This week in Oxford…. Thursday 8 p.m. – Corey Harper – Proud Larry’s 10 p.m. – Tomfoolery – Ajax Diner Friday 7 p.m. –...

The Mississippi Special Olympics is hosting its Run in the Sun 5K this Saturday. The race will directly benefit individuals with physical and intellectual...

Construction for Fire Station No. 1 on McElroy Drive is seen Monday. Photo: Logan Kirkland, The Daily Mississippian. The Oxford Fire Department plans to...

After much research and discussion, Ole Miss and the city of Oxford have developed a new gameday plan for campus traffic flow and shuttle service to insure safer and more convenient football Saturdays. “We are committed to making the overall gameday experience better, including coming to and leaving the game, through the new traffic and parking plan,” said Isaac Astill,...

BY PETE PORTER thedmnews@gmail.com Oxford citizens will cast their votes Tuesday to elect the mayor as well as the Board of Aldermen in two wards. All...

Candidates for Oxford Mayor and Board of Aldermen gathered Tuesday night to discuss their individual plans if elected. The forum was held at the Oxford...

BY DM STAFF REPORT thedmnews@gmail.com In an effort to inform Oxford-Lafayette area residents of the candidates running for city offices and their platforms,...

After being open for nine years, the Oxford Conference Center has decided to give its interior a makeover. The center hosts a number of public and private events, ranging from senior proms, to business meetings and even weddings. The building, which is owned by the city of Oxford, is paid for through city funds. The total allocated budget was $175,000. Not only is the...

By Clancy Smith and Mary Adele Smith The number of voters in the Lafayette County area is expected to be larger than usual, according to Election Commissioner Mary K. Hemphill. “This election is going to be so different from most elections that we have; the presidential election always is because more people come out than they would for a regular county or municipal...