Lafayette County
Carter’s Grocery: serving Taylor for 72 Years
When Dwight Carter returned home to Taylor, Miss. from fighting in World War II, he did so with…
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University Scientists work for natural bedbug remedy
Scientists with the National Center for Natural Products Research at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy are…
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Downtown District to address active shooters, emergency procedures
Oxford Police Department Chief Joey East presented a proposed ordinance for the establishment of a Downtown District at…
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Memphis man sentenced for 2017 human trafficking scheme
A Memphis man arrested in Oxford in 2017 for human trafficking has been sentenced in federal court. On…
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Crave Dessert Cafe Opens Oxford Location on College Hill Road
Award-winning Tupelo dessert café Crave is officially open for business in its new Oxford location. Crave has become…
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Oxford Electric Department to lower residential rates
Oxford residents could soon be seeing lower costs for electricity, thanks to a vote by the board of…
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Child’s Play: Outdoor Creations builds playhouses across region
In a world of iPads and video games, Pontotoc-based Outdoor Creations is encouraging children to get outside and…
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Taylor residents voice concerns over new substation
Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley held a public hearing in Taylor on Wednesday, to give residents an opportunity…
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Water Valley Aldermen legalize cold beer sales
Water Valley residents can now purchase cold beer in retail stores, thanks to a board of aldermen vote…
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Oxford Aldermen deny appeal for brick wall addition on South 8th Street
The Oxford Board of Aldermen denied a homeowner’s request on Tuesday for a variance to add an addition…
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Aldermen approve historic survey for Avent Acres
Avent Acres is one step closer to potentially reaching historic district status. The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved…
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Aldermen take first steps to Downtown District
Oxford Police Chief Joey East presented the first reading of a proposed ordinance that would create a Downtown…
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Burns Belfry receives grant from North Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area
The Oxford Board of Aldermen voted to accept a grant from the North Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area…
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Primary election sees low voter turnout in Lafayette County
On Tuesday evening, voters at the Jackson Avenue Center found themselves without a wait. Traditionally one of the…
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Supervisors approve 409 Rentals Commercial development
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved a request for conditional use permit for a new project from…
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Lafayette County Fire Dept. opens Station 17 this week
Lafayette County Fire Station 17, located on Highway 6 East, will be officially opened this week. At Monday…
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North Mississippi Classic raises $100,000 for Children’s Hospital
Century Club Charities, host organization for the North Mississippi Classic golf tournament, presented a $100,000 gift to the…
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Friends clean up Lamar Park after rain
It’s not unusual for young boys to head outside after a rainstorm to slosh around in mud puddles…
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University Avenue Sonic is coming back
When Sonic on University Avenue closed for an undetermined amount of time, the sign promised the popular fast-food…
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Mississippi’s Congressional primary Tuesday; polls open at 7 a.m.
Registered voters in Oxford and Lafayette County may vote in the state’s Congressional primary election beginning at 7…
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Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society director resigns
The director of the Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society has resigned after 10 months at the shelter. Rumors of Angela…
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North Grove Equestrian Park coming to Lafayette County
Wesscorp Investments, a Tennessee-based development company, recently purchased 156 acres of land on Highway 6 East with plans…
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