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Communicare: Local mental health facility continues to excel
By Ian Sparks Eagle Intern Lafayette County’s main mental healthcare provider Communicare served 2,673 people in-county over the last year, according to Executive Director Melody Madaris who spoke to the Board of Supervisors Monday morning. Madaris and Communicare also reported that the 2,673 individuals they served made up 44% of their total client base that […] The post Communicare: Local mental health facility continues to excel appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Bid for final phase of West Oxford Loop Ext. approved
During its regular meeting, the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved a bid for the final phase of West Oxford Loop Extended Monday morning. Six companies submitted bids for the project that ranged from $7.8 million to about $8.5 million; however, two bids had to be rejected for being incomplete. By law, the county must […] The post Bid for final phase of West Oxford Loop Ext. approved appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Lafayette County celebrates law enforcement community in annual ceremony
OXFORD — Members of law enforcement and the community at large gathered on the Lafayette County Courthouse lawn Thursday morning to celebrate and show gratitude for a year that saw neither serious injury nor death for local officers. “Law enforcement officers run to the danger at great risk. They...
Local authorities gather for police memorial service
By Ian Sparks Eagle Intern Representatives from Lafayette-Oxford-University law enforcement announced that no local officers were wounded or seriously injured within the past year. This announcement comes during Police Week and a day after National Peace Officers Memorial Day. The annual memorial service was held by the Lafayette County Law Enforcement Officers Association on […] The post Local authorities gather for police memorial service appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Magician, puppeteer to perform at library this summer
First Regional Library is planning to add a little magic to the fun at the library this summer with FINDERS KEEPERS, featuring magic, puppets, fun and storytelling for children presented by award-winning performer, Dorian LaChance. LaChance and the kids will explore the many adventures that can be had at the library as a part of […] The post Magician, puppeteer to perform at library this summer appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Republican train speeds away without rebels
By Harold Brummett Denmark Star Route The state Republican Party held its convention May 10 and 11. I went to Jackson with high hopes and high expectations. The Lafayette County Republican Party, of whom none of us had ever been to a convention before, was stymied by a lack of information about what was to […] The post Republican train speeds away without rebels appeared first on The Panolian.
OSD partners with Foster Grandparent Program to bridge generations
Courtesy of the OSD The Lafayette County Foster Grandparent Program has partnered with Oxford School District for more than 25 years, providing a noble opportunity for people 55 and older to generously volunteer their time and serve children of all ages. The volunteers provide nurturing care to students and additional assistance to teachers at various […] The post OSD partners with Foster Grandparent Program to bridge generations appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
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