Education
Local Eagle Scout builds planter boxes for OMS
Oxford Middle School recently received a special gift thanks to local Boy Scout Timothy “Zek” Crocker. Crocker, 17, is a senior at Oxford High School ...
Alyssa Schnugg, Author at The Oxford Eagle
Arts
Scenes from Thacker Mountain
The Thacker Mountain Radio Show on Nov. 7 Photos by M. Ben Williams
by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, November 14, 2024 1:24 pm
Arts
Mary Lou Owens recognized as Legacy Quilter
An Oxford woman was recognized recently by the Mississippi Quilt Association as a Legacy Quilter. Legacy Quilters are over 65 years old and show outstanding ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, November 14, 2024 12:08 pm
News
Velvet Ditch site plan OK’d by Planning Commission
Oxford’s Planning Commission approved the site plan for an outdoor dining space at Velvet Ditch Seafood – again. Jared Foster recently opened the restaurant in ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 2:13 pm
Crime
Jay Lee declared legally dead by Circuit Court
While the trial for the man accused of killing Jimmie “Jay” Lee nears, Lee has finally been declared dead by the Lafayette County Circuit Court. ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 10:21 am
Business
Shop Oxford Holiday Open House this Saturday
The annual Shop Oxford Holiday Open House is set for this Sunday after being canceled last weekend due to expected rain. Visit the downtown Square ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 9:00 am
Elections
Election: Precinct breakdown
Here is a precinct breakdown of how Lafayette County residents voted in the Nov. 5 election at each precinct. Three races resulted in a runoff ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:13 pm
News
Oxford revises drug test policy
The city of Oxford is revising its drug testing policy. Last week during a work session, the Oxford Board of Aldermen voted to amend the ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:01 pm
Lafayette County
Animal shelter delayed, but moving forward
Construction of the new Lafayette County animal shelter has been delayed but is moving forward. The shelter was expected to be completed by early October; ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 9:00 am
News
Veterans Day Ceremony honors those who serve
Lacking a guest performer to sing the national anthem, local veterans and community members sang the song together to open the annual Veterans Day Celebration ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, November 11, 2024 3:57 pm
Events
Veterans Day Ceremony today
The annual Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at 10:45 this morning at the National Guard Armory. Sponsored by the local veterans’ organizations and the ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, November 11, 2024 9:28 am
News
Kendricks, McEwen will be Grand Marshals in Christmas Parade
Oxford’s Olympians, Sam Kendricks and Shelby McEwen will be co-Grand Marshals in this year’s Christmas parade. According to organizers, both silver medalists have accepted the ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, November 11, 2024 8:15 am
News
Get those rain jackets ready for the Ole Miss game Saturday
Fans headed to the Ole Miss vs. Georgia game on Saturday should come prepared for a rainy showdown. Showers will likely start in the early ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, November 8, 2024 3:59 pm
News
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Oxford
Olympic silver medalist and Oxford resident Sam Kendricks flipped the switch Thursday evening to turn on the Christmas lights around the downtown Square. The city ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, November 8, 2024 9:34 am
News
Aldermen rename road in honor of old Mistilis Restaurant
The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved renaming a section of College Hill Road after the Mistilis family. City Engineer John Crawley presented the proposed name ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 4:11 pm
Elections
Lafayette County voters follow state trend in state, presidential election
Lafayette County voters followed the statewide trend in state and national elections Tuesday night. Just shy of 70% of registered voters voted in the election. ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 10:26 am
Elections
Most Lafayette County races headed for runoff election
All but one of the local races in Lafayette County are headed to the runoff election on Nov. 26. In the Justice Court Judge race, ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 9:17 pm
Elections
Lafayette County Election Preliminary Results
With 18 of 18 precincts reporting at 8:55 p.m., here are the following preliminary results that DO include absentee ballots but do NOT include a ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 8:19 pm
News
SEC Nation Returns to Oxford as Ole Miss Hosts Georgia
SEC Network’s weekly, traveling pre-game show, SEC Nation Presented by Johnsonville, returns to Oxford when No. 18 Ole Miss hosts No. 2 Georgia this coming ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, November 4, 2024 1:00 pm
Elections
Election Day is Tuesday; Local, state, presidential races on ballot
The general election is Tuesday, with national, state and local races on the ballot. Being a presidential election, turnout is expected to be high tomorrow. ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, November 4, 2024 11:20 am
Arts
Ole Miss alumna Lauren Watkins set for sold-out Proud Larry’s show
Ole Miss alumna and rising country artist Lauren Watkins is set to return to Oxford for a sold-out show at Proud Larry’s on Nov. 16. ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, November 4, 2024 11:00 am
Garden/Outdoors
USACE Vicksburg District announces changes in campground fees for North MS Lakes
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces that beginning May 1, new fee rates will go into effect for selected campgrounds at Arkabutla, Sardis, Enid ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, November 1, 2024 11:13 am
SportsPlus
How to Watch the NBA Today, November 15
The Phoenix Suns against the Oklahoma City Thunder is one game in particular to see on a Friday…
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, November 15
Today’s NBA slate should have plenty of excitement on the court. Among the contests is the Detroit Pistons…
Memphis vs. UAB Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread – Saturday, Nov. 16
The Memphis Tigers are expected to come out on top in their matchup against the UAB Blazers at…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Friday, November 15
The Washington State Cougars versus the Iowa Hawkeyes is a game to catch on the Friday college basketball…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Friday, November 15
There are nine games featuring a ranked team on Friday’s college basketball slate. Watch men’s college basketball, other…
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