Crime
Suspects identified in shooting at Archive Apartments
Two suspects have been identified following a shooting that took place at The Archive apartment complex on Thursday. At approximately 2:09 p.m. on March 18, ...
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Lafayette County
Animal Rescue Corps transports remaining animals from Oxford Animal Shelter
National nonprofit Animal Rescue Corps and the city of Oxford are collaborating together this week to safely and efficiently relocate 45 animals after the city’s ...
by Anna Guizerix, Tuesday, March 16, 2021 1:26 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Mississippi opening Coronavirus vaccine appointments to all approved residents
All Mississippi residents who are of age to receive the coronavirus vaccine will be able to sign up for a slot beginning tomorrow, March 16. ...
by Anna Guizerix, Monday, March 15, 2021 11:55 am
Opinion
OUR VIEW: Animal Shelter in danger of history repeating itself
Oxford is getting out of the animal shelter business after the third-party organization running the facility failed to meet appropriate standards of care – stop ...
by Anna Guizerix, Wednesday, March 10, 2021 8:00 am
Crime
Oxford man arrested for felony DUI
An Oxford man was charged with DUI 4th after running a red light on University Avenue. On March 6, Robert Hawks, 44, was stopped by the Oxford ...
by Anna Guizerix, Tuesday, March 9, 2021 1:11 pm
Lafayette County
Oxford Animal Shelter “Going to close down, at least temporarily”
Oxford will soon be without an animal shelter for the foreseeable future. During the monthly board meeting of Mississippi Critterz, City liaison and Alderman Janice ...
by Anna Guizerix, Monday, March 8, 2021 8:37 pm
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Pray for the Ellington Family
The LOU Community is left reeling by the sudden and tragic deaths of Matt, Evangeline and Lincoln Ellington on Thursday and Friday. From the time ...
by Anna Guizerix, Saturday, March 6, 2021 8:00 am
Lafayette County
Mississippi Critterz Executive Director resigns, Board Member removed during emergency meeting
Following the City of Oxford’s decision to put an immediate halt on accepting animal surrenders, two leaders at Mississippi Critterz are no longer in their ...
by Anna Guizerix, Thursday, March 4, 2021 8:17 pm
News
North Mississippi Farmers endure great challenges following winter storms
By Mackenzie Taylor | EAGLE Contributor With recent below-freezing temperatures and several inches of snow, Mississippi farmers were faced with a lot of uncertainty and ...
by Anna Guizerix, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 8:00 am
Opinion
OUR VIEW: Is lifting executive orders a premature decision?
Editor’s note: The editorial below has been altered following recent events and differs from the version printed in the Wednesday, March 3, 2021 newspaper. Governor ...
by Anna Guizerix, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 8:00 am
Lafayette County
Oxford animal shelter investigation added to Aldermen meeting agenda
The results of a criminal investigation into conditions at Mississippi Critterz will be presented to the Oxford Board of Aldermen Tuesday night. Mayor Robyn Tannehill ...
by Anna Guizerix, Tuesday, March 2, 2021 1:04 pm
Lafayette County
Oxford Animal Shelter cleaning up amidst investigation
After a joint investigation into claims against Mississippi Critterz was announced last week, the organization appears to be cleaning the facility. The investigation, a partnership ...
by Anna Guizerix, Thursday, February 25, 2021 12:35 pm
Opinion
OUR VIEW: Shelter animals should never live in poor conditions
The latest allegations made against Oxford animal shelter Mississippi Critterz are shocking and, frankly, unacceptable – almost as unacceptable as the statement released by the shelter in ...
by Anna Guizerix, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 8:00 am
Lafayette County
PHOTO GALLERY: Winter Storm Uri
A record-breaking snowstorm in the LOU Community means lots of chances for winter fun. Residents from across Lafayette County took advantage of the weather, bundled ...
by Anna Guizerix, Thursday, February 18, 2021 1:03 pm
News
MS Critterz says no dogs housed outdoors in frigid weather
Oxford animal shelter organization MS Critterz claims no dogs were left outside for extended periods of time on Sunday, after a photo of dogs in ...
by Anna Guizerix, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 11:48 am
Lafayette County
Winter Weather: How will it affect Oxford and Lafayette County?
Winter weather is fast approaching the LOU Community, and with it, several changes to the normal routine this week. High temperatures from Thursday through next ...
by Anna Guizerix, Wednesday, February 10, 2021 8:25 pm
Opinion
OPINION: Reeves’ grave mistake in vaccine rollout
Following this week’s debacle with Mississippi’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout, it would appear that Governor Tate Reeves missed the mark. On Wednesday, Reeves announced that Mississippi ...
by Anna Guizerix, Saturday, January 16, 2021 8:00 am
Crime
Opioid overdoses on the rise, says Lafayette County Metro Narcotics
A trend of increased opioid overdoses in 2020 has continued into the new year, according to a statement released by the Lafayette County Metro Narcotics ...
by Anna Guizerix, Friday, January 15, 2021 11:46 am
Events
Oxford’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebrations go socially distant in 2021
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day will look different than in years past, but the LOU Community is still finding ways to honor the memory of ...
by Anna Guizerix, Friday, January 15, 2021 11:22 am
Crime
Armed and dangerous Lafayette County man wanted in Panola County
Panola County Sheriff’s deputies, with help from several other agencies, are searching for a Lafayette County man in connection to multiple crimes. Anthony Sims, Sr., ...
by Anna Guizerix, Friday, January 15, 2021 9:22 am
Opinion
OUR VIEW: A photo opportunity does not equal complicity
The United States Capitol Building was laid under siege one week ago today in a riot that left five people dead and many Americans in ...
by Anna Guizerix, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 8:00 am
Opinion
OPINION: Loss of Original McAlister’s another fading piece of Oxford’s history
When I first learned of the new McAlister’s that was constructed on West Jackson Avenue, I was thrilled; however, that excitement has faded to disappointment. ...
by Anna Guizerix, Saturday, January 9, 2021 8:00 am
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