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Lafayette County

Oxford readies for Harvey remnants

A flash flood watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for Lafayette County in anticipation of Tropical Storm Harvey making its way into ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, August 30, 2017 12:07 am

News

Former trail group donates $3K to Exchange Club of Oxford

In 1999, a group of friends riding horses on graveled roads in the Holly Springs National Park discussed how it would be nicer to be ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, August 29, 2017 3:23 pm

Business

Lafayette County Planning Commission gives nod to new county complex

Since the day the idea to build a new county complex first was devised by the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors, has been called everything ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, August 29, 2017 9:35 am

Lafayette County

Donations for victims of Hurricane Harvey being collected at several Oxford locations

Before her family made Oxford their home nine years ago, Andrea Hightower spent much of her childhood playing on the streets of Dickinson, Texas. Today, ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, August 29, 2017 9:20 am

Lafayette County

Planning Commission gives nod to new county complex

Since the day the idea to build a new county complex first was devised by the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors, it’s been called everything ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, August 29, 2017 8:20 am

News Main

Donations for Harvey victims being collected at several Oxford locations

Before her family made Oxford their home nine years ago, Andrea Hightower spent much of her childhood playing on the streets of Dickinson, Texas. Today, ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, August 29, 2017 6:58 am

News

Workforce housing developments planned for east Oxford

One of the two proposed affordable housing neighborhoods being built by a public and private partnership announced by the city of Oxford on Monday will ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, August 28, 2017 11:52 am

Business

Lafayette County Planning Commission to review office complex plans

Plans for the new Lafayette County Office Complex and Multi-use Arena are moving forward with the Lafayette County Planning Commission formally reviewing the preliminary and ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, August 28, 2017 9:38 am

Columns

Good and bad – mostly good – comes after tragedy

As I looked at photographs from various sources this weekend of the flooding and destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey my heart went out to those ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, August 28, 2017 8:58 am

News

Stolen dog returned to Oxford family by the man who bought it

Earlier this month, a local family celebrated a new four-legged addition to their family. Across town, another family was distraught after their beloved dog was ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, August 25, 2017 11:09 am

Lafayette County

Lafayette County Road Department paves 28 miles of local roads

The Lafayette County Road Department paved 28 miles of local roads or highways in the past year, which is an increase over past years, according ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, August 24, 2017 9:51 am

Lafayette County

Three Lafayette County fire districts receive better ratings

More county homeowners can expect their insurance premiums to decrease, thanks to the Mississippi Fire Rating Bureau lowering the fire rating in three fire grading ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, August 24, 2017 9:48 am

News

Southern Electric contractor hits gas line in north Oxford

Several city departments responded to a gas leak on Tuesday after an electrical contractor hit a gas line. According to the Oxford Public Works Department, ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, August 23, 2017 10:58 am

Lafayette County

Oxford Board of Aldermen review possible areas to annex

With a growing population and a need for more open land, Oxford leaders are considering annexing more than 12 square miles of county property. Mike ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, August 23, 2017 10:17 am

Events

Holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan to speak in Oxford

Marion Blumenthal Lazan spent most of her childhood living in fear during the Holocaust. Today, she shares her story through her books and by speaking ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, August 21, 2017 10:59 am

Columns

Celebrating a big, wonderful life with a big number

So it finally happened. After a year of dreading it, I turned 50 last week. Last year on my birthday, I swore to myself with ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, August 21, 2017 10:38 am

Business

Oxford Police Department presents $6.4M budget to Oxford Board of Aldermen

Despite Oxford’s population growth, the Oxford Police Department’s budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 that was presented to the Board of Aldermen on Thursday showed only ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, August 18, 2017 11:12 am

Business

Agreement between Mississippi Department of Transportation, Lafayette County for traffic signal OK’d

Once construction of Sisk Avenue Extended is complete, a new traffic light will be placed where it will eventually meet with Highway 6, adjoining County ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, August 18, 2017 11:06 am

Events

Shaquita Curry’s ‘Back to School Family Fun Day’ event in Oxford provides free family entertainment

Shaquita Curry had a vision a couple of years ago that she needed to do something to help the community and especially, the youngest residents. ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, August 17, 2017 11:04 am

News

Oxford war veteran releases seventh book

When local author and veteran Gene Hays started doing research for a freelance article in the Medal of Honor Magazine, he quickly realized there was ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, August 17, 2017 11:03 am

Crime

Lafayette County’s Third Judicial Drug Court recognizes 32 who complete program

Thirty-two people were given a second chance at life Tuesday by graduating from the Third Judicial Drug Court, sober and in most cases, having their ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, August 16, 2017 10:09 am

Lafayette County

Oxford Board of Aldermen to consider shorter contract with Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society

Before representatives with the Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society presented the proposed budget to the Oxford Board of Aldermen during a budget meeting Tuesday, Mayor Robyn Tannehill ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, August 16, 2017 10:07 am

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