Taylor
A village in Lafayette County, Mississippi — population 457 as of 2020.
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‘Come From Away’ bridges generations
Despite being at different stages in life, Eric Solomon and Jacob Scott have found common ground in their shared role as Kevin T. in the hit musical “Come From Away.” “Come From Away” tells the story of nearly 7,000 airplane passengers who had to seek refuge at the Gander…
Creatives & Arts
One night only! Some of Oxford’s most notable concerts
Despite Oxford’s classification as a small town, it has a reputation for attracting renowned musical artists and bands. The music scene has been active and lively for years thanks in part to the plethora of notable venues on campus and around town, like the recently demolished…
Creatives & Arts
‘Primetime’ is fascinating and engaging, but lacks a satisfying resolution
A24’s “Primetime” hit Oxford theaters last week on an unusually crowded Thursday night showing. Fueled by an incredible marketing campaign that was all too eager to show off Robert Pattinson’s creepy impersonation of Dateline’s Chris Hansen — specifically his uncanny ability to…
Creatives & Arts
The top Ole Miss Basketball performances of all time
Ole Miss Basketball has had plenty of iconic moments over the years. From scoring duels to record-breaking point games, many players have written their names in Rebel history. Here is a look back at some of the best player performances over the years. Johnny Neumann vs. LSU, 1971…
Local Sports
The most important walk in the Grove: The history of the Walk of Champions
The 10-acre oasis in the middle of the University of Mississippi campus has become the most notable symbol for Ole Miss Football. Just about every college football fan has heard about the Walk of Champions and the Grove. When tens of thousands of fans flood the Grove on Saturday…
Local Sports
County Road 401 to close daily at Highway 7 South
Traffic Notice The south end of County Road 401 at Highway 7 South will be closed Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. until further notice, Lafayette County officials said. The road will remain open outside those hours and on Sundays. Drivers who use County Road 401…
TransportationIn and around Taylor
See & do
Eat, drink & stay
- Cypress Woods Place
- Grit Restaurant
- Taylor Inn and Big Truck Theatre
- Lost Dog Coffee
- Yocona Lodge, Taylor Ms
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Taylor by the numbers
- Area
- 2.93 sq mi (7.59 km²), 0.01 sq mi water
- Median age
- 56.3
- Persons per household
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $80,208
- Median house value
- $283,900
- Office
- MAYOR
- Address
- PO BOX 6, TAYLOR, MS 38673