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Oxford’s McEwen claims silver in nail-bitting high jump final

Abbeville native and Oxford High graduate Shelby McEwen cleared 2.36 meters on Saturday to claim silver at the…

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Man arrested after deputies find malnourished and dead dogs

A Lafayette County man has been charged with felony animal cruelty after deputies found dead and malnourished dogs…

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Fire Department, Communicare host free Narcan use course

The Lafayette County Fire Department is hosting free Narcan classes for its firefighters and the general public. The…

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Property Transfers

Compiled by Davis Coen Property transfers between July 29 – Aug. 2, 2024, as recorded with the Lafayette…

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Abbeville native jumps his way into finals in Paris

Abbeville native and former Oxford Charger Shelby McEwen leads all qualifiers heading into the U.S. Olympic’s men’s high…

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Construction Waste Management, Pea Ridge Recycling expand operations

Construction Waste Management and Pea Ridge Recycling announce the opening of their newest location in Pontotoc. This expansion…

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Detention Center to get new chiller

One thing a jail doesn’t want is hot, grumpy inmates. On Monday, the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors…

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Lafayette grad receives $500 scholarship

Lafayette County Board of Supervisors President Brent Larson presented Lafayette High graduate Caroline Norris with a $500 check…

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Residents seeking school board seat can start qualifying Aug. 7

Lafayette County residents can soon start qualifying to run for one of two Lafayette County School Board seats…

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Lafayette County property transfers

Compiled by Davis Coen Property transfers between July 22-26, 2024, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk:…

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Harmon’s Fish & Steaks holds benefit for Veterans Home residents

By Harold Brummett Denmark Star Route Nobody asked them to do it. The idea was like spontaneous combustion,…

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Hot this week, little rain expected

Lafayette County finally received some good rain that helped cool things down and fed the thirsty grass and…

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House buying help available for Lafayette County teachers

The Housing Assistance for Teachers program in Mississippi helps teachers buy homes in areas with critical teacher shortages.…

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Lafayette County property transfers

Compiled by Davis Coen Property transfers between July 15-19, 2024, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk:…

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NEMEPA, NE SPARC continues grant program for local teachers

North East Mississippi Electric Power Association and NE SPARC have partnered to continue a grant program for local…

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LCLEOA celebrates 25 years, honors outstanding officers, staff

On a daily basis, Capt. Jarrett Bundren deals with the darker side of humanity as head of investigations…

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Reardon sentenced to 2 years in prison for violating probation

UPDATE: In January 2025, a Circuit Court Judge reduced Reardon’s sentence to 120 days and reinstated the five…

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All-female rib cooking contest raises $5K for Family Crisis Services

An all-female rib cooking contest in Jackson, Tennessee raised more than $5,000 for Family Crisis Services of Northwest…

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Lafayette firefighters tackle home fire

The Lafayette County Fire Department responded to a house fire Wednesday afternoon. At about 2:13 p.m., firefighters were…

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Chronic absenteeism still high in local schools but improving since Covid

While under the state average for chronic absenteeism, both Oxford and Lafayette County schools are working toward lowering…

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Former Lafayette student, recent Kossuth graduate killed in wreck

An early morning wreck on Highway 30 claimed the life of a recent Kossuth High School graduate. At…

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Possible rain, lower temps later this week

After a blazing hot day today, Lafayette County and the surrounding area could see some relief after predicted…