Lafayette County

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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 ...

July 23, 2024

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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 ...

July 22, 2024

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Reardon sentenced to 2 years in prison for violating probation

A Lafayette County Circuit Court judge sentenced a man serving probation for stalking the mayor of Oxford to ...

July 20, 2024

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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 ...

July 19, 2024

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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 ...

July 18, 2024

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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 ...

July 18, 2024

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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 ...

July 16, 2024

Weather

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 ...

July 16, 2024

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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 ...

July 16, 2024

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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 ...

July 15, 2024

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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 ...

July 15, 2024

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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: ...

July 11, 2024

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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 ...

July 11, 2024

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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 ...

July 9, 2024

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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 ...

July 8, 2024

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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 ...

July 8, 2024

Lafayette County

Property transfers

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

July 3, 2024

Lafayette County

Restaurant Inspections

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

July 3, 2024

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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 ...

July 2, 2024

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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 ...

July 2, 2024

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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 ...

July 1, 2024

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