Oxford, MS News

Milling and paving operations will begin on South Lamar Boulevard between Oxford Way and Tanner Drive on Aug. 3, expected to last about a week.

Organizations recognize the efforts of IT professionals who maintain secure and reliable technology systems.

School officials remind families that classes resume in five days as the countdown continues.

Students in Lafayette County are heading back to class, prompting more buses, pedestrians, and officers on the roads. Authorities urge drivers to prioritize safety.

As students return to school, authorities remind drivers to exercise caution around buses and in school zones to ensure safety.

Sgt. Doug Allen and Deputy Amanda Drew finished the LEAPS program to better support colleagues facing personal challenges.

Todd Strange is one of 11 law enforcement officers in Mississippi to complete the state’s first Crimes Against Children Certified Investigator Course, a four-month training program.

The intersection of Heritage Drive and Anderson Road is temporarily closed for about two days, prompting drivers to seek alternate routes.

Detective Sgt. Kam Herod has completed an intensive training program, becoming one of the first in Mississippi to earn a specialized Crimes Against Children Investigator Certification.

With six days remaining, preparations are underway for the upcoming school year, officials say.