Author: Alyssa Schnugg - Page 5 | The Oxford Eagle

News

Blue Envelope Law inspired by Oxford Ole Miss student

A new law in Mississippi aims to make traffic stops safer and less stressful for drivers with autism. ... Read more

News

The Quiet Crisis: ICM is Oxford’s frontline against homelessness

Since 1999, Interfaith Compassion Ministry has worked behind the scenes to meet the needs of Oxford and Lafayette ... Read more

Featured Photo

Almost ready!

The Oxford City Pool was filled with water this week after a year of being empty while its ... Read more

News

City considers phasing out speed humps

The Oxford Engineering Department recommended a change to the city’s Traffic Calming Policy that could soon take speed ... Read more

News

Professor reflects on slection of first American Pope

For the first time in history, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church is from the United States. ... Read more

News

City looking for firms to create Parks and Trails Master Plan

As Oxford continues to experience steady growth, city officials are taking steps to ensure that recreational spaces keep ... Read more

News

Elected officials update community on Legislative session

Local representatives and senators from Oxford and Lafayette County presented a comprehensive overview of the legislative achievements from ... Read more

News

Wake low blew into Oxford with 50 mph gusts Wednesday

Many Oxford and Lafayette County residents woke up Wednesday morning to leaves, limbs and in some cases, trees ... Read more

News

Lafayette County food inspections for April

The Mississippi Department of Health conducted 46 food service inspections in Lafayette County from April 1- 30 with ... Read more

News

Orchestra participation soars across Oxford schools

In the last three years, Oxford School District’s orchestra program has seen remarkable growth and has become a ... Read more

News

Man sentenced in death of 1-year-old child

A man charged in the death of a 1-year-old child last year will serve another seven years in ... Read more

University of Mississippi

UM students hold study-in protest

On Friday, May 2, the University of Mississippi Environmental Coalition organized a study-in protest on campus, in coordination ... Read more

News

New Regional Economic Alliance approved for north Mississippi counties

A new law approved by Gov. Tate Reeves in March is paving the way for a powerful partnership ... Read more

Arts

Oxford nonprofits scramble after sudden termination of VISTA Program

Local nonprofits are reeling this week following the abrupt cancellation of the AmeriCorps VISTA program, a federal initiative ... Read more

News

Ken Cyree, Ole Miss Business Dean, announces his retirement

By Stella Connell UM School of Business Administration After 21 years as a faculty member at the UM ... Read more

History

Ghost town residents provide lessons for today by working with scientists in 1800s to combat yellow fever

By Shirley Wimbish Gray Mississippi Today Given recent policy changes threatening the future of medical research and news ... Read more

Food

Oxford’s Chef Davis crowned 2025 King of Mississippi Seafood

Oxford’s culinary reputation continues to shine as Chef Jon “JD” Davis claimed the title of 2025 King of ... Read more

News

Local high school students graduate from Junior Leadership program

The Oxford Lafayette Chamber of Commerce announced 26 local high school sophomores have graduated from the 2025 class ... Read more

News Main

The Beacon to close on May 10 after 66 years

The Beacon restaurant, a cherished local institution that has served the LOU community for more than 60 years, ... Read more

News

University cuts financial support for Oxford Pride events

By Noah Walters The Daily Mississippian The University of Mississippi is pulling all affiliated resources and involvement in ... Read more

News

Mother, son earn degrees, graduate this month

For Deborah Dunn and her 17-year-old son Jarvis, this May isn’t just about caps, gowns and ceremonies — ... Read more

News

Oxford Pride Week 2025 celebrates with parade, community events

Pride Week 2025 kicked off Sunday with a full lineup of events planned throughout the week, culminating in ... Read more