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Local organization aims to improve mental health and substance abuse issues in Lafayette County Communicare provides resources and aid to struggling individuals and families Communicare is the community mental health center that serves Calhoun, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Tate and Yalobusha counties. With offices in each county, Communicare offers services for adults, children, and…
There will be a public hearing at 5:00 PM July 5, 2022 in the Chancery Building to discuss 2 ordinances regarding medical cannabis. One will be regarding a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance and the second is regarding the proposed Medical Cannabis ordinance. Links to the proposed zoning ordinance amendment and proposed medical cannabis…
After 15 years, the ‘Heart and Soul’ of the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department is Retiring Administrative Assistant, Cathy Conner, Looks Forward to Her Next Phase of Life After an Influential Career For 15 years, Cathy Conner has been a priceless member of the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department, assisting officers and staff members, taking care of…
A day in the life: On the road with Lafayette County’s Solid Waste Department Photo: Solid Waste & Recycling Department employees meet before leaving on their routes. While much of Lafayette County was still sleeping, the County’s Solid Waste & Recycling crew started their Monday. The team, who will soon leave on routes crisscrossing…
On May 16th, 2022, the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting to adopt the MEMA District 2 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan which includes Lafayette County and all of its incorporated municipalities, as well as several other neighboring counties. This plan is intended to help protect the citizens of the county and help…
Local reading initiative aims to help children jumpstart their education Oxford and Lafayette County help fund L.O.U. Reads Since 2015, Lafayette County, the City of Oxford, Oxford School District and Lafayette County School District have fostered and grown a literacy education program. The program, which reaches approximately 3,000 local students in early grade school,…
Sheriff Department Finds Ways to Better Inmates’ Lives Offering New Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Programs The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department has launched a new program to help inmates struggling with addiction and set them up for success outside of jail. Working with leaders of Oxford’s Alcohol Anonymous group, the Sheriff’s Department now provides state-approved…
Earlier this year, Gov. Tate Reeves signed a proclamation creating a County Court in Lafayette County, but what does that mean for our county? Once a county’s population grows to more than 50,000, the county can have a County Court. These courts have exclusive jurisdiction over matters of eminent domain, juvenile proceedings and other…
Rapid & PCR tests for Covid-19 free to anyone. Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Oxford Conference Center 102 Ed Perry Blvd. Oxford, Mississippi To register for a test: https://covidschedule.umc.edu/SelectLocation No insurance or ID is required for testing. Oxford Conference Center location:
The Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library has been a hub for community gatherings and events for more than 90 years. And while the COVID-19 pandemic may have put a damper on the branches’ ability to host visitors, the library team is excited that in-person activities are now returning. “We are so excited to be back and…