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Portrait of the state focus of upcoming poetry event

News release Mississippi may bear the scars of a history of poverty and racial oppression but it is ...

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Former Marks City clerk arrested

Today State Auditor Shad White announced the arrest of Pamela McNutt. McNutt is the former city clerk for ...

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Mississippi at risk for flooding; Flood Warning issued for Little Tallahatchie

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is working with county and state officials as the state braces for another ...

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Lafayette County Fire Department responds to 75 calls during winter weather

Through the winter storm that swept through the community this past week, the Lafayette County Fire Department successfully ...

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Local police respond to 88 wrecks during winter storm

Local police responded to about 88 wrecks in Oxford and Lafayette County last week due to the winter ...

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Trapped with cat, but HOA to the rescue

By Steve Stricker Columnist Monday 1:25 pm, January 15,  snow piling up on top of sleet that began ...

Holidays are rarely perfect days

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Cold weather was chance to clean junk drawers

By Bonnie Brown Columnist Now that everybody has experienced winter weather, let’s get on with more moderate weather ...

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Alyce Clarke bumps into $2B in lottery sales

By Sid Salter Columnist Former State Rep. Alyce Griffin Clarke, D-Jackson, heads to a Jan. 26 “Night of ...

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Worry not, empty shelves and ice will pass

By Les Ferguson Jr. Columnist Looking back over my life, I realize I’ve wasted valuable time by being ...

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Old Man Winter not a stranger

By Jan Penton Miller It is so pleasant to have a change from our usual weather. Pleasant, that ...

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Day trip to Booker and Phillips like old times

By Harold Brummett Denmark Star Route A trip long planned was unexpectedly postponed so I took advantage of ...

Explore forest bathing's tranquility and benefits. Escape the urban hustle by immersing in nature, improving both mental and physical health.

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Tree give-away day is Feb. 9

The Mississippi Forestry Commission and Natural Resources Conservation Service and Lafayette County SWCD will hold a tree give-away ...

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Cofield’s Corner

By John Cofield Today’s coffee clubbers can be found at the Beacon and at the old Lindsey’s Chevron, ...

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UM Accountancy School honors Bailey family

’81 alum supports Now & Ever campaign By Andy Belt UM communications The University of Mississippi’s Patterson School ...

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Addicus announces new Oxford office

Financial services firm now on Enterprise Drive Addicus announced the grand opening of its new Oxford office recently. ...

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Legislative assignments good for Lafayette County

The Mississippi Legislature began its second full week of this year’s session Monday. State lawmakers who represent all, ...

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MDWFP seeks conservation officer applications

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is now accepting applications for the next Law Enforcement Cadet ...

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OPD names Det. Kam Herod its 2023 R.L. “Bob” Jones Memorial Officer of the Year

The Oxford Police Department held its annual Peace Officer’s Officer of the Year Banquet recently to recognize outstanding ...

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Lafayette County schools will remain closed Wednesday

The Lafayette County School District announced Tuesday that schools will remain closed Wednesday. The decision to close was ...

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9 Lives made big impact in the prevention of homeless kittens in 2023

In 2023, 9 Lives Cat Rescue fixed 409 animals, with the help of private donations and their community ...

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Thacker Mountain Radio Hour returns Feb. 1

The Thacker Mountain Radio Hour returns to live performances Thursday, Feb. 1, at 6 p.m. at the Powerhouse ...

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NWS issues flood watch for Lafayette County

The National Weather Service has issued a flood for Lafayette County for Wednesday and Thursday. The watch begins ...

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