It’s just a bill, but it’s not just sitting on Capitol Hill. Instead, House Bill 1381, which could bring Uber back to Oxford, is waiting to be approved or vetoed by Gov. Phil Bryant. The bill would allow statewide regulations to govern ride-hailing services, such as Uber and Lyft, to operate within the state without the interference of local governments. Any existing...
Cyberspace has become an attractive hunting ground for criminals motivated to make money. Studies show cybercrime rates increasing, even in a small town like Oxford. Although there is no universal definition of cybercrime, law enforcement makes the distinction between two main types of Internet-related crime; advanced attacks against computer software and cyber-enabled...
Crime Blotter March 25-31 Briefs do not include every incident from the past week. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Reports compiled by Lasherica Thornton. Oxford Police Department Reports Alarm: 34 Animal Complaint: 10 Auto Burglary: 2 Careless Driving: 13 Civil Matter: 3 Credit Card Fraud: 2 Disturbance: 25 Embezzlement: 2 Harassing Phone Calls:...
