Oxford, MS News

Mary Dukes has been appointed director of the Mississippi Forensics Lab, according to officials.

Roger Kirby, Angel Madkins, Jeannie Gonzalez-Jones, Christina Hervey, and Terry Flemons earned their emergency telecommunication certification.

The University of Mississippi highlights the contributions of local leaders and first responders in its latest post.

South Lamar Boulevard and North Lamar will be shut down temporarily Saturday morning for debris removal, according to officials.

The district is celebrating Valentine’s Day by sharing stories of couples from its schools, including teachers Shae and Leslie Orrell.

Senator Nicole Boyd engaged with educators from Oxford School District to gather feedback on math teaching strategies, emphasizing the importance of listening to those on the front lines.

Elementary music teachers from Oxford School District participated in a professional development workshop led by Dr. Morgan Luttig.

Oxford High School will host a district tournament game against Clinton on Tuesday at 3 p.m. The event will be streamed online and tickets are available.

Oxford High School will host a district tournament basketball game against Madison Central at 6 p.m. Thursday.

On National Radio Day, appreciation is directed toward dispatchers who support first responders and maintain vital communication during emergencies.