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Corinth man wanted by the FBI on drug charge

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Jackson Division is seeking the public’s help in locating a Corinth, Miss. man…

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Runoffs for supervisor races set for August 27

Once the dust settled from Tuesday’s primaries, there were still a few races that have yet to be…

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Lafayette County Crime Report (Aug. 6)

1 civil matter 1 domestic violence 1 fraud 2 follow up 3 information 1 petit larceny 1 road…

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Oxford Police make felony burglary, DUI arrests

An Abbeville man is facing a felony charge for allegedly stealing from a public library. On August 1…

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Supervisors uphold decision to deny conditional use permit to Rooster’s Barn Cabin

After a discussion that lasted more than two hours, the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors affirmed the decision…

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Hood, Waller carry Lafayette County in state races

Some of the state’s biggest races were narrowed down on Tuesday as the election season marches on toward…

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Busby elected Lafayette County Circuit Clerk, Baker stays Tax Assessor

Family traditions continued and got one step closer to continuing after Tuesday’s primary elections. Several county and state…

Lafayette County election results: New leaders join incumbents, as key positions see fresh faces and familiar figures retain their seats.

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2019 Election Live Results

With all 18 precincts reporting in Lafayette County, these are the final totals in both the Democratic and…

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Rally held for man allegedly beaten by law enforcement in Water Valley

David Logan, the 28-year-old Water Valley man who sustained injuries during an altercation with law enforcement officers on…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (Aug. 5)

1 accident 1 agency assist 2 alarms 1 animal complaint 1 civil matter 2 disturbances 1 follow up…

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Water Valley sets watermelon world record

Water Valley held the 50th Watermelon Carnival this past weekend, and to commemorate the milestone, etched the town’s…

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Oxford Police holding free active shooter training this week

In the wake of this weekend’s mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, the Oxford Police…

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Sisk Avenue to re-open for Election Day

After nearly two months of closures and construction, Sisk Avenue is primed to re-open to motorists. The City…

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Cyclist hit on Old Highway 7

A cyclist was seriously injured on Saturday when he and his bicycle collided with a vehicle on County…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (Aug. 2-4)

1 accident 1 agency assist 2 alarms 3 animal complaints 4 civil matters 6 disturbances 2 domestic violence…

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Scott Michael addresses Rooster’s Barn Cabin case

After being denied a conditional use request from the Lafayette County Planning Commission, Scott Michael is going to…

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Mississippi Lottery Corporation accepting retailer applications

After being signed into law last fall, Mississippi is taking the next steps in establishing a state lottery.…

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Sheriff disputes police brutality allegations

News that the Yalobusha County Sheriff’s Department and Water Valley Police Department were accused of “brutally beating” Davidtron Logan first…

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Kroger Expansion to begin Monday

Work on the long-awaited expansion and renovation of the Kroger on University Avenue is set to begin this…

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Oxford School District approves 2019-20 budget

After a public hearing took place on July 22, the Oxford School District approved its $49 million budget…

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Oxford University Transit offering free rides on Election Day

The free summer rides program ended on Wednesday, but Oxford University Transit is giving people one more day…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (Aug. 1)

1 accident 1 agency assist 3 alarms 1 residential burglary 2 civil matters 2 disturbances 1 domestic violence…