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🌱 How a banned substance led to federal charges in Oxford

Oxford, Mississippi Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Oxford! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a banned substance led to federal charges in Oxford
  • How Oxford and Lafayette football pulled off Friday night wins
  • Why an Oxford vape shop was suddenly shut down by federal agents

Also on today's calendar: USSSA FALL STATE 4X Points and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 79, low: 60.
  • Monday: Sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Father, son federally charged in connection to death of Ole Miss student (ksro.com) — In a case closely watched in Oxford, a father and son who worked at Puffs Vape, Tobacco and Beer have been federally charged with possessing controlled substances tied to the death of Ole Miss freshman Aidan Hamilton. Authorities describe kratom-derived pills allegedly sold in Oxford, note the city’s kratom ban, and outline ongoing investigations into both student deaths and related products.
   

2. Oxford knocks off Madison Central, Lafayette wins on the road (oxfordeagle.com) — Oxford High’s Chargers edged Madison Central 31–28 at Bobby Holcomb Field, highlighted by a late 39-yard game-winning field goal and four touchdowns from quarterback Price Renovich. Lafayette’s Commodores also improved to 5–1 with a strong rushing performance in a 28–24 road win over PURE Academy in Memphis, setting up both local teams for key region play ahead.
   

3. Shop clerk, son charged with selling illegal kratom amid probe into Ole Miss student deaths (azfamily.com) — An Oxford vape, tobacco and beer shop is closed "until further notice" after federal agents charged its manager and his Oxford High School–aged son with distributing illegal kratom products tied to two Ole Miss student deaths. Local police seized hundreds of kratom units and THC items, and neighbors and nearby workers are reacting with shock while urging parents to talk with teens about risky substances.
   

4. Clerk and son charged over kratom products after two Ole Miss deaths (ijr.com) — Oxford residents are learning more about federal charges against a clerk and his son at Puffs Vape, Tobacco and Beer, accused of selling kratom-based pills after two Ole Miss students were found dead. The article details the undercover buy in Oxford, seized products, links to the students’ purchases, and ongoing toxicology work that will clarify what substances were involved.
   

5. Ole Miss Student Deaths Spark Kratom Charges: What Suncoast Parents Should Know – WENG 98.1FM, 107.5 FM & 1530 AM (wengradio.com) — Federal authorities have charged an Oxford vape shop manager and his son after two Ole Miss students died with kratom-related compounds in their systems, prompting seizures of hundreds of products. While investigators haven’t confirmed the exact causes of death, the case is being used to warn families about loosely regulated kratom pills that are easy for students to buy.
   

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  • Hello, good afternoon.
    My name is Bella; if you are looking for someone to clean your house, office, or anything else, don't hesitate to send me a message at 6622028155… (Nextdoor North Oxford)
  • Hello, good afternoon.
    My name is Bella; if you are looking for someone to clean your house, office, or anything else, don't hesitate to send me a message at 6622028155… (Nextdoor North Oxford)
  • Driveline posted a job opening for Master Merchandiser in Oxford. Apply here.
  • Aramark posted a job opening for Residential Cook - Ole Miss Dining Afternoons & Weekends - Univ. of Mississippi in Oxford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oxford here.

Ok Oxford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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