County News

On September 6, Lafayette County Board of Supervisors President Mike Roberts, representing District 5, and Vice President Chad McLarty, representing District 4, presented Tina Downing with a check to acquire 1.3 acres of property in the Harmontown community for a new Lafayette County Sheriff’s department substation. Harmontown is situated in the northwest corner of Lafayette…

The upcoming primary election is just around the corner for Lafayette County. Next week on Tuesday, August 8, voters will head to the polls to cast their vote for the next sheriff, coroner, tax assessor and more. To keep the voting process running smoothly, here’s what you need to know before heading out. Know where…

Find your polling place based on your registered voter address. This page will also show you the exact ballot (depending on party) you will have when you vote on August 8, 2023 along with other helpful information: https://myelectionday.sos.state.ms.us/VoterOutreach/Pages/VOSearch.aspx (From the Office of the Mississippi Secretary of State) More information about the August 8, 2023 Primary…

All full-time firefighters in Lafayette County are now EMT-certified, enhancing their emergency response to the community.   Earlier this year, all Lafayette County full-time firefighters became equipped with crucial life-saving skills by obtaining their EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) certifications. To Lafayette County Fire Chief Wes Anderson, this decision just made sense. “Last year, we received…

Laura Beth Walker, Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library branch manager, joined the library in the 1990s on the advice of a friend. “I graduated with an English degree, waited tables, worked in a record store,” she says. When her friend told her about an opening at the library, she applied for the job. “I…

School’s out, and it’s the perfect time to go boating at one of Lafayette County’s lakes.  An important step to having an enjoyable boating experience is prioritizing safety. In 2020 alone, the American Boating Association counted 5,265 accidents and 3,191 injuries related to boats. Thanks to Lafayette County Sheriff’s Major Alan Wilburn, we compiled a…

Long-time Oxford businessman and former Mississippi State Senator Johnny Morgan passed away this past Wednesday, May 17. Morgan, who was born in Lafayette County, will be remembered for his lifelong support of his county and its residents. Morgan was a true public servant. In addition to serving in the Mississippi State Senate for nearly a…

On Saturday, May 13th, Three Rivers Solid Waste Management Authority will host their free annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day, where residents can drop off household waste items not safe for everyday garbage collection. For over 25 years, Three Rivers has organized these events to prevent hazardous waste from filling everyday landfills while also encouraging…

Paul Lytle fell into working at the 911 Dispatch Center back in 2012. His sister, who worked with the Oxford Police Department, had convinced him that he’d love it. “It’s the nerve center of the county,” she said. He hadn’t understood what she meant at the time, but now, there’s no doubt about it. The…