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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
by Rob Sigler, Thursday, December 3, 2015 12:00 pm
SportsPlus
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Friday, November 8
Top-25 teams will be in action in 10 games on Friday’s college basketball slate. That includes the North…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Friday, November 8
There are 10 games on the college basketball schedule on Friday that feature a ranked squad. That includes…
Grizzlies vs. Wizards Injury Report Today – November 8
Here’s a look at the injury report for the Memphis Grizzlies (5-4), which currently has six players listed,…
How to Watch SEC College Basketball Games – Thursday, November 7
The Jacksonville Dolphins versus the Florida Gators is the only game on the Thursday college basketball slate that…
How to Watch AAC College Basketball Games – Thursday, November 7
Just a single AAC game is on Thursday in college basketball play. That contest is the Southern Miss…
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