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County animal shelter has Oct. 1 completion goal
Construction of the new Lafayette County animal shelter is expected to be completed by Oct. 1, according to…
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Lafayette County food inspection grades for August
The Mississippi Department of Health conducted 70 food service inspections in Lafayette County between Aug. 1-31 with 52…
Opinion
Explanation needed for trash collection hike
By Harold Brummett Denmark Star Route Will Rogers said. “All I know is just what I read in…
History
Cofield’s Corner
By John Cofield There are three towns in Lafayette County — Oxford, Abbeville and Taylor. All three have…
News
Lafayette supervisors pass two-week burn ban
Lafayette County officials have issued an immediate burn ban in response to ongoing drought conditions across north Mississippi.…
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Qualification period for school board, Justice Court judge ends Friday
Lafayette County residents have just a few days left to qualify for a seat on the Lafayette County…
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Rain expected mid-week, brings in cold front
Summer weather will give way to more fall-like temperatures later this week, at least for now. Today and…
Lifestyle
Fisher-Wirth to headline First Friday Poetry event
Dr. Ann Fisher-Wirth, a recently retired professor from the University of Mississippi, will be the featured poet at…
News
Garbage collection rate increase for county residents
In a few weeks, Lafayette County residents living outside of the city limits will see an $8 hike…
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Welcome home: Local veteran receives new, ‘tiny’ house
In a display of community spirit and unwavering support for veterans, two organizations came together to provide a…
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Two flown to hospital after Hwy 7 wreck
Two people were seriously injured Monday after a wreck on Highway 7. At about 5 p.m., the Mississippi…
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Chargers, Commodores, United Way team up for Crosstown Classic
As part of the annual football rivalry between the Lafayette Commodores and Oxford Chargers, the United Way of…
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Hot, sunny week ahead: Chance of showers by the weekend
Residents of Oxford can expect a hot and mostly sunny week ahead, with temperatures soaring and only a…
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60 Lafayette TECH students receive certifications
Sixty Lafayette High School students are now certified in areas regarding construction and welding. Grant Crockett, director of…
News
Man faces rape charge
An Oxford man was arrested recently and charged with rape. According to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Officer, on…
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One dead, one severely injured in Highway 7/9 wreck
A Sardis man was killed Tuesday when the truck he was a passenger in rolled over. According to…
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Local man dies after vehicle found in pond
A 19-year-old Oxford man died Sunday after a vehicle he was driving landed upside down in a pond…
News
No parade for Oxford Olympians
Moments after Sam Kendricks and Shelby Mcewen won silver medals in the Paris Olympics, Oxonians took to X…
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Lafayette County property transfers
Compiled by Davis Coen Property transfers between Aug. 5-9, 2024, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk:…
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Lafayette Fire, TECH offer innovative firefighter training program
The Lafayette County Fire Department is partnering with the Oxford-Lafayette School of Applied Technology to offer a unique…
News
Best of Oxford 2024 revealed
Oxford is passionate about all things local, and Best of Oford is no exception. More than 150,000 votes…
News
Lots of sun, maybe a little rain this week
According to the National Weather Service, Lafayette County can expect a week of lots of sun and perhaps…
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