Oxford, MS News

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the death of Deputy Jimerson, extending condolences to his family and the community.

Students gained hands-on experience and insight into forensic science during a Career Day event at the Mississippi Department of Public Safety Crime Lab.

Craig Greer has been named the new budget director, bringing extensive experience to the role, officials announced.

Forestry officials will conduct a prescribed burn covering 1,200 acres near the intersection of County Road 202 and County Road 244. Heavy smoke is expected.

Authorities emphasize the importance of wearing seat belts on every journey to ensure safety.

Lafayette Elementary School and its Parent-Teacher Organization distributed Easter baskets to students, according to school officials.

The Oxford School District honored its teachers, aides, and administrators at its annual Teacher of the Year Luncheon, highlighting their contributions to student success.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety revealed plans to add scooters to its fleet, but it was an April Fools’ joke, authorities say.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety and Mississippi Highway Patrol mark nearly nine decades of service this year.

Tyler Avenue will be closed from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. on April 2 for construction, prompting drivers to seek alternate routes.