Oxford, MS News

The Oxford School District is celebrating Valentine’s Day by sharing stories of couples across its schools, including Issac and Ashley Boose.

Oxford police are advising drivers to avoid Oxford Way following a power outage caused by downed poles. Traffic may be affected on nearby roads.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety highlights improvements in driver services, autopsy backlog, and law enforcement accountability, emphasizing ongoing efforts to serve Mississippians.

City officials in Oxford have removed several historic trees along Lamar Avenue after experts determined they posed safety risks. The trees had been long-standing landmarks in the community.

Road closures are in effect in Taylor today to ensure the safety of linemen working to restore power, according to officials.

The Oxford School District expressed gratitude to Fox 13 News for sharing its return-to-school story as students began the new academic year.

The district is highlighting couples from across its schools to celebrate Valentine’s Day week.

Parents are invited to attend information sessions on Tuesday for the 2026-2027 3K and 4K registration at OECC, with school tours and online registration details to follow.

Bryan Heredia and JJ Dukes join patrol, while Dustin Weeks joins the PACE unit, according to the department.

Four people were critically injured when a vehicle left the roadway in Lafayette County on Feb. 7, prompting emergency response and airlifts to nearby hospitals.