Memorial Day Closings, Trash, Weather and More
Stormy Weather Expected in Lafayette County on Memorial Day
In Lafayette County, Memorial Day could get a little stormy, warns the National Weather Service. A 50% chance of showers, and possibly severe thunderstorms, might overshadow your Memorial Day plans on Monday. Evening activities might also be affected as there’s a 30% likelihood of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Residents are urged to keep an eye on weather reports as forecasts in north Mississippi can change rapidly.
Your local news source, The Oxford Eagle, will post any weather watches, warnings, or updates on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. Ensure to follow for real-time updates.
Observance of Memorial Day: Office Closures
All city, county, and local federal offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. This shutdown includes Banks and Post Offices which will also remain closed on Monday.
Rubbish Collection Schedule Altered for Memorial Day
While the garbage pickup in Oxford and Lafayette County will proceed as usual on Monday, rubbish will not be collected. Rubbish, in this context, refers to yard debris and large items that usually are not included in standard trash collection. Regular rubbish collection will continue from Tuesday.
Free Parking and No Bus Service on Memorial Day
As a Memorial Day special, parking around the Square has been declared free for Monday. However, the Oxford University Transit (OUT) buses won’t be running on the holiday. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday.
Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library to Remain Closed
The Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library joins the list of closures for the Memorial Day weekend. It will remain shut on both Sunday and the holiday Monday.
