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Sheriff’s Office looking for shooting suspect

UPDATE: The suspect has surrendered himself to law enforcement. The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the…

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Local veterans hold flag ceremony at Roundabout Oxford RV & Water Resort

A giant 30’x60’ American flag was hoisted up a 100’ flagpole at Roundabout Oxford RV & Water Resort,…

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Lafayette baseball defeats Water Valley

By Bruce Newman Lafayette High scored six runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to rally from…

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WV man arrested for allegedly vandalizing vehicle, attempted burglary

Deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint on Feb. 7 that Jeffery Hall, 27, of…

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Supervisors approved animal shelter management contract

On Tuesday, the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved a contract with the Oxford Lafayette Humane Society to…

Lafayette County

Lafayette County property transfers Feb. 10-14

Compiled by Davis Coen Property transfers between Feb. 10-14, 2025, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk:…

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Get tested, treated for flu at local health department

Flu numbers in Mississippi remain high and the Mississippi State Department of Health wants you to know you…

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Couple charged with sexual battery of a child

A couple was arrested recently by the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office for their alleged involvement in molesting a…

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Abbeville precinct gets name update

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved a name change Tuesday for a county precinct during its regular…

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Lafayette boys soccer wins first state championship

By Bruce Newman Lafayette High boys soccer has won its first-ever state championship after defeating South Jones 2-0…

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Lafayette girls’ soccer wins state title

Lafayette wins 5th state title beating Florence 3-2 on penalty kicks after the match ended 2-2 in extra…

Elections

Taylor to elect mayor in June

Registered voters living in the city limits of Taylor will head to the polls on June 3 to…

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Severe storms, heavy rain expected on Saturday

A cold front is expected to move in Friday night and peak on Saturday with the threat of…

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Property Transfers

Compiled by Davis Coen   Property transfers between Feb. 3-7, 2025, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery…

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Lafayette boys soccer heads to state championship

By Bruce Newman Lafayette boys soccer will play for a state championship for the second consecutive season following…

Sports

Lafayette shut outs New Hope

By Bruce Newman Lafayette girls soccer shutout New Hope 5-0 on Monday night in the Mississippi High School…

Sports

Lafayette boys soccer takes down Pontotoc

By Bruce Newman Lafayette’s Kyan Cohran scored the only goal of the match as the Commodores defeated Pontotoc…

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Lots rain this week coupled with up and down temperatures

Get ready for another weather rollercoaster ride this week in north Mississippi – a wet rollercoaster ride. Heavy…

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McEwen to play in Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

Abbeville native and 2024 Olympic silver medalist Shelby McEwen will play in the 2025 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity…

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Commodores defeat Pontotoc 1-0

By Bruce Newman Lafayette’s Kyan Cohran scored the only goal of the match as the Commodores defeated Pontotoc…

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Property transfers in Lafayette County Jan. 27-31

Property Transfers Compiled by Davis Coen   Property transfers between Jan. 27- Jan. 31, as recorded with the…

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Rain expected Wednesday; Cold front coming in Saturday

Lafayette County could see some heavy rain and a thunderstorm or two Wednesday. The spring-like temperatures are expected…