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Former state rep shot to death in Water Valley Boat Landing community
Former state Rep. Ashley Henley of DeSoto County was shot and killed while mowing the grass outside the home where her sister-in-law’s body had been ...
Oxford Eagle Contributors, Author at The Oxford Eagle
Columns
It’s 2021 and activities are slowly returning to Oxford
Let us all agree that last year now officially means 2019, as 2020 was the same day repeated over and over. All our experiences and ...
by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Friday, June 11, 2021 4:05 pm
Columns
Rosary beads lead to deeper faith, lessons learned
By Steve Stricker My hero mom, “Gert,” taught me many things, the most important perhaps was faith: to attend Mass on Sunday, daily if I ...
by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Friday, June 11, 2021 3:55 pm
Newsletter
Join LOU-HOME to support housing stability
#WeGetToLiveHere captures aspects of living in Oxford that are rightful points of pride – excellent public schools, a thriving downtown, vibrant cultural scene, abundant green ...
by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Wednesday, June 2, 2021 1:50 pm
Columns
How much do you know about the Hindenburg?
On May 6, 1937, the German passenger airship Hindenburg was making its final approach to Manchester Township, New Jersey. Closing in on docking on the ...
by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Wednesday, May 26, 2021 8:41 am
Newsletter
Oxford emerging from pandemic stronger than ever
As communities remain focused on managing what we hope to be the final chapter of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are also thinking proactively about rebuilding ...
by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Wednesday, May 26, 2021 8:39 am
Lafayette County
Group honors 1893 Lafayette County lynching victim
A group of around 40 people gathered in Banner, Miss., over the weekend to honor the memory of a man lynched in Lafayette County. ...
by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 12:03 pm
News
City of Oxford Unveils Plans for New $1 Million Animal Resource Center
After months of restructuring following widespread criticism of Oxford’s animal shelter, Mayor Robyn Tannehill and consultant Dr. Sarah Pizano revealed plans for the new Animal ...
by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Friday, April 23, 2021 12:19 pm
Newsletter
Oxford finishes perfect, knocks off Tupelo for region crown
In what has been a bizarre year in Class 6A North, one thing has remained constant: the Oxford Chargers winning football games and controlling what ...
by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Friday, November 6, 2020 11:43 pm
Lafayette Sports
Commodores avoid upset, prevail over Columbus
For the first time in over a month, the Lafayette Commodores were tested. In a second half that featured four lead changes, they simply refused ...
by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Friday, October 30, 2020 11:30 pm
Newsletter
Chargers suffocate Olive Branch, remain unbeaten
The Oxford Chargers continue to show they belong in Class 6A with another playoff berth clinched. The Chargers (7-0) snuffed out the triple option and ...
by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Friday, October 23, 2020 9:52 pm
Lafayette County
CASA of Lafayette County impacted by pandemic
Founding executive director for CASA of Lafayette County Erin Smith approached the Lafayette County Board of Directors during their Monday meeting, requesting funding for the ...
by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Friday, October 23, 2020 1:24 pm
Lafayette County
Supervisors discuss litigation against J&J Wholesalers
Another public hearing was held concerning J&J Wholesalers at Monday’s Lafayette County of Board of Supervisors meeting. J&J Wholesalers and its businessowner, Brian Jones, are being ...
by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Friday, October 23, 2020 1:22 pm
Lafayette Sports
Dores cruise through Saltillo in region play
SALTILLO — Just like last week, it took a while before the Lafayette Commodores could really get comfortable with their lead. Also last week, second ...
by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Friday, October 16, 2020 9:39 pm
Sports
Water Valley rallies back to stay perfect in region play
By Jacob Palmer WATER VALLEY- The second game of division play came a little earlier than expected for Water Valley and Independence this week as ...
by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Friday, October 9, 2020 10:50 am
Newsletter
Young Blue Devils stay scrappy in gritty win over Byhalia
By Jacob Palmer BYHALIA- The real season started for Water Valley tonight as the Blue Devils opened up Region 2-3A play against the Byhalia Indians. ...
by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Saturday, October 3, 2020 8:00 am
Newsletter
Oxford puts away Lewisburg for Homecoming win
By Jared Redding No miraculous comebacks were needed this week. The No. 10 ranked Oxford Chargers took care of business on homecoming night, defeating the ...
by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Saturday, October 3, 2020 8:00 am
Lafayette Sports
Lafayette falls to West Point in Region 1-5A opener
By Jared Redding WEST POINT — For the fifth time in three seasons, Lafayette had a team capable of knocking off Class 5A’s gold standard. ...
by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Saturday, September 26, 2020 8:00 am
Sports
Water Valley takes tough blow from Winona
By Jacob Palmer WATER VALLEY- A young Water Valley showed growing pains last week against Calhoun City and were looking to bounce back on homecoming ...
by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Saturday, September 26, 2020 8:00 am
Lafayette Sports
Lafayette upends Mooreville to cap off non-region play
By Jared Redding MOOREVILLE — Without Tyrus Williams in the lineup in the first half, the Lafayette didn’t miss a beat, even when he was ...
by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Saturday, September 19, 2020 9:39 am
Newsletter
Young Blue Devils roll past Bruce in 45-0 win
By Jacob Palmer BRUCE- Water Valley’s season opener was delayed a week, but the 2020 high school football season for the Blue Devils has finally ...
by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Saturday, September 12, 2020 8:00 am
Newsletter
Chargers fight off Grenada in season opener
By Jared Redding GRENADA — It wasn’t always easy, but the Oxford Chargers figured out a few key questions to begin 2020. The Chargers began ...
by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Saturday, September 5, 2020 8:00 am
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