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News

Each month of the year saw big breaking news

Throughout 2015, two issues that were ever present in the LOU community were parking and controlling growth — two topics that are certain to carry ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Friday, January 1, 2016 6:00 am

Columns

Thankful for Manning magic

The last time the Ole Miss Rebels were playing in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, I was a 6-year-old living in northern California cheering ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, December 31, 2015 12:00 pm

News

Practice safety when using fireworks

Officials want folks to ring in the new year with a bang, but do so with caution when using fireworks. Lafayette County Fire Coordinator Jerry ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, December 30, 2015 12:00 pm

Lafayette County

Construction on new county fire station ahead of schedule

Progress continues ahead of schedule on the new fire station currently under construction on Highway 30 east. Lafayette County Fire Coordinator Jerry Johnson said Monday ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, December 29, 2015 12:00 pm

Columns

Looking forward to 2016

I’ve been doing a lot of reminiscing lately. The end of the year is usually a time of reflection, but this year is especially so. ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Monday, December 28, 2015 12:00 pm

Education

DELLA DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FIRST QUARTER HONOR ROLL

Fourth grade Principal’s List Lily Belden Adams, Hylan Gates Allen, Seger Cappaert Anderson, Patricia Arroyo, Nelson Mandrill Barr, William Joaquin Boyas, Taylor Kate Bradley, Marquerite ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Sunday, December 27, 2015 12:00 pm

Lafayette County

Blackmon finishes 30-plus years of public service

For the final time, Robert Blackmon attended a Lafayette County Board of Supervisors meeting as the representative from District 3. Blackmon, who did not seek ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Sunday, December 27, 2015 6:00 am

Newsletter News

Rewarded by helping those who are in need

Admittedly, the holiday season is not the favorite time of year for Oxford’s Deborah Bone. She has lost both her parents to cancer, first her ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, December 24, 2015 12:00 pm

News Main

Risk for potential severe weather high in North Mississippi on Wednesday

Lafayette County can expect severe weather on Wednesday, but how much and what time remained in question this morning. County Emergency Management Agency Director David ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, December 22, 2015 12:00 pm

Newsletter

Helping the Yazoo darter fish

If a timetable is worked out, Lafayette County will get assistance from the United States Fish & Wildlife Service in replacing some culverts that have ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, December 22, 2015 12:00 pm

Newsletter

Firms pitch for possible county plan

The process of possibly updating the 2008 county comprehensive plan continued Wednesday afternoon as a committee of county officials interviewed three firms who have presented ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, December 17, 2015 12:00 pm

Columns

Already over ‘Star Wars’ hype

It hasn’t even come out yet and I’m already sick of the new “Star Wars” movie. Well, not the movie itself, but rather the constant ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, December 17, 2015 12:00 pm

Lafayette County

Ready to plan for the future: Proposals received for comprehensive plan

For years, Lafayette County has been dealing with a growing problem … literally. In 2008, officials made an attempt to tackle the issue of the ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Sunday, December 13, 2015 6:00 am

Lafayette County

Tara homeowners seek help from county over dam issue

Residents of Tara subdivision could be in deep water if a potential problem is not resolved soon. David Robakiewicz, president of the Tara Homeowner’s Association, ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, December 10, 2015 12:00 pm

Columns

Changes stir up controversy

Since I arrived in Lafayette County six-plus months ago, it seems the words “controversy” and “Ole Miss” are synonymous. I have thoroughly loved living here ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, December 10, 2015 12:00 pm

News

Drive to assist local homeless set for Dec. 18 at Stone Park

Homeless advocate Mack Turner is seeking help from the community to make life a little better for those who do not have the basic essentials ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, December 9, 2015 12:00 pm

Lifestyle

YAC ornament auction adds twist to Christmas tradition

How does an arts council celebrate the holidays?  By offering a sampling of the arts all in one night. The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council first created ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, December 8, 2015 12:00 pm

Lafayette County

County closer to new plan

The long-awaited Lafayette County comprehensive plan will have to wait a bit longer. County engineer Larry Britt announced during Monday’s Lafayette County Board of Supervisors ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, December 8, 2015 12:00 pm

Crime

Crime Report: Dec. 7

—Friday-Sunday University Police Department Reports 3 service calls 2 larcenies 4 wrecks 2 ambulance assists 1 vandalism Arrests 1 citation for possession of paraphernalia 1 ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Monday, December 7, 2015 12:00 pm

Lafayette County

Abbeville expecting positive impact from Oxford Springs

Abbeville mayor Scott Fricker is confident the latest version of the Oxford Springs development will come to fruition and knows it will have an impact ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Sunday, December 6, 2015 6:00 am

Lafayette County

Supervisors ‘talking to’ potential county administrator candidates

The process of searching for a new county administrator is underway, and the Board of Supervisors has some candidates in mind. Board president Jeff Busby ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Friday, December 4, 2015 12:00 pm

Columns

Technology changing America

“Your father needs to use the phone.” “You’ve been on the phone for hours.” “You have ten more minutes on the phone.” As teenagers prior ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, December 3, 2015 12:00 pm

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