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Opinion

Town buzzing about Old Navy’s arrival

When we released the news last evening that retailer Old Navy is coming to Oxford social media buzzed with the news. Yes, Oxford is still ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Thursday, March 8, 2018 12:11 pm

Letters to the Editor

Cigarette tax in Mississippi will save lives

Dear Editor, As a physician (now retired), I worked hard to keep my patients healthy. Unfortunately, I saw the toll that tobacco use takes on ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Thursday, March 8, 2018 12:08 pm

Obituaries

Anthony Redean ‘Dean’ Mayes

Anthony Redean ‘Dean’ Mayes, 43, died March 3, 2018 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford. Viewing will be Friday, March 9, 2018, from 11 ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Thursday, March 8, 2018 12:05 pm

Obituaries

Edward Lee “Jim Dandy” Pegues

Edward Lee “Jim Dandy” Pegues, 59, died March 1, 2018, at his residence in Abbeville. Viewing will be Friday, March 9, 2018, from 11 a.m. ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Thursday, March 8, 2018 12:04 pm

Obituaries

Mary Legrande Wiggers

Mary Legrande Wiggers, 88, passed away Friday, March 2, 2018, at her home in Oxford. She was the widow of the late Reverend Charles C. ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Thursday, March 8, 2018 12:03 pm

Obituaries

Walter Norris “Scooter” Ahrens

Mr. Walter Norris “Scooter” Ahrens, Jr., 65, passed away peacefully at the Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi on March 6, 2018. He was surrounded by his ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Thursday, March 8, 2018 12:03 pm

Obituaries

Katie A. Kitchens Hudson

Katie A. Kitchens Hudson, 77, died Friday, March 2, 2018, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford. The funeral service will be held Saturday, March ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Thursday, March 8, 2018 12:01 pm

Obituaries

Constantinos Victoratos, Jr.

Mr. Constantinos Victoratos, Jr., 49, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford. Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford is in ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Thursday, March 8, 2018 12:00 pm

Obituaries

Paul Kenneth Dorris

Paul Kenneth Dorris, 70, passed away March 5, 2018, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford.   He was born April 28, 1947, to Adrian ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Thursday, March 8, 2018 12:00 pm

Columns

Never time for Daylight Saving

By Tom Purcell I’m already dreading it. On Sunday, March 11, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time, the practice of moving our clocks forward one ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Wednesday, March 7, 2018 10:26 am

Columns

Cochran’s legacy is courage, compassion and character

By Sid Salter To say that I like, appreciate and admire U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran is a gross understatement. I think the majority of Mississippians ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Wednesday, March 7, 2018 10:25 am

Obituaries

Edith Elizabeth Avery

Edith Elizabeth Avery, 90, passed away March 5, 2018, at her home in Batesville. She was born Nov. 10, 1927, to Audie Earl Tucker and ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Wednesday, March 7, 2018 10:22 am

Obituaries

Horace Bryant “Junior” Lyons

Dr. Horace Bryant “Junior” Lyons, 50, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018, at his home in Oxford. Visitation will be Saturday, March 10, 2018, from ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Wednesday, March 7, 2018 10:21 am

Lafayette County

Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library hosts new regional library director

By Allen Brewer Citizens gathered on Tuesday at the Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library to have lunch with the new First Regional Library Director, ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Wednesday, March 7, 2018 10:21 am

Obituaries

Marla Posey Wills

Marla Posey Wills, 74, of Oxford was welcomed by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven on March 3, 2018.  Visitation will be held ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Monday, March 5, 2018 9:25 am

Obituaries

Anthony Redean Mayes

Anthony Redean Mayes, 43, died March 3, 2018 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford. L Hodges Funeral Services in Oxford has charge of services. Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Monday, March 5, 2018 9:23 am

Columns

What is music made of and why do we listen?

By T.J. Ray Of late, my mind has begun to contemplate things. For instance, where does a sneeze go when it’s almost out and stops? ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Friday, March 2, 2018 9:09 am

Obituaries

Gertha Atwater Smith

Gertha Atwater Smith, 83, died in St Louis, Mo. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 3, 2018, at L. Hodges Funeral Services at 11 a.m. ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Friday, March 2, 2018 9:07 am

Obituaries

Edward ‘Jim Dandy’ Pegues

Edward ‘Jim Dandy’ Pegues, 59, died March 1, 2018, at his residence in Oxford. Funeral services will be announced later by L. Hodges Funeral Services ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Friday, March 2, 2018 9:07 am

Obituaries

Michael Harold Overstreet

Michael Harold Overstreet, 70, died Thursday, March 1, 2018, at his home in Oxford. The funeral service will be held Saturday, March 3, 2018, at ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Friday, March 2, 2018 9:06 am

Columnists

Exploring Life $0-20: You have to be in a box to think outside of it

By Rhes Low It is an odd and scary thing to attempt a feat you feel you are inadequate to pursue. However, during my short ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Thursday, March 1, 2018 10:19 am

Columns

Memorializing a dreadful part of our country’s past

By Joanne Wilkinson The Educational Program section of the Oxford Newcomers’ Club presents a talk each month on a variety of topics, and most recently ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Thursday, March 1, 2018 10:18 am

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