Property tax statements on the way
The Lafayette County Tax Assessor/ Collector’s Office has mailed out its 2011 property tax statements. Property owners have until Feb. 1 to pay their taxes without penalty. (November 29, 2011, Page 2)
Be a Santa to a senior
The Oxford Council on Aging and Meals on Wheels have teamed up to give senior citizens who are homebound a $10 Christmas gift. (November 29, 2011, Page 1)
Keep your home safe during holidays
By taking a few extra steps this holiday season when traveling away from home to visit loved ones during the holidays, there’s a better chance everything will still be as you left it when you return. Home burglaries climb during the holiday season. Read today’s EAGLE for some tips on keeping your home safe. (November 24, 2011, Page 1A)
Fund, website set up to aid pup’s owner
A local resident has set up a fund and a website to help raise funds and awareness about animal cruelty after a University of Mississippi student’s dog, Harrison, was shot in front of this home a month ago. Harrison died but his owner, Sarah Carey has $16,000 in vet bills to pay off. (November 23, 2011, Page 2A)
Future shelter names board
The Board of Directors has been choosen for the Patricia Edward-Aschoff Center for Victims of Domestic Abuse. The group is still working on getting its 501 (c) (3) nonprofit status but has been listed as a legal corporation under Mississippi state law. (November 18, 2011, Page 1A)
Going from blue to red
Representation of Lafayette County in the House and Senate has gone from a Democratic to a Republican majority. Read the thoughts of politicians, party representatives and a political science expert as to what, if any, effect this will have on Oxford. (November 17, 2011, Page 1)
Pet owners call for end to shootings
When Sarah Carey brought her dog Harrison to see Dr. Jennifer Stobbe after he was shot at close range with a handgun, she didn’t know how much she and the veterinarian had in common. Stobbe’s cat, Spencer had just been shot with a pellet gun. Both women are looking for answers and are hoping to stop the cruelty. (November 16, 2011, Page 1)
Wreck involving a horse injures two
Two people were injured last week when a car they were in slammed into a horse that was standing in the middle of Highway 6 West. (November 11, 2011, Page 2A)
East to remain sheriff of Lafayette County
Sheriff F.D. “Buddy” East was re-elected for another term Tuesday night. East has been sheriff for almost 40 years. Also winning in last night’s election was Baretta Mosley, for Lafayette County Circuit Court Clerk and incumbant Justice Court Judge Mickey Avent. (November 9, 2011, Page 3)
Voters re-elect Blackmon, Pickens
Lafayette County supervisors Robert Blackmon and Mike Pickens will retain their seats for another four-year term after winning Tuesday’s election. (November 9, 2011, Page 1)
