Author: Catherine Boone | The Oxford Eagle

News

LOU Community Bucks Mississippi Giving Trends

A recent study of charitable giving in America ranked Mississippi among the bottom for both the amount of money and ... Read more

Education

Camp counselors learn just as much as they teach

When Grace Childers and Mia Langendoen agreed to volunteer as camp counselors, they didn’t realize what they could ... Read more

News

Repairing the library’s stuffed animals collection

Ellie Williams sat in the children’s section of the library repairing a teddy bear Tuesday. “I’ve already worked ... Read more

Education

OHS cadets attend camp on Parris Island

A group of Oxford High School students gleaned life and leadership skills by attending a camp last month. ... Read more

Education

Library class allows students to be creative

Seventeen students crowded around a long table covered in paint chips, talking and laughing as they decorated boxes. ... Read more

Education

OSD chooses Adams as Citizen of the Year

The self-proclaimed “mother of Leap Frog” was named Citizen of the Year for her decade-long efforts to enhance ... Read more

Education

OUS campers building interactive Lego robots

Seven students interested in science and technology are getting more than a fun five days at camp this ... Read more

Columns

Thanks for a memorable year

Over the last year, I’ve had the pleasure of working at The Oxford EAGLE, learning about the unique ... Read more

News

VITA, UM providing tax assistance

Thanks to a group of University of Mississippi law students, residents without the means to hire someone to ... Read more

Education

LES students learn writing skills by interviewing Ole Miss athletes

Lafayette Elementary School second-graders have found a creative way to practice their writing skills by teaming up with ... Read more

Top Home

Fire danger increasing throughout the state

As leaves begin to fall this autumn, the Lafayette County Fire Department is encouraging residents to refrain from ... Read more

Business

Local doctor offering alternative depression treatment for patients

For those suffering from their own or a family member’s depression, an area physician is offering an alternative ... Read more

Lafayette County

Cause of Steeplechase fire still under investigation

For drivers traveling down Highway 6 West on Wednesday morning, smoke blooms bellowing into the sky were hard ... Read more

News

OPC hires Gaines as new director

The Oxford Park Commission announced Monday that Seth Gaines has been appointed by the board to be the ... Read more

Lifestyle

McCormick’s work adds to Oxford’s artist scene

The L-O-U community’s support and appreciation of the arts has planted one painter’s roots right here in Oxford. ... Read more

Education

Lafayette needs new school due to growth

As Lafayette County schools started classes again a few weeks ago, teachers and administration welcomed 58 new students ... Read more

Business

Stores gearing up for rush, Bid Day

While Ole Miss freshman girls await recruitment this October, local boutiques are working behind the scenes to ensure ... Read more

Lifestyle

Veteran has ties to Japanese surrender 70 years ago today

Seventy years ago today, the Japanese signed surrender documents aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay and brought ... Read more

Business

Woodson Ridge Farms to be featured on the Today show

When Elizabeth Heiskell ran into NBC President Andy Lack, she didn’t miss the opportunity to tell him about ... Read more

Education

Students more prepared after summer program

When Jackie Certion saw the need for a free summer reading and math program, she jumped at the ... Read more

Education

Linzy learns about medicine at NYLF

After attending a summer program at UNC-Chapel Hill, Hogan Linzy has solidified his desire to become a doctor. ... Read more