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Opinion

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 ... Read more

Obituaries

L.K. Pang

L.K. Pang, (Uncle Pap), 105, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Jan., 2, 2018 at Baptist Memorial ... Read more

Opinion

Investing in education to improve Mississippi

The 2018 legislative session is underway and, once again, education is a hot button issue down in Jackson. ... Read more

News 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 ... Read more

Opinion

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 ... Read more

Opinion

The value of two memorable Christmases

A few weeks ago before an EAGLE staff meeting, some of us were sitting around discussing Christmas. How ... Read more

News Main

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

News Main

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

News Main

‘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 ... Read more

News Main

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 ... Read more

News Main

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 ... Read more

News Main

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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, ... Read more

Opinion

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

Opinion

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. ... Read more