Education
Oxford School District adopts its return policy for 2020-21
While some area school districts are still discussing how they will handle returning to school this fall, the Oxford School District has a plan in ...
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Ole Miss and Florida kneel ahead of opening kickoff in pregame demonstration
Prior to Ole Miss’ season opener against No. 5 Florida, both teams took part in a pregame demonstration ...
City of Oxford, Army Corps of Engineers sign Project Partnership Agreement
The City of Oxford’s Regional Water Supply and Treatment Project received a boost last week. The city and ...
Kinne’s attorney requests psychiatric evaluation in capital murder case
The lawyer for Matthew Kinne, the former Oxford Police officer charged with capital murder, has requested a psychiatric ...
Board of Aldermen approve more outdoor dining licenses
A handful more restaurants around the Oxford Square will be participating in outdoor dining. On Tuesday, the Board ...
Business
Oxford businesses could be closed temporarily for failure to comply with COVID-19 requirements
Oxford businesses that are not in compliance with the mask requirement, and other COVID-19 ordinances in the City’s recovery plan, could be forced to close ...
by Jake Thompson.
Newsletter
Despite loss to No. 5 Florida, Ole Miss’ new-look offense shines
As time expired inside Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Saturday, there was plenty for Ole Miss fans to be good about on one side of the ball. ...
by Jake Thompson, Saturday, September 26, 2020 4:52 pm
Newsletter
COMEBACK CHARGERS: Oxford completes historic comeback to defeat Southaven
SOUTHAVEN — Oxford has mastered the art of a comeback. Down by 20 points in the second half, the Chargers rallied with the help of ...
by Jake Thompson, Saturday, September 26, 2020 8:00 am
Lafayette Sports
Lafayette falls to West Point in Region 1-5A opener
By Jared Redding WEST POINT — For the fifth time in three seasons, Lafayette had a team capable of knocking off Class 5A’s gold standard. ...
by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Saturday, September 26, 2020 8:00 am
Sports
Water Valley takes tough blow from Winona
By Jacob Palmer WATER VALLEY- A young Water Valley showed growing pains last week against Calhoun City and were looking to bounce back on homecoming ...
by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Saturday, September 26, 2020 8:00 am
Lafayette County
LCDF Members are on State Task Force for Emergency Response
Firefighters from Lafayette County are always ready to help their neighbors – and when needed, fellow Mississippians outside the county. In recent years, first responders ...
by Carrie Staumbaugh, Friday, September 25, 2020 8:22 pm
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Crime
Search for fugitive leads to multiple arrests by Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department
Seven people are facing multiple charges ranging following an investigation involving a wanted fugitive earlier this week. On Sept. 22, investigators with the Lafayette County ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, September 25, 2020 11:49 am
Newsletter
Ole Miss baseball suspends team activities due to COVID-19 outbreak
Four days into their fall practice season, the Ole Miss baseball program had to hit the pause button due to COVID-19. On Thursday, the program ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, September 24, 2020 2:09 pm
Events
Theatre Oxford announces October show
Theatre Oxford is getting back onstage next month and earlier this week, announced which show will be performed. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, September 24, 2020 11:04 am
Crime
Water Valley man arrested in connection to Oklahoma murder
A report of a careless driver resulted in a Water Valley man being arrested in connection to a murder in Oklahoma. On Sept. 18, Lafayette ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, September 24, 2020 9:47 am
Lafayette County
Communicare Sees Infusion of Federal Grants
An infusion of federal grants to local mental health provider Communicare will help expand local services at a time of increased need driven by economic ...
by Carrie Staumbaugh, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 3:47 pm
Business
Area venues hosting Ole Miss watch parties due to limited capacity at stadiums
With limited crowd capacities at college football stadiums this fall due to COVID-19, venues around Oxford are offering a safe alternative to still catch the ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 2:10 pm
Lifestyle
Weekend kicks off “FinsUp Fanfare” at Lafayette County Arena
By Davis Coen Saturday morning begins SEC Football. We all have missed it, but what goes along with football in the South is tailgating. Arguably ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 12:23 pm
Newsletter
Otis Reese goes public with ongoing eligibility battle, harassment claims at Georgia
For the first time since transferring to Ole Miss, Otis Reese is speaking out. The defensive back is still waiting to hear from the NCAA ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 11:59 am
Lafayette Sports
Week 4 Preview: Oxford and Lafayette begin region play; Blue Devils continue home stand
Suddenly, the MHSAA football season is entering its fourth week. What felt like would never come this year is nearly halfway complete and the games ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 9:54 am
Crime
Local law enforcement agencies speak out against Initiative 65
A major issue in Mississippi on November’s ballot is the proposition to legalize medical marijuana with Initiative 65 and Initiative 65A. During a press conference ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 1:45 pm
Business
McCormick’s set to open at the Ole Miss Inn this weekend
The Ole Miss football season officially begins on Saturday and with this comes the anticipated opening of McCormick’s at the Ole Miss Inn. Announced back ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 1:40 pm
Newsletter
Lane Kiffin still undecided on starting quarterback with opener approaching
The opening week of the Southeastern Conference’s football season has arrived and with it a top-five opponent for Ole Miss. The No. 5 Florida Gators ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 1:12 pm
News
First Regional Library Connects the Lafayette Community
Libraries have always been both a community reservoir of knowledge and a window into the wider world. When COVID-19 struck the United States this spring, ...
by Carrie Staumbaugh, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 12:55 pm
Elections
Absentee voting begins in Lafayette County amid COVID-19
Monday brought the beginning of absentee voting in Mississippi amid a pandemic. With COVID-19 still prominent in Mississippi, and the world, election officials are having ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, September 21, 2020 3:47 pm
News
City of Oxford renews contract with Mississippi Critterz
Mississippi Critterz will continue to operate the animal shelter for at least another year. The Oxford Board of Aldermen voted to renew their contract with ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, September 21, 2020 3:41 pm
Lafayette Sports
This week in prep sports (Sept. 21 -26)
LAFAYETTE Monday (Sept. 21): Volleyball at Water Valley, 6 p.m. Tuesday (Sept. 22): Volleyball vs. Center Hill, 6 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 24): Volleyball vs. Ripley, ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, September 21, 2020 8:00 am
Lafayette Sports
Lafayette upends Mooreville to cap off non-region play
By Jared Redding MOOREVILLE — Without Tyrus Williams in the lineup in the first half, the Lafayette didn’t miss a beat, even when he was ...
by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Saturday, September 19, 2020 9:39 am
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Water Valley falls to Calhoun City in home opener
WATER VALLEY — After an explosive start to their season a week ago, the growing pains showed up for Water Valley on Friday. The young Blue ...
by Jake Thompson, Saturday, September 19, 2020 9:29 am
News
Mississippi Senate honors Oxford Eagle Scout with resolution
Keerthin Karthikeyan is doing his part to make Mississippi a better place and the state is honoring him for his efforts. The 15-year-0ld received a ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, September 18, 2020 11:57 am
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Ole Miss soccer set to open 2020 season
Matt Mott gets anxious these days, which means Ole Miss soccer’s 2020 season is finally getting underway. The Rebel head coach normally gets anxious, it’s ...