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Supervisors District 2 race adds one more, as Justice Court adds competition

There’s been a slow in the number of names entering races for office in Lafayette County, but residents…

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Oxford School Board waiting for clearer picture on budget for projects

The Oxford School Board discussed two of its projects during Monday’s meeting that will be over the $38…

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Lafayette County Crime Report (Jan. 29)

2 accidents 3 alarms 1 auto theft 1 disturbance 2 domestic violence 1 harassment 4 suspicious activities 1…

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Growing purchase loans allow veterans to buy housing in Oxford

Oxford saw the third-highest growth among cities offering purchase loans to assist veterans in buying homes. Over a…

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Oxford city pool in need of repairs

It is still cold outside but before the warmer months of summer arrive the Oxford city pool is…

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Landscaping renovations approved for former Hayakawa building

In what could be viewed as the first step taken towards the Oxford Police Department finding a new…

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OPD arrests 2 men for allegedly stealing items from cars

Two men, one from Booneville and the other from Saltillo, were arrested after being caught by a private…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (Jan. 28)

2 alarms 3 animal complaints 1 residential burglary (CR 5007) 2 disturbances 3 harassment 5 service calls 1…

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Aldermen to re-write land codes pertaining to banners

The Board of Aldermen concluded it would re-write specific land development codes to limit and define banners in…

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Oxford School District names Brittany Franks Teacher of the Year

The Oxford School District announced its annual awards Monday evening, and announced Brittany Franks as its Teacher of…

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Aldermen to begin drafting changes to city alcohol ordinance

Oxford’s Board of Aldermen agreed to begin drafting changes to an ordinance Monday, concerning on-premise consumption of light…

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Steps being made to limit the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in deer

OXFORD – Three more Mississippi deer have been found containing Chronic Wasting Disease, bringing the statewide count to…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (Jan. 25-27)

6 accidents 5 alarms 2 animal complaints 4 disturbances 2 domestic violence 1 malicious mischief 6 service calls…

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OPD taking extra measures against disregarded bus safety laws

In response to Oxford and Lafayette County residents disregarding bus safety laws, Oxford Police has increased activity over…

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Clay Deweese enters Representatives District 12 race against Kilpatrick

Oxford businessman Clay Deweese announced he has entered the Mississippi House of Representatives race in District 12 Thursday.…

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Oxford’s Armstrong named Mississippi’s 2019 Hospital Champion

When Aubrey Armstrong took the stage inside the Pavilion at Ole Miss on Thursday she had control of…

Crime

Lafayette County Crime Report (Jan. 24)

2 alarms 1 malicious mischief 1 disturbance 2 suspicious activity 1 scam 2 transports 4 information 1 road…

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Area schools getting hit as flu season ramps up

The flu season is in full swing and schools are starting to feel the effects. Lafayette County School…

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Teresa Coleman gives back to a community that made her a business owner

Teresa Coleman describes herself as a perfectionist. And in her profession, being a tax preparer at EZ Tax,…

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North East Power ‘cautiously optimistic’ about rural internet bill

North East Mississippi Electric Power Association is exploring the possibilities in providing internet to rural Lafayette County, but…

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Lafayette County Crime Report (Jan. 23)

2 accidents 2 disturbances 1 juvenile complaint 5 service calls 1 welfare concern 8 transports 1 follow up…

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First National Bank offering relief to those affected by shutdown

The government has been in a partial shutdown for over a month. As it continues to set the…