Author: Jon Myers

Mississippi officials encourage residents to stay safe during winter weather and promote a prize giveaway from the Mississippi Troopers Association store.

The University of Oxford announced the campus will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, amid severe winter conditions. All events after 7 p.m. Friday are canceled.

Maintenance crews continue to treat roads ahead of Winter Storm Fern. Drivers are advised to exercise caution and give trucks space.

The Oxford Fiber Festival is underway with booths now open at The Powerhouse ahead of winter weather. The opening reception is scheduled for this evening.

A vehicle crash on Highway 7 South in front of The Junction has led to a road closure, with emergency units on scene. Drivers are advised to avoid the area.

The Oklahoma school district announced it will hold a regular school day Friday, despite forecasts of winter weather. AfterCare will also be available as usual.

Shaw Ace Hardware and Strive 4 Marketing sponsored the Oxford Police Department’s Law Enforcement Luncheon at Back 9, showing ongoing support for local law enforcement.

Oxford police responded to a bank robbery on Jan. 21 and quickly apprehended the suspect with assistance from nearby agencies.

The National Weather Service has issued an ice storm warning for Lafayette County from Friday evening through Sunday evening, warning of significant icing, snow, and potential power outages.

The National Weather Service issues an extreme risk alert for Lafayette County and Oxford, warning of heavy ice and dangerously cold temperatures from Friday through Sunday.