Oxford, MS News

A woman was taken home for the first time in almost two weeks after staying at a shelter, with Lt. Ahmed assisting with a tour of police vehicle features.

Lafayette County firefighters responded to a house fire on County Road 208, containing the blaze to the kitchen area. No injuries were reported, and authorities credited a neighbor’s quick call for help.

Deputies announced a temporary closure of Highway 30 near County Road 209 for utility work. Drivers are advised to slow down and proceed with caution.

A vehicle crash on County Road 313 left four people critically injured, prompting multiple rescue efforts and air transports. Authorities are investigating the cause.

School district advises students and parents to check email for route changes amid downed power lines on several roads.

The district is celebrating Valentine’s Day by showcasing couples from across Oxford School District.

Customers experiencing fiber outages are asked to avoid using the power outage system for reporting. Instead, they should contact the NE SPARC help desk directly.

Authorities have closed both lanes of CR 313 near CR 342 as responders work at the scene of a crash.

CR 313 has reopened after a temporary closure. Officials thank the public for their patience.

Oxford High School will host Starkville in a district basketball game at 5 p.m. Thursday. The game will be streamed online and available for spectators at the school.