Missing dog found, authorities say
A missing dog has been located, according to local authorities. No further details were provided.
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Oxford community composting project earns state award
Rayna Matthews received a first-place award from Keep Mississippi Beautiful for her work with the Oxford Community Garden’s composting initiative.
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Lafayette County Youth Academy Fully Enrolled for 2026
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office announced that its 2026 Youth Academy is now full, with a waitlist likely to form for future programs.
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Traffic expected to be disrupted near City Hall due to permitted event
A permitted event will temporarily close parts of the Courthouse Square inner circle near City Hall, causing brief traffic disruptions, authorities say.
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School district announces registration dates for 2026-2027 academic year
Returning student registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open, officials say. Parents and guardians are urged to mark upcoming dates.
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Oxford School District Seeks Staff for Middle and High Schools
Oxford School District is hiring for multiple positions at Oxford Middle School and Oxford High School. Applications are open.
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Greyce Brown wins state high jump title with 5-foot-2 leap
Greyce Brown claimed the state high jump championship, clearing 5 feet 2 inches. The victory highlights her impressive athletic performance.
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Wright Thompson wins state pole vault title with 14-foot jump
Wright Thompson claimed the state championship in pole vaulting with a vault of 14 feet, according to officials.
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High school track athletes win state titles in 800-meter race
Cole Milner claimed the state championship in the 800-meter run, finishing in 1:55.10, while Graham Vaughan took second with a time of 1:56.56.
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OHS Speech & Debate team wins four state championships at MHSAA tournament
Several students from OHS Speech & Debate achieved their best results in school history at the MHSAA State Championships, earning four titles and a third-place team finish.
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