Oxford News

The Oxford School District celebrated the beginning of the academic year with a staff convocation, emphasizing a focus on excellence.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is hiring for the Driver Service Bureau. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit a local station or contact the department for more information.

Oxford police and fire departments conducted a joint mass casualty training exercise to prepare for complex emergencies, emphasizing realism and safety.

Charlie Frugé, a Harvard senior, interned this summer in a congressional office in Washington, D.C., assisting with communications and constituent services.

OSD families are urged to exercise caution around school buses, especially when flashing red lights and stop signs are active.

Oxford police officers recently completed a hands-on crime scene training and shared their knowledge with the department’s CID team.

The 11th annual Night for Nonprofits event in Oxford showcased the community’s generosity and support for local organizations.

An attic fire in Lafayette County is believed to have caused the death of Monique Creshaun Gardener, according to fire investigators. The fire occurred early Sunday morning.

Oxford police assisted federal and state agencies in a July 22 operation that led to the arrest of three men on charges related to child enticement. The operation involved multiple agencies working together to combat online predators.

Mississippi Volunteer and Teen Volunteer meet with highway patrol to promote safe driving as part of the D.R.I.V.E. campaign.