Lafayette County sheriff warns residents about payment scams
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office urged residents to pause and verify requests for cryptocurrency, gift cards, payment apps or wire transfers.
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Oxford, MS News
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Author: Jon Myers
Oxford School District urges caution as traffic increases near school zones
The Oxford School District is asking drivers to remain alert, follow speed limits and watch for students during dismissal as traffic increases over the next few days.
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58 Oxford School District students selected for 2026 Mississippi All-State Honor Choir
The Oxford School District said 58 students in grades 5-12 were selected for the 2026 Mississippi All-State Honor Choir.
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Oxford Police Department announces OPD NextGen session for Sept. 17
The Oxford Police Department said its next OPD NextGen session will focus on domestic violence response and injury response for participants ages 14 to 20.
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Lafayette County deputies help wash wheelchairs at Oxford Health and REHAB
Deputies David and Callahan joined residents for a wheelchair-washing activity after an invitation from Oxford Health and REHAB, according to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office.
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Oxford School District Recognizes Two Women of Distinction Nominees
Barbara Wortham and Lee Mullen were Oxford School District nominees for the Girl Scouts Heart of the South Women of Distinction honors.
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Oxford police Facebook post thanks attendees of women’s self-defense class
An Oxford MS Police Department Facebook post thanked women who attended a women’s self-defense class and invited them to a next class listed for Oct. 13 at 6 p.m.; the post did not specify a year.
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City of Oxford highlights pumpkins at Mid-Town farmers market
A City of Oxford social media post encouraged residents to shop locally after sharing a photo of pumpkins at the Mid-Town farmers market.
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Wanted Wednesday post names Carlos Gonzalez in Justice Court bench warrant notice
A post from the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office said Lafayette-Oxford-University Crime Stoppers may pay a reward for information leading to the arrest of Carlos Gonzalez.
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Oxford School District Marks National Arts in Education Week
Oxford School District encouraged recognition of its students, fine arts teachers and the creativity they bring to the district.
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