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Columns

No way I could live in Philly

We all have faults and vices. Mine happen to be eating too much Southern food and enjoying too many sodas. But if I lived in ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, January 5, 2017 10:19 am

Lafayette County

Water woes a hot topic

Water, water and more water was the theme of Tuesday night’s Lafayette County Board of Supervisors meeting as once again concerns over water pressure, fire ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, January 4, 2017 10:43 am

Lafayette County

Supervisors to have first meeting of new year

It may be the first of the year, but the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors are expected to take up several matters left over from ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, January 3, 2017 10:34 am

News

Local well-known folks make resolutions for the new year

  The new year often brings a feeling of making this year the best year of our lives and many of us decide to make ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Saturday, December 31, 2016 3:37 pm

Lafayette County

Controversy, protests in latter half of 2016

Editor’s Note: This is the third of four stories highlighting local news in 2016. Coming up this week: WEDNESDAY: January-April THURSDAY: May-August TODAY: September-December SUNDAY: ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Friday, December 30, 2016 10:36 am

Columns

2016 can’t end soon enough

I don’t know about you, but I literally cannot wait until midnight Saturday when we say good-bye to 2016. It seems as though as I ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, December 29, 2016 10:45 am

Business

Lafayette County has one of the lowest jobless rates in Mississippi

Lafayette County continues to have one of the lowest unemployment rates in Mississippi and remains below the national average. The 4.1 percent jobless rate in ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Friday, December 23, 2016 10:28 am

Columns

Tomorrow is never promised

On Monday, I had to do something that was perhaps the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my 50-plus years. I had to say good-bye ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, December 22, 2016 10:43 am

Lafayette County

Despite residents’ concerns, development starts on Pebble Creek

Pebble Creek subdivision has been given the go-ahead on the first phase of their development, despite concerns from nearby residents of The Lakes subdivision who ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Monday, December 19, 2016 10:52 am

News

Hughes preps for another legislative session

A year ago, Jay Hughes wasn’t exactly sure what to expect as a freshman state representative, but he soon figured it wasn’t what he was ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Friday, December 16, 2016 10:16 am

Columns

I want only one thing for Christmas

What do I want for Christmas? I’ve been asked that several times in the last few weeks. And my answer has consistently been “nothing,” which ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, December 15, 2016 10:07 am

Lafayette County

Pebble Creek subdivsion to appeal planning ruling

A controversial subdivision development proposed for the Spring Lake area will come before the Lafayette County Planning Commission during a special appeal meeting at the ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, December 14, 2016 10:43 am

Lafayette County

Lafayette County Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission join forces to discuss regulations

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors and the Lafayette County Planning Commission held a joint work session Thursday morning at the Chancery Building to discuss ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Sunday, December 11, 2016 7:07 am

Lafayette County

100 Men organization wants ‘big projects’

A local group of men have the means and resources, but now they are seeking the projects to make the LOU community a better place ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Friday, December 9, 2016 10:20 am

Columns

It’s all about family — nothing more

It’s the Christmas Season … already.  If you are like me, you are probably asking yourself where this year has gone. It seems the older ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, December 8, 2016 10:37 am

News

Dentists give back to residents

In their attempt to “Keep Oxford Smiling,” Lee Family & Cosmetic Dentistry will be offering a free dentistry day on Saturday from 8 a.m. to ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, December 8, 2016 10:29 am

Lafayette County

Stonewater gets approval from supervisors

Despite concerns from residents and their own reservations, the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved the preliminary and final commercial site plan for Stonewater Addiction ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, December 7, 2016 10:40 am

Lafayette County

Condo project wins appeal

A planned condo development received approval from the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors after the developer won his appeal Monday evening, despite objections from many ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, December 6, 2016 10:58 am

Lafayette County

Stonewater treatment facility on supervisor’s agenda

Not everyone who lives near a proposed drug and alcohol treatment facility in the Clear Creek community is against the idea of it being located ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Saturday, December 3, 2016 8:45 pm

Lafayette County

County officials, developers discuss subdivision regulation changes

At the end of Monday night’s four-hour Lafayette County Planning Commission meeting, a discussion among a few developers and county officials was held about potential ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Friday, December 2, 2016 11:46 am

Columns

Don’t be fearful of the unknown

The unknown is something I believe most of us agree can be fearful. Whether it’s something as serious as “the great beyond” or not quite ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, December 1, 2016 10:39 am

News

UM’s Saudi Arabian Student Organization hosts national festival

By Meredith Hutcheson University of Mississippi The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts was filled with the sounds, sights and aromas of the ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, December 1, 2016 10:34 am

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