Author: Alyssa Schnugg | The Oxford Eagle

Lafayette County

Lafayette County property transfers

Compiled by Davis Coen   Property transfers between May 27-30, 2025, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery ... 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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Lafayette High fire program completes pilot year

On a spring afternoon in Lafayette County, a fire engine pulls up to a smoking building. Inside, two ... Read more

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Oxford gears up for Juneteenth celebration with events

Oxford is preparing for its annual Juneteenth celebration, continuing a tradition that began more than 16 years ago ... Read more

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Herrington’s attorneys ask court to move new trial out of Lafayette County

Timothy Herrington, the man accused of killing University of Mississippi student Jimmie “Jay” Lee, is asking the court ... Read more

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Jill Knox named OSD 2025 Employee of the Year

Jill Knox, Director of Communications for the Oxford School District, has been named the OSD’s 2025 Employee of ... Read more

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Meet the Candidates for Ward 1

William Summers Mayo (Republican), Erin Smith (Independent), and Drew Stevens (Independent) are in the running to become the ... Read more

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A solemn salute: Memorial Day observed at National Guard Armory

They were fathers, uncles, brothers, and friends — and they were remembered on Monday during the annual Memorial ... Read more

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LOU leaders talk about growth, infrastructure, innovation

City, county, and university leaders delivered ‘State of the …’ addresses during last week’s Oxford-Lafayette Chamber of Commerce ... Read more

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Oxford to honor fallen heroes during Memorial Day Ceremony

Residents of Oxford and Lafayette County are invited to attend the annual Memorial Day Celebration on Monday at ... Read more

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Lafayette Supervisors deny rezoning request for student housing project

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors has unanimously denied a request on Monday to rezone a parcel of ... Read more

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Hill resigns from OSD board; Tosh to step in for remainder of the term

Oxford School District Trustee Ray Hill resigned from the board for unknown reasons recently, a year short of ... Read more

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Oxford to honor Larry Brown with bronze statue

The city of Oxford is paying tribute to one of its own — the late Larry Brown — ... Read more

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Rebels defeat Florida Gators in SEC tournament

By Jeff Roberson Old Miss Sports Ole Miss got stellar performances from all three Rebel pitchers the coaches ... Read more

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Dr. Rayner named Oxford Citizen of the Year

Dr. Jim Rayner was named the 2025 Oxford Citizen of the Year at the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of ... Read more

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Oxonian selected for AI fellowship

Allison Bunn, a kindergarten teacher in the Oxford School District, has been selected for the prestigious 2025-26 Leading ... Read more

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Sugar waxing, lash studio opens

By Alyssa Schnugg Senior reporter   A new beauty studio has opened its doors in Oxford, offering natural ... Read more

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Stonewater asks for appeal of Planning Commission decision

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved a request from Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center to expand an existing ... Read more

Arts

Michael Farris Smith launches new book on May 27

Oxford author Michael Farris Smith will launch his latest novel, “Lay Your Armor Down,” on May 27 at ... Read more