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Library requests $500K+ for 2025 budget; Named fifth busiest in state

The Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library is the fifth busiest individual library branch in Mississippi, according to…

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Local leaders weigh in on attempted assassination

Two days after the attempted assassination of former Pres. Donald Trump, that left a retired firefighter dead and…

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Oxford, Lafayette school district mourn loss of student, staff member

The Oxford and Lafayette County school districts are each mourning the loss of one of their own. On…

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Property transfers for Lafayette County

Compiled by Davis Coen Property transfers between July 1-5, 2024, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk:…

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More than 100 moms helped at community baby shower event

Rapha’s House hosted its first Community Baby Shower recently, serving about 100 women. The event took place on…

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Hearing to delay foot fraud lawsuit trial set for Monday

Attorneys representing a former podiatrist in a $5 million civil lawsuit are asking the court to continue the…

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Water Valley man charged for threatening a deputy

A Water Valley man was arrested recently for threatening a law enforcement officer. On July 6, a deputy…

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Beryl could send us some rain today, higher chance Tuesday

As remnants of Hurricane Beryl head northwestward, north Mississippi is expected to see some associated rain and thunderstorms…

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Property transfers

Compiled by Davis Coen   Property transfers between June 24-28, 2024, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery…

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Restaurant Inspections

Staff report The Mississippi Department of Health conducted 65 food service inspections in Lafayette County between June 1-30…

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Practical Nursing Pinning

The Holmes Community College Grenada Campus Practical Nursing Pinning was held last Wednesday in the Corey Forum on…

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Fireworks sales increasing as Fourth of July gets closer

By Ian Sparks Eagle intern The Fourth of July falls on Thursday of this week and millions across…

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Abbeville native McEwen is going to Paris

Abbeville native and former Oxford Charger Shelby McEwen has earned a spot on Team USA ahead of the 2024…

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Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office Youth Academy wraps up

The  Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office’s Youth Academy brought together area kids for a week filled with learning, excitement,…

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Fourth of July trash pickup, closings and more

With the Fourth of July holiday happening on a Thursday, many local government offices are closing for a…

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Sheriff’s Office investigates fatal, one-vehicle crash

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed one, and critically injured another. According…

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Abbeville’s own Shelby McEwen jumps his way to Olympic finals

Abbeville native and former Oxford Charger Shelby McEwen made it through the first round of the U.S. Olympic…

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Leadership Lafayette partners with Pregnancy Center to create memorial garden

Leadership Lafayette recently announced its partnership with The Pregnancy Center of Oxford to establish a memorial garden dedicated…

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Lafayette County Property Transfers

Compiled by Davis Coen   Property transfers between June 17-21, 2024, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery…

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Ava Randle to compete for state Distinguished Young Woman title

Distinguished Young Woman of Lafayette County Ava Randle will be one of 29 high school seniors competing for…

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No school supply lists needed for K-6 Lafayette County students

Thanks to efficient financial planning by the Lafayette County School District, parents with students in grades K-6 will…

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High temps today; Possible rain Wednesday

A Heat Advisory remains in effect for Lafayette County through 9 p.m. tonight, according to the National Weather…