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Lafayette and Oxford school districts report high number of COVID-19 cases

While it was known both Lafayette County and Oxford school districts opted to move their middle schools, and ...

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Supervisors vote to assess more than $115K in fines to J&J Wholesalers’ owner

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors voted to assess the owner of J&J Wholesalers over $115,000 in fines ...

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Lafayette County School District reverting to hybrid schedule

Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases and quarantine numbers, the Lafayette County School District is reverting back ...

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Long lines lead to Election Day woes for District 4 precinct

Election Day saw record turnout across Lafayette County’s polling precincts, with long lines and a few traffic issues. ...

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Two Lafayette County supervisors switch political parties

A day after the historic 2020 election, two Lafayette County supervisors announced their intentions to switch political allegiances. ...

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Lafayette County sees record turnout on historic Election Day

Lafayette County saw a record turnout for Election Day on Tuesday. While the majority of the voters showed ...

Lafayette County election results: New leaders join incumbents, as key positions see fresh faces and familiar figures retain their seats.

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Live Updates: Lafayette County 2020 Election Results

This page will keep a live update tally of the Lafayette County returns for the 2020 General Election ...

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Oxford woman arrested after allegedly stabbing victim

An Oxford woman has been arrested following a domestic disturbance in Lafayette County. On Tuesday, an affidavit was ...

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Lafayette County sees long lines, record turnout for Election Day

Lafayette County, like the rest of the country, is seeing voters coming in droves. Tuesday brought about Election ...

Oxford faces rising COVID-19 and RSV cases amid Southeastern trends. Stay informed and take protective measures.

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Lafayette County sees a slight spike in COVID-19 cases

Lafayette County has steadied itself with new daily COVID-19 cases in the last couple weeks, but did see ...

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A Life Uplifting Others: Geardie Mae Carter leaves impactful legacy

Geardie Mae Martin Carter, viewed by many as an irreplaceable matriarchal figure in Lafayette County, died on Oct. 10, ...

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Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber Celebrates 80 Years

The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating 80 years of serving the business community and improving the quality ...

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CASA of Lafayette County impacted by pandemic

Founding executive director for CASA of Lafayette County Erin Smith approached the Lafayette County Board of Directors during ...

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Supervisors discuss litigation against J&J Wholesalers

Another public hearing was held concerning J&J Wholesalers at Monday’s Lafayette County of Board of Supervisors meeting.   J&J Wholesalers ...

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Halloween events taking place in the LOU beginning this weekend

Despite COVID-19 putting a pause on many traditional holiday events and activities, Halloween in Oxford is still set ...

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Oxford Police Department participating in National Drug Take Back Day

For those who have unwanted or unused prescription drugs they would like to dispose of, the Oxford Police ...

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Oxford man arrested for statutory rape

An Oxford man is facing a rape charge following an incident earlier this week. On Oct. 19, investigators ...

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Board of Aldermen will not take legal action over statue property ownership

The issue between the City of Oxford and Lafayette County regarding who may own the land on which ...

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Governor Reeves declares Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week

Governor Tate Reeves declared this week as Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi with an official proclamation. ...

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Lafayette County Supervisors hear update from CASA, discuss menaces to public health and prosecution

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors met on Monday to discuss several items of contention, including updates from the local ...

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Read to Them partners with local schools for Mississippi Reads One Book

The current school year got off to a very nontraditional start with virtual learning due to the COVID-19 ...

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Supervisors discuss potential $13M bond for future projects

There are several major projects in the works in Lafayette County, and the Board of Supervisors is weighing ...

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