Dry conditions little concern for farmers
Lafayette County is under a moderate drought due to the dry spring, however, thanks to irrigation systems, local farmers say their crops are doing just fine. (June 7, 2012, Page 5A)
County aims to improve 911
Upgraded equipment will soon improve 911 response time in the county. (June 5, 2012, Page 1, 12)
State OKs rehab center
The Mississippi Department of Health has issued a Certificate of Need for a 35-bed adult chemical dependency treatment center in Etta, 18 miles outside Oxford city limits. (June 1, 2012, Page 1A)
County only accepts credit card payments online
Debit or credit payments for car tags or property tax will only be accepted online and not in the office. (June 1, 2012, Page 2A)
Planning commission denies private park
The Lafayette County Planning Commission denied a request Tuesday to approve a neighborhood park that’s already been built in the West Spring Hill community due to its questionable commercial nature. (May 30, 2012, Page 2)
No road fatalities reported
The Mississippi Highway Patrol reported no fatal wrecks in the Oxford-Lafayette County area — or anywhere in Mississippi for that matter — during the long Memorial Day weekend. (May 29, 2012, Page 1, 2)
Supervisor proposes welcome signs for county
Welcome to Lafayette County signs are being considered by the board of supervisors. (May 9, 2012, Page 2)
County may review RSVP transit system
Some changes may expand the county disabled and retiree transit system for the county. (May 9, 2012, Page 1, 8)
Relay for Life brings in more than $33K
Organizers for the Oxford-Lafayette Relay for Life say the past weekend’s event was successful, in both raising money for the American Cancer Society and community involvement. (May 8, 2012, Page 2)
Committee formed for county building
To research a multi-purpose building, the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors has formed a committee that will begin to meet soon. (May 8, 2012, Page 1, 3)
