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Couple charged with sexual battery of a child

A couple was arrested recently by the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office for their alleged involvement in molesting a ...

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Herrington indicted for tampering with evidence

The man charged with the murder of Ole Miss student Jimmie “Jay” Lee now faces an additional charge. ...

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Jay Lee’s father addresses the public to thank God, supporters, law enforcement

Jimmie Lee, the father of Jimmie “Jay” Lee, the Ole Miss student whose remains were recently discovered after ...

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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After 2 1/2 years, Jimmy Jay Lee’s remains have been found

After two and a half years, the family of Jimmie “Jay” Lee, an Ole Miss student who went ...

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CCSO addresses unconfirmed reports about necklace found near human remains

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office has released a statement clarifying that reports of a necklace found near human ...

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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Remains found Saturday may be missing Ole Miss student, Jimmie “Jay” Lee

CARROLL COUNTY – Authorities discovered human remains over the weekend in Carroll County. However, officials have not yet ...

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Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs retires amid animal cruelty charges

After more than three decades of service to the University of Mississippi, Dr. Charlotte Fant Pegues, Vice Chancellor ...

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Oxford man faces felony DUI charge after wreck in Grenada

An Oxford man has been arrested by the Grenada County Sheriff’s Office for allegedly being drunk while driving ...

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Ole Miss linebacker charged with indecent exposure

Ole Miss Rebels linebacker Khari Coleman was arrested Thursday for allegedly exposing himself to housekeeping employees during the ...

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Beulah woman arrested for theft in Lafayette County

Deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office took a report from a victim on Jan. 17 regarding stolen ...

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Police chase ends with arrest

A police chase ended eventually with the arrest of a man who fled after Lafayette County Sheriff’s deputies ...

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OPD names Officer of the Year

Officer Nick Bails was named the 2024 R.L. “Bob” Jones Memorial Officer of the Year Award at the ...

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Former WV probation officer pleads guilty to child porn charge; Sentencing in April

A former federal probation officer from Water Valley who was arrested in April for possessing child pornography pleaded ...

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Florida felon arrested locally after traffic stop

Deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Sunday for a possible Careless Driver ...

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Today is Human Trafficking Awareness Day

The Mississippi State Department of Health’s Office Against Interpersonal Violence would like to remind everyone that January is ...

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OPD pledges to find justice for Jimmie “Jay” Lee in monthly social media post

The Oxford Police Department pledged on social media Wednesday to post a monthly reminder about Jimmie “Jay” Lee ...

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Harmontown woman faces cyberstalking charge

Deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office responded on Dec. 30 to a cyberstalking complaint in Harmontown. After ...

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Change of plea hearing set for former WV probation officer

Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified Everill being charged with arranging to have sex with ...

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Oxford police respond to 8,500 reports in 2024

The Oxford Police Department achieved significant milestones in 2024, marking a year of exceptional growth and advancements.  By ...

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Woman charged with exploitation

The Oxford Police Department responded to Lyles Drive on Dec. 12 to take a report of credit card ...

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Former resident charged with burglary

The Oxford Police Department responded to a burglary report on Cedarcrest Drive in September. The suspect, Amber Rich, ...

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Woman charged with damaging vehicle

On Dec. 12, the Oxford Police Department responded to the parking lot of a business on Jackson Avenue ...

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