Alyssa Schnugg, Author at The Oxford Eagle

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Play Ball! 

Ole Miss baseball fans Anna Haralson, left, and Isabella Howell enjoy the festive post-game series win on Sunday afternoon at Oxford-University Stadium.  Ole Miss fans ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 11:28 am

Crime

Judge rules probable cause existed to arrest Brown with capital murder

A Circuit Court judge ruled Monday that there was probable cause to arrest Matthew Zachary Brown earlier this month on a charge of capital murder ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, April 15, 2024 4:23 pm

Business

Booth’s Barbeque offers new menu, same backyard fun

Booth’s Barbeque doesn’t look much different than when it was called Lamar Yard just a few short months ago, but there have been a lot ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, April 15, 2024 1:47 pm

Lafayette County

Little Free Pantries now available around Lafayette County

Commodores Care, along with the help of area churches, residents and other organizations, have placed several Little Free Pantries around the county that offer free ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, April 15, 2024 10:02 am

Business

Ajax under new ownership as Yates looks forward to next chapter

Ajax Diner has not only been a favorite for locals for almost three decades but has caught the taste buds of visitors from around the ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, April 15, 2024 7:44 am

News

Busy weekend(s) ahead for Oxford

Oxford is going to be a busy place over the next few weeks, starting with this weekend. “We expect good crowds starting this weekend and ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, April 12, 2024 4:42 pm

News

Heavy rain, high winds toppled trees, knocked out power

Oxford and Lafayette County saw 4 to 6 inches of rain this week, combined with high wind gusts, toppling several trees around the area and ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, April 12, 2024 3:26 pm

Education

UM undergraduate’s air quality initiative at Central wins award

Dylan Barker, an undergraduate researcher at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded the prestigious Stamps Impact Prize for his innovative initiative aimed at enhancing ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, April 12, 2024 12:03 pm

Business

Owners hope to open Connie’s Chicken in June

Nickle Smith grew up in Tupelo, often enjoying Connie’s Chicken and its famous blueberry donuts. The original restaurant was founded in 1978 by Constantine “Connie” ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, April 11, 2024 9:54 am

Lifestyle

Oxford wins ‘Best Small College Town’ in USA TODAY Readers’ Choice Awards

Visit Oxford announced Wednesday that Oxford secured the No. 1 spot as the “Best Small College Town” and the No. 4 spot as the “Best ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 12:54 pm

Food

Oxford Community Market Spring Kick-Off set for April 16

Every April, Oxford Community Market celebrates the start of the spring growing season with its annual Spring Kick-Off Party at the farmers’ market. Music fills ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 12:33 pm

Arts

‘Segundo Muerte’ is love letter to Latin culture

By Alyssa Schnugg Senior reporter In the heart of the scorching Texan landscape, amidst the dusty plains near McAllen, a tale of resilience and pride ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 7:20 am

Business

Aldermen discuss getting tough on towing

Public hearing set for April 16 By Alyssa Schnugg Senior reporter The Oxford Board of Aldermen is considering an ordinance amendment that will provide strict ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 6:00 am

Business

Three-story building next to Isom House gets OK from planning commission

The Oxford Planning Commission unanimously approved the site plan Monday for a proposed mixed-use building on the corner of N. 11th Street and Jefferson Avenue. ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 3:01 pm

Lafayette County

Sheriff’s department issues ‘welfare concern’ for local teen

UPDATE: Orianna has been located and is safe, according to the sheriff’s department. The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help locating ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 12:33 pm

Lafayette County

Heavy rain, possible thunderstorms continue through Thursday

A Flood Watch remains in effect for heavy rainfall over the next several days. Lafayette County can expect 4-6 inches of rain through Thursday. The ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 12:12 pm

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Anti-Parking Rocks

Large rocks, apparently placed to keep cars from parking off the pavement, have appeared on the grassy area near the west end of Van Buren ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:32 am

Crime

Bond denied for Como man charged with capital murder of a baby

Bail was denied for the man arrested last week and charged with capital murder in the death of a baby. Matthew Zachary Brown, 23, was ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, April 8, 2024 4:14 pm

Crime

April 8 LCSD, OPD activity reports

Crime reports from April 5-7. Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, April 8, 2024 1:51 pm

Business

Groundbreaking ceremony held for Roundabout Oxford

Community members, business folks and local officials gathered on the rolling hills of what will soon become Roundabout Oxford RV and Water Resort Friday for ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, April 8, 2024 11:00 am

Accidents

OPD, OFD responds to fatal wreck Saturday on Chucky Mullins bridge

The Oxford Police Department and other first responders responded to a fatal wreck Saturday. The one-vehicle wreck occurred around 2:22 p.m. on Highway 6 East ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, April 8, 2024 9:21 am

Business

EDF CEO Ryan Miller speaks at first Coffee & Conversations chamber event

“We get to live here.” If you’ve lived in Oxford long enough, you’ve heard that saying from government officials, business owners and residents. It was ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, April 8, 2024 9:07 am

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