Author: Alyssa Schnugg The Oxford Eagle

Arts

Veteran artist returns to Double Decker

When artist Larry Wamble sets up his booth at the 2025 Double Decker Arts Festival later this month, he’ll be returning to a tradition he’s ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, April 16, 2025 12:29 pm

News

OHS tennis coach Louis Nash to retire after distinguished career

After more than 25 years of leading the tennis program at Oxford High School, head coach Louis Nash is set to retire at the end ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, April 14, 2025 9:02 am

Newsletter

Rebels even series after win against Volunteers Saturday

By Ole Miss Sports The No. 6 Ole Miss baseball team evened the series against the No. 5 Tennessee Volunteers with an 8-5 win Saturday ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Sunday, April 13, 2025 8:43 am

Lafayette County

NWS confirms EF2 tornado hit Lafayette County

The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF2 tornado touched down in Lafayette County during the four-day storm system that wreaked havoc in north ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, April 11, 2025 5:07 pm

Lafayette County

West Oxford Loop extension expected to open this summer

The second phase of the West Oxford Loop extended should be open to traffic this summer. “The improvements to Industrial Park Drive are expected to ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, April 11, 2025 10:27 am

News

The Oliver to spruce up patio

The Courthouse Square Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved The Oliver Hotel’s request for a Certificate of Appropriateness at their recent meeting, clearing the way for ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, April 11, 2025 9:09 am

News

New restaurant, businesses for The Commons

Four new businesses have signed leases to make Oxford Commons their new home, according to Frank Dyer, broker with Gill Properties. Two buildings in The ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, April 10, 2025 10:52 am

Events

Easter egg hunts on tap

There will be plenty of chances to see the Easter Bunny and find some colorful eggs stuffed with candy over the next couple of weeks ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, April 10, 2025 9:09 am

Crime

OPD’s Victim Services recognized for outstanding work

The Oxford Police Department Victim Services Program was recognized recently by Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch with a statewide award for exceptional service to crime ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 11:36 am

Lafayette County

Severe storms damage at least 17 homes in east Lafayette County

At least 17 homes were damaged to varying degrees on Saturday when a cold front rolled into Lafayette County. Some of these homes were likely ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, April 7, 2025 2:31 pm

Education

New Parkinson’s support group launching in Oxford

A new Parkinson’s support group is launching in the Oxford area this April, offering essential support and resources for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, April 7, 2025 9:49 am

News

Pickleball courts possible at Stone Park

More pickleball courts are coming to Oxford; however, they won’t be at the old Hayakawa building on Industrial Park Road. During a recessed meeting on ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, April 3, 2025 12:56 pm

Lafayette County

UPD dispatcher to receive new home from Fuller Center

A University of Mississippi Police dispatcher and her daughter will soon have a brand new home in Oxford, thanks to the Oxford chapter of the ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, April 3, 2025 10:25 am

Lafayette County

Severe weather threat looms over Oxford for several days

A stretch of severe weather is expected to impact Oxford and Lafayette County from Wednesday through Saturday, with the potential for tornadoes, heavy rainfall, and ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, April 1, 2025 1:33 pm

Crime

Judge reduces bond for Reifers to $50K

A Lafayette County Circuit Court Judge reduced the bond for Charles Garry Reifers who was arrested recently for first-degree murder in the death of his ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, March 31, 2025 12:51 pm

News

LOUPS to host first People’s Summit on Housing in Oxford

The Lafayette-Oxford-University People’s Summit is hosting the first People’s Summit on Housing, an event aimed at addressing the growing housing crisis in the Lafayette-Oxford-University community. ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, March 31, 2025 9:00 am

Lafayette County

Rain, severe storms expected this weekend

The Mid-South, including Oxford and Lafayette County, is, once again, in for some rough weather this weekend. The entire Mid-South is under an Enhanced Risk, ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, March 28, 2025 9:56 am

Lafayette County

Oxford launches housing trust fund to address affordable housing

Oxford has much to offer, from its A-rated school district and the lively University of Mississippi with its Rebels sports teams to a vibrant arts ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, March 27, 2025 3:19 pm

Business

Cedar Bucket offers moving, storage, consignment furniture store

Not just another moving company or furniture store, Cedar Bucket is an innovative all-in-one solution for college students, their out-of-state parents, and anyone in the ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, March 27, 2025 12:16 pm

Lafayette County

Planning Commission approves conditional use exception for NMRLS new office

At a recent Lafayette County Planning Commission meeting, North Mississippi Rural Legal Services received a conditional use exception approval for a 10,000-square-foot office building off ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, March 26, 2025 9:00 am

Business

Planning Commission approves final plat for Roundabout Oxford

The Lafayette County Planning Commission approved the final plat for the Roundabout Oxford RV & Water Resort on Monday, marking a key step in the ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, March 25, 2025 9:21 am

Crime

Slack indicted in caretaker’s murder

An Oxford man arrested in November for allegedly shooting and killing his caretaker has been indicted by a Lafayette County grand jury. The grand jury ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Saturday, March 22, 2025 1:19 pm

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