Lafayette County
County keeps sight on planning
Over the last several years, talk of zoning and land usage in Lafayette County has garnered most of the headlines when it comes to updating ...
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Lafayette County
County still working on property issue
A county resident who has been before the planning commission several times over the last few months made another appearance to give an update on ...
by Rob Sigler, Thursday, January 28, 2016 12:00 pm
Columns
Consider joining Relay for Life
There are very few people who have not been impacted in some way by cancer. Either we know someone, are related to someone or been ...
by Rob Sigler, Thursday, January 28, 2016 12:00 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Anchor Water Association issues boil water alert
Anchor Water Association has issued a boil water alert for customers who receive their drinking water from their water supply located in Lafayette County. This affects approximately ...
by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, January 27, 2016 3:21 pm
Lafayette County
New program provides insurance for volunteer firefighters, dependents
Mississippi volunteer firefighters and their dependents can now enroll in an insurance program that is the first of its kind in the nation. State Fire ...
by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, January 27, 2016 12:00 pm
Lafayette County
Another new subdivision in the works
If they receive approval, developers are hoping to construct another premier subdivision in Lafayette County. Fieldstone Farms will be located off College Hill Road near ...
by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, January 26, 2016 12:00 pm
Lafayette County
Frye expresses concerns about Slaughter, annexation
While the Friday’s Lafayette County Board of Supervisors meeting was centered on the Comprehensive Plan, talk also moved toward annexation. In particular, Slaughter & Associates ...
by Rob Sigler, Monday, January 25, 2016 12:00 pm
Business
Supervisors hear of prospect at industrial park
Rumors have been circulating around the community about possible development at the county industrial park, and although officials are being tight-lipped, there is a proposal ...
by Rob Sigler, Sunday, January 24, 2016 6:00 am
Lafayette County
Firms pitch plans to supervisors, public
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors heard from the two finalists vying for the opportunity to update the county’s comprehensive plan on Friday. Both Slaughter ...
by Rob Sigler, Sunday, January 24, 2016 6:00 am
Lifestyle
University Museum to host unique exhibit
In conjunction with the sixth annual Oxford Fiber Arts Festival set for Jan. 28-30, Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry will host a solo exhibition of her unique ...
by Rob Sigler, Saturday, January 23, 2016 12:13 pm
Events
Restaurant Week kicks off Saturday
Once again, Visit Oxford has teamed up with local restaurants — from fast-food chains to gourmet dining — to assist in providing food to The ...
by Rob Sigler, Friday, January 22, 2016 12:00 pm
News
Hartley is Volunteer of the Year at The Pantry
For approximately the last two decades, Gene Hartley has been volunteering his time at Lafayette County’s largest food bank. On Monday, The Pantry honored him ...
by Rob Sigler, Friday, January 22, 2016 12:00 pm
Columns
Emotional week with artists’ deaths
What an emotional week it’s been. It seems my youth is fading away. I still have the memories, but the legends of my younger years ...
by Rob Sigler, Thursday, January 21, 2016 12:00 pm
Lafayette County
Supervisors seek forester
Lafayette County officials are hopeful they will be able to contract with a forester to assist in determining the value of timber and possibility of ...
by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, January 20, 2016 12:00 pm
Lafayette County
Harmontown resident would like a bridge around the lake
The old saying “there ain’t no easy way to get there from here” is definitely true for those traveling to Harmontown and the 600 or ...
by Rob Sigler, Sunday, January 17, 2016 6:00 am
Columns
Surviving my daughter’s wedding
I made it! After weeks of anxiety, reflection and just feeling plain ol’ old, it finally happened Sunday when my only daughter was united in matrimony. ...
by Rob Sigler, Thursday, January 14, 2016 12:00 pm
News
Lafayette Countians seek shot at record $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot
Powerball mania has hit the Magnolia State despite the fact Mississippi does not have a lottery. Dozens of vehicles with a Mississippi license plate can ...
by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, January 13, 2016 12:00 pm
Crime
Crime Report: Friday Jan. 8
— Thursday Oxford Police Department Reports 4 alarms 2 noise violations 1 disturbance 1 suspicious activity 2 motorist assists 1 911 hang-up 1 welfare concern ...
by Rob Sigler, Friday, January 8, 2016 12:00 pm
Columns
Wedding bells ringing Sunday
Well, the day is nearly here. Since June 1, 1995, I’ve known this day would come and I’m still not prepared for it — the ...
by Rob Sigler, Thursday, January 7, 2016 12:00 pm
Lafayette County
County building inspector busy since coming on board in May
County building inspector Joel Hollowell has been a busy man since coming on board mid-way through 2015. On Monday, Hollowell gave the county board of ...
by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, January 6, 2016 12:00 pm
Lafayette County
Supervisors hold first meeting of 2016 with two new members
A new era began for the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors on Monday as they welcomed two new board members and approved the hiring of ...
by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, January 5, 2016 12:00 pm
Lafayette County
County road crews help with tornado aftermath
Road manager Jerry Haynie recognized county work crews for their effort in providing assistance to victims of the Christmas week tornado that struck portions of ...
by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, January 5, 2016 12:00 pm
SportsPlus
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