New airline expands options for flyers
Assistant News Editor Jeff Eubanks takes a look at the benefits and options that Southern Airways Express now offers the LOU community and the surrounding area when planning a trip. (June 14, 2013, Page 4A)
A real life ‘Lady and the Tramp’
Some dogs are “Lady” and others are “Tramp,” and EAGLE Assistant News Editor Jeff Eubanks knows the difference based on actions of two dogs in his family. (May 17, 2013, Page 4A)
Tapping Into the Market
The community’s approach to beer has evolved now that local restaurants and bars are carrying craft beers, and stores such as Joe’s Craft Beer have opened its doors. To read more on craft brews impact on Oxford, check out this week’s Oxford Living section. (April 19, 2013, Page 1B)
Remembering a different Mr. Bill
Assistant News Editor Jeff Eubanks revisits memories of mentor and friend Billy Rotenberry, an iconic figure in Water Valley for years, and thinks of all the things he wish he could tell Mr. Bill. (April 18, 2013, Page 4)
The calls of March Madness
Assistant News Editor Jeff Eubanks relates his memories of Ole Miss’ loss to Valparaiso in the 1998 NCAA Tournament and writes that he hopes things come full circle Friday when the Rebels take on Wisconsin. (March 21, 2013, Page 4)
Bishop, Taylor lead ‘Dores past Devils
After winning in extra innings against cross-town rival Oxford on Friday night, Lafayette coach Patrick Robey was a little worried about how his team would respond when it hosted Water Valley on Saturday afternoon.
That worry was put to rest though as the Commodores knocked off the Blue Devils 8-1 at W.V. Brewer Field.
Trojans end Blue Devils’ playoff run
MOOREVILLE — The Water Valley boys’ historic run in the Class 3A MHSAA North Half playoffs came to an end on Thursday night at Mooreville gymnasium.
Cleveland East Side dealt the Blue Devils a 58-36 setback in the program’s first-ever appearance in the quarterfinals of the North Half Tournament. (more…) (February 22, 2013, Page 8A)
Penciling in the Double Decker lineup
Lineups, lineups, lineups – they are all around at this time of the year. Assistant News Editor Jeff Eubanks takes a look at one more lineup that’s to be announced soon – the musical lineup for this year’s Double Decker Arts Festival. (February 22, 2013, Page 4A)
WV Blue Devils make history with latest win
CHARLESTON — The Water Valley basketball team’s third win against Charleston this season marked a first for the Blue Devils’ basketball program — a spot in the second round of the MHSAA Class 3A North Half Tournament. (more…) (February 20, 2013, Page 6)
Lady ‘Dores come up short for 2-4A title
ECRU — The Lafayette girls basketball team’s gameplan against North Pontotoc’s 6-foot-3 center Chelsea Mabry worked well in Friday’s District 2-4A Division Tournament championship game at North Pontotoc gym.
Amongst double teams most of the game, Mabry managed to put up 11 points on the night, but it was her teammates who ultimately secured a 56-49 win for the No. 1 seed Lady Vikings over the No. 3 seed Lady ‘Dores.
