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Thaxton man charged with aggravated assault

A local man was arrested recently for allegedly assaulting someone over 65 years old. According to the Lafayette…

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Stonewater asks for appeal of Planning Commission decision

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved a request from Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center to expand an existing…

Crime

Man arrested after police persue vehicle to Union County

A Lafayette County Sheriff Deputy, while on patrol, observed a Dodge Charger with an expired tag and driving…

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Man charged with stealing trailers

On May 10, deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint regarding a stolen trailer. The…

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Commodores’ Class of 2025 make walk across the stage

Lafayette High School said farewell to the Class of 2025 Friday night at the Sandy and John Black…

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Car Show on the Square this Weekend

By Galen Holley Car show enthusiasts comprise a special subculture, kind of like bikers and people who attend…

Lafayette County

Property Transfers

Property transfers between May 5-9, 2025, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk: South Grove, LLC to…

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The Quiet Crisis: ICM is Oxford’s frontline against homelessness

Since 1999, Interfaith Compassion Ministry has worked behind the scenes to meet the needs of Oxford and Lafayette…

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Lafayette County property transfers

Property transfers between April 28 – May 2, 2025, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk: South…

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UPDATE: She has been located

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office is asking citizens to be on the lookout for a missing woman. Ashley…

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Lafayette High School announces Valedictorian, Salutatorian

Lafayette High School announced the Class of 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian this week. Graduation will be held on…

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Man sentenced in death of 1-year-old child

A man charged in the death of a 1-year-old child last year will serve another seven years in…

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New Regional Economic Alliance approved for north Mississippi counties

A new law approved by Gov. Tate Reeves in March is paving the way for a powerful partnership…

History

Ghost town residents provide lessons for today by working with scientists in 1800s to combat yellow fever

By Shirley Wimbish Gray Mississippi Today Given recent policy changes threatening the future of medical research and news…

Lafayette County

Lafayette County property transfers

Property transfers between April 20-24, 2025, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk: The Crossing at Oxford…

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Fast storm damaged 12 homes in Lafayette County; Some still without power

A fast-moving thunderstorm wreaked havoc in part of southern Lafayette County Sunday and several hundred are still without…

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Ammunition manufacturer aims to provide quality product to Oxford

Rocky Ford Ammunition, a locally owned and operated ammunition manufacturer, aims to provide the community with reliable and…

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Supes order accessory structure removed

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors voted to order that an accessory structure be removed from property located…

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Property Transfers

Property transfers between Apr. 14-17, 2025, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk: Cardinal Acquisitions, LLC to…

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Bailey takes House District 23 race with 32 votes

According to uncertified results, Calhoun City native Perry Van Bailey won Tuesday night’s runoff election to serve as…

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Fatal wreck claims life of local man

A Lafayette man died Saturday after his car left the road for unknown reasons. According to the Mississippi…

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Multi-agency operation leads to 42 arrests in Lafayette County

Multiple law enforcement agencies joined forces recently to serve 42 arrest warrants for alleged drug offenses and other…