Columns
No way I could live in Philly
We all have faults and vices. Mine happen to be eating too much Southern food and enjoying too many sodas. But if I lived in ...
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Lafayette County
Water woes a hot topic
Water, water and more water was the theme of Tuesday night’s Lafayette County Board of Supervisors meeting as once again concerns over water pressure, fire ...
by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, January 4, 2017 10:43 am
Lafayette County
Supervisors to have first meeting of new year
It may be the first of the year, but the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors are expected to take up several matters left over from ...
by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, January 3, 2017 10:34 am
News
Local well-known folks make resolutions for the new year
The new year often brings a feeling of making this year the best year of our lives and many of us decide to make ...
by Rob Sigler, Saturday, December 31, 2016 3:37 pm
Lafayette County
Controversy, protests in latter half of 2016
Editor’s Note: This is the third of four stories highlighting local news in 2016. Coming up this week: WEDNESDAY: January-April THURSDAY: May-August TODAY: September-December SUNDAY: ...
by Rob Sigler, Friday, December 30, 2016 10:36 am
Columns
2016 can’t end soon enough
I don’t know about you, but I literally cannot wait until midnight Saturday when we say good-bye to 2016. It seems as though as I ...
by Rob Sigler, Thursday, December 29, 2016 10:45 am
Business
Lafayette County has one of the lowest jobless rates in Mississippi
Lafayette County continues to have one of the lowest unemployment rates in Mississippi and remains below the national average. The 4.1 percent jobless rate in ...
by Rob Sigler, Friday, December 23, 2016 10:28 am
Columns
Tomorrow is never promised
On Monday, I had to do something that was perhaps the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my 50-plus years. I had to say good-bye ...
by Rob Sigler, Thursday, December 22, 2016 10:43 am
Lafayette County
Despite residents’ concerns, development starts on Pebble Creek
Pebble Creek subdivision has been given the go-ahead on the first phase of their development, despite concerns from nearby residents of The Lakes subdivision who ...
by Rob Sigler, Monday, December 19, 2016 10:52 am
News
Hughes preps for another legislative session
A year ago, Jay Hughes wasn’t exactly sure what to expect as a freshman state representative, but he soon figured it wasn’t what he was ...
by Rob Sigler, Friday, December 16, 2016 10:16 am
Columns
I want only one thing for Christmas
What do I want for Christmas? I’ve been asked that several times in the last few weeks. And my answer has consistently been “nothing,” which ...
by Rob Sigler, Thursday, December 15, 2016 10:07 am
Lafayette County
Pebble Creek subdivsion to appeal planning ruling
A controversial subdivision development proposed for the Spring Lake area will come before the Lafayette County Planning Commission during a special appeal meeting at the ...
by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, December 14, 2016 10:43 am
Lafayette County
Lafayette County Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission join forces to discuss regulations
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors and the Lafayette County Planning Commission held a joint work session Thursday morning at the Chancery Building to discuss ...
by Rob Sigler, Sunday, December 11, 2016 7:07 am
Lafayette County
100 Men organization wants ‘big projects’
A local group of men have the means and resources, but now they are seeking the projects to make the LOU community a better place ...
by Rob Sigler, Friday, December 9, 2016 10:20 am
Columns
It’s all about family — nothing more
It’s the Christmas Season … already. If you are like me, you are probably asking yourself where this year has gone. It seems the older ...
by Rob Sigler, Thursday, December 8, 2016 10:37 am
News
Dentists give back to residents
In their attempt to “Keep Oxford Smiling,” Lee Family & Cosmetic Dentistry will be offering a free dentistry day on Saturday from 8 a.m. to ...
by Rob Sigler, Thursday, December 8, 2016 10:29 am
Lafayette County
Stonewater gets approval from supervisors
Despite concerns from residents and their own reservations, the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved the preliminary and final commercial site plan for Stonewater Addiction ...
by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, December 7, 2016 10:40 am
Lafayette County
Condo project wins appeal
A planned condo development received approval from the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors after the developer won his appeal Monday evening, despite objections from many ...
by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, December 6, 2016 10:58 am
Lafayette County
Stonewater treatment facility on supervisor’s agenda
Not everyone who lives near a proposed drug and alcohol treatment facility in the Clear Creek community is against the idea of it being located ...
by Rob Sigler, Saturday, December 3, 2016 8:45 pm
Lafayette County
County officials, developers discuss subdivision regulation changes
At the end of Monday night’s four-hour Lafayette County Planning Commission meeting, a discussion among a few developers and county officials was held about potential ...
by Rob Sigler, Friday, December 2, 2016 11:46 am
Columns
Don’t be fearful of the unknown
The unknown is something I believe most of us agree can be fearful. Whether it’s something as serious as “the great beyond” or not quite ...
by Rob Sigler, Thursday, December 1, 2016 10:39 am
News
UM’s Saudi Arabian Student Organization hosts national festival
By Meredith Hutcheson University of Mississippi The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts was filled with the sounds, sights and aromas of the ...
by Rob Sigler, Thursday, December 1, 2016 10:34 am
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