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Lafayette County

Walking trail gets sidetracked

More recreational activities in the county has been an ongoing topic of discussion, especially among candidates during the last election cycle. Three of those who ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Friday, February 19, 2016 12:00 pm

Lafayette County

Abbeville officials: Regulations would protect residents

In May of last year, Abbeville officials developed a new comprehensive plan to help guide potential and future growth of the 4-square-mile town. One aspect ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Friday, February 19, 2016 12:00 pm

Lafayette County

EDF wants to assist in comp plan

Lafayette County is in a great economic position, but Jon Maynard, head of the local Economic Development Foundation, said it could be even better in ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, February 18, 2016 12:00 pm

Columns

Baseball marks start of spring

The weather may not show it, but the calendar sure does. This week the annual rite of spring finally comes to millions of Americans — ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, February 18, 2016 12:00 pm

News

Mighty Half and 5k set for Saturday

By Kelley Norris University of Mississippi Run Oxford’s Mighty Half and 5k is set for Saturday at the University of Mississippi. The community running group ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, February 17, 2016 12:00 pm

Lafayette County

Drug court graduates get a second chance

Tuesday was no ordinary day for 20 individuals whose lives were changed for the better. Amanda Cocke was one of those who successfully completed the ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, February 17, 2016 12:00 pm

Lafayette County

Supervisors hear about Ole Miss’ annual Big Event

Students at the University of Mississippi will have another opportunity to participate in the largest single-day community service project in the state on April 2. ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, February 17, 2016 12:00 pm

Columnists

‘The Slave Narratives’ are a source for local African-American history

SENSE OF PLACE Over the years, since I started writing this column, I have referred to a book that was published in the 1930s by ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Sunday, February 14, 2016 6:00 am

Business

MEC Pacesetter making tour stop in Oxford

The Mississippi Economic Council is taking the lead in addressing the state’s growing need for upgrading and improving transportation and infrastructure across the state. MEC ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Sunday, February 14, 2016 6:00 am

Lafayette County

Committee to look at county building codes, subdivision regulations

It’s been just about a year since the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors adopted building codes and subdivision regulations for the county. During that time, ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Friday, February 12, 2016 12:00 pm

Newsletter News

Revisit ambulance contracts

There is no doubt that all of us in Lafayette County want the best possible health care available for ourselves and family. That means being ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, February 11, 2016 12:00 pm

Columns

Prepare for Valentine’s Day

Guys, you know what day is coming up. No, not the start of the college baseball season, although it does happen to begin this weekend ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, February 11, 2016 12:00 pm

Education

Northwest John Deere tech program wins award

By LaJuan Tallo Northwest Mississippi Community College Northwest Mississippi Community College’s Agricultural Technology/John Deere Tech program recently was evaluated as a part of John Deere’s ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, February 9, 2016 12:00 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Ransomware attack takes Oxford School District captive

The Oxford School District (OSD) is a victim of a criminal crypto-ransomware attack by an unknown hacker, which began early Sunday morning. As a precautionary ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Monday, February 8, 2016 5:05 pm

Newsletter News

Register to vote in election

While we encourage those who have just turned 18, or have not yet registered to vote to do so year-round, it is very important to ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Friday, February 5, 2016 12:00 pm

Lafayette County

The Jefferson denied resort status

The owner of a new wedding and events venue outside Oxford came before the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors Monday seeking resort status in order ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, February 4, 2016 12:00 pm

Columns

Have manners, show respect

I was driving back to Oxford Sunday afternoon after spending the weekend on the Mississippi coast attending my first Mardi Gras ball and visiting family and ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, February 4, 2016 12:00 pm

Food

Enjoy Manning connection at Graduate

When it opened in September, the Graduate Hotel was committed to offering the most unique experience Oxford could offer — including the dining options in ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, February 4, 2016 12:00 pm

Lafayette County

Crews pick up 67 tons of litter

Controlling litter continues to be a huge issue for Lafayette County, according to county Solid Waste Manager Kenneth Drewery. According to a report Drewery presented ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, February 4, 2016 10:41 am

Lafayette County

County’s trust funds in the black

Green Square Capital, the investment firm in charge of the county’s portion of the hospital trust fund sale, gave a report to the Lafayette County ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, February 3, 2016 12:00 pm

Lafayette County

Comp plan choice causes some conflict

Slaughter & Associates will be in charge of updating the county’s comprehensive plan, but their selection did not come without some disagreement among members of ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, February 2, 2016 12:00 pm

Lafayette County

Slaughter wins vote for contract

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors decided in a 4-1 vote Monday to hire Mike Slaughter & Associates to bring the 2008 comprehensive plan up ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Monday, February 1, 2016 12:00 pm

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