Alyssa Schnugg, Author at The Oxford Eagle

News

All but one alderman qualified to run in June

All but one Oxford alderman have qualified to run in June to retain their set on the Board of Aldermen. At-large Aldermen Mary Martha Crowe ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, January 17, 2025 3:32 pm

Lafayette County

Cold front to bring rain, frigid temps to Oxford

A cold front is expected to arrive in Oxford tonight, bringing rain and possible thunderstorms overnight, followed by freezing temperatures. Rain may begin as early ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, January 17, 2025 1:08 pm

News

Visit Oxford unveils ambitious three-year strategic plan

Neville Bhada, founder and CEO of Applied Strategies and Principles, presented Visit Oxford’s new Strategic Plan on Thursday, outlining a visionary roadmap for the next ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, January 16, 2025 3:25 pm

News

Shivers seeks special exceptions for new facility on North Lamar

Shivers Towing is planning to build a newly proposed commercial building on North Lamar Boulevard to enhance its operations and improve the appearance of its ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, January 15, 2025 12:01 pm

Crime

Former WV probation officer pleads guilty to child porn charge; Sentencing in April

A former federal probation officer from Water Valley who was arrested in April for possessing child pornography pleaded guilty Tuesday at the Federal Courthouse in ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, January 15, 2025 9:00 am

News

Winter storm brings snow, some disruptions

Winter Storm Cora was relatively kind to Oxford and Lafayette County—at least as kind as a winter storm can be. The storm arrived late Thursday ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:51 pm

Events

UM to hold MLK Day of Service events

By Marvis Herring UM communications The University of Mississippi community will honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. through its ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, January 13, 2025 9:16 am

Elections

Mayor Tannehill qualifies to run for another four years

Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill wants another four years at the helm. Tannehill qualified earlier this week to run in the June municipal election to retain ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, January 10, 2025 11:49 am

News

Power outage in north Oxford

UPDATE: Power has been restored to most customers as of 11:10 a.m. UPDATE: Multiple cedar tree limbs on the power line near Lamar Park. Oxford ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, January 10, 2025 10:24 am

News

Cancellations and closings due to winter storm Friday

The Oxford and Lafayette County school districts will be closed Friday due to the winter storm. Both schools announced the decision to close Thursday afternoon ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, January 9, 2025 4:33 pm

Arts

Student art show kicks off March 4

Young artists in Lafayette County are gearing up for the 2025 Student Art Show, celebrating creativity from pre-K to 12th-grade students. The contest is open ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, January 9, 2025 11:21 am

News

Oxford seeking close to $6M for local road projects

The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved two resolutions to request funding from the Mississippi Legislature for improvements to College Hill Road and the extension of ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, January 9, 2025 10:57 am

News

Snow predictions now 2 to 4 inches with a glazing of ice expected

According to the National Weather Service, a little less snow and a little more ice is now expected for Lafayette County tonight through Friday. The ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, January 9, 2025 9:32 am

Crime

OPD pledges to find justice for Jimmie “Jay” Lee in monthly social media post

The Oxford Police Department pledged on social media Wednesday to post a monthly reminder about Jimmie “Jay” Lee until justice is served. Lee, an active ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, January 8, 2025 11:57 am

News

2025 free parking dates approved

During their meeting on Tuesday evening, the Oxford Board of Aldermen approved the days when there will be free parking on the Square in 2025. ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, January 8, 2025 10:55 am

News

City, county crews getting ready for snow storm

City and county officials are ready and waiting to see what the upcoming winter storm will bring to our area. According to the National Weather ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, January 8, 2025 9:53 am

Lafayette County

Supervisors approves plans for Spacebox Flex Space

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved both the preliminary and final site plans for the Spacebox Flex Space project during its regular meeting on ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 9:51 am

Lafayette County

Meteorologists say more snow expected than first forecast

According to the National Weather Service, more snow is expected for Lafayette County than first forecast earlier this week. Snow is expected to fall after ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 9:22 am

Oxford

Oxford Fire Department call log

The Oxford Fire Department responded to the following calls from Dec. 29-Jan. 5: 18 Fire Alarms 39 Medical/ EMS calls 8 Smell of Gas ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, January 6, 2025 12:01 pm

News

First baby of 2025 at BMH-NM arrived on Jan. 2

The first baby born in 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital–North Mississippi made his entrance into the world on the second day of the new year. ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, January 6, 2025 11:08 am

News

Snow expected on Friday

A major winter storm is expected to bring some snow to Lafayette County and surrounding areas late Thursday night into Friday. According to the National ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, January 6, 2025 10:55 am

Lafayette County

Officials urge citizens not to rely on sirens only

Outdoor siren in Abbeville, College Hill still down Two outdoor warning sirens in the county are still not working and emergency management officials are reminding ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Sunday, January 5, 2025 9:32 am

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