Development Ventures Group and Kayne Anderson Real Estate have broken ground on a new 755-bed student housing project less than half a mile from the University of Mississippi campus. The 243-unit ...

By Les Ferguson Jr. Columnist I’ve seen the following posted on Facebook several times, most recently today — Friday — as I write this column: “I’m getting totally fed up with people ...

The Thacker Mountain Radio Hour has announced its fall 2025 lineup, and the schedule includes a new Mississippi author; national touring act, Southern Avenue; tributes to songwriters John Prine ...

Visit Oxford announced the launch of its brand-new website, VisitOxfordMS.com, a completely redesigned digital experience aimed at showcasing the very best of Oxford. The new site was developed in ...

The Master Gardeners were caught picking up litter last week along South Lamar as part of the Adopt-A-Street program through Keeping Oxford and Lafayette County Beautiful. If your group is ...

Lafayette County schools open their doors this morning to thousands of students returning for the 2025-2026 school year. Photos by Bruce Newman TrendingStudent housing development breaks ground ...

Let’s be honest. Sometimes we like our pets more than we like our family members. Our pets have the advantage of having been chosen by us, unlike our relatives. Through the years, my preferred ...

First Commercial Bank officially changed its name to Story Financial Partners on Aug. 4, as the institution marks its 25th year in business.

A suspicious package discovered in Lafayette County has led to the arrest of a Batesville woman and potential federal charges following a multi-agency investigation involving local, state and ...

Building upon the success of past pop-up dining experiences, cocktail classes, and the increasingly popular Iron Bartender competition, The Bit of the Sipp’ Drink and Food Festival aims to ...

The Oxford School District won’t raise the tax rates for the 2025-26 school year, thanks to strategic financial planning and growing local property values. Superintendent Bradley Roberson ...

Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi has received two American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research ...