🌱 See how historic maps reveal Abbeville’s changing footprint in Lafayette County.

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In today's newsletter:

• See how historic maps reveal Abbeville’s changing footprint in Lafayette County.

Also on today's calendar: WoodmenLife MS North Family Day at Oxford Roundabout.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 71.
• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Lafayette County digital museum maps show Oxford's growth over time (prismnews.com) — Abbeville’s place in Lafayette County history is easier to trace thanks to a new digital museum that pulls together historic maps for the whole county. Residents, teachers, and local officials can compare how towns like Oxford, Taylor, and Abbeville have grown, shifted, or even disappeared over time, using detailed Sanborn fire maps and other historic records to inform research, planning, and preservation decisions.
   

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📸 Around Abbeville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Abbeville

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 8

• 60th Anniversary Gala for North Mississippi Rural Legal Services →
  Oxford Conference Center, 102 Ed Perry Blvd, Oxford
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 22

• WoodmenLife MS North Family Day at Oxford Roundabout →
  Roundabout Oxford RV & Water Resort, 750 MS-6, Oxford
  10:00 am

Saturday August 29

• The Oxford Margarita Festival →
  Booth's Barbeque and Yard, 2200 S Lamar Blvd, Oxford
  12:00 pm

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📣 Abbeville Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• VOLLEYBALL VS CENTER HILL
  Lafayette County School District Oxford, MS 38655
  5:00 pm
• LMS VOLLEYBALL @ DESOTO CENTRAL
  Lafayette County School District Oxford, MS 38655
  5:30 pm
• MS VOLLEYBALL @ DESOTO CENTRAL
  Lafayette County School District Oxford, MS 38655
  5:30 pm

Saturday August 8

• Greg Warren →
  Hattiesburg Saenger Theater, 201 Forrest St, Hattiesburg
  7:30 pm

Tuesday August 11

• VOLLEYBALL @ ALCORN CENTRAL
  Lafayette County School District Oxford, MS 38655
  5:00 pm

Thursday August 13

• LMS VOLLEYBALL VS TUPELO
  Lafayette County School District Oxford, MS 38655
  5:00 pm
• VOLLEYBALL @ WEST POINT
  Lafayette County School District Oxford, MS 38655
  5:00 pm
• Back-to-School Parent Night (OMS)
  Oxford Elementary School Oxford Middle School (222 Bramlett Blvd., Oxford, MS 38655)
  5:30 pm

Monday August 17

• Back-to-School Parent Night (OECC - 3K Only)
  Oxford Elementary School Oxford Early Childhood Center (1637 Highway 30 East, Oxford, MS
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• FullSpeed Automotive posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - FT-8098 in Oxford. Apply here.
• Hut American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Senior Shift Leader in Oxford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Abbeville here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Oxford

• St. Jude's home giveaway fundraiser returns to Oxford (prismnews.com)
• July food service inspections (oxfordeagle.com)
• Problem solving and weed trimming (oxfordeagle.com)

Holly Springs

• 7 Mississippi Restaurants Serving BBQ Steaks So Massive You Need A To-Go Box (takingthekids.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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