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United Way invests in LOU community organizations
United Way of Oxford-Lafayette County’s Board of Directors has awarded grants totalling $170,000 to eligible applicants serving the ... Read more
Author: Alyssa Schnugg | The Oxford Eagle
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Historical marker unveiled in Abbeville honoring lynching victim
More than a century after William Chandler was taken by a mob and denied his day in court, ... Read more
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Oxford mayor, aldermen sworn into office
Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill and members of the Board of Aldermen were sworn into office Friday. The ceremony ... Read more
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Affordable Housing Commission gives annual update
The Oxford Affordable Housing Commission presented its annual report to the Oxford Board of Aldermen on Tuesday, outlining ... Read more
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Oxford artists boast awards from MS Institute of Arts and Letters
Several artists with ties to Oxford received awards from the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters recently. Each ... Read more
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Roundabout Oxford gets approval for July 4 fireworks display
The owners of Roundabout Oxford RV and Water Resort received permission from the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors ... Read more
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County employee kids receive scholarships
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors presented two $500 scholarships to the children of a county employee as ... Read more
Arts
Saarnio reflects on 13 Years at the helm of the University of Mississippi Museum
After more than a decade of leading the University of Mississippi Museum, Director Robert Saarnio is stepping down, ... Read more
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City’s assets rise to $364M
Oxford is worth more than ever — topping $364 million in total assets — after a year marked ... Read more
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Judge grants change of venue in Jay Lee murder trial
The upcoming capital murder trial of Sheldon Timothy Herrington Jr. will not be held in Lafayette County, where ... Read more
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New residential development ‘Chickasaw Flatts’ moves forward
A new residential development could soon rise on Oxford’s north side, after the Oxford Planning Commission approved the ... Read more
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Storms cause deadly wreck, thousands without power
Morning storms wreaked havoc in Lafayette County, knocking down trees and power lines, leaving thousands without power and ... Read more
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Maiden honored for four decades of service
The Oxford Board of Aldermen on Tuesday officially accepted the retirement of longtime Deputy Chief Sheridan W. Maiden, ... Read more
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Qualifying period for District 2 Election Commissioner now open
A Special Election will be held to fill a seat on the Lafayette County Election Commission left open ... Read more
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Jumpin’ Jack’s Family Fun Bash slated for Saturday
The Jumpin’ Jack’s Family Fun Bash, sponsored by Burn Boot Camp, is happening Saturday from 9 a.m. to ... Read more
Healthcare
First case of West Nile Virus reported in Rankin County
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting the first case of West Nile Virus for the 2025 ... Read more
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Oxford food service inspections
The Mississippi Department of Health conducted 26 food service inspections in Lafayette County between May 1 and May ... Read more
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Oxford’s Fourth of July fireworks moves to mTrade Park
The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Fourth of July celebration will be lighting up the sky from ... Read more
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Erin Smith wins Ward 1 race
In a close election, Erin Smith came out the victor and will serve as the Ward 1 alderman ... Read more
Arts
Photo Gallery: Summer Sunset Series
The annual Summer Sunset Series returned to the Grove stage Sunday with the cool sounds of John Mohead. ... Read more
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Lightning strike rattles residents, damages home
A powerful bolt of lightning struck a home in north Lafayette County during a late-night storm on Sunday, ... Read more
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Historic season for softball comes to a close
Despite a heroic comeback, the No. 17 Ole Miss softball program saw its season come to a close ... Read more
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