Richard Cross

Great family. Cool job. Good friends. @SportsTalkMiss on SuperTalk Mississippi. SEC Network. ESPN. @OleMissNetwork.

[Oxford Police Department @OxfordPolice]

Our LOU community is hurting, and we hurt alongside you. The tragic loss of two students this week has deeply impacted our community, and our thoughts are with their families, friends, classmates, and everyone grieving this loss.

In an effort to meet our community where they need us, the Oxford Police Department, Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department, and University Police Department are partnering with Communicare to host a free community Narcan training on October 1 from 6–7 p.m. at the OPD Training Room, 9 Industrial Park Drive.

Narcan will be provided to all attendees.

This is an opportunity to come together, support one another, and learn a potentially lifesaving skill. No registration required. Everyone is welcome.

As law enforcement officials, we want to be good partners to our community by providing life-saving training and tools. That does not change our commitment to holding people accountable for the possession or distribution of illegal narcotics. Our message remains consistent: Do not use drugs.

The data is clear: illicit narcotics can be deadly. We should not have to experience another tragic loss of life to bring attention to this issue. Accountability and enforcement will continue to be at the forefront of our efforts to fight this epidemic.

[Richard Cross @RichardCrossSTM]

@OxfordPolice doin’ work ⬇️

[Oxford Police Department @OxfordPolice]

A news release from Lafayette County Metro Narcotics -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -

Lafayette County Metro Narcotics Unit Executes Search Warrant at Oxford Business

OXFORD, MISS. — On Thursday, September 24, 2026, the Lafayette County Metro Narcotics Unit received information regarding the alleged sale of illegal substances from a retail business located within the City of Oxford.

During the investigation, Metro Narcotics agents were able to conduct a controlled purchase of illegal substances from the business. Based upon evidence obtained during the investigation, agents applied for and were granted a search warrant.

Law enforcement officers subsequently executed the search warrant at Puffs Vape, Tobacco and Beer Store, located in the 100 block of Heritage Drive in Oxford.

During the search, agents recovered more than 500 units of kratom, along with an assortment of THC cartridges, gummies, and other suspected narcotics. Kratom has been prohibited from possession, distribution, and sale within the City of Oxford since 2019.

Yahya Mohamed Mosleh, 51, of Oxford, and Islam Mohamed, 18, of Oxford, were arrested and charged with possession of Schedule I controlled substances with intent to distribute. In 2022, the business owner, Amer Alowdi, 40 years old, was indicted for trafficking narcotics. Alowdi fled the country before prosecution. Additional charges may be forthcoming as the investigation continues.

For years, our community has taken a clear position regarding these types of products. We have educated businesses, conducted compliance checks, and worked aggressively to prevent illegal and potentially dangerous substances from being sold in Oxford.

Despite those efforts, some individuals and businesses continue to put profit ahead of the safety of the people who live, work, and attend school in our community.

Our message is direct: if you choose to illegally sell these substances in our community, expect law enforcement to come looking for you. We will investigate. We will obtain warrants. We will seize illegal products, and we will hold those responsible accountable.

This investigation does not end with these arrests. These individuals and this business are not necessarily the only people involved in the illegal distribution of these products, and

they should not expect to be the last arrests made as our enforcement efforts continue.

We are extremely grateful for the hard work of the Lafayette County Metro Narcotics Unit, the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, and every local, state, and federal law enforcement partner assisting with these investigations.

Our responsibility is to protect this community. We will continue pursuing those who knowingly place dangerous and illegal substances into it.

This remains an active investigation. Additional information will be released when appropriate

[Richard Cross @RichardCrossSTM]

Statements shared by @OleMiss

[Richard Cross @RichardCrossSTM]

Seems there is more to the story than the Instagram post portrayed…well done, @OxfordPolice.

[Richard Cross @RichardCrossSTM]

Last week @dmagee_writer joined @MorningsCross and talked about the filming of Dear William, recovery and the power of faith in his life.

The memory of his and Kent’s son, William, lives through @olemisswmc. The work they are doing today is more important than ever. Tell your kids you love them and you’re proud of them. It might save their life.

[Oxford Police Department @OxfordPolice]

A quote from Chief Jeff McCutchen on the weekend:

"This weekend was an incredible success for our entire community, and from a public safety standpoint, we could not be more proud of the way Oxford was represented.

We saw tremendous crowds and an incredible amount of energy throughout the weekend. Despite the number of people who came into our community, the crowds within the city were well behaved, and we are extremely thankful for that.

A weekend of this magnitude is never the work of one department or one organization. It takes an entire team.

We are grateful for the men and women of the Oxford Police Department, Oxford Fire Department, Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office, our paramedics, dispatchers, medical personnel, and all of the other first responders who worked long hours throughout the weekend to keep people safe and provide assistance whenever it was needed.

I also want to specifically recognize our City of Oxford Environmental Services team. Their work can sometimes happen behind the scenes, but it was impossible not to notice their effort this weekend. I saw those men and women working around the clock to keep our streets, downtown area, and community clean and beautiful. Their commitment and hard work played a major role in the success of the weekend.

This was not simply a police operation or a public safety operation, it was a community effort.

From our first responders and city employees to our businesses, residents, visitors, and everyone who helped welcome people to Oxford, this weekend showed what can happen when an entire community works together.

We are thankful for a safe and successful weekend, proud of the way our community was represented, and especially proud of all the men and women who worked behind the scenes to make it happen."

[William Kneip @WilliamKneipOM]

Happy Monday morning, Rebs!
Here’s a quick update on campus and the crews who are hard at work to return campus to its normal beauty. Thank you to those who help us keep our campus beautiful!

[Richard Cross @RichardCrossSTM]

Walking off the field from pregame warmups, @Lane_Kiffin turned his shoulders at about the 15 and ripped a football toward the south end zone and hit a fan.

Immune from punishment, so it probably doesn’t matter.

Make it about you, Lane. It’s all you’ve ever cared about.

[Richard Cross @RichardCrossSTM]

@RealEazyE25 Wife’s car 😂

[Richard Cross @RichardCrossSTM]

Wow…quite the war zone.

Now seems like about as good a time as any to stop believing idiots who think you are stupid.

[Richard Cross @RichardCrossSTM]

@Gavinismakingit 207 Commonwealth Blvd. Suite 101

We are about 100 yards east of FRAN and Aplos. Balloons on the door!

[Richard Cross @RichardCrossSTM]

YOBY is open! Come start your day with our full service coffee bar. Stop in for a sweet treat … we are Oxford’s new home for @ILoveBlueBell and FroYo. Can’t wait to see you and serve you!!!

And a special thanks to folks that came by yesterday for our “soft” opening.

[Richard Cross @RichardCrossSTM]

This morning was an all-timer. Thank you seems incredibly inadequate. @GuardMS was the most incredible host for the experience of a lifetime. Godspeed and may God bless the men and women of the Mississippi National Guard.

[Richard Cross @RichardCrossSTM]

Quick PSA to the GameDay crew for this weekend, and it’s a little thing, but…nobody really wears bow ties around here.

[Governor Tate Reeves @tatereeves]

Mississippi just landed Hitachi Energy’s largest U.S. investment in company history.

$528 million.

654 jobs.

Hitachi could’ve picked any state in the country.

They chose Copiah County.

They chose Mississippi. 🇺🇸

[Richard Cross @RichardCrossSTM]

I’m told leadership at the IHL knew about this security breach for *at least* 48 hours before informing its members.

Incompetent or intentional? Per usual with the IHL, we likely won’t get a straight answer.

But congrats to the commissioner on his new contract extension.

[SuperTalk News @SuperTalkNews]

JUST IN: The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning is working to see if sensitive information has been accessed following a network security incident.

[Richard Cross @RichardCrossSTM]

Currently in Tallahassee:

https://t.co/tv8pNLBAen

[Richard Cross @RichardCrossSTM]

@colecubelic Even better with the volume up

[Richard Cross @RichardCrossSTM]

@maxstarks78 @SECNetwork @ESPNRadio @ashlynrsullivan @MikeCouzens @marilyn_payne Enjoyed it, @maxstarks78!