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An Oxford woman was arrested recently for allegedly trying to bribe a witness and intimidating a judge. On April 29, a ...
A Batesville man was arrested and charged with armed robbery by the Oxford Police Department. On May 4, OPD responded to a ...
By John Cofield Flem Mize came home after the Beacon’s first day in 1959 and placed a $100 bill on the dining room table. His ...
Interfaith Compassion Ministry has worked behind the scenes to meet the needs of Oxford and Lafayette County’s most ...
By Marisa C. Atkinson UM communications With the shift of tassels and a familiar rousing refrain, the University of ...
A new law in Mississippi aims to make traffic stops safer and less stressful for drivers with autism. The program was inspired by Ella Snyder, a freshman at the University of Mississippi majoring in ...
Oxford High School won Best in Debate at the annual state championship event, presented by the Mississippi High School ...
For the first time in history, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church is from the United States. On Thursday, Cardinal ...
A new law approved by Gov. Tate Reeves in March is paving the way for a powerful partnership among four north Mississippi ...
A Holly Springs woman died when her vehicle hit a tree. On Friday at approximately 6:22 a.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol ...
Many Oxford and Lafayette County residents woke up Wednesday morning to leaves, limbs and in some cases, trees in their yard ...
By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist I’m gearing up for a traumatic event. It’s coming. I suspect it will be sooner rather than ...