Alyssa Schnugg

Oxford Mayor Tannehill and Lafayette County Board of Supervisor president Brent Larson announced last month that city and County employees will be ringing the Salvation Army Red Kettle bells in a show of “stronger together” on Dec. 20. The schedules at Kroger and CashSaver are now filled with employees who have signed up to help […]

Published 10:00 am Monday, December 16, 2024 By Alyssa Schnugg Gary and Janet Cromwell. Photo provided Santa Clay Seale. Photo provided

Published 12:15 pm Monday, December 16, 2024 By Alyssa Schnugg

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved new countywide fire inspection fees for commercial buildings. The county has not previously charged fees for inspection. The Board approved the new fee structure unanimously during its regular meeting Monday morning at the Lafayette County Chancery Building. Email newsletter signup Sign up for our daily email newsletter The […]

On Monday, the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved The Hamlett at Metts Meadows Planned Unit Development. The 299-acre development, located off County Road 101, was presented by Joel Hollowell, director of Developmental Services, who outlined the project’s plans to the Board. The approval comes after the Planning Commission recommended the project, emphasizing the need […]

Published 3:48 pm Tuesday, December 17, 2024 By Alyssa Schnugg Jill Stevens has been named the 2024-2025 Oxford School District Parent of the Year.

Published 9:00 am Wednesday, December 18, 2024 By Alyssa Schnugg Local officials, Rotarians and community members gather for a photo around the newly dedicated flag pole.

The Third Judicial District Drug Intervention Court held a graduation ceremony Tuesday at the Lafayette County Courthouse, celebrating 36 individuals who earned a second chance at life. The graduates, from Oxford and New Albany, successfully completed the court’s rigorous three-year rehabilitation program. Andy Howorth, a retired Circuit Court judge who founded the drug court in […]

Oxford resident Joey Buchanan was recognized Thursday with an Outstanding Mississippi Sportsman certificate at the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Park’s monthly meeting at The Graduate in Oxford. Scott Coopwood, chairman of the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks presented Buchanan for his work as the director of Shooting Sports at McIvor Shooting Complex in […]

The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved the revised Oxford Design Guidelines during their regular meeting Tuesday night at City Hall. Kate Kenwright, a planner with the city of Oxford, presented the updated guidelines to the Board for their consideration. “We are very happy with the final outcome,” Kenwright said. Email newsletter signup Sign up for […]