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Lafayette County, Mississippi
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About Lafayette, MS

Population
Approximately 54,019 residents
County Seat
Oxford, Mississippi
Coverage Area
679 square miles in northern Mississippi

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Oxford's Square draws tourists, tests local services and equity

Oxford's Square draws tourists, tests local services and equity

Oxford's downtown Square and campus attractions draw festival crowds, boosting business while creating parking, housing ...

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Lafayette County arena anchors community events and local economy

Lafayette County arena anchors community events and local economy

The Lafayette County Multipurpose Arena in Oxford hosts fairs, rodeos, arts classes and extension programs, serving as a...

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Education

Oxford School District to hold active attack drill next week

Oxford School District to hold active attack drill next week

Oxford School District announced a coordinated active attack drill next week to test emergency response and improve scho...

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Healthcare

Oxford hospital named Mississippi’s most recommended by patients

Oxford hospital named Mississippi’s most recommended by patients

Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford was named Mississippi's most recommended hospital based on patient...

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Government

Oxford, Baptist Hospital reach agreement on north-south road

Oxford, Baptist Hospital reach agreement on north-south road

City leaders announced a new north-south road linking Oxford Way and Belt Boulevard to improve hospital access and suppo...

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Education

Oxford students claim top spots at Lafayette County spelling bee

Oxford students claim top spots at Lafayette County spelling bee

Six Oxford School District students competed in the Lafayette County Spelling Bee; three finished in the top three, high...

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Government

Oxford sergeant first woman to win R.L. "Bob" Jones peace officer award

Oxford sergeant first woman to win R.L. "Bob" Jones peace officer award

Sgt. Hillary Smith was named the 2026 R.L. "Bob" Jones Memorial Oxford Peace Officer of the Year, a milestone for local ...

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Education

La Jolla Ropers Donate $3M to Expand Ole Miss Roper Scholars

La Jolla Ropers Donate $3M to Expand Ole Miss Roper Scholars

La Jolla couple gave $3 million to expand Ole Miss Roper Scholars, increasing support for honors students in STEM and bu...

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Community

Ole Miss organizes countywide MLK Day of Service and community events

Ole Miss organizes countywide MLK Day of Service and community events

The University of Mississippi led a memorial dinner, keynote and volunteer Day of Service across Oxford and Lafayette Co...

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Education

OSD schools and clinic will close for Martin Luther King Day

OSD schools and clinic will close for Martin Luther King Day

Osd schools, offices and the Charger Health & Wellness Clinic will close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The clos...

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Community

Sheriff's office seeks owner of black dog found on County Road

Sheriff's office seeks owner of black dog found on County Road

A black dog was found near 239 County Road 429 on Jan. 17; residents who recognize it should call the sheriff's office a...

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Education

Lafayette High's Isabel Todd Selected to Sing Soprano 1 at Carnegie Hall

Lafayette High's Isabel Todd Selected to Sing Soprano 1 at Carnegie Hall

Lafayette High's Isabel Todd was selected to sing Soprano 1 with the High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie H...

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Community

Mississippi Extension: Stocking Crappie Often Harms Small Private Ponds' Bass and Bream

Mississippi Extension: Stocking Crappie Often Harms Small Private Ponds' Bass and Bream

Stocking crappie often reduces bass and bream growth in small private ponds, forcing Lafayette County pond owners to cho...

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Community

Oxford to honor longtime chef and music educator Jeffrey Callaway

Oxford to honor longtime chef and music educator Jeffrey Callaway

A celebration of life for Jeffrey Callaway is set for Jan. 25 at Proud Larry’s; his death affects local music education ...

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Education

Ole Miss adds Troy Everett to 2026 offensive line transfer class

Ole Miss adds Troy Everett to 2026 offensive line transfer class

Ole Miss signed center Troy Everett from Oklahoma to its 2026 transfer class, adding experience and leadership to a rebu...

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Community

Oxford Fiber Festival returns to Powerhouse with vendors and workshops

Oxford Fiber Festival returns to Powerhouse with vendors and workshops

Oxford Fiber Festival will run Jan. 23-24 with more than 20 vendors, workshops and free programming; small business sess...

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Government

Oxford planning commission approves two major housing developments

Oxford planning commission approves two major housing developments

City planners approved two large residential projects adding hundreds of units and commercial space; this will expand ho...

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Business

Oxford-based Reid Sherman team lands Forbes top-five Mississippi ranking

Oxford-based Reid Sherman team lands Forbes top-five Mississippi ranking

Reid Sherman Investment Group was named to Forbes' 2026 Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams list, a signal of sustaine...

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Community

Theatre Oxford launches social media showcase for local performers

Theatre Oxford launches social media showcase for local performers

Theatre Oxford launched a social media project to highlight local performers. Participation is open to anyone in Lafayet...

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Education

Chambliss Sues NCAA in Lafayette County to Seek Sixth Year Injunction

Chambliss Sues NCAA in Lafayette County to Seek Sixth Year Injunction

Chambliss sues NCAA in Lafayette County seeking a sixth year injunction after a denied medical waiver; outcome could aff...

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Community

Oxford and UM Open Call for 2026 Yokna Sculpture Trail Entries

Oxford and UM Open Call for 2026 Yokna Sculpture Trail Entries

The City of Oxford, the University of Mississippi and the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council issued a call for entries on Jan. 9...

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Community

University Museum Announces Visitor Service Plans for Rowan Oak and Museums

University Museum Announces Visitor Service Plans for Rowan Oak and Museums

The University of Mississippi Museum and Historic Houses operates a complex of cultural sites in Oxford, including the M...

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Education

Unconfirmed Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation of Baxter Hall at Ole Miss

Unconfirmed Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation of Baxter Hall at Ole Miss

An unconfirmed bomb threat prompted evacuation of Baxter Hall and a Reb Alert telling people to avoid the area, raising ...

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Education

School-Choice Bill Passes by Two Votes as Lafayette Rep Clay Deweese Absent

School-Choice Bill Passes by Two Votes as Lafayette Rep Clay Deweese Absent

The Mississippi House passed a school-choice bill 61-59 after a four-hour debate, surviving by two votes while Lafayette...

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Government

Lafayette County deputies arrest suspect from sheriff's most-wanted list

Lafayette County deputies arrest suspect from sheriff's most-wanted list

A suspect on the Lafayette County Sheriff's most-wanted list was arrested Jan. 17. Residents are urged to check the LCSO...

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Community

Rosaler short stories ranked among 2025 top ten books in Mississippi

Rosaler short stories ranked among 2025 top ten books in Mississippi

Maxine Rosaler's collection The Missing Kidney was named a top ten book for 2025, highlighting urban short fiction with ...

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Education

Ole Miss starter Delano Townsend enters NCAA transfer portal

Ole Miss starter Delano Townsend enters NCAA transfer portal

Delano Townsend entered the NCAA transfer portal, creating uncertainty for Ole Miss's interior line. Local depth and rec...

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Community

Lafayette County Residents Praise Carriers, Frustrated as Tracking Exposes Delays

Lafayette County Residents Praise Carriers, Frustrated as Tracking Exposes Delays

Residents praised familiar carriers but grew frustrated as new tracking tools exposed delivery delays that disrupted med...

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Healthcare

Oxford psychiatrist serves as Legislative Doctor of the Day at state Capitol

Oxford psychiatrist serves as Legislative Doctor of the Day at state Capitol

Oxford-based psychiatrist Dr. Katherine Pannel served as Legislative Doctor of the Day on Jan. 12, offering emergency me...

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