Suspect Pleads Guilty in Death of Ole Miss Student Jimmie “Jay” Lee
December 1, 2025 — Oxford, Mississippi A major development has been reached in the case surrounding the 2022 disappearance and
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Collierville Man Sentenced in 2022 Oxford DUI Crash That Killed Walker Fielder
Oxford, Miss. – On Monday, August 25, 2025, Seth Garron Rokitka, 30, of Collierville, Tennessee, entered a plea agreement with
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Roundabout Construction to Begin at North Lamar and Molly Barr Road
Oxford, Miss. — Drivers in Oxford should prepare for traffic changes as construction begins on a new roundabout at the
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Ten arrested, one wanted in multi-district takedown
This operation is part of Summer Heat, the FBI’s nationwide initiative targeting violent crime during the summer months.
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Man sentenced for exploiting North Mississippi boy
July 2, 2025 – A Georgia man was sentenced today to 20 years in prison for attempting to coerce a
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Statutory rapist pleads guilty to illegal reentry
The Department of Homeland Security and the Oxford Police Department investigated the case.
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Aberdeen man sentenced for drug trafficking
Lenoir is a repeat offender having been convicted on prior occasions of drug and firearms crimes.
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Reeves sets special elections
Two of the special elections are for the Mississippi House of Representatives, three are for trial courts, and one is for district attorney.
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Ole Miss benefits from record-breaking support
Alumni and friends committed $168.36 million to the University of Mississippi during fiscal year 2024, the highest fundraising year on record.
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Ohio man sentenced for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl
“The U.S. mail should never be used as a vehicle for distributing illicit drugs.”
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