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Oxford Man Sentenced to Life for Murder of Wife

OXFORD, Miss. — Sherard Eugene Ward, 37, of Oxford, was sentenced to life in prison for the 2020 ...

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Rogers sentenced to 20 years for baby’s 2020 death

On June 16, Amy Lee Ann Rogers, 25, pleaded guilty to the charge of culpable negligence manslaughter in ...

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Local businessman Johnny Morgan dies in plane crash in Washington County, Arkansas

Washington County, Ark:  Johnny Morgan of Oxford, owner of Morgan White Insurance and prominent Mississippi business man died ...

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Oxford woman charged in pedestrian’s death

Oxford Police arrested an Oxford woman after a fatal hit-and-run Thursday near the University of Mississippi campus. Police ...

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Baptist North Mississippi CEO to retire; successor named

Bill Henning, chief executive officer/administrator of Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi since 2013, has announced plans to retire on ...

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I-55 closure Sunday morning as search continues for vehicle in Tallahatchie River

On Saturday, Feb. 18, at approximately 3:40 p.m. the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a crash on Interstate ...

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Oxford added to winter weather advisory

The national weather service issued a winter weather advisory that included Lafayette and Panola Counties. The advisory is ...

Elections

Lafayette County to have all-female run-off for County Court Judge

Voters in Lafayette County made their voices heard Tuesday as residents flocked to the polls to vote in ...

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Sheriff: Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting reportedly pointed gun at deputies

A man involved in a domestic dispute was killed Wednesday after pointing his weapon at deputies, according to ...

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State investigating officer involved shooting in Lafayette County

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigations is investigating and officer involved shooting involving the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department. According ...

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Second suspect in death of Ole Miss student captured; wrecked truck located

The second suspect in the death of an Ole Miss student early Sunday has been arrested. According to ...

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Police arrest suspect in death of an Ole Miss student; search continues for second suspect

One of two suspects in the death of an Ole Miss student has been arrested. Oxford Police issued ...

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One dead, one injured in tragic accident behind City Hall

On Sunday, October 16, 2022, at approximately 1:14 AM, the Oxford Police Department received a 911 call by ...

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Grenada man charged with missing Ole Miss student’s murder demands court hearing, bail

After being held more than 70 days without bail or an indictment, the man arrested the death of ...

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Overnight fire destroys historic church in Oxford

A fire destroyed College Hill Presbyterian Church in Lafayette County overnight Saturday. The church, located at 339 Co ...

Authorities still seek information on the disappearance of Jay Lee and urge residents to report any tips to Oxford Police Department at 662-232-2400

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Prosecutor shares videos, internet search history in making case against bail for man charged with murder of missing Ole Miss student Lee

After nearly five hours of testimony, a Lafayette County Circuit Court judge denied bail for the man charged ...

Trial Date Set for Accused Murderer of Missing Ole Miss Student

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Judge denies bond for man charged with murder in missing Ole Miss student case

A Lafayette County Circuit Court denied bail to Sheldon Timothy Herrington Jr. after a preliminary hearing on Tuesday. ...

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Investigation into Spyder Moving Services leads to one arrest, OPD issues warrant for owner

On Friday, Aug. 5, after a lengthy investigation by the Criminal Investigation Division into Spyder Moving Services, charges ...

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Grenada man charged with murder in disappearence of Jimmie “Jay” Lee, law enforcement still searching for body

A Grenada man has been arrested by the Oxford Police and University Police departments and charged with the ...

Authorities still seek information on the disappearance of Jay Lee and urge residents to report any tips to Oxford Police Department at 662-232-2400

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OPD executes search warrants for missing UM student, continues search around Oxford

The Oxford and University Police departments are continuing their ongoing search for missing University of Mississippi student Jimmie ...

Authorities still seek information on the disappearance of Jay Lee and urge residents to report any tips to Oxford Police Department at 662-232-2400

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Father of missing UM student asks for information on whereabouts of son

The family of missing Ole Miss student Jimmie “Jay” Lee has released a video statement asking for any ...

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Update: Missing Ole Miss student’s vehicle located; reward now offered

Authorities have located the vehicle of a University of Mississippi student last seen Friday morning. Jimmie “Jay” Lee ...

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