News
Larry Sparks named interim chancellor by IHL Board
The Board of Trustees of Mississippi’s Institutions of Higher Learning has named Larry Sparks to the post of interim chancellor at the University of Mississippi. ...
Donica Phifer, Author at The Oxford Eagle
News
Joey Gardner named City of Oxford’s new Fire Chief
After serving as the interim Fire Chief for the City of Oxford for several weeks, Joey Gardner has been hired for the job on a ...
by Donica Phifer, Thursday, November 8, 2018 1:34 pm
Lafayette County
Mississippi Critterz signs contract with Lafayette County, hopes to open next week
Mississippi Critterz and Lafayette County’s Board of Supervisors have agreed to the terms of a contract for the animal shelter. The contract is a first ...
by Donica Phifer, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 10:51 am
Lafayette County
Lafayette County avoids Monday’s severe weather outbreak
Despite multiple tornado warnings on Monday evening, Lafayette County saw minimal damage when it came to severe weather. Lafayette County Emergency Management Coordinator Steve Quarles ...
by Donica Phifer, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 10:31 am
News
OPD arrests man, discovers possible pipe bombs over weekend
The Oxford Police Department is currently investigating two possible pipe bombs found in a South Lamar residence over the weekend. The potential bombs were found ...
by Donica Phifer, Monday, November 5, 2018 4:04 pm
News
Kappa Alpha Theta to close Ole Miss chapter at semester’s end
The Grand Council of Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity has notified members of Ole Miss’ Epsilon Zeta chapter that the sorority will be closing at the ...
by Donica Phifer, Monday, November 5, 2018 12:45 pm
Events
New voting precinct, electronic poll books on tap for Nov. 6 election
With midterm elections a few days away, the Lafayette County Election Commission is working diligently to make the voting process as easy as possible. Lafayette ...
by Donica Phifer, Sunday, November 4, 2018 12:54 pm
Ole Miss Sports
Rebels defeat Fayetteville State, 101-52
The Kermit Davis era officially began on Friday as the Rebels routed Fayetteville State 101-52 at The Pavillion in an exhibition game. Ole Miss shot ...
by Donica Phifer, Saturday, November 3, 2018 11:18 am
Events
Lafayette County’s first CASA class sworn in
On Tuesday morning, four women stood up to take an oath with one goal in mind – protecting some of Lafayette County’s most vulnerable children. The ...
by Donica Phifer, Wednesday, October 31, 2018 11:00 am
BREAKING NEWS
OPD seeks person of interest in assault, attempted kidnapping
The Oxford Police Department is searching for information regarding an assault and attempted kidnapping. Last week, OPD said in a news release that a woman ...
by Donica Phifer, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 11:39 am
Elections
Many local races in Nov. 6 election are uncontested
With one week left until Mississippians go to the polls for the general election, many locals might be surprised to learn that several elections impacting ...
by Donica Phifer, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 9:51 am
Events
Oxford High School Theatre puts new spin on ‘The Wizard of Oz’
Theatregoers will be taken down a different sort of yellow brick road as Oxford High School Theatre begins performances of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ on ...
by Donica Phifer, Monday, October 29, 2018 9:56 am
Events
Tailgate for Palmer fundraiser supports Mississippi children
It may be a bye week for the Ole Miss Rebels, but Oxonians can still get their Grove on while supporting a cause on Saturday. ...
by Donica Phifer, Friday, October 26, 2018 9:58 am
Events
Tutwiler Quilters mark 16th year selling goods in Oxford
For 15 years, the women of the Tutwiler Quilters have traveled to Oxford to sell their creations. The group returns for a 16th sale on ...
by Donica Phifer, Friday, October 26, 2018 9:58 am
BREAKING NEWS
OPD searching for information on attempted assault, kidnapping
The Oxford Police Department is searching for information regarding an attempted assault and kidnapping. In a news release, OPD said that a woman was grabbed ...
by Donica Phifer, Thursday, October 25, 2018 4:10 pm
Lafayette County
2nd Chance MS receives $30,000 grant from Women’s Foundation
An Oxford-based non-profit will continue to do some good around Mississippi after being awarded a grant. 2nd Chance MS, a nonprofit organization that works to ...
by Donica Phifer, Thursday, October 25, 2018 9:43 am
News
Service outage planned for portion of West Jackson Avenue this afternoon
Businesses and residents along a section of West Jackson Avenue will experience a brief power outage this afternoon at approximately 2 p.m. Oxford Utilities said ...
by Donica Phifer, Wednesday, October 24, 2018 12:01 pm
Events
Great 38 Race back in Oxford for third year
The streets of Oxford will be filled with runners this weekend as the 3rd Annual Great 38 Race kicks off on Friday. The event, which ...
by Donica Phifer, Wednesday, October 24, 2018 9:55 am
Events
Heiskell returns to Square Books with Southern Living cookbook
The dreams keep coming true for Oxford’s Elizabeth Heiskell. She’s a “Today” show contributor – a dream Heiskell said was 17 years in the making ...
by Donica Phifer, Sunday, October 21, 2018 7:44 am
Lafayette County
Communicare receives grant to treat teens, young adults
A federal grant will allow Communicare to continue to offer programs to those in Lafayette and surrounding counties. The $2.7 million grant was awarded to ...
by Donica Phifer, Sunday, October 21, 2018 7:20 am
Events
Belk donates $20,000 to Habitat for Humanity
The customers who lined up outside Belk on Friday weren’t the only individuals who received a gift. The corporation – which has over 300 stores in ...
by Donica Phifer, Sunday, October 21, 2018 7:15 am
Events
Fifth annual Buddy Walk to take place Sunday
Those looking for a family-friendly outing this weekend are in luck. The fifth-annual Buddy Walk, an event to raise awareness for Down syndrome, will be ...
by Donica Phifer, Saturday, October 20, 2018 6:05 am
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