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News

Tourism brings big bucks, jobs to Oxford

As a local governmental department, Visit Oxford’s job is to bring tourists to Oxford to help bring in tourism tax money that helps fund local ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, July 30, 2024 12:00 pm

Education

New building at Bramlett opens before new school year

Oxford School District board members, Bramlett Elementary officials and other community leaders gathered at Bramlett Elementary School Monday afternoon to cut the ribbon on the ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, July 30, 2024 9:00 am

Events

July Blues roundup at Proud Larry’s

To observe the last day of the warmest month of the year, there will be a “July Blues Roundup” live music event at Proud Larry’s ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, July 29, 2024 1:31 pm

Lafayette County

Hot this week, little rain expected

Lafayette County finally received some good rain that helped cool things down and fed the thirsty grass and trees. This week; however, we go back ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, July 29, 2024 10:37 am

Events

Dance Like the Stars event beneditting Boys & Girls Club this Saturday

Nine people from across North Mississippi have spent their summer learning new dance moves and are ready to show them off, all while raising money ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, July 29, 2024 9:13 am

Food

City Grocery Chef wins Judge’s Choice Culinary Best award at Natchez festival

City Grocery’s Head Chef Jon “JD” Davis won the Judge’s Choice Culinary Best in Show this weekend at the Natchez Food & Wine Festival. Davis, ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Sunday, July 28, 2024 1:37 pm

News

City leaders consider renovations to two Oxford parks

Two of Oxford’s biggest parks could look very different in the next couple of years. Oxford Park Commission Director Seth Gaines is asking the Oxford ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, July 26, 2024 3:30 pm

News

Plans for North Lamar’s growth could include new roundabout

It’s no secret that there is a good amount of development going on North Lamar Boulevard, and city leaders hope to get ahead of the ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, July 26, 2024 11:27 am

News

OPC hosts pilot afterschool program

The Oxford Park Commission is starting an afterschool program for the upcoming school year that begins in Oxford and Lafayette County on Aug. 1. The ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, July 25, 2024 1:21 pm

Crime

Judge denies motion to seal Herrington murder case file

Lafayette County Circuit Court Judge Kelly Luther denied a motion Thursday to seal the file in the capital murder case against Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington Jr., ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:10 pm

Lafayette County

Lafayette County property transfers

Compiled by Davis Coen Property transfers between July 15-19, 2024, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk: David and Lilly Kisner to Clifford and ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 3:56 pm

Events

Knead Your Cure Wellness Conference: A healthy lifestyle journey

Whether new or veteran to living a healthier lifestyle, the Knead Your Cure Wellness Conference will offer folks information on where to start and how ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 9:00 am

Records

Oxford Fire Department runs

The Oxford Fire Department responded to the following calls from July 15-21: 16         Fire Alarms 27         Medical/ EMS calls 2          Gas Leak  1          Lift ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, July 22, 2024 5:05 pm

Crime

New court date set for Herrington trial; Jurors will be brought in from outside county

Hearing to seal case files set for Thursday   The man accused of killing Jimmy “Jay” Lee in 2022, Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington Jr., received a ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, July 22, 2024 4:38 pm

Lafayette County

LCLEOA celebrates 25 years, honors outstanding officers, staff

On a daily basis, Capt. Jarrett Bundren deals with the darker side of humanity as head of investigations for the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office. He’s ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, July 22, 2024 1:02 pm

Education

Students, parents reminded of cell phone use policy in local schools

Students and their parents in the Oxford and Lafayette County school districts are reminded to make sure they know and follow the schools’ policies regarding ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, July 22, 2024 9:00 am

Business

RKA Construction celebrates new office

RKA Construction celebrated its new office in Oxford with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Oxford and Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce. Owner Ryan Anderson ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Sunday, July 21, 2024 9:10 am

Featured Photo

Juxtaposing Faulkner

The juxtaposition of new condo construction on 16th Street with William Faulkner’s adjacent grave site in Oxford Memorial Cemetery (aka St. Peter’s Cemetery) creates a ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Saturday, July 20, 2024 1:26 pm

Crime

Reardon sentenced to 2 years in prison for violating probation

A Lafayette County Circuit Court judge sentenced a man serving probation for stalking the mayor of Oxford to two years in prison Thursday for violating ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Saturday, July 20, 2024 10:28 am

Education

Oxford graduate to join Merchant Marines

By Ian Sparks  Eagle intern A recent graduate of Oxford High School has joined the United States Merchant Marine Academy.  Charles White, who graduated in ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Saturday, July 20, 2024 10:03 am

Healthcare

All-female rib cooking contest raises $5K for Family Crisis Services

An all-female rib cooking contest in Jackson, Tennessee raised more than $5,000 for Family Crisis Services of Northwest Mississippi in Oxford. Brandon and Michelle O’Guin, ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, July 19, 2024 9:33 am

Business

Connie’s Chicken is now open

While hardly a secret any longer, Connie’s Chicken in Oxford is now open. The popular chicken restaurant had a soft opening on Wednesday for family ... Read more

by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, July 18, 2024 1:23 pm

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