Author: Jon Myers

South 16th Street will be closed for roughly four hours on August 5 for tree removal, authorities say.

A bridge on County Road 277 will be closed starting at 8 a.m. today for repairs, prompting drivers to seek alternate routes.

Crews have completed work on the bridge on County Road 277. Motorists are advised to resume normal travel.

Students and staff prepare for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year, which begins in two days.

Students and staff gathered for the official start of the 2026-2027 school year during a convocation ceremony.

Sheriff Joey East emphasizes collective responsibility in keeping children safe during the new school year, urging drivers and families to remain alert.

Students and parents prepare for the new school year as the countdown reaches three days. Schools are urging everyone to get ready for the upcoming semester.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety has recognized four employees as its August Employees of the Month for their dedication and service.

Cpl. Marcus Wilson, Oxford Middle School’s resource officer, has been recognized as August’s Employee of the Month for his dedication to student safety and positive engagement.

Crews have closed a section of Avent Street in Oxford to repair a water leak, with the closure expected to last several hours.