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Improvements Coming to Sidewalks in Hickory Flat
Sidewalk improvements are coming to Hickory Road and Stringer Road. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted May 21 to award a $3.6 million contract to Sol Construction, LLC, for the Hickory Road and Stringer Road sidewalk improvements project. Hickory Road runs between New Light Road and East Cherokee Drive in southeast Cherokee County. Stringer Road runs between Hickory Road and Highway 140. ...
Coming Soon: Highway 7 Expansion to Ease Traffic and Boost Safety in Lafayette
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Jill Stevens named 2024 Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year
Jill Stevens was none the wiser when she arrived at the Oxford Conference Center for the Oxford-Lafayette Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting Luncheon. She was there to eat some lunch and watch local business owners and citizens win awards. But then she saw family members sitting at her table and was a little confused. However, […] The post Jill Stevens named 2024 Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year 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.
Tony Cook Appointed as New Superintendent of New Albany School District
The New Albany School District Board has appointed Tony Cook as the new superintendent, starting July 1, 2024. Mr. Cook has previously served as superintendent for the Houston and Amory School Districts. His selection came after a six-week search by the Mississippi School Boards Association, which reviewed 10 candidates and interviewed seven finalists.
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.
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.
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