News
Oxford post office renamed for soldier killed in action
Although it’s been the better part of a decade since U.S. Army 1st Lt. Donald C. Carwile was killed in Afghanistan, those who knew him ...
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News
Dollar General on North Lamar closed for sewer repairs
Sometime last week, residents living on Vivian Street started having a hard time smelling the spring flowers in bloom or freshly cut lawns thanks to ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, April 21, 2017 11:04 am
Events
Poker run benefits State Veterans Home
Organizers of this year’s Ride for the Veterans are hoping to raise enough money to buy local veterans at the State Veterans Home a projector ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, April 21, 2017 10:56 am
News
Funds from sale of hospital nets $7 million over the last 5 years
Since the city of Oxford invested the $30 million it received from the sale of Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in 2012, the fund has earned ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, April 20, 2017 10:46 am
News
Aldermen change holiday pay policy
City employees who worked holidays received double pay or a floating day off to use at another time. Recently, the city’s Human Resources Department staff ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, April 20, 2017 10:44 am
News
Eley Guild Hardy Architects chosen to design downtown Oxford garage
The future downtown parking garage will be designed by Eley Guild Hardy Architects, a firm that has its stamp on several Oxford structures, including Oxford ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 9:49 am
Events
Family Crisis Services of Northwest Mississippi event set for April 27
Many offices allow workers to dress down on Fridays, being dubbed “casual Fridays” around the nation. However, on April 27, Family Crisis Services of Northwest ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, April 18, 2017 9:51 am
Lafayette County
Oxford Board of Aldermen’s land donation request readies for first hurdle
Before the Oxford Board of Aldermen decide to move forward with a request to donate land for a workforce housing development, the value of the ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, April 18, 2017 9:43 am
News
Oxford Historic Preservation Commission is getting tough on residential demolitions
Members of the Oxford Historic Preservation Commission on Monday discussed ideas on how to change the city’s demolition rules for homes inside the historic district ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, April 18, 2017 9:40 am
Lafayette County
The Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society removes board members who disagreed with spending
The Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society nominating committee sent letters to two board members last week informing them that while their service to the board has been ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, April 17, 2017 10:24 am
Columns
The unavoidable danger of live streaming
When I look at old photographs or home movies, I see happy times. There are smiles and people acting goofy. There are snapshots of a ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, April 17, 2017 10:15 am
Business
Oxford Community Market to open Tuesday
By Alyssa Schnugg alyssa.schnugg@oxfordeagle.com The Oxford Community Market will begin it’s first full season a free-standing nonprofit farmer’s market on Tuesday when the market opens ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Sunday, April 16, 2017 6:15 am
Events
Easter Events in Oxford: Egg hunts, worship services, activities
There will be no shortage of ways to celebrate Easter in Oxford this weekend. If it’s candy-filled eggs and visits with the Easter Bunny you’re ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, April 14, 2017 10:08 am
News
Oxford University Transit (OUT) ridership dips slightly in March
The number of people riding the bus in March dipped slightly from March 2016, according to the monthly Oxford University Transit report. OUT Manager Ron ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, April 14, 2017 9:55 am
News
Oxford Planning Commission says activity center will not relocate
During last week’s Oxford Board of Aldermen meeting, Mayor Pat Patterson asked Oxford Park Commission Chair Don Fruge’ to discuss with the other commissioners if ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, April 13, 2017 10:33 am
Lafayette County
Lafayette County supervisors review preliminary plans for office park on County Road 406
The future Lafayette County Office Park will provide more space for several local agencies that will allow them to grow and provide more services locally ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, April 12, 2017 10:00 am
News
Oxford’s Cedar Bend development jumps first city hurdle
The property surrounding the late Jacob Thompson’s home and adjacent to Rowan Oak may soon be the location of eight new homes after the Oxford ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, April 11, 2017 10:35 am
News
Oxford’s parking revenue, tickets continue to rise in March
Revenue from parking meters continued to climb in March, collecting the highest amount of money since the meters were installed in 2015. Most of the ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, April 10, 2017 9:41 am
Columns
‘Believing in everything and knowing nothing at all’
My almost 7-year-old granddaughter, Arianna, loves watching singing and dancing videos on YouTube. I made her a channel, with parental control filters of course, and ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, April 10, 2017 9:35 am
Lafayette County
No charges filed in stabbing death of local man
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department announced Friday it will not be filing formal charges against a woman who might be responsible for the stabbing death ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Sunday, April 9, 2017 2:00 am
Events
Daughters of the American Revolution recognizes local Vietnam Era vets during luncheon
Ray Wilburn spent 41 years of his life in the U.S. Army. When he turned 60 years old, he had to retire. “I would have ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, April 7, 2017 10:17 am
News
Requirements for developers outside Oxford limits less ambiguous
Ten years ago, the city of Oxford established requirements and guidelines for developers outside the city limits who wished to receive water and/or sewer services ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, April 7, 2017 10:09 am
SportsPlus
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, November 20
Today’s NBA lineup features top teams in action. Among the games is the New Orleans Pelicans squaring off…
How to Watch SEC Women’s College Basketball Games – Wednesday, November 20
SEC teams are on Wednesday’s college basketball schedule for seven games, including the South Carolina Gamecocks squaring off…
How to Watch AAC Women’s College Basketball Games – Wednesday, November 20
AAC teams will take the court in six games on Wednesday’s college basketball schedule. That includes the Tulane…
AAC Football Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Week 13
Week 13 of the 2024 college football season includes six games involving AAC teams. A couple of the…
Grizzlies vs. 76ers Injury Report Today – November 20
Here’s a peek at the injury report for the Memphis Grizzlies (8-6), which currently has five players listed,…
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