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More details released on cemetery vandalism
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department released additional information about the vandalism at Union Grove Cemetery that occurred Monday ...
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Pontotoc man charged with felony fleeing after running from police
On February 10, 2024, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest on a suspect who had fled ...
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Lafayette High soccer teams head to state championship matches
By Bruce Newman Contributing photographer Both Lafayette High soccer teams will face Florence in MHSAA Class 5A state ...
Lafayette County
Area residents likely to see jump in utility bills; Help is available
Many Lafayette County and Oxford residents are opening their new electric bills this week and a collective gasp ...
Lifestyle
Southern Miss releases honors lists
The University of Southern Mississippi has released its President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2023 fall semester. The ...
Lifestyle
County hobbled by dissolution of voters
By Harold Brummett Star Denmark Route Redistricting has been accomplished and put into practice. The arguments are many ...
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Two charged with felony animal cruelty in death of dogs
Two Lafayette County residents face felony animal cruelty charges. On Jan. 23, deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s ...
Lafayette County
Vehicle creates deep trenches in historic graveyard
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department is investigating vandalism at the historic Union Grove Cemetery. The small cemetery off ...
Lifestyle
New phase of community partnership program focuses on Oxford
Projects include outreach to Spanish-speaking community, strengthening food security initiatives By Erin Garrett The University of Mississippi is ...
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Prepare for severe weather before it happens
When winter starts to make way for spring, the battle of cold and warm fronts can cause severe ...
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Regents open lacrosse season with two wins
Regents lacrosse opened its 2024 season with a pair of wins at Tatum Park in Hattiesburg on Saturday. ...
Lafayette County
Rain Monday, sun returns for a few days
After a rainy, stormy and dreary Monday, Oxford will see plenty of sunshine the rest of the workweek. ...
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GSA club at Lafayette High draws crowd to board meeting
The Lafayette County School District board room was crowded Tuesday night for its regular monthly meeting after the ...
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Property Transfers
Property transfers between Jan. 29-Feb. 2, 2024, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk: Thomas Webb Avent, ...
Lifestyle
Cofield’s Corner
By John Cofield She was the quintessential loving first-grade teacher. Flora Mae McElreath Tucker lives in three generations ...
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GenTeal recovering from roof collapse
Owner hopes to return to Oxford By Alyssa Schnugg Senior reporter The recent winter storm and the several ...
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New animal shelter project moving forward
Supervisors updated on progress of 4,200 sq.-foot building, exercise area By Alyssa Schnugg Senior reporter The construction of ...
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Former Chancery Clerk Sherry Wall dies at age 68
Former Lafayette County Chancery Clerk Sherry Wall died Tuesday morning. Wall, 68, served as the Chancery Clerk for ...
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RV Resort gets first board approval to move forward with project
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors granted the first green light to a proposed resort RV park Monday ...
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United Way of Oxford-Lafayette County seeks proposals for current grant cycle
Due to the generous support of its donors, the United Way of Oxford-Lafayette County will once again invest ...
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New Lafayette county animal shelter plans move forward
The construction of Lafayette County’s future animal shelter continues. On Monday, Building Official Joel Hollowell told the Lafayette ...
Lafayette County
Sunny skies through Wednesday; rain to return this weekend
The weather in Lafayette County this week will feel much like a repeat of last week’s weather. Today ...
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