Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office shares school bus safety reminder
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office advised drivers to stop for school buses displaying flashing red lights and an extended stop arm.
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Lafayette County deputies complete instructor training in defensive tactics
Deputies Haley Reid and Jake Moore completed Strategic Self-Defense and Gun Fighting Tactics instructor training at the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers’ Training Academy in Pearl.
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Oxford Police Department shared Labor Day safety reminder
The Oxford Police Department’s Labor Day message urged residents to avoid drinking and driving and included an administrative office closure notice.
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Isaac Ditto joins Oxford Police Department
The Oxford Police Department announced that Isaac Ditto recently joined the department.
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Mississippi DPS offices closed Sept. 7 for Labor Day
Mississippi Department of Public Safety offices were scheduled to close Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, for Labor Day and reopen Tuesday, Sept. 8.
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Oxford School District explains how early checkout can affect attendance
The Oxford School District said an early checkout may affect a student’s attendance for the day and referenced a 66% attendance threshold.
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Oxford School District announces USA Spirit Day for Sept. 11
Oxford School District encouraged students to show their Charger spirit by wearing red, white and blue for USA Spirit Day on Sept. 11.
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Oxford Police to host FBI-LEEDA Supervisor Leadership Institute in November
The Oxford Police Department will host the FBI-LEEDA Supervisor Leadership Institute from Nov. 16-20, offering law enforcement leaders a professional development opportunity.
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Oxford police award three officers for teamwork in suspect arrest
Officer Morgan Owens, Officer Micah Taylor, and PACE Officer Stephen Allen received the Blue Line Award for their quick response and collaboration in apprehending a suspect involved in non-consensual surveillance and other felony offenses.
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Oxford School District to close for Labor Day on Sept. 7
Oxford School District announced that schools and offices would close Monday, Sept. 7, for Labor Day.
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