Basket full of Easter events planned
Egg hunters will be busy in Oxford this weekend, if the rain stays at bay. See a listing of local egg hunts in today’s EAGLE. (March 27, 2013, Page 1)
Body found could be missing man
The body of a man found Sunday afternoon in Lafayette County could be that of McKenzie Darrell “Rell” Frierson, who has been missing since Jan. 31, according to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department. (March 4, 2013, Page 1A, 5A)
FNC Park has little room for area travel teams
The Oxford Park Commission is considering a policy to help manage independent travel teams. (November 1, 2012, Page 1,5)
Area gets kick out of soccer
The Oxford Park Commission soccer program is growing by leaps and bounds and some coaches say scheduling practice time can sometimes be a challenge, but they wouldn’t change a thing. Read part one of a three-part series on FNC Park, OPC sports, their popularity and growing pains and gains. (October 31, 2012, Page 1)
BMX track takes shape
City officials will be going over a contract with USA BMX to possibly finish the BMX bike track at FNC Park and turn it into an official USA BMX track to host tournaments. (August 20, 2012, Page 1A)
BMX races may start in fall
The BMX track at FNC park is almost complete. A BMX specialist could be in Oxford in July. After the track is completed, the Oxford Park Commission has 90 days to hold its first BMX sanctioned race. OPC is also opening the bidding process for the tennis court expansion on Friday. (June 28, 2012, Page 2)
City eyes $47M in projects
The city of Oxford has $47 million inn capital projects planned for this year and following years, depending when funding becomes available. (May 23, 2012, Page 1A, 2A)
Survey finds accessibility issues
The Mayor’s Commission on Disability in Oxford is reviewing a lengthy report that highlights areas where the city fails to meet ADA requirements in city-owned buildings,parks and programs. (May 18, 2012, Page 1A, 5A)
Cycling events honor lost friends, spread awareness
Cyclists will ride in silence for an hour Wednesday in honor of those who have lost their lives while biking along north Mississippi roads.
The Ride of Silence event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Lyceum on the University of Mississippi campus. (May 15, 2012, Page 1)
Cyclist Death still affects many
Six months after Kevser Ermin’s tragic death, many are still struggling with unanswered questions while her family tries to celebrate her life. (April 20, 2012, Page 1A)
