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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…
LCFD responds to growing need for safety equipment in Lafayette County As the need for EMS and rescue responses has risen alongside the population of Lafayette County, the Lafayette County Fire Department has looked into opportunities to expand and update their firefighting equipment. Most recently, the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors allotted space in the…
Lafayette County Fire Department Hires 9 New Full-time Firefighters for County’s Growing Population Lafayette County Board of Supervisors respond to the need for more EMT’s and full-time staff The population of Lafayette County now sits at just over 50,000 residents, with that number steadily growing each year. As the population continues to grow, there…
Correctional Facility Updates Looks to Improve Inmates’ Quality of Life New Kiosks Provide Access to Communication and Education The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department is using technology to improve daily life for inmates and efficiency for staff. Since March of 2020, the department has introduced 19 kiosks throughout the correctional facility, including two money kiosks and…
State law requires that all properties be appraised at their true value. The rules and regulations of the Department of Revenue allow this task to be done in 4-year cycles. Lafayette County has completed their 4-year update as required for the year 2021. The State Index of 1.09 from year 2017 has also increased to…