Oxford, MS News

A FEMA disaster recovery center opens in Lafayette County on April 27 to assist residents affected by the January winter ice storm. The center offers in-person and online assistance.

A lost retriever has been returned to its owner after being found near Highway 7 and Highway 9, according to local authorities.

Mississippi Department of Public Safety offices, including Driver Service Bureaus, will be closed on April 27 in observance of Confederate Memorial Day. Offices will reopen April 28.

Traffic on CR 102 between CR 148 and CR 140 is shut down as deputies work to clear a large crowd, officials say.

County Road 102 is now open between CR 148 and CR 140. Authorities thank motorists for their patience.

Residents near the Hwy 7 and Hwy 9 intersection have reported an older dog wandering onto their property. Authorities are seeking the owner.

The event features performances by The Heavy Heavy and The Dip on the second day of the festival.

Ole Miss football took center stage during the second day of the Double Decker Music Festival in Oxford. The event combined sports and entertainment for local fans.

Oxford police are offering assistance to festival attendees missing debit cards turned in at the event.

Vendors are beginning to pack up from the Double Decker Arts Festival, prompting a traffic alert. Motorists are advised to exercise caution and be patient as streets reopen.