Oxford, MS News

The University of Mississippi is closed through Feb. 1 due to ongoing winter storm recovery efforts, with campus safety and student support prioritized.

Power crews are working across the service area to restore electricity after severe storm damage. Progress is ongoing, with additional crews expected to arrive soon.

City officials in Oxford are convening an emergency meeting as residents await further updates on the situation. More details will be provided soon.

City officials in Oxford urge residents to avoid traveling as conditions worsen following recent severe weather, with updates expected from Mayor Tannehill.

Officials advise residents to avoid traveling and remain sheltered after dark due to dangerous street conditions.

The utility reports ongoing restoration efforts after a severe storm left nearly all customers without power. Crews are working across the service territory to restore electricity.

Authorities have closed a section of Highway 30 between CR 215 and Puskus Hill, directing westbound traffic to alternate routes.

The northern part of the state continues to face severe winter conditions, leading to ongoing closures. Other areas will operate normally.

Gulf Coast Faculty students and staff are encouraged to use the campus’s designated warming center as winter storms impact the area.

The University of Mississippi has closed its Oxford campus through Sunday because of severe winter weather and recovery efforts, officials say.