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The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office introduced Correctional Officer Emily Frye through its Meet Us Monday series, highlighting her work at the detention center and her connection to Oxford.
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The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office said Joseph Peters was arrested Nov. 3 after a resident reported seeing a suspicious person near a residence on County Road 429.
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The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for full-time deputy positions, with starting salaries ranging from $55,000 to $63,000 depending on certification.
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The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office urged residents to hang up, verify callers through official numbers and avoid sending money or personal information.
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The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office announced a temporary lane closure on Highway 30 at County Road 221 because of a wreck.
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The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post that Highway 30 had reopened following a traffic accident.
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The Lafayette County Literacy Council says estimates indicate 20% to 25% of adults in the county cannot read well enough to complete a job application.
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The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors announced that the countywide burn ban would expire at midnight Friday, Nov. 6, in a notice shared by Lafayette County EMA.
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The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office reported a road closure near the 400 block of County Road 303 after a wreck and asked drivers to use an alternate route.
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The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors announced the countywide burn ban would expire at midnight Friday, Nov. 6, while urging residents to use caution when burning yard debris.
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