Oxford, MS News

The Oxford Park Commission’s summer camp at the Coach Howell Activity Center offers kids a variety of activities and memorable experiences. Registration is open for summer and upcoming fall break camps.

The Oxford School District is hiring for several roles at Oxford High School, including physics and special education teachers, as well as a Marine Corps JROTC instructor.

The Meridian Troop H job fair has been moved to July 18. The event offers opportunities with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.

Oxford is set to showcase Sam Pryor, a prominent figure in local recreation and municipal leadership, in an upcoming profile.

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors recognized Major Alan Wilburn and Captain Jarrett Bundren during a retirement ceremony.

Construction crews have completed work on the bridge west of the intersection of County Road 361 and County Road 311. They are now shifting focus to the east side of the same intersection.

Cedric D. Nelson, an Oxford High School alumnus, has published his second book titled ‘Pathways to Purpose,’ focusing on faith, resilience, and legacy.

Police in Oxford are asking residents to help locate Murphy, a lost dog possibly in the South 18th Street area.

City crews in Oxford replaced worn-out boards on a bridge at Lamar Park. Residents are encouraged to thank them for their work.

An accident near Anchor Baptist Church has resulted in highway closure. Drivers are advised to exercise caution as first responders work at the scene.