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Oxford man charged with felonies following gun complaint

An Oxford man faces felony charges for allegedly having a gun as a convicted felon and cocaine reportedly ...

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Man, 67, arrested in domestic violence case

An investigation regarding a report of domestic violence resulted in a 67-year-old man being charged with Aggravated Domestic ...

Lifestyle

Wildlife seminar to feature turkey expert Adam Butler

The Lafayette County Soil and Water Conservation District is holding its annual Wildlife Seminar next week. This year’s event ...

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Possible strong storms over night; more rain later in the week

Rain and possible thunderstorms are expected to roll into Lafayette County later tonight and hang around through Tuesday. ...

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March 1 law enforcement activity reports

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Property Transfers

Property transfers between Feb. 20-23, 2024, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk: James Gray to Jeffrey ...

Lifestyle

Cofield’s Corner

By John Cofield I know that posting three wallet-sized shots isn’t eye-catching. But their stories are one and ...

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Metro Narcotics Unit roundup nets 47 drug, felony arrests

The Lafayette County Metro Narcotics Unit, with assistance from the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department, the Oxford Police Department, ...

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LCSD: Water Valley DUI felon charged with another DUI

On Feb. 22,  the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch received a call about a careless driver. The caller ...

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Gusty winds possible Tuesday, Wednesday with incoming cold front

Unseasonably warm weather will continue across the Mid-South through Tuesday; however, cooler temps will make a short return ...

Lifestyle

County youth recognized at annual Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions

This year, 1,225 4-H and FFA members across Mississippi participated in the Dixie National Junior Round-Up Livestock Shows, ...

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Memorial service set for couple who perished in Abbeville fire

A memorial service will be held Sunday for the Abbeville couple who died earlier this week when their ...

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Lafayette County supervisors consider special event permits

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors is considering a new special event permit for events held in the ...

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Property Transfers

Property transfers between Feb. 12 – 16, 2024, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk: Ronald Mau and ...

Cold Front Triggers Sharp Temperature Drop in Oxford

Lifestyle

Help available for high utility bills

Record energy use during cold snap By Alyssa Schnugg Senior reporter Many Lafayette County and Oxford residents are ...

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Victims in Abbeville house fire identified

The couple who died in a house on Monday in Abbeville have been identified as long-time Lafayette County ...

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Two people die in early morning Abbeville house fire

Two people died in a house fire this morning in Abbeville. The Lafayette County Fire Department responded to ...

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High pressure brings blue skies, lots of sun; rain expected Thursday

This week, Lafayette County residents will see lots of sunshine and gradually warming temperatures as spring attempts to ...

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Local Democrats want grassroots participation to build stronger party

Lafayette County’s Democratic Party is participating in an effort to increase grassroots party involvement and to solicit public ...

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Correctional officers charged with bringing contraband into Detention Center

A Lafayette County correctional officer was arrested for allegedly bringing contraband into the local detention center. On Tuesday, ...

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Man charged with felony charge after traffic stop

A local man faces a felony charge after a traffic stop. At 12:25 a.m. on Monday, a Lafayette ...

Lifestyle

LC Master Gardeners offers free home consultation service

The Lafayette County Master Gardeners offers several services to area residents free of charge to assist people in ...

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