Oxford, MS News

Residents in Lafayette County and Oxford can pick up meals and water today from designated distribution sites, while supplies last.

More than 500 free meals were served at lunch today at Oxford School District, with volunteers from Ole Miss Track and Baseball assisting. The district plans to continue offering free meals tomorrow.

The latest episode features female leaders at Maryland Department of Public Safety sharing insights about their roles and experiences.

As of 8 a.m. Saturday, icy conditions remain in 14 counties in northern Mississippi, leading officials to urge caution for drivers.

The ‘Draw Your HeART’ contest invites students to express what donation means to them through art. The deadline is March 16, 2026.

Loco Taco in Oxford is providing complimentary Kids Meals this Monday as a gesture of support for families during challenging times.

Oxford School District has closed all athletic facilities until Feb. 8 unless students have scheduled practices with coaches, citing weather conditions.

New crews arrived this morning to help restore power after outages. Officials urged customers to re-report outages if their power remains off.

Forecasters warn residents to stay safe as dangerously cold weather is expected through Sunday. Shelter information provided for those in need.

Oxford officials acknowledge residents’ struggles amid ongoing water system issues and detail efforts to restore service.