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Grenada Chargers

Lafayette girls dominate while boys fall at home to Grenada

Junior forward Kimaya Dixon scored 20 points on 14 shots, and her defense played its part, as the Lady Commodores downed Grenada 58-32 and snapped ... Read more

by Chris Kwiecinski, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 11:07 pm

fire marshal

Quick response limits fire damage at Southern Coop restaurant

A quick response by the Oxford Fire Department, after a quick catch by ownership, kept fire damage at a minimum at a restaurant on Lamar ... Read more

by Chris Kwiecinski, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 11:08 am

OPD

Oxford Police arrest man during traffic stop after learning he’s a convicted felon

The Oxford Police Department arrested an Oxford man during a traffic stop last Thursday, after learning he was a convicted felon. According to a release ... Read more

by Chris Kwiecinski, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 11:02 am

District 9 State Senate

Supervisors race adds more names, while the incumbent state senator will not seek re-election

The updated list of qualified Lafayette County candidates running for office in 2019 now includes six new candidates running for a county supervisors seat, however ... Read more

by Chris Kwiecinski, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 10:39 am

EPA

Lafayette County Supervisors sign resolution approving EPA Internet options

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution just before the New Year that supports electric power associations providing Internet services. The resolution is ... Read more

by Chris Kwiecinski, Friday, January 4, 2019 2:18 pm

Oxford Police

Oxford Police tabs McCutchen as interim chief of police as East runs for sheriff

With current Chief of Police Joey East running for Lafayette County Sheriff, the Oxford Police Department named an interim chief on Friday morning. OPD and ... Read more

by Chris Kwiecinski, Friday, January 4, 2019 11:22 am

Board of Aldermen

Board of Aldermen to allow agricultural burning, approve change orders for Activity Center

The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved a proposed change to the Fire Protection and Fire Prevention ordinance, which will allow agricultural burning. These changes would ... Read more

by Chris Kwiecinski, Friday, January 4, 2019 9:18 am

Board of Aldermen

Board of Aldermen passes resolution for redistricting, appoint redistricting committee

On the heels of the Oxford’s 12-mile annexation last September, the Oxford Board of Alderman passed a resolution establishing criteria in order to redistrict the ... Read more

by Chris Kwiecinski, Friday, January 4, 2019 9:12 am

OPD

Oxford Police almost record double-digit arrests DUIs over New Years

The Oxford Police Department was busy on New Year’s Eve, as police arrests for DUIs almost ranged in the double digits. According to a media ... Read more

by Chris Kwiecinski, Thursday, January 3, 2019 9:48 am

Blauer

Chamber of Commerce details what Blauer Manufacturing’s move means to Oxford

Earlier in December, Blauer Manufacturing announced it would be leaving Lafayette County and Oxford for a location in Batesville. But, according to the Oxford Chamber ... Read more

by Chris Kwiecinski, Wednesday, January 2, 2019 9:17 am

food drive

The Pantry utilizes holiday season to fuel months of charity

The spirit of giving during the holiday season usually starts just after Thanksgiving and ends just after the New Year. However, that generosity is essential ... Read more

by Chris Kwiecinski, Wednesday, January 2, 2019 9:14 am

Ole Miss

Ole Miss looks to sustain excitement with discipline entering conference play

After Ole Miss thumped Bradley 82-59 the end of the non-conference schedule in 2017, former men’s basketball coach Andy Kennedy began his press conference reciting ... Read more

by Chris Kwiecinski, Monday, December 31, 2018 3:13 pm

Crime Reports

Crime reports: Christmas week features decline in DUI arrests

For the second straight week, Oxford Police posted almost two-dozen arrests, however this included a decline in DUIs. According to a compilation of media releases ... Read more

by Chris Kwiecinski, Monday, December 31, 2018 2:51 pm

Delta Airlines

Feel-good social media story features Ole Miss graduate

By now, the incredible feel-good story of the father who flew on six flights in three days to be with his daughter over the Christmas ... Read more

by Chris Kwiecinski, Monday, December 31, 2018 2:50 pm

Amy King

Oxford Eagle’s Year in Review, part 4: October to December

As we find ourselves with just one more week in 2018, it’s important to take time to look back at most impactful stories of the ... Read more

by Chris Kwiecinski, Monday, December 31, 2018 2:47 pm

Buddy East

Oxford Eagle’s Year in Review, part 3: July to September

As we find ourselves with just one more week in 2018, it’s important to take time to look back at most impactful stories of the ... Read more

by Chris Kwiecinski, Monday, December 31, 2018 2:41 pm

City of Oxford

Year in Review, part 2: April to July

As we find ourselves with just one more week in 2018, it’s important to take time to look back at most impactful stories of the ... Read more

by Chris Kwiecinski, Friday, December 28, 2018 4:46 pm

Board of Alderman

Rick Addy pulls out of Lafayette County Supervisor race the day after he announces bid

Ward One Alderman Rick Addy has backed away from his bid to run for the Lafayette County Supervisors District 2 seat the day after he ... Read more

by Chris Kwiecinski, Friday, December 28, 2018 4:39 pm

City of Oxford

District 1 Supervisor Kevin Frye to run for Mississippi State Senate

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors will need to fill another seat, as District 1 Supervisor Kevin Frye will be campaigning for a state-level seat ... Read more

by Chris Kwiecinski, Friday, December 28, 2018 12:19 pm

Board of Aldermen

Experience on the city level spurs Rick Addy’s candidacy for Lafayette Supervisor

Rick Addy’s decision to run for the Lafayette County Board of Supervisor’s District 2 seat was in the makings for a few weeks, but he ... Read more

by Chris Kwiecinski, Friday, December 28, 2018 12:16 pm

City of Oxford

Year in Review, part I: January to March

As we find ourselves with just one more week in 2018, it’s important to take time to look back at most striking sights of the ... Read more

by Chris Kwiecinski, Thursday, December 27, 2018 10:54 am

City of Oxford

A quick peak at the New Year in the City of Oxford

With the holiday season coming to a close, as well as the 2018 year, the City of Oxford is moving quickly towards 2019. During a ... Read more

by Chris Kwiecinski, Thursday, December 27, 2018 10:15 am

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