Alyssa Schnugg

Winter Storm Cora was relatively kind to Oxford and Lafayette County—at least as kind as a winter storm can be. The storm arrived late Thursday night, beginning with sleet and freezing rain before transitioning to snow early Friday morning. By 6 a.m., residents observed an average snowfall of about 3 inches. Some areas of the […]

A former federal probation officer from Water Valley who was arrested in April for possessing child pornography pleaded guilty Tuesday at the Federal Courthouse in Oxford. Lonnie Everill, 44, was arrested on April 16 and charged by the FBI with one count of possessing child porn and one count of distributing child porn. On Tuesday, […]

Shivers Towing is planning to build a newly proposed commercial building on North Lamar Boulevard to enhance its operations and improve the appearance of its property. On Monday, the company applied for two Special Exceptions for the Oxford Planning Commission to consider — one to permit the use of the site as a vehicle repair […]

Neville Bhada, founder and CEO of Applied Strategies and Principles, presented Visit Oxford’s new Strategic Plan on Thursday, outlining a visionary roadmap for the next three years. The plan, developed through a collaborative and data-driven process, aims to enhance Oxford’s appeal as a destination while addressing community needs and emerging trends in the tourism industry. […]

Published 1:08 pm Friday, January 17, 2025 By Alyssa Schnugg A cold front is expected to arrive in Oxford tonight, bringing rain and possible thunderstorms overnight, followed by freezing temperatures.

Published 3:32 pm Friday, January 17, 2025 By Alyssa Schnugg All but one Oxford alderman have qualified to run in June to retain their set on the Board of Aldermen.

The Oxford Film Festival is set to return for its 22nd year, highlighting stories, storytellers, and filmmaking talent. The festival will take place Feb. 27 through March 2, at the Malco Commons, with related events at other local venues. “This year, we’re refocusing on going back to our roots,” said Mike Mitchell, Board President of […]

The Oxford Fiber Festival will present 24 vendors during this year’s festival slated for this weekend at The Powerhouse. From yarns to bags to tools and quilts, the market hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. Join the Market Crawl for a chance to win fun prizes and Meet Our Makers all […]

Grace Potter, an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for her dynamic stage presence, powerful voice and genre-blending musical style will be this year’s Saturday night headliner at the 2025 Double Decker Arts Festival. Visit Oxford revealed the musical lineup and official artwork for the festival that will be held on April 25-26, during a press […]

Published 12:06 pm Wednesday, January 22, 2025 By Alyssa Schnugg