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Former Sheriff Bon Hughes McElreath memorialized through highway dedication

In October, the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors voted to dedicate portions of highways to two men who ...

Oxford Commons Residents Debate PUD Changes Amidst Traffic and Safety Concerns at Board of Aldermen Nov. 7 Meeting

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Oxford Commons debate highlights safety concerns

Future of Lakewood Hills Drive in the balance; vote expected at Nov. 21 meeting Oxford’s Board of Aldermen ...

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St. Peter’s granted street closure for tree removal

The Oxford Board of Aldermen has approved St. Peter’s Episcopal Church’s request to close a portion of 9th ...

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Property Transfers

Property transfers between Oct. 23-27, 2023, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk: Champions Development, LLC to ...

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The Oliver Hotel celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting

The Oliver Hotel opened its doors Nov. 14 with a grand opening and reception. To kick things off, ...

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Oxford showcased as model heartland city at summit

Oxford was showcased as a secret sauce community at the 2023 Heartland Summit, an event dedicated to fostering ...

Oxford Commons Residents Debate PUD Changes Amidst Traffic and Safety Concerns at Board of Aldermen Nov. 7 Meeting

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Oxford Commons debate highlights safety concerns

Oxford’s Board of Aldermen convened on Nov. 7 to a packed room of residents eager to voice their ...

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Junior League sponsoring Diaper Bank drive

The Junior League of Oxford (JLO), an international women’s volunteer organization with local roots, is putting the thanks ...

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Clear Creek ramp repairs underway

Has been closed since March The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District last week announced that ...

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Property Transfers

Property transfers between Oct. 16-20, 2023, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk: Martha Barnes and James ...

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Baptist paramedic named Stars of Life recipient

Baptist Ambulance announced this week that Critical Care Paramedic Timothy Sanders has been nationally recognized by the American ...

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Supervisors meet routinely, hear Harmontown suggestions

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors, in their meeting on Nov. 6, handled routine matters, including approvals of ...

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MSU scientists develop sweet potato treats for four-legged friends

Mississippi State-grown sweet potatoes have gone to the dogs, literally. Scientists in the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment ...

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Jameson Rodgers to headline Northwest musical event

Northwest Mississippi Community College has announces its 2024 event headliner for the Northwest Soiree Boots & Pearls on ...

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Jones College presents Legacy Award to Gardner during Oct. 28 homecoming fesrivities

Jones College’s Alumni Association and Foundation’s expanded Alumni recognition program during homecoming celebrations on Oct. 28 in Ellisville ...

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Dry conditions mix up sweet potato sizes

By Nathan Gregory MSU Extension Service Most of Mississippi’s sweet potatoes are grown far northeast of the state’s ...

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Check your smoke alarm right now

“Falling back to Standard Time early Sunday morning remains a good reminder to check your smoke alarms and ...

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MSU researchers pioneer new method to detect Chronic Wasting Disease

Mississippi State University researchers are pioneering a new way to detect the local presence of chronic wasting disease ...

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Leadership Lafayette 2024 class call for applications

Application deadline is Friday, Nov. 17 Emerging community leaders of Oxford and Lafayette County have an opportunity to ...

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Late freeze then high temps, drought made for poor pecan crop ’23

By Bonnie Coblentz MSU Extension Service A late freeze, high summertime temperatures and a devastating drought mean a ...

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OPD releases Texas A&M game day plans

The Oxford Police Department has released the following game day information: To ensure that everyone has a fun ...

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Homemakers Council hosts annual Holiday House at Arena today, Saturday

The Lafayette Mississippi Homemakers Council and the Mississippi State Extension Service will have its annual Holiday House today ...

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