David Magee, Author at The Oxford Eagle

Columns

These baseball Rebels have something special

There’s something different about this Ole Miss baseball team. We’ve had winners in recent years, including one that finished third place in the College World ... Read more

by David Magee, Friday, April 27, 2018 9:15 am

News

Lee Habeeb: Capturing stories from Americana

Oxford’s Lee Habeeb has one of the fastest growing programs in America on conservative radio. But there’s no political talk on the show. “No politics, ... Read more

by David Magee, Monday, April 23, 2018 10:31 am

Columns

Our dog Lady has a good heart

Our dog Lady is a champ. She was our first family dog, acquired at the urging of our daughter, then in high school. Every girl ... Read more

by David Magee, Saturday, April 21, 2018 7:41 am

News Main

Faces of Oxford: For Leigh Felty, it’s family tradition

Oxford native Leigh Pulliam Felty was destined for health care and hard work. It’s all related to the adage the apple doesn’t fall far from ... Read more

by David Magee, Sunday, April 8, 2018 6:20 am

Columns

A story of Warner Alford and new traditions at Ole Miss

On a moonlit night, sitting among 10,000 engaged fans cheering for the No. 4 Ole Miss baseball team at Oxford-University Stadium/Swayze Field, I can’t help ... Read more

by David Magee, Saturday, March 31, 2018 9:41 pm

Columns

Shooting hoops for a good cause

Community teamwork in the spirit of making a difference is always inspiring. It’s what makes the difference between a good place to live and a ... Read more

by David Magee, Sunday, March 25, 2018 5:30 am

Columns

Kermit Davis Jr. is a good fit for Ole Miss basketball

Kermit Davis Jr. has been the Mike Bianco of MTSU and Murfreesboro. He’s a rock; articulate in the finer points of the game; accessible; humble; ... Read more

by David Magee, Wednesday, March 14, 2018 9:44 am

Columns

Daylight Saving Time controversy returns

W e lost an hour today, thanks to the arrival of Daylight Saving Time. Some are happy, some are not. Depends on who you ask. ... Read more

by David Magee, Sunday, March 11, 2018 6:00 am

Columns

Lessons from the game: Ole Miss’ Bianco, Roth notch quality win

We watch sports for the end result. But sometimes, the biggest victories and most inspiring lessons are embedded in the midst, somewhere between start and ... Read more

by David Magee, Friday, March 2, 2018 7:42 am

News

FNB’s Barrett thankful for experienced team

Editor’s Note: Inside today’s EAGLE is the debut of a new content approach, Faces of Oxford. This story, those in the magazine, and others we ... Read more

by David Magee, Wednesday, February 28, 2018 10:06 am

Columns

Remembering a Queen Mallard

When you grow up on a rice farm in Dewitt, Arkansas, the title Queen Mallard has meaning. Becca Rasco Mehlin, my sister-in-law, wore the crown ... Read more

by David Magee, Friday, February 16, 2018 9:32 am

Columns

A new generation of leadership

The most remarkable, impacting leadership most always comes from those in the rising generation who possess the focus, courage and talent to create change. That’s ... Read more

by David Magee, Sunday, February 11, 2018 6:09 am

Columns

Quite a sight along the Sardis Reservoir as Pelicans come to visit

So many aspects of this amazing world we get to enjoy are awe-inspiring. From mountains to oceans to magnificent sunsets, every day is a miracle ... Read more

by David Magee, Sunday, January 28, 2018 6:15 am

Columns

Weird weather is nothing new

You know the weather is weird when you leave Oxford for a snow skiing trip, and temperatures are hovering in single digits, and it has ... Read more

by David Magee, Sunday, January 21, 2018 6:56 am

News Main

Oxford’s Airbnb 2017 bookings exceed $1.4 million

Oxford is known as a destination community. Between University of Mississippi events, its quaint Square, William Faulkner’s home and more, Oxford listings on rental sites ... Read more

by David Magee, Saturday, December 30, 2017 3:36 pm

Columns

A lifetime of Oxford Christmas memories

Soon, Oxford will flicker in candle light while friends and families gathered in churches gently sing Silent Night. Grocery stores will close. Streets will become ... Read more

by David Magee, Sunday, December 24, 2017 7:05 am

Columns

Thank God for baby girls and nurses

My daughter graduated from nursing school this week, and it occurred to me the moment she clinched the diploma with a broad, worthy smile that ... Read more

by David Magee, Sunday, December 17, 2017 6:45 am

Columns

Giving thanks for Oxford; ‘blessed neck of the woods’

Jim Dees said it best. “We’re blessed in this neck of the woods,” the Oxford and Lafayette County personality said, referring to this place we ... Read more

by David Magee, Thursday, November 23, 2017 6:00 am

Business

Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi opens Saturday in Oxford

Years of planning and construction will culminate on Saturday when the new Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi opens in Oxford. The new hospital is designed to ... Read more

by David Magee, Wednesday, November 22, 2017 9:54 am

Columns

Finding the right fit in Ole Miss’ new football coach

The football coach hire is always a big deal for super conference universities. So much money and marketing depend on it. Not to mention reputation, ... Read more

by David Magee, Sunday, November 5, 2017 7:34 am

Columns

Ole Miss’ Pavilion needs some Tad Pad magic

The haze could get so thick in the rafters that sitting in the upper rows of Tad Smith Coliseum made basketball games looked like a ... Read more

by David Magee, Monday, October 30, 2017 1:47 pm

Events

Harvest Supper supporting the arts at Rowan Oak in Oxford

Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Oct. 2017 edition of Oxford Magazine. Big ideas are nothing without a starting point and people willing to ... Read more

by David Magee, Wednesday, October 11, 2017 10:08 am

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