Opinion
Are you ready for some baseball?
Beginning tonight, Ole Miss hosts Mississippi State in a three-game series at Oxford-University Stadium/Swayze Field. Any time the Rebels and the Bulldogs get together for sporting ...
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Opinion
A new elementary school in Oxford makes perfect sense
Building a new elementary school in Oxford is not only wise, it is pretty much mandatory. The city is growing fast and schools are feeling ...
by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Wednesday, March 29, 2017 9:36 am
Opinion
Kudos to Literacy Council
The Lafayette County Literacy Council does quiet, but important, work in our community. With the mission to “improve the quality of life in Oxford and ...
by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Tuesday, March 28, 2017 9:57 am
Opinion
State needs infrastructure investment
As Mississippi lawmakers grapple with piecing together a state budget without enough money they are taking another step into a deeper hole for the long ...
by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Monday, March 27, 2017 10:32 am
Opinion
Rep. Holland’s candor is appreciated
Nine-term state Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, has been a character at times in the Mississippi Legislature. Known for his colorful yet sometimes blunt speaking style, ...
by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Sunday, March 26, 2017 2:00 am
Opinion
Nipping free drinks in the bud
A business giving away alcohol for free to customers without a permit from the state’s Alcohol Beverage Control unit has been a common practice in ...
by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Friday, March 24, 2017 9:49 am
Opinion
Zoning a step in right direction
The city of Oxford’s move to rezone 49 acres between North Lamar and Chickasaw Road into Traditional Neighborhood Development classification is a strong step in ...
by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Thursday, March 23, 2017 10:09 am
Opinion
Debbie Bell has served Ole Miss’ law school well
Ole Miss has named a new dean of the law school with the selection of Susan Duncan from the University of Louisville. And it was ...
by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Wednesday, March 22, 2017 11:15 am
Opinion
Rod Barnes vs. Ole Miss? It could happen
We have celebrated the post-season success of Ole Miss basketball and coach Andy Kennedy. But there’s another Rebel making a late season statement worth celebrating. ...
by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Tuesday, March 21, 2017 10:33 am
Opinion
NIT run has boosted UM basketball
The NIT is a much stronger postseason basketball tournament in recent years since the NCAA took ownership, with a respectable format comprised of teams that ...
by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Monday, March 20, 2017 10:51 am
Opinion
Community forums are very useful
The Lafayette Democratic Party recently held listening sessions at five locations in the community, attracting some 200 residents to discuss a wide range of local ...
by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Sunday, March 19, 2017 2:00 am
Opinion
Congrats again to Chef Bhatt
Oxford is a literary town that became also a foodie town, and that means we have many wonderful chefs and restaurants to celebrate. Like our ...
by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Friday, March 17, 2017 11:11 am
Opinion
Legislature needs to do the right thing
Winston Churchill, the legendary British prime minister, made this observation during World War II: “You can always count on Americans to do the right thing ...
by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Thursday, March 16, 2017 10:31 am
Opinion
Oxford Police Department district on Square is right move
The move by Oxford Police to make the city’s Square one of its patrol districts is a subtle but meaningful move. Oxford Police already maintain ...
by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Wednesday, March 15, 2017 10:24 am
Opinion
Our hearts are broken over tragedy
Whenever tragedy strikes, taking the life of a child, hearts are broken far and wide. We cannot understand why. We cannot imagine how the family ...
by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Tuesday, March 14, 2017 9:37 am
Opinion
Collecting our breath during break
Welcome to spring break week, one of those cherished moments in Oxford when all schools including Oxford, Lafayette and Ole Miss are out and we ...
by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Monday, March 13, 2017 9:53 am
Opinion
The Eagle is committed to Oxford
You may have heard that the Hattiesburg American, the daily newspaper in another university town in Mississippi, is moving from daily publication to three days ...
by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Sunday, March 12, 2017 3:00 am
Opinion
Congrats to the Lady Commodores
Lafayette is making a habit of state championships this year. First, the Lafayette football team won a state championship. Now, the Lafayette High School girl’s ...
by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Friday, March 10, 2017 9:45 am
Opinion
Legislature motives are troubling
The bill provision requiring Mississippi’s public universities to fly the state’s controversial flag or lose proposed tax breaks isn’t expected to stick. But the fact ...
by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Thursday, March 9, 2017 9:19 am
Opinion
Mike Bianco sending a message
Ole Miss head baseball coach Mike Bianco has shown since 2001 that he runs a top-notch program and adherence to team rules and expectations comes ...
by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Wednesday, March 8, 2017 11:05 am
Opinion
Saiz more than just an athlete
Every now and then an Ole Miss basketball player comes along who has something special, and you can just tell they will be a part ...
by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Tuesday, March 7, 2017 11:11 am
Opinion
Celebrating another good deed
Prom is a memorable night for high school students, unless the cost takes the fun away. That’s why a project underway for local high school ...
by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Monday, March 6, 2017 10:56 am
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