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Two Arrested for Armed Robbery

Two suspects in an armed robbery that happened last month have been located and arrested, according to the Oxford Police Department.

Possession of Stolen Gun Leads to Arrest

An Oxford woman was arrested recently on a felony charge for allegedly having a stolen gun.

OPD Makes Second Arrest in Credit Card Fraud Case

The Oxford Police Department made a second arrest in a case of credit card fraud recently.

Man Faces Homicide Charge After Unborn Child is Killed in Drag Racing Wreck

An unborn child died after the mother was involved in a crash in Oxford allegedly caused by drag racers.

Mississippi State Health Officer Resigns His Position

The Mississippi State Department of Health announced Tuesday that State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs, MD, MPH, will resign from his position at the end of July 2022.

Two Woman Face Charges After Altercation Involving a Vehicle

Two local women were arrested after an altercation involving using a vehicle as a weapon. On March 4, an officer with the Oxford Police Department...

Water Valley Man Charged with Aggravated Assault After Shooting

A Water Valley man was arrested Friday for allegedly shooting someone.

21 Alleged Gang Members and Associates Charged in RICO Indictment

A federal indictment was unsealed yesterday charging 18 alleged members of the Simon City Royals gang with a racketeering conspiracy involving murder, attempted murder, narcotics trafficking, witness tampering, obstruction of justice, wire fraud, and money laundering.

Despite Objection from Every Black Mississippi Lawmaker, Anti-Critical Race Theory Bill Passed to Governor

After more than six hours of debate and filibuster with 17 attempted amendments and many passionate floor speeches from Black lawmakers, the Republican and white-majority state House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday entitled, "Critical Race Theory: prohibit."

Oxford Man Arrested for Third DUI

An Oxford man was arrested recently for his third DUI.