Oxford, MS News

Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop C Captain Demetrius Hawthorne participated in ‘Fast Question Friday,’ answering questions from the public.

All Osd schools and offices will be closed Jan. 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, including the Charger Health & Wellness Clinic.

Six students from Oxford School District competed in the Lafayette County Spelling Bee, earning top placements and showcasing their skills.

Oxford police commend their team for hard work in 2025 and look forward to a successful 2026.

Students, staff, and community members are encouraged to support the OMS basketball teams in their last games of the season tonight. Cheerleaders and dancers will also be recognized.

The OHS basketball teams are set to face Hutchinson in a game scheduled for today, with junior varsity and varsity contests.

The Chargerette organization is hosting a mini camp this Saturday. Registration is still open.

Fillmore Avenue will be closed from South 11th Street to South Lamar on Jan. 15 for storm drainage construction, officials say.

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning about scammers posing as law enforcement to solicit money over the phone. Residents are advised to remain cautious.

A dog with connections to law enforcement is available for adoption at Lafayette County Animal Shelter. The shelter encourages interested adopters to visit and meet him.