News

University of Mississippi announces fall 2023 Chancellor’s Honor Roll

The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Fall 2023 Honor Roll lists, including the Chancellor’s Honor ...

February 1, 2024

News

Lafayette school bus involved in early morning crash

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department, the Lafayette County Fire Department and the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a ...

February 1, 2024

News

Presidential primary absentee ballots now available

Absentee ballots for the 2024 Democratic and Republican Presidential Primaries are now available in the Lafayette County Circuit ...

January 31, 2024

News

Truck battery venture locating to Marshall

1.9B project said to create 2,000 jobs A joint venture between Accelera by Cummins, the zero-emissions business unit ...

January 31, 2024

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Jan. 31 law enforcement activity reports

January 31, 2024

News

Griste trial delayed by winter storm

The trial for an Oxford woman charged with first-degree murder was continued due to the winter storm earlier ...

January 31, 2024

Events

Blood Drive at St. John

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church will be hosting a blood drive in honor of St. Valentine. Donors ...

January 31, 2024

Arts

Double Decker Arts Festival is big draw for local, national artists

The Double Decker Arts Festival has grown in many ways — from the number of people participating in ...

January 31, 2024

News

Men’s basketball efeats Mississippi State in front of record crowd

By Ole Miss Athletics An in-state rivalry game that had it all, a record-breaking crowd and a tight ...

January 31, 2024

Lifestyle

‘Pathways to Discover’ slated for St. Peter’s

By Julie Mabus A two-day retreat on Feb. 23-24 will mark the first of a series presented by ...

January 31, 2024

News

State ballot initiative rights will be a long, complex fight

By Sid Salter Columnist Once again, the issue of whether Mississippi voters should have the very straightforward power ...

January 31, 2024

Lifestyle

Giving thanks for deep sleep

By Jan Penton-Miller Columnist On this crisp morning I burrow under the covers a little longer. Warm delight ...

January 31, 2024

Lifestyle

Writer’s block, like ice, finally melted

By Ricky Swindle Muffler Shop Musings Howdy, friends! I’ve been suffering from writer’s block lately. I sit down ...

January 31, 2024

Lifestyle

Put me in, coach – I’m ready to play

By Les Ferguson Jr. Columnist Our youngest son loves football. We have a picture of him playing in ...

January 31, 2024

News

Boggs joins Codaray Construction

Codaray Construction has announced that Chris Boggs has joined the company as superintendent and will work in Codaray’s ...

January 31, 2024

Lifestyle

City pool project moving forward

$5.5M budgeted for renovations By Alyssa Schnugg Senior reporter Summer days filled with fun in the sun and ...

January 31, 2024

News

Commission OKs balcony, upgrades for Oxford Insurance

By Alyssa Schnugg Senior reporter The Oxford Insurance Agency building will be getting spruced up after the Oxford ...

January 31, 2024

Lifestyle

Restaurant inspection grades: mostly A scores, one C

The Mississippi Department of Health conducted 35 food service inspections in Lafayette County between Jan. 1 and Jan. ...

January 31, 2024

Lifestyle

Property Transfers

Property transfers between Jan. 22-26, 2024, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk: Pisgah Bottom Pine Trees, ...

January 31, 2024

Lifestyle

Lacking in the pioneer spirit department

By Bonnie Brown Columnist Here we are at the end of January, which is always a month full ...

January 31, 2024

News

Jan. 30 law enforcement activity reports

January 30, 2024

News

Northwest to honor Reedy Acres Foundation as award recipient

News release Northwest Mississippi Community College is awarding its annual Outstanding Corporation Award to Reedy Acres Foundation. The ...

January 30, 2024