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Obituaries

Mary G. Brown

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Mary G. Brown, 87, formerly of Oxford, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at Golden Valley Rehab in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Funeral services ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, December 1, 2015 12:00 pm

Columns

Salesmanship, and pure deception

By Charlie Mitchell There’s nothing new about the need for buyers to beware, but the Internet has provided a whole new arena for deception. There ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, December 1, 2015 12:00 pm

Obituaries

Jacqueline Spurgeon Goodwin Parks

WATER VALLEY — Jacqueline Spurgeon Goodwin Parks, 94, died Monday, Nov. 28,  2015, at the Yalobusha County Nursing Home. As per her wishes, she has ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, December 1, 2015 12:00 pm

Our View

Jumpstart an asset for Oxford youth

At the July board meeting, The Oxford School District Board of Trustees approved a partnership between Bramlett Elementary School and Jumpstart, a program that serves ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, November 30, 2015 12:01 pm

Obituaries

James W. Ford

OXFORD — James W. “Billy” Ford, 87, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, at the Mississippi State Veterans Home in Oxford. Funeral services will be held ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, November 30, 2015 11:59 am

Obituaries

Jaith Monae’ Pass

HOLLY SPRINGS — Jaith Monae’ Pass, 2 month old daughter of Elijah Alshabazz and Faith Pass-Bass, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, at her residence. Funeral ... Read more

by Staff Report, Sunday, November 29, 2015 6:00 am

Opinion

Students can live, learn law

A new rule adopted by the Supreme Court recently is a win-win for both students and low-income individuals. The Mississippi Law Student Limited Practice Rule was ... Read more

by Staff Report, Sunday, November 29, 2015 6:00 am

Letters to the Editor

Hunting is a fond family tradition

I am writing this in response to the Nov. 15 article about hunting. Like the other gentleman stated in his letter to the editor, thank you ... Read more

by Staff Report, Sunday, November 29, 2015 6:00 am

Obituaries

Virginia Leanne Dillard

OXFORD — Virginia Leanne Dillard, 37, passed away Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, in Oxford. She was born in Waukegan, Illinois, and moved to Mississippi in ... Read more

by Staff Report, Sunday, November 29, 2015 6:00 am

Obituaries

Byron Lorenzo Austin Jr.

OXFORD — Byron Lorenzo Austin Jr., 75, of Oxford died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford. The funeral ... Read more

by Staff Report, Sunday, November 29, 2015 6:00 am

Obituaries

Obituaries

Bettye Jo Horne Yancy Bettye Jo Horne Yancy, 82, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015, at Oxford Health & Rehab in Oxford.  The funeral service will ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, November 27, 2015 12:00 pm

Columns

Consider stopping at the sign

By T.J. Ray It stands there boldly, its bright read octagon redness underscoring the simple lettering on its face: S — T — O — P. ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, November 27, 2015 12:00 pm

Opinion

Time to focus on Christmas

Now that families have gathered together to enjoy a warm meal and remember their blessings, it’s time to focus on Christmas. Christmas — now just ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, November 27, 2015 12:00 pm

Letters to the Editor

Give thanks and give back

During this Thanksgiving week, United Way of Oxford & Lafayette County asks all who live in Lafayette County-Oxford-University (LOU) to consider a gift to our ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, November 27, 2015 12:00 pm

Lafayette County

Emergencies

Crime reports were unavailable this morning due to the holiday and offices being closed; however reports were obtained from Oxford Fire Department and Lafayette County ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, November 27, 2015 12:00 pm

Opinion

Seat belts save lives; wear one

This Thanksgiving holiday weekend, motorists across the state will hit the roads, eager to spend time with loved ones. It’s one of the busiest travel ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, November 26, 2015 6:00 am

News

The Beacon restaurant is an Oxford mainstay

By Shelby Nichols news@oxfordeagle.com Friendly greetings, such as ‘Sit wherever y’all want,’ are the first words you hear when you enter the popular Oxford restaurant. ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, November 26, 2015 6:00 am

Letters to the Editor

More than a Meal thanks helpers

What if we are not known for our church denominations, political affiliations, dislikes or judgments? What if it is not for what we are against ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, November 26, 2015 6:00 am

News

Ole Miss, MSU students square off for tuition

Ole Miss and Mississippi State will resume their century-plus old gridiron rivalry Saturday, but a lesser-known and equally high-stakes competition will occur between the two ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, November 26, 2015 6:00 am

News

Holiday closings announced

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, several local government offices will be closed Thursday and Friday. Garbage pickup scheduled for Thursday in the city will be ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, November 25, 2015 12:33 pm

News

Yesterday’s papers: Oxford boasts the best in Mississippi

In this week in yesterday’s papers Oxford was promoted for its focus on giving and local nonprofits, its willingness to build the local sales tax ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, November 25, 2015 11:00 am

Crime

Crime Reports

  —Tuesday   Oxford Police Department Reports 5 suspicious activities 1 civil matter 2 disturbances 1 careless driving 1 shoplifting 1 grand larceny 1 obstructing ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, November 25, 2015 11:00 am

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