Lafayette County Literacy Council aims to address adult reading needs

The Lafayette County Literacy Council is working to improve reading literacy in Oxford and Lafayette County, according to a post from the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office.

The council said estimates show that 20% to 25% of Lafayette County adults cannot read well enough to fill out a job application. The organization’s mission is to improve quality of life in Oxford and Lafayette County through reading literacy.

Sheriff East said he wanted to spotlight the council and the way it is helping in Lafayette County.

Source: Original source announcement