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On September 11, 2001, 72 law enforcement officers made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty —
Lafayette County News

Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office remembers 72 law enforcement officers killed Sept. 11, 2001

September 11, 2026 Jon Myers

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks by remembering 72 law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice that day.

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Today we pause to remember the 2,977 lives lost 25 years ago on September 11, 2001
Lafayette County News

Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office remembers 2,977 lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001

September 11, 2026 Jon Myers

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office shared a remembrance message honoring those who died, first responders and others who helped during the Sept. 11 attacks.

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🚔 Blue Line Award | K-9 Officer Mackenzie Rogers
Oxford News

Oxford MS Police Department recognizes K-9 Officer Mackenzie Rogers with Blue Line Award

September 10, 2026 Jon Myers

The Oxford MS Police Department recognized K-9 Officer Mackenzie Rogers with a Blue Line Award after an Aug. 22 encounter on Highway 6 West that the department said led to a confession in an active theft.

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UPDATE: Sheriff Joey East and LCSO would like to thank the community for their help!
Lafayette County News

Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office says two people from Top 10 list have been arrested

September 10, 2026 Jon Myers

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office thanked the community and identified eight remaining people on its Top 10 Most Wanted List.

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Sheriff Joey East would like to thank the Board of Supervisors (both past and present) for making th
Lafayette County News

Lafayette County sheriff thanks supervisors for building project

September 10, 2026 Jon Myers

Lafayette County Sheriff Joey East thanked past and present members of the Board of Supervisors for helping make a building project possible, according to a Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office post.

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September is Suicide Prevention Month, a reminder that mental health struggles can affect anyone—inc
Mississippi News

Mississippi Department of Public Safety urges support for first responders during Suicide Prevention Month

September 10, 2026 Jon Myers

The department encouraged people to check in on law enforcement officers, first responders, friends and coworkers and said help is available through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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Update: This individual is in jail
Lafayette County News

Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office says Cameron Harris is in jail

September 10, 2026 Jon Myers

An update shared by the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office said Cameron Harris, previously listed in a Wanted Wednesday notice, is in jail.

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Illustrative stock photo: Photo by Vladan Rajkovic on Pexels
Oxford News

MDOT announces approximately one-month closure of Windsor Falls Drive entrance

September 9, 2026 Jon Myers

The entrance to Windsor Falls Drive at Highway 7 was announced for closure while crews reconstruct it as part of the ongoing Highway 7 widening project.

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Oxford News

Oxford High School Names Seven National Merit Semifinalists

September 9, 2026 Jon Myers

The Oxford School District announced that seven Oxford High School seniors were selected as semifinalists in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

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Today is National 988 Day of Action
Oxford News

Oxford Police Department Shares National 988 Day of Action Message

September 8, 2026 Jon Myers

The Oxford Police Department shared a message encouraging people experiencing a crisis to call or text 988 for support through the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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