Oxford, MS News

Students, staff, and community members are encouraged to support the OMS basketball teams in their last games of the season tonight. Cheerleaders and dancers will also be recognized.

The OHS basketball teams are set to face Hutchinson in a game scheduled for today, with junior varsity and varsity contests.

The Chargerette organization is hosting a mini camp this Saturday. Registration is still open.

Fillmore Avenue will be closed from South 11th Street to South Lamar on Jan. 15 for storm drainage construction, officials say.

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning about scammers posing as law enforcement to solicit money over the phone. Residents are advised to remain cautious.

A dog with connections to law enforcement is available for adoption at Lafayette County Animal Shelter. The shelter encourages interested adopters to visit and meet him.

A dog reported missing has been found in the area of County Road 104, according to sheriff’s officials. Owners are encouraged to contact authorities.

7 Brew Coffee teamed up with local friends to share their signature drinks, strengthening community ties.

Authorities in Tupelo are requesting public assistance to identify suspects involved in a malicious mischief incident near Walmart on North Gloster Street.

Oxford School District has seen an increase in salaries for instructional staff over the past five years, according to district data.