Crime

Oxford Police arrest five in connection to string of auto burglaries

Five people are facing multiple charges in connection to a string of auto burglaries reported on Old Taylor ...

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United Way Awards Grant Funding to Interfaith Compassion Ministry for COVID-19 Relief

The United Way of Oxford-Lafayette County (UWOLC) has awarded $10,835.55 to Interfaith Compassion Ministry (ICM) in order to help provide relief ...

Oxford faces rising COVID-19 and RSV cases amid Southeastern trends. Stay informed and take protective measures.

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MSDH reports 100 new COVID-19 cases, 8 deaths; Lafayette County now with 22 cases

For the third time in the last four days, Mississippi reported at least 100 new presumptive case of ...

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Oxford Police investigating pedestrian-involved accident

The Oxford Police Department is investigating an accident that resulted in the death of a pedestrian last week. ...

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Grassroots efforts aid service industry workers in the LOU

By Anna Margaret Foster | Special to the EAGLE  As the COVID-19 virus rapidly spreads, individuals across the ...

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Shelter-in-place still allows for cautious use of City’s walking trails

In light of the statewide “shelter-in-place” order made by Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves during a press briefing on ...

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Supervisors approve new COVID-19 resolution in line with statewide shelter-in-place order

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors met on Friday to discuss additional measures that may need to be ...

Oxford faces rising COVID-19 and RSV cases amid Southeastern trends. Stay informed and take protective measures.

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Mississippi reports highest single-day COVID-19 case total; Lafayette County now with 21

Mississippi reported its highest number of presumptive COVID-19 cases on Friday, as the state had an increase of ...

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Oxford High School announces 2019-20 valedictorian and salutatorian

Two Oxford School District students received good news on Thursday amidst all of the uncertainty regarding their spring ...

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Board of Aldermen approve third COVID-19 resolution in line with statewide shelter-in-place order

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced a shelter-in-place order for the entire state on Wednesday, and now municipalities like ...

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City of Oxford announces safety guidelines for waste disposal

With the COVID-19 threat increasing everyday, and social distancing measures becoming more prevalent, the City of Oxford announced ...

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Oxford Police see rash of car burglaries despite decrease in arrest numbers

Despite a “Stay at Home” Resolution being in place and a decrease in crime due to the COVID-19 ...

Crime

Oxford man facing drug charges after chase through Lafayette County

An Oxford man is facing drug charges after he led authorities on a pursuit through Lafayette County last ...

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Local law enforcement agencies conduct joint drug bust

The Lafayette County Metro Narcotics Unit, Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department and the Oxford Police Department participated in a ...

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Oxford knitting group making masks for vulnerable members of the community

Mary Jensen is one of the many vulnerable members of society who is having to take extra precautions ...

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North East Mississippi Electric Power Association adjusting to COVID-19 crisis

Like every utility company, North East Mississippi Electric Power Association is having to adjust to a new normal ...

Oxford faces rising COVID-19 and RSV cases amid Southeastern trends. Stay informed and take protective measures.

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MSDH reports 90 new COVID-19 cases; Lafayette County reports first death

The daily number of COVID-19 cases rose once again as the Mississippi State Department of Health reported 90 ...

Events

Oxford Film Festival announces Virtual Art House

With the entertainment world at a standstill due to COVID-19, many artists are bringing entertainment to people’s living ...

Oxford faces rising COVID-19 and RSV cases amid Southeastern trends. Stay informed and take protective measures.

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MSDH reports 89 new COVID-19 cases; Lafayette County with 14

Mississippi’s number of COVID-19 cases continued to rise on Sunday, while the daily number dropped from Saturday’s total. ...

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Oxford Police investigating Nazi symbols found at Avent Park

The Oxford Police Department is looking into vandalism at Avent Park depicting Nazi symbols. On Thursday, a passerby ...

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Mayor Tannehill: Low number of reported COVID-19 cases giving “false sense of security”

On Friday, the Mississippi State Health Department announced Lafayette County had at total of 11 COVID-19 cases, but ...

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Oxford and Lafayette School Districts adapting to distance learning

Monday brought a whole new world to students and educators. Many schools across Mississippi resumed after a two-week ...

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