County Briefs
In other business Monday, the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors voted on several issues including a homeowner wanting to take over a public road; no animals allowed in storm shelters and a road stiping program. (June 7, 2011, Page 2)
Funds available for storm shelters
Thanks to grants being offered by the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, Lafayette County residents can get up to $4,000 to help build a safe room or storm shelter at their home. (June 6, 2011, Page 2)
Local homeowners seek shelter from storms
In a season that’s seen a series of deadly storms pass through the Southeast and witnessed devastation in cities like Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Joplin, Mo., Oxford-area residents are keen to find a way to add a shelter in or near their homes. (June 3, 2011, Page 1B)
Funds still available for shelters
Thanks to grants being offered by Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, finding a safe place away from tornadoes will be much easier for those who take advantage of a program that reimburses residents up to $4,000 to help build a safe storm shelter on their property. (July 26, 2010, Page 1)
