Alyssa Schnugg, Author at The Oxford Eagle

Elections

Mayor Tannehill qualifies to run for another four years

Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill wants another four years at the helm. Tannehill qualified earlier this week to run in the June municipal election to retain ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, January 10, 2025 11:49 am

News

Power outage in north Oxford

UPDATE: Power has been restored to most customers as of 11:10 a.m. UPDATE: Multiple cedar tree limbs on the power line near Lamar Park. Oxford ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, January 10, 2025 10:24 am

News

Cancellations and closings due to winter storm Friday

The Oxford and Lafayette County school districts will be closed Friday due to the winter storm. Both schools announced the decision to close Thursday afternoon ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, January 9, 2025 4:33 pm

Arts

Student art show kicks off March 4

Young artists in Lafayette County are gearing up for the 2025 Student Art Show, celebrating creativity from pre-K to 12th-grade students. The contest is open ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, January 9, 2025 11:21 am

News

Oxford seeking close to $6M for local road projects

The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved two resolutions to request funding from the Mississippi Legislature for improvements to College Hill Road and the extension of ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, January 9, 2025 10:57 am

News

Snow predictions now 2 to 4 inches with a glazing of ice expected

According to the National Weather Service, a little less snow and a little more ice is now expected for Lafayette County tonight through Friday. The ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, January 9, 2025 9:32 am

Crime

OPD pledges to find justice for Jimmie “Jay” Lee in monthly social media post

The Oxford Police Department pledged on social media Wednesday to post a monthly reminder about Jimmie “Jay” Lee until justice is served. Lee, an active ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, January 8, 2025 11:57 am

News

2025 free parking dates approved

During their meeting on Tuesday evening, the Oxford Board of Aldermen approved the days when there will be free parking on the Square in 2025. ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, January 8, 2025 10:55 am

News

City, county crews getting ready for snow storm

City and county officials are ready and waiting to see what the upcoming winter storm will bring to our area. According to the National Weather ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, January 8, 2025 9:53 am

Lafayette County

Supervisors approves plans for Spacebox Flex Space

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved both the preliminary and final site plans for the Spacebox Flex Space project during its regular meeting on ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 9:51 am

Lafayette County

Meteorologists say more snow expected than first forecast

According to the National Weather Service, more snow is expected for Lafayette County than first forecast earlier this week. Snow is expected to fall after ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 9:22 am

Oxford

Oxford Fire Department call log

The Oxford Fire Department responded to the following calls from Dec. 29-Jan. 5:  18          Fire Alarms 39          Medical/ EMS calls   8           Smell of Gas ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, January 6, 2025 12:01 pm

News

First baby of 2025 at BMH-NM arrived on Jan. 2

The first baby born in 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital–North Mississippi made his entrance into the world on the second day of the new year. ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, January 6, 2025 11:08 am

News

Snow expected on Friday

A major winter storm is expected to bring some snow to Lafayette County and surrounding areas late Thursday night into Friday. According to the National ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, January 6, 2025 10:55 am

Lafayette County

Officials urge citizens not to rely on sirens only

Outdoor siren in Abbeville, College Hill still down Two outdoor warning sirens in the county are still not working and emergency management officials are reminding ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Sunday, January 5, 2025 9:32 am

Elections

Incumbent aldermen begin qualifing for June election

Four aldermen wasted little time to qualify to run in this year’s city elections. The qualification period for the June election started on Thursday. Aldermen ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, January 3, 2025 5:56 pm

News

Storms Sunday as temps drop drastically; some ice on roads possible

Meteorologists are still unsure whether an incoming cold front will cause any snow or ice to form Sunday night, but one thing they agree on ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, January 3, 2025 10:21 am

News

Oxford Police launch new anti-speeding initiative in school zones

Starting Tuesday, the Oxford Police Department will implement a new initiative aimed at curbing speeding in school zones along Sisk Avenue and Bramlett Boulevard. The ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, January 2, 2025 12:08 pm

News

Ole Miss student injured in New Orleans attack

An Ole Miss student was injured in the New Orleans terrorist attack on New Year’s Day, according to University of Mississippi Chancellor Glenn Boyce. On ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, January 2, 2025 11:02 am

Lafayette County

Notable stories of 2024: The year had a frosty start

The year 2024 began with a wintry blast, as Oxford experienced approximately two inches of snow, sleet and ice on January 15. The icy conditions ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, January 1, 2025 9:20 am

Lafayette County

Top stories in 2024 by page views

Based on total page views, the top 10 stories in 2024 were mostly about tragic events, crime and Ole Miss news. The reason why some ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, January 1, 2025 9:09 am

News

Three retire from Oxford Environmental Services

Oxford Environmental Services lost almost 100 years of experience when three long-time employees retired this month. The city of Oxford held a retirement ceremony for ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, December 31, 2024 10:00 am

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