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Vote for Oxford’s own ‘Tookiebirds’ in national contest
What started as a secret anniversary surprise has quickly turned into a full-blown community event. Wayne Andrews, known ... Read more
Author: Alyssa Schnugg | The Oxford Eagle
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Back-to-school event offered free haircuts for boys
Dozens of local boys will head back to school with confidence this year, thanks to a community-driven event ... Read more
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$4K reward offered in killing of Ole Miss freshman
Authorities are offering a $4,000 reward for information that leads to the identification of a suspect in the ... Read more
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No tax hike for OSD in 2025-26 budget
The Oxford School District won’t raise the tax rates for the 2025-26 school year, thanks to strategic financial ... Read more
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WV Watermelon Carnival this weekend
Staff report The 51st Annual Water Valley Watermelon Carnival will take place on Friday and Saturday in downtown ... Read more
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Lafayette County Supervisors approve scaled-down request for Stonewater
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved a revised request from Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center to expand its ... Read more
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Sagging pipe leads to City Pool closure Friday
UPDATE: The pool will open today at 5 p.m. Ongoing issues with water pipes forced the City ... Read more
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Two Como men found guilty in crash that killed unborn child
Two Como men will spend about 20 years in prison after being found guilty Wednesday of causing a ... Read more
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Baptist among nation’s top performing hospitals for treatment of heart attack patients
Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance ... Read more
Columns
Payback is hot, and sometimes smelly
By Les Ferguson Jr. Columnist My daddy cursed me. Not with foul language, but a curse, nonetheless. ... Read more
Opinion
Marbles, typewriters, and Vietnam hats
By Steve Stricker Columnist In the July 9 Eagle, wrote about my hero mom, Gert saying– “No ... Read more
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Local arrests, not immigration raids, trigger ICE detainers
With the growing national debate over immigration enforcement, Lafayette County Sheriff Joey East said while law enforcement are ... Read more
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Police begin enforcement of hemp law
Local law enforcement agencies have begun enforcing a 2020 state law that was recently clarified by Mississippi Attorney ... Read more
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Public hearing to be held for panhandling permit process
While the city of Oxford didn’t vote to require a permit for panhandling, state legislators did, and that ... Read more
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Pediatric care center offers vital support for children with medical needs
A unique care facility in Lafayette County is helping families with medically complex children by offering skilled nursing ... Read more
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Chickasaw will get its speed tables
Speed tables will be placed on Chicasaw Road to slow down traffic along the increasingly busy road. The ... Read more
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Hathorn Townhomes development moves forward
The Oxford Planning Commission gave the green light Monday night to the proposed Hathorn Townhomes development, approving both ... Read more
Food
Summer mission: Finding dish shortcuts
By Kara Kimbrough Food Columnist We’ve all done it…scrolled the internet late at night and watched videos ... Read more
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Oxford police, fire have a busy Tuesday
Oxford had a rough day Tuesday with first responders and city staff having to respond to a gas ... Read more
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Oxford Civic Chorus opens 28th season with invitation to singers
The Oxford Civic Chorus is launching its 28th season and inviting new and returning singers from Oxford and ... Read more
Religion
Stay ready to be the rescue someone needs
By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist I grew up in church. Even before my father decided to go ... Read more
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Lafayette County Animal Shelter opens its doors
Lafayette County’s brand-new animal shelter has officially opened its doors. After years of planning and months of construction, ... Read more
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