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Lafayette County

Rates lowered in new county fire districts

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

by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, October 21, 2015 12:00 pm

Lafayette County

County under a burn ban

Lafayette County has joined 43 other Mississippi counties to temporarily ban outdoor burning. The board of supervisors approved a request Monday from county fire coordinator ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, October 20, 2015 12:00 pm

Lafayette County

Fires scorch parts of county

Dry and windy conditions had local volunteer fire departments scrambling Friday to put out wild fires that had gotten out of control. The firefighters were ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Sunday, October 18, 2015 6:00 am

Opinion

College needs to be affordable

The crushing surge in student debt has created some very disturbing trends. America’s $1.2 trillion in student debt is having consequences in far-reaching ways. According ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Friday, October 16, 2015 12:56 pm

Columns

Be involved in making decisions

While I’ve lived in Lafayette County for more than five months now, I still feel as though I’m an outsider looking in and learning to ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, October 15, 2015 12:00 pm

Lafayette County

Supervisors handle road matters

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors took care of a couple of road project matters during Monday’s meeting, as well as amended a transit agreement ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Sunday, October 11, 2015 6:00 am

Crime

Crime Report: Friday, Oct. 9

— Thursday Oxford Police Department Reports 2 burglaries at The Hub and The Mark 2 harassments 3 suspicious activities 3 disturbances 1 careless driver 1 ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Friday, October 9, 2015 12:00 pm

Columns

Still plenty of season for UM

Like most Oxonians, I woke up Sunday morning with a sick feeling in my stomach following Saturday night’s disappointing outcome between Ole Miss and Florida ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, October 8, 2015 12:29 pm

News

Medical complex to be built next to new hospital

After being assured a medical office building will be constructed near the future Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi, the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors agreed Monday ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, October 6, 2015 12:00 pm

Lafayette County

County fire house building to begin

Lowering insurance rates and the ability to better combat emergencies in an ever-growing population are the main reasons another fire station has become necessary in ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Sunday, October 4, 2015 6:00 am

Elections

Carey seeks supervisor Dist. 3 seat

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the sixth in a series of stories featuring candidates in the Lafayette County area leading up to the November general election. ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Friday, October 2, 2015 12:00 pm

Columns

COLUMN: I’m so old that…

Getting old — or getting older — is inevitable for all of us. It’s just a fact. To use a sports analogy, Father Time is ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, October 1, 2015 12:00 pm

Elections

Gordon wants to be District 3 supervisor

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the fifth in a series of stories featuring candidates in the Lafayette County area leading up to the November general election. ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, October 1, 2015 12:00 pm

News Main

Rikard eyes supervisor Dist. 3 seat

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the fourth in a series of stories featuring candidates in the Lafayette County area leading up to the November general election. ... Read more

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

Lafayette County

Subdivision gains approval; rental units in doubt

One subdivision received final plat approval for expansion, while the Lafayette County Planning Commission took no action on another matter regarding rental property during Monday ... Read more

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

Crime

Crime Report: Tuesday, Sept. 29

Monday Oxford Police Department Reports 3 petit larcenies 2 noise violations 2 disturbances 1 alarm 3 suspicious activities 2 welfare concerns 2 911 hang-ups Harassment ... Read more

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

Columns

COLUMN: Thankful for helpful groups

Last week, the local United Way kicked off its fundraising campaign for the year and I was tremendously impressed — not only by the fabulous ... Read more

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

News

Hotel near new hospital closer to reality

A Hilton Home2 near the new Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi has moved a step closer to becoming a reality. During its Monday evening meeting, the ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, September 23, 2015 11:57 am

Lafayette County

MDOT replacing another bridge

Motorists who travel along Highway 328 in Lafayette County will encounter more road construction, as Mississippi Department of Transportation crews will be replacing another bridge ... Read more

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

Lafayette County

Board hires consultant to look at subdivision regs

Monday evening’s Lafayette County board of supervisors meeting got a bit heated when supervisor Mike Pickens saw on the agenda a request to hire a ... Read more

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

Lafayette County

Jail needs federal inmates

Lafayette County is bucking a nationwide trend with its jail under-crowding problem, which has caused a tax hike. A lack of federal inmates is causing ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Sunday, September 20, 2015 6:00 am

Featured Photo

Several become new citizens

Thursday was a day three dozen new Mississippians will never forget. Thirty-six individuals from 20 different countries became U.S. citizens in Oxford. An overflow crowd ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Friday, September 18, 2015 12:00 pm

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