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Business

Lafayette County officials to file lawsuit against unlawful business

Lafayette County will take legal action against J&J Wholesalers for failing to file a site plan and operating a business without a permit, which could ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, June 6, 2017 9:54 am

Columns

When life changes

Twenty-two years ago today, my life changed forever. Fortunately, that change was for the better. Twenty-two years ago today, I held my baby girl in ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, June 1, 2017 9:43 am

Lafayette County

Lafayette County’s J&J Wholesalers facing hefty fine

Ryan Jones will likely have to pay a hefty fine if he wants to finish building and operate J&J Wholesalers on Highway 7 North. During ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, May 25, 2017 10:38 am

Columns

‘God doesn’t like ugly’

For as long as I can remember, my mother has used the phrase “God doesn’t like ugly.” She said this when someone around her would ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, May 25, 2017 10:03 am

Lafayette County

Lafayette County Planning Commission denies potential housing and condo developments

Two potential housing developments decided to table their proposals after going before the Lafayette County Planning Commission Monday night after having their variance requests denied ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, May 23, 2017 10:47 am

News

Jay Hughes favors state lottery for education

Jay Hughes doesn’t hold punches when it comes to state politics. Those who follow the Democrat state representative from Oxford on social media know exactly ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Friday, May 19, 2017 10:57 am

News

Annual OPD Fun Day returns to Spring date; event scheduled for Saturday

The annual Fun Day, hosted by the Oxford Police Department, returns to a spring date after spending last year in September. OPD Communications Director Bridgette ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Friday, May 19, 2017 10:46 am

Columns

Sound advice for our graduates

It certainly doesn’t feel like it, but 34 years ago this month I graduated from high school and often times I think back to what ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, May 18, 2017 9:45 am

Columns

Being a Mom is the toughest job ever

I could easily crank out another “you’re the greatest Mom in the world” column about the greatest Mom in the world for Mother’s Day, but ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, May 11, 2017 12:56 pm

News

Phillips calls Thompsons the real heroes in wanting to help others

Tim Phillips wanted to do more than just help his friends of more than 30 years when they discussed the idea of Mike and Regarner ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Sunday, May 7, 2017 2:00 am

Lafayette County

Lafayette County to provide building inspections for Abbeville

The Town of Abbeville will soon be using Lafayette County services to provide building inspections for new construction. The Board of Supervisors adopted an inter-local ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Friday, May 5, 2017 10:24 am

Columns

National Day of Prayer targets leaders

Oxford will join thousands of individuals, communities and churches across the United States to honor the annual National Day of Prayer today. A prayer service ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, May 4, 2017 9:33 am

Lafayette County

Oxford Springs land use map approved

The overall land use map for Oxford Springs received approval from the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors Monday evening, but one supervisor made it clear ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, May 3, 2017 10:33 am

Lafayette County

$20M bonds will be used for projects in Lafayette County

Lafayette County is moving forward with a $20 million bond issuance that will fund several projects, including the Sisk Avenue and West Oxford Loop extensions ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, May 2, 2017 9:37 am

Events

AGENDAS

Oxford Historic Preservation Commission Monday, 5 p.m. City Hall courtroom • Call to Order. • Approval of the Agenda. • Approval of the minutes from ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Sunday, April 30, 2017 2:02 am

Lifestyle

LOU Pride Weekend slated for May 4-7

By Christina Steube University of Mississippi The second Lafayette-Oxford-University Pride Weekend is set for May 4-7 throughout the city of Oxford and the University of ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Sunday, April 30, 2017 2:01 am

Lafayette County

Outdated cellular tower to be replaced by KeyPoint Communications in Lafayette County

Wireless communication in the county will be improving soon as an outdated radio tower is replaced on Highway 30. KeyPoint Communications received approval during the ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Friday, April 28, 2017 11:43 am

Events

Louisiana bluesman Robert Finley set to play Double Decker early Saturday afternoon

Age really doesn’t mean a thing to Robert Finley, a 63-year old bluesman who has been crafting his music for years before finally releasing his ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, April 27, 2017 3:10 pm

Events

Grammy-nominated guitarist Luther Dickinson set to take the stage for Oxford’s Double Decker Festival Saturday afternoon

Luther Dickinson has been keeping the Mississippi Hill Country blues alive for quite a while now. He learned at the feet of legendary bluesmen R.L. ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, April 27, 2017 3:02 pm

Columns

Mississippi roots run deep

We all have the opportunity to change our circumstances and evolve as individuals. I think most adults my age would agree that they are not ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, April 27, 2017 9:47 am

Events

New Orleans rocker, Grammy winner Dr. John set to take the Double Decker stage Saturday night

He is a six-time Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, but Dr. John is about as New Orleans as crawfish and ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, April 26, 2017 2:18 pm

Business

Oxford Springs land-use map clears the Lafayette County Planning Commission

The massive Oxford Springs project just south of Abbeville took another step forward Monday when the Lafayette County Planning Commission approved for recommendation the development’s ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, April 25, 2017 11:00 am

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