Unsolved murders few but active
Investigators from area sheriff’s departments are still actively pursuing several unsolved murder cases. Read about them in today’s EAGLE. (May 4, 2012, Page 1A, 10A)
Supervisors form committee
To study a potential multi-purpose building, the supervisors will vote on May 7 on a new committee. (May 1, 2012, Page 2)
Builders fined for not having permits
Lafayette County Planning Commission fined two builders for pouring their slab before obtaining their building permit. (April 26, 2012, Page 2)
Why here and not there?
Baptist details advantages of new hospital site located between Old Taylor Road and South Lamar Boulevard. (April 23, 2012, Page 1A)
County orders properties cleaned
Two properties must be cleaned in the next 30 days or county crews will be forced to enter the property and clean it up after the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors received a third report from MDEQ about the hazardous conditions. (April 19, 2012, Page 1)
City, county to discuss new hospital
Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp. officials are expected to announce the location of its new, proposed $300 million regional hospital today at a joint meeting at 4 p.m. at City Hall. (April 17, 2012, Page 1)
County OKs 3rd redistrict option
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved plan 2-A on Monday after three public hearings to discuss redistricting. (April 17, 2012, Page 1)
More women learning to use guns for self defense
The Lafayette County Law Enforcement Officers Association offers women’s handgun familiarization course last week at the F.D. “Buddy” Training Complex. A men’s course is being offered on May 5. Read today’s Oxford Living to learn more about the one-day course. (April 13, 2012, Page 1B)
Foster parents needed
Lafayette County has 36 children under the custody of the Department of Human Services, however there are only four foster families in Lafayette County. This and other facts were reported Thursday during a Child Abuse Prevention Month rally on the Square as a kick-off to Saturday’s Party in the Park event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Avent Park. (April 13, 2012, Page 2A)
Taylor, county reach agreement
A road maintenence agreement was reached between the Village of Taylor and Lafayette County Board of Supervisors. (April 12, 2012, Page 2)
