Oxford, MS News

Mayor Tannehill is set to release a new update video shortly, available on OXMS.NET and here.

Deputy Berry and K9 Louc visited Lafayette Elementary to interact with students and foster community spirit.

Oxford Chargerettes and Oxford High School cheerleaders receive well wishes as they prepare for competitions. Supporters are encouraged to leave messages of good luck.

Lt. Stewart reports icy conditions at the Coahoma-Quitman County line east of Clarksdale as temperatures drop below freezing again.

Mississippi’s Denise Blanton from Human Resources emphasizes safety and law enforcement in a new video message.

Distribution of MREs and water is underway in Lafayette County, with multiple sites open from 2 to 7 p.m. while supplies last. Residents are urged to be patient.

Communicare invites community members to participate in a brief survey to help improve services. Support options are also available for those in crisis.

More crews arrived this morning to aid in restoring power after recent outages. Updates will be shared later today.

Walmart is providing canned goods and household supplies through a drive-thru pickup in Oxford on Feb. 1, while supplies last.

Limited supplies of meals and water are being distributed at several locations in Lafayette County, with a cap of three days’ worth per person.