Oxford, MS News

11th Street between Van Buren Avenue and East Jackson Avenue will be closed for asphalt seal coating from 6 a.m. Monday to 7 a.m. Tuesday, city officials say.

City workers who assisted during Winter Storm Fern were recognized at a luncheon sponsored by FNB Oxford Bank.

Oxford High School’s choir and orchestra will perform their annual Masterworks Concert on Friday evening. The event is free and open to the public.

Oxford School District is seeking candidates for several teaching roles, including elementary and English Learner teachers.

Members of Alpha Phi sorority hosted a women’s self-defense class yesterday, according to local organizers. The event aimed to teach safety skills and promote confidence.

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office and Commissioner Sean Tindell received praise for their community engagement efforts.

The Oxford Police Department will host a public event on March 27 to honor Captain Donovan Lyons, who has served the community for years.

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office received a grant from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety to improve patrol equipment and response times, saving taxpayers over $110,000.

The Oxford Police Department welcomed students from the University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media for an educational visit.