friday Protests Resume Outside Oxford Federal Courthouse

A local protest group resumed its weekly "Fed Up Friday" demonstrations in front of the federal courthouse in Oxford on ...

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Government

Oxford Board of Aldermen Sets Agenda On Key City Services

Oxford Board of Aldermen Sets Agenda On Key City Services

The City of Oxford posted the Board of Aldermen agenda on Jan. 4 for a Jan. 6 meeting at City Hall courtroom at 5:00 p.m...

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Education

Ole Miss wide receiver Deuce Alexander to return in 2026 season

Ole Miss wide receiver Deuce Alexander to return in 2026 season

Deuce Alexander will remain at Ole Miss for 2026, securing a key receiver for the Rebels as they enter postseason and pr...

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Healthcare

Oxford Family Welcomes Baptist North Mississippi’s First Baby of 2026

Oxford Family Welcomes Baptist North Mississippi’s First Baby of 2026

Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi recorded the first birth of 2026 when Harrison and Catherine Bryant of Oxfor...

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