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Oxford Police issue Labor Day safety reminder

The Oxford Police Department urged Labor Day safety, including planning a safe ride home and calling 911 in an emergency.

Mississippi Department of Public Safety offices will close Sept. 7, 2026, for Labor Day and reopen Sept. 8. Law enforcement will remain on duty.

The Yazoo County Sheriff’s Office asks anyone with information about a man’s whereabouts to contact authorities and not approach him.

The Hattiesburg Police Department urged people who plan to drink to arrange a safe ride home through a designated driver, rideshare or taxi.

The National Weather Service issued a marginal severe-weather threat for most of Mississippi on Sunday and urged residents to stay weather aware.

The Jackson Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation on Langley at Robinson Road, according to a department update.

Jackson police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run involving 56-year-old Pamela Ellis on North State Street early Sunday.

The Gulfport Police Department will host a Cops, Pops & Pups adoption event Sept. 19 at Jones Park’s Barksdale Pavilion.

The Coahoma County Sheriff’s Office warned of arrests and vehicle towing for participants in a Sept. 6 drag racing event on Gibbons Road.

Time outdoors may support mood, reduce stress, improve attention and contribute to overall well-being, according to information shared by UMMC.