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Columns

Funding plan eases problems for lawmakers, not schools

By Charlie Mitchell A modified method of distributing state revenue to local public school districts will have little impact on school quality. Indeed, the Mississippi ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Tuesday, January 23, 2018 10:42 am

Obituaries

Kevin Phelps Moore

Kevin Phelps Moore, 57, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. A lifelong resident of Grenada, Miss., Kevin graduated from Kirk Academy in 1978. After ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Monday, January 22, 2018 9:54 am

News

Community comes together for annual prayer breakfast

By Allen Brewer Community members and leaders came together on Saturday to unite for prayer and discussion as the Tallahatchie-Oxford Missionary Baptist Assocation hosted their ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Monday, January 22, 2018 9:53 am

Columns

A federal Girl Scout cookie intervention

By Tom Purcell I’m on a diet – a miserable diet, just as millions of Americans are during January every year. And to be successful, ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Sunday, January 21, 2018 6:59 am

Business

‘Dr. Bill’ fills final prescription after 38 years at G&M Pharmacy

By Robin Street OXFORD, Miss. – Beloved Oxford pharmacist Bill McLellan, owner of G&M Pharmacy for almost 40 years, has retired, leaving his thousands of loyal ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Sunday, January 21, 2018 6:08 am

Obituaries

Frances Bassi DeVoe

Frances Bassi DeVoe, 83, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford, Miss. The funeral mass will be held Monday, Jan. ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Saturday, January 20, 2018 3:55 pm

Obituaries

Douglas Lee Carter

Douglas Lee Carter, 52, passed away at his home in Water Valley, Miss., on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018.  He was born in Oxford, Miss. on ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Saturday, January 20, 2018 3:54 pm

Obituaries

Herbert Barton “Bart” Bailey, III

Herbert Barton “Bart” Bailey, III, 74, died New Year’s Day at Mission Hills Post-Acute Care in San Diego, Cali. He is preceded in death by ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Saturday, January 20, 2018 3:53 pm

Obituaries

Fredena Crockette-Hughes

Fredena Crockette-Hughes, 74, retired CNA at Oxford Health and Rehab, died Jan. 13, 2018 at Yalobusha General Nursing Home in Water Valley, Miss. Viewing will ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Friday, January 19, 2018 9:56 am

Obituaries

Martha Martin

Mrs. Martha Martin, 84, passed away Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tenn. A memorial service will be announced at ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Friday, January 19, 2018 9:56 am

Obituaries

Veronica Denise Wood

Veronica Denise Wood, 47, of Holcomb, Miss., died Jan. 15, 2018 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford, Miss.  Veronica was born Aug. 29, 1970 ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Friday, January 19, 2018 9:55 am

Columns

Using technology to remember those long gone

By T.J Ray Computers are wonderful places to stick images and ideas. In a hurry to get a chore done? Then load the diversion on ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Friday, January 19, 2018 9:53 am

Obituaries

Frances Bassi DeVoe

Mrs. Frances Bassi DeVoe, 83, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi.  The service will be Monday, Jan. 22 with complete details ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Friday, January 19, 2018 9:52 am

Obituaries

Eugene Walden

Eugene Walden, 85, was born on April 13, 1932 in Laurel County, Ky., one of 16 children to William Otis and Katie (Sullivan) Walden. He ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Friday, January 19, 2018 9:51 am

Obituaries

Billy Davis “Bill” Riley

Billy Davis “Bill” Riley, 82, died Jan. 18, 2018 at Yalobusha General Hospital in Water Valley, Miss. He was born Feb. 1, 1935 in Itawamba ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Friday, January 19, 2018 9:51 am

Columns

iPhone Xcess; at least for now

By Jason Graves For my eldest and most expensive daughter’s fifteenth birthday, she requested a new cell phone/adolescent life-support unit. Because my own cell phone ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Wednesday, January 17, 2018 9:37 am

Obituaries

Murray and Lucy Sutherland

Murray and Lucy Sutherland passed away just a few days apart at The Blake in Oxford, Miss. Mrs. Sutherland, 86, passed away Thursday, Jan.11, 2018. ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Wednesday, January 17, 2018 9:35 am

Obituaries

Sydney Louise Holmes

Ms. Sydney Louise Holmes, 46, passed away at her residence in Oxford, Miss., on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018. Visitation will be Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Wednesday, January 17, 2018 9:34 am

Obituaries

Calvin Eugene Russell, Sr.

Calvin Eugene Russell, Sr., 75, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford, Miss. The funeral service will be held Thursday, ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Tuesday, January 16, 2018 9:41 am

Columns

When will Trump voters say enough is enough?

By Charlie Mitchell What are you willing to look past to get what you want? It’s a great question. Consciously or not, we ask and ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Tuesday, January 16, 2018 9:39 am

Obituaries

Marionette Crockette-Hughes

Marionette Crockette-Hughes, 73, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018 at Yalobusha General Nursing Home in Water Valley, Miss. L. Hodges Funeral Services has charge of arrangements. Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Monday, January 15, 2018 10:37 am

Obituaries

Edna Ruth Burkley

Mrs. Edna Ruth Burkley, 78, passed away at the Yalobusha Nursing Home in Water Valley, Miss., on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018. A visitation will be ... Read more

by Oxford Eagle Contributors, Monday, January 15, 2018 10:37 am

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