🌱 Oxford remembers Coach Patterson, whose influence reached far beyond the court

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In today's newsletter:

• Oxford remembers Coach Patterson, whose influence reached far beyond the court
• How Oxford police use hidden databases to prevent domestic violence tragedies

Also on today's calendar: Make An Impact and 1 more event.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 51 and low of 38 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 55, low: 49.
• Thursday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 62 and low of 30 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Patterson was more than a coach (oxfordeagle.com) — Oxford native James Raymond “Coach” Patterson Jr., brother of former Oxford mayor George “Pat” Patterson, is remembered for a lifetime of shaping students’ lives. Though he spent decades coaching at Magnolia Heights in Senatobia, friends say his Oxford upbringing grounded his commitment to character, hard work, and quiet mentorship.
   

• Domestic violence tracking tools could avert deadly outcomes (starherald.net) — Oxford Police Chief Jeff McCutchen explains how new statewide domestic violence registries give local officers real-time information on past incidents and protective orders, helping keep victims and police safer. The tools, which Oxford officers already use, aim to prevent repeat abuse and deadly encounters by improving data sharing, lethality assessments, and connections to victim services across Mississippi.
   

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📸 Around Oxford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oxford

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 16

• Liam St John (18+)
  Proud Larry's, 211 S Lamar Blvd, Oxford
  9:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• V SOCCER GIRLS vs COLUMBUS (SENIOR NIGHT)
  Lafayette County School District Oxford, MS 38655
  5:00 pm
• V SOCCER BOYS vs COLUMBUS-SENIOR NIGHT
  Lafayette County School District Oxford, MS 38655
  6:45 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Make An Impact
  Lafayette Civic Center , 14 Tommie Collie Jane Rd , Oxford
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• V SOCCER GIRLS@ WEST POINT
  Lafayette County School District Oxford, MS 38655
  5:00 pm
• V SOCCER BOYS @ WEST POINT
  Lafayette County School District Oxford, MS 38655
  6:45 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Mississippi Valley Delta Devils at Ole Miss Rebels Womens Basketball
  Pavilion at Ole Miss , 762 All American Drive , University
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• V SOCCER GIRLS vs COLUMBUS (SENIOR NIGHT)
  Lafayette County School District Oxford, MS 38655
  5:00 pm
• V SOCCER BOYS vs COLUMBUS-SENIOR NIGHT
  Lafayette County School District Oxford, MS 38655
  6:45 pm

Sunday December 28

• Alcorn State Braves at Ole Miss Lady Rebels Women's Basketball
  Pavilion at Ole Miss , 762 All American Drive , University
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Maintenance Team Member $12-$14 hourly pay in Oxford. Apply here.
• Mississippi Staffing posted a job opening for Janitorial in Oxford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oxford here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Pontotoc

• John's Late Saturday Forecast - Very cold air hangs around our area for Sunday and Monday (wtva.com)
• Diane McCoy McGee, 70 (nemiss.news)
• Soccer Recap: Strayhorn Victorious (maxpreps.com)

Tupelo

• Natchez Trace Parkway closure in Choctaw and Webster Counties extended - BreezyNews.com - Kosciusko News 24/7 (breezynews.com)
• Ole Miss coach explains why Saturday was a "must-win" game - HottyToddy.com - Ole Miss Sports, Oxford Entertainment, Dining & More (hottytoddy.com)
• Timmy Smithey, 66 (nemiss.news)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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