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1. No public property space for campaign signs (oxfordeagle.com) — If you're planning campaign signs in Oxford this election season, be aware they're banned from city rights-of-way and all public property, and limited on private residential lots. The article also explains state highway right-of-way rules, how illegally placed signs will be removed, and how candidates can retrieve them, helping local campaigns avoid fines and safety hazards.
2. Free community Narcan training Thursday (oxfordeagle.com) — Oxford residents can attend a free Narcan training hosted by OPD, the Lafayette County Sheriff's Department and University Police on Oct. 1 from 6–7 p.m. at the OPD Training Room on Industrial Park Drive. No registration is needed, Narcan will be provided, and organizers say the session aims to equip the community with lifesaving tools and support after two recent student deaths.
3. University of Mississippi Celebrates August 2026 Graduates (rcreader.com) — Oxford residents just saw more than 6,000 new Ole Miss graduates celebrated in the Grove, including psychology major McCala Kilpatrick of Oxford. With inspiring remarks from Chancellor Glenn Boyce and country artist Brett Young, families from Mississippi and far beyond praised Oxford's welcoming community and the university's role in helping students thrive and chase evolving dreams.
4. Mississippi News Report — Sunday, Sep 27: Port Expansion, Drought (tippahnews.com) — Oxford readers get a quick hit of local updates, from an Ole Miss home soccer loss to Texas to a temporary Highway 328 closure managed by the Lafayette County Sheriff's Office. The statewide roundup also tracks drought conditions, a major port expansion, and a Tupelo street closure that could affect regional travel plans.
5. Five Game-Day Rules from the Former Queen of Ole Miss Tailgating (gardenandgun.com) — Oxford tailgaters will recognize Jane Foster's iconic zebra tent, which became a beloved Grove landmark and symbol of local hospitality for more than two decades. She shares practical game-day tips, from fried chicken essentials to décor tricks and stories of how the tent brought together fans, families, and even Make-A-Wish guests.
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