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Columns

Fake news is not just what we disagree with

We live in interesting times. Everyone walks around with a mini-computer in their pocket which, with a few flicks of the finger, can connect you ... Read more

by Donica Phifer, Thursday, January 18, 2018 9:54 am

Obituaries

L.K. Pang

L.K. Pang, (Uncle Pap), 105, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Jan., 2, 2018 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford, Miss. ... Read more

by Donica Phifer, Saturday, January 6, 2018 12:36 am

Columns

Investing in education to improve Mississippi

The 2018 legislative session is underway and, once again, education is a hot button issue down in Jackson. Presently, Mississippi’s public schools are underfunded to ... Read more

by Donica Phifer, Thursday, January 4, 2018 11:33 am

Lifestyle Main

Schoolhouse Rock: Roxford University provides lessons in rock ‘n’ roll to Oxford kids

By Allen Brewer It’s the week after Christmas, and all throughout Oxford, not a schoolyard is stirring, not even at Roxford. From now until Jan. ... Read more

by Donica Phifer, Sunday, December 31, 2017 6:07 am

Columns

Over time, toys have become complicated

By T.J. Ray On Christmas Day I enjoyed watching a six-year old learn to play with his toy from Santa. It was a small robotic ... Read more

by Donica Phifer, Friday, December 29, 2017 10:33 am

Columns

The value of two memorable Christmases

A few weeks ago before an EAGLE staff meeting, some of us were sitting around discussing Christmas. How we came to the topic of our ... Read more

by Donica Phifer, Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:49 am

Events

YAC hosting Holiday Art Camp Dec. 20-22

If you have a busy little artist at home for winter break, why not send them to camp for three days of holiday craft fun? ... Read more

by Donica Phifer, Monday, December 18, 2017 11:30 am

Opinion

Ole Miss adding heavy hitters for NCAA appeal

Ole Miss is serious about its appeal to the NCAA. The university disagrees with the harsh penalties handed down for football violations, particularly the two-year ... Read more

by Donica Phifer, Sunday, December 17, 2017 6:29 am

Lafayette Sports

Chargers hang on to defeat Lafayette, maintain perfect season

Oxford’s undefeated season sustained a test on Friday night as the Chargers edged out crosstown rival Lafayette for a 49-41 win. The game featured seven ... Read more

by Donica Phifer, Saturday, December 16, 2017 2:24 pm

News

A year after falling from a roof, Running Santa is back in Oxford

Oxford’s “Running Santa” is back after falling off a roof one year ago last week. Bret Beauchamp has donned a Santa suit for his daily ... Read more

by Donica Phifer, Thursday, December 14, 2017 10:59 am

Sports

Pearl outlasts Starkville to claim 6A state title

OXFORD – It was close to the very end. But a touchdown by senior running back Tylan Knight with 1:09 left was enough to lift ... Read more

by Donica Phifer, Friday, December 1, 2017 10:25 pm

Sports

Taylorsville Tartars claim state championship with win over Winona

OXFORD – Taylorsville quarterback Ty Keyes had a coming out party of sorts on Friday as he led the Tartars to their first state title ... Read more

by Donica Phifer, Friday, December 1, 2017 5:37 pm

News

‘Amahl and the Night Vistors’ kicks off Christmas season at the Ford Center in Oxford

It’s a pair of firsts for the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Friday will mark the culmination of the Center’s first large-scale ... Read more

by Donica Phifer, Thursday, November 30, 2017 9:45 am

News

World War II veterans honored in Oxford by Rep. Trent Kelly and U.S. Congress

Two veterans were the recipients of an honor on Monday that recognized both their service to their country and recent birthdays. World War II veterans ... Read more

by Donica Phifer, Tuesday, November 21, 2017 10:14 am

Events

Author Michael Connelly returns to Oxford for Square Books event

One of America’s most-popular writers will make a return visit to Oxford this weekend to mark a milestone in his career. Michael Connelly, author of ... Read more

by Donica Phifer, Friday, November 3, 2017 10:04 am

News

Oxonian Dwayne Ingraham wins Food Network’s ‘Best Baker in America’

After six weeks of competition, the “Best Baker in America” rose to the top. Oxonian Dwayne Ingraham took home the title and the $25,000 cash ... Read more

by Donica Phifer, Friday, November 3, 2017 9:59 am

Opinion

Fire up the SEC coaching carousel

Jim McElwain’s departure at Florida was the first chip to fall. More ousters of SEC football coaches are expected soon. Consider that Butch Jones at ... Read more

by Donica Phifer, Monday, October 30, 2017 7:39 am

Lafayette Sports

Lafayette swept out of playoffs by Lake Cormorant

LAKE CORMORANT — The Lady Commodores season came to an end on Tuesday as Lafayette fell in a 3-0 sweep by Lake Cormorant in the ... Read more

by Donica Phifer, Wednesday, October 25, 2017 8:31 am

Lafayette Sports

Lafayette survives Corinth in marathon match to advance in Class II playoffs

It took five sets, but the Lady Commodores got the job done. Lafayette defeated Corinth on Tuesday 3-2, gaining a victory in the opening round ... Read more

by Donica Phifer, Friday, October 20, 2017 8:20 am

Columns

The complicated history of Ole Miss’ ‘Hotty Toddy’ cheer

“Are you ready?” It begins innocently enough, a simply phrased question that, given the right atmosphere, can raise the hair on your arms and stir ... Read more

by Donica Phifer, Thursday, October 19, 2017 1:36 pm

Oxford Sports

Chargers force seven turnovers, shutout Horn Lake

HORN LAKE – Heading into their game against Oxford, Horn Lake was averaging 41 points per game. On Friday, the Eagles (6-1, 3-1)left the field with a goose ... Read more

by Donica Phifer, Saturday, October 14, 2017 7:06 am

Columns

Getting used to living in a college town (again)

To my surprise, living in a college town when you aren’t a college student takes quite the adjustment. It’s not that Oxford is unfamiliar. I’ve ... Read more

by Donica Phifer, Thursday, October 12, 2017 9:16 am

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