Major road projects reviewed
The Mississippi Department of Transportation will hold two meetings next week, on Monday and Tuesday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Oxford Conference Center, to meet with Oxonians and Lafayette County residents about two upcoming road projects. The meeting for the Highway 6/West Jackson Ave. intersection will be on Monday and a meeting for the Old Taylor Road roundabouts will be Tuesday. (October 12, 2012, Page 1A, 12A)
County asked to consider new laws
Ley Falkner, county property owner, asked for the county to consider placing ordinances in the county – again, five years after his first request. (October 2, 2012, Page 2)
Tractor dealer to build in Lafayette County
The Lafayette County Planning Commission approved the commercial site plan for Oxford Kubota on Highway 30. (September 25, 2012, Page 3)
Supervisors give subdivision builder deadline for street paving
Langston Mile Subdvision was holding off on final paving until the last six lots were done. Now they have until Nov. 30 to do so. (September 18, 2012, Page 2)
LHS senior dies in car wreck
A Lafayette High School senior, John Mills, 18, was killed Saturday night when his car went off the side of the road on CR 325 at about 10:30 p.m. for unknown reasons. A candlelight vigil is being held in his memory at 7 p.m. tonight at the high school. (September 17, 2012, Page 1A)
County OKs $61 million budget
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved a $61 million budget Wednesday for the 2012-13 Fiscal Year budget, while maintaining the second lowest county tax rate in the state. (September 14, 2012, Page 1A)
PSC to explain Lifeline program Friday
Mississippi Public Service Commission Northern District Commissioner Brandon Presley will be in Oxford Friday to explain how the national program, “Lifeline,” works. Those who qualify can receive a $9.25 credit each month on their home or cell phone bill. The meeting will be at 10:30 a.m. at the Lafayette County Chancery Building. (September 13, 2012, Page 2)
County OKs trust fund
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved the new Reserve and Trust Fund but tabled discussions on how much to transfer into the fund. Supervisor Mike Pickens was the dissenting vote. (September 5, 2012, Page 1)
Dog’s health issues persist after abuse
Ginger, a 14-month-old Lab found a new lease on life with a family in Vermont after being rescued by an Oxford man in February. However, months of neglect are still taking its toll on the lively pup. (September 4, 2012, Page 10)
Widening of Hwy. 7 getting closer
If you live or own a business along Highway 7 South and have been wondering if your property will be affected by the Mississippi Department of Transportation’s plans to widen the highway, you should know either way n the next couple of weeks. (September 3, 2012, Page 1A, 10A)
