Oxford Police Department welcomes new officer Ben Parrish
Ben Parrish joins the Oxford Police Department as its newest officer, officials announced.
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Mississippi Department of Public Safety Announces Jackson Station Reopening
The Jackson DPS station reopened on March 16 after a system outage, with Vicksburg station remaining closed, officials say.
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Empty Bowls 2026 Event Set for Tomorrow
The Empty Bowls 2026 fundraiser is scheduled for tomorrow. A recent SipCast features Monte Ochs discussing the event, which was originally planned for Feb. 19.
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Oxford to Host Community Events on Green Space Master Plan
Oxford is rescheduling community events for April 7th and 8th to discuss a new Parks & Trails Master Plan aimed at improving connectivity and natural spaces.
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Local Coffee Shops Compete for Title of Best Brew in Town
Several popular coffee spots, including Heartbreak, 7 Brew, Shadrachs, Caffecitos, Common Ground, and Velvet Ditch, are vying for the title of best coffee shop locally. Residents are encouraged to share their favorites.
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Mississippi Champion Tree Blooms Amid Cold Spell
A Mississippi Champion Tree in Oxford is blooming as cold weather persists, highlighting the arrival of spring on Friday.
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March is Music in Our Schools Month
Schools nationwide celebrate Music in Our Schools Month in March, honoring music educators and their role in inspiring students through music.
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Oxford Police to Host Women’s Self-Defense Class Tuesday Night
The Oxford Police Department will hold a free women’s self-defense class on March 17, focusing on awareness, confidence, and personal safety.
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Jackson station remains closed due to power outage
The Jackson station is shut down after losing power as of early morning March 16, officials say.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northern Lafayette County
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for northern Lafayette County until 9:15 p.m., according to authorities.
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