Oxford, MS News

Maintenance crews continue to treat roads ahead of Winter Storm Fern. Drivers are advised to exercise caution and give trucks space.

The Oxford Fiber Festival is underway with booths now open at The Powerhouse ahead of winter weather. The opening reception is scheduled for this evening.

A vehicle crash on Highway 7 South in front of The Junction has led to a road closure, with emergency units on scene. Drivers are advised to avoid the area.

The Oklahoma school district announced it will hold a regular school day Friday, despite forecasts of winter weather. AfterCare will also be available as usual.

Shaw Ace Hardware and Strive 4 Marketing sponsored the Oxford Police Department’s Law Enforcement Luncheon at Back 9, showing ongoing support for local law enforcement.

Oxford police responded to a bank robbery on Jan. 21 and quickly apprehended the suspect with assistance from nearby agencies.

The National Weather Service has issued an ice storm warning for Lafayette County from Friday evening through Sunday evening, warning of significant icing, snow, and potential power outages.

The National Weather Service issues an extreme risk alert for Lafayette County and Oxford, warning of heavy ice and dangerously cold temperatures from Friday through Sunday.

Crews from the city street department have started pretreatment efforts on roads near Gertrude Ford, South Lamar, and Molly Barr. Motorists are advised to exercise caution around work trucks.

City officials in Oxford have finalized their winter weather response plan as crews begin salting roads amid uncertain storm impacts.