Lafayette County
Sheriff hopes for fair jail contract amid cost concerns
Lafayette County Sheriff Joey East recently spoke to the Eagle about the need for a balanced partnership between Lafayette County and the city of Oxford ...
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Crime
Judge denies mistrial motion during Herrington murder trial on Saturday
Court continued over the weekend in the capital murder case against Timothy Herrington who is accused of killing Jimmie “Jay” Lee on July 8, 2022. ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Saturday, December 7, 2024 8:17 pm
Crime
More details emerge on Day 4 of Herrington trial
The trial of Timothy Herrington, accused in connection with the 2022 disappearance of Jimmie “Jay” Lee, continued Friday where jurors heard recordings of interviews between ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, December 6, 2024 5:47 pm
Newsletter
Oxford soccer defeats Hernando
Oxford defeated Hernando in two close matches at home on Thursday night. In the opener, Oxford’s Amie Reed scored in the 7th minute to give ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, December 6, 2024 11:03 am
Crime
Digital evidence, chilling searches unveiled during Day 3 of Herrington murder trial
The third day of testimony in the murder trial of Timothy Herrington, accused of killing University of Mississippi student Jimmie “Jay” Lee, revealed a detailed ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, December 5, 2024 5:49 pm
News
Oxford COO Bart Robinson retires after 27 years of service
After nearly three decades of dedicated service to the city of Oxford, Chief Operating Officer Bart Robinson is retiring, leaving behind a legacy that spans ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, December 5, 2024 9:26 am
Crime
Day two of Herrington trial focuses on timelines, video footage of Lee’s car
Day two of the murder trial against Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington Jr. focused on creating a timeline of what happened to Jimmie “Jay” Lee before he ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, December 4, 2024 6:16 pm
News
Salvation Army Red Kettle Bells return to Batesville
For years, the familiar sound of Salvation Army Red Kettle bells had been missing from Batesville’s busiest spots. This holiday season, however, that changed thanks ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, December 4, 2024 9:16 am
Crime
Trial of Timothy Herrington begins in Oxford
The trial of Timothy Herrington, accused of murdering Jimmie “Jay” Lee, started Tuesday morning with opening arguments and emotional testimony in what is expected to ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, December 3, 2024 3:19 pm
News
City, County continue to work on jail contract
City and county leaders continue to hash out an updated established framework to manage detainees housed at the Lafayette County Jail efficiently and equitably. Oxford ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, December 3, 2024 2:23 pm
News
University breaks overall enrollment record
Overall enrollment at the University of Mississippi has grown for the fourth consecutive year, fueled by a record-setting freshman class and strong retention rates. This ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, December 2, 2024 11:00 am
Crime
Trial for 2022 killing of Ole Miss student Jay Lee begins Monday
The trial of the man accused of killing Jimmy “Jay” Lee in 2022, Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington Jr., will begin next week. Jury selection is set ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, November 29, 2024 10:31 am
Elections
Falkner, Thompson, Babb win in Lafayette run-off election
Ley Falkner is Lafayette County’s newest Justice Court Judge. Falkner garnered 832 votes to Deanna McLarty’s 368 votes Tuesday during the run-off election. Falkner is ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 8:21 pm
Business
Free TV still available in Oxford with new local station
Oxford now boasts a new addition to its local media landscape — a free over-the-air digital TV station. Broadcasting on UHF with a 15kW signal, ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 12:09 pm
Elections
Runoff election Tuesday for three races
The Lafayette County Election Commission will hold a runoff election on Tuesday, Nov. 26, for three races not decided in the General Election two weeks ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, November 25, 2024 12:22 pm
Lafayette County
Thanksgiving holiday: Closings. Trash pickup, Open restaurants and more
Most local government offices will be closed Thursday and Friday this Thanksgiving holiday. Garbage pickup scheduled for Thursday in the city will be picked up ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, November 25, 2024 10:05 am
Crime
Police looking for vehicle burglars
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office and the Oxford Police Department are seeking information regarding several auto burglaries that occurred between midnight and 4 a.m. this morning. ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, November 22, 2024 3:50 pm
News
UM student fatally jumps from Vaught-Hemingway
An Ole Miss student allegedly committed suicide Thursday night by jumping off the Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, according to reports. The University Police Department responded to a ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, November 22, 2024 12:10 pm
Crime
Man arrested after allegedly putting razor blades on a ‘No parking’ sign
An Oxford man has been arrested for allegedly putting razor blades on a “No parking” sign to keep people from blocking his driveway. According to ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, November 22, 2024 9:54 am
News
Harvest Angel Projects provides fresh food to Pantry
This week, the Oxford Community Market and volunteers from several organizations embraced the spirit of giving in a fresh way. On Tuesday, Nov. 19, nearly ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, November 21, 2024 3:17 pm
News
Salvation Army launches holiday fundraising campaign with Red Kettle kick-off
The Oxford Salvation Army Service Center officially launched its annual Red Kettle Campaign on Tuesday with a kickoff event on the steps of the store ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, November 21, 2024 1:12 pm
News
Oxford honors JJ Pegues as Honorary Mayor on Egg Bowl day
Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill and the Board of Aldermen proclaimed JJ Pegues the Honorary Mayor of Oxford for Nov. 29, coinciding with the highly anticipated ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 11:40 am
SportsPlus
Arkansas vs. Ole Miss Basketball Tickets – Wednesday, January 8
The Arkansas Razorbacks (10-2, 0-0 SEC) meet the Ole Miss Rebels (11-1, 0-0 SEC) in a clash of…
How to Watch the NBA Today, December 26
There are nine contests on today’s NBA schedule, among them the Oklahoma City Thunder against the Indiana Pacers.…
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, December 26
The NBA schedule today is not one to miss. The matchups include the Miami Heat squaring off against…
How to Watch the Grizzlies vs. Raptors Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for December 26
The Toronto Raptors (7-23) hope to break a three-game road losing streak when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies…
How to Pick the Predators vs. Blues Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 27
There are plenty of betting possibilities to take into account for the upcoming contest that has the Nashville…
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