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Opinion

“Good Ole Boys” not needed in Department of Education

What exactly is going on with the Mississippi Department of Education? The Joint Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review, a state government watchdog agency, ... Read more

by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Thursday, October 5, 2017 9:08 am

Opinion

Hurricane (possibly) a-comin’

Here we go again. And this time, it may hit closer to home. Right now, the National Hurricane calls it Invest 90L, a tropical disturbance ... Read more

by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Wednesday, October 4, 2017 9:14 am

Opinion

Oxford opioid rally is the first step in fighting back

The Opioid Town Hall Rally tonight is a good opportunity for citizens to learn more about the deadly threat facing our community and others. Scheduled ... Read more

by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Tuesday, October 3, 2017 8:33 am

Opinion

Heartbreaking tragedy in Las Vegas

The worst mass shooting in United States history. We can hardly get those words out. But that’s what happened in Las Vegas Sunday night, as ... Read more

by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Monday, October 2, 2017 9:01 am

Opinion

Late night football is fun for no one, ESPN

Here’s a memo to the Southeastern Conference: We don’t like these late-night football and basketball games. We understand it’s about money, and ESPN is the ... Read more

by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Sunday, October 1, 2017 6:50 am

Opinion

Shoe company’s influence on college basketball disturbing

News of one of the biggest crackdowns involving money influencing amateur college basketball players involving some is disturbing, to say the least. The FBI says ... Read more

by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Thursday, September 28, 2017 8:52 am

Opinion

Bond passage helps whole community

It’s now official: The Oxford School District will build a new elementary school and finish up the high school. Voters easily passed the bond $38 ... Read more

by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Wednesday, September 27, 2017 9:29 am

Opinion

Senator McCain is a model for the rest

Sen. John McCain, a Republican from Arizona, said his brain cancer is “very, very serious,” meaning he doesn’t expect to live much longer. At the ... Read more

by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Tuesday, September 26, 2017 8:55 am

Opinion

Athletes have the right to take a knee

The President of the United States has the same freedom of speech rights that professional sports players have. But that doesn’t mean everything said under ... Read more

by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Monday, September 25, 2017 8:37 am

Opinion

Bid Day returns to Ole Miss

The open weekend for Ole Miss football usually means one thing this time of year: It’s time for fraternity and sorority bid day. With thousands ... Read more

by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Friday, September 22, 2017 8:55 am

Opinion

The human spirit cannot be broken

We sometimes forget how powerful the forces beyond our control can be. In the past month or so, we have been reminded. There was Hurricane ... Read more

by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Thursday, September 21, 2017 8:54 am

Opinion

City taking the right steps to protect its citizens

Freedom of speech and the right to public demonstration is a critical element of our American system. That doesn’t mean, however, that the safety of ... Read more

by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Wednesday, September 20, 2017 9:27 am

Opinion

Black Bear out, landshark in

Let’s be honest. The Black Bear mascot at Ole Miss hasn’t worked. Fans don’t identify with it and it isn’t marketable. That spells doom for ... Read more

by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Tuesday, September 19, 2017 10:10 am

Opinion

Safe Site a needed spot on the Square

It’s almost hard to believe that our little Oxford Square, called quaint and small town over the years, needs a safe site tent staffed by ... Read more

by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Monday, September 18, 2017 9:18 am

Opinion

Playing the waiting game with the NCAA

It’s all over now bar the NCAA’s final verdict in its case against Ole Miss. The final testimony was heard this week and now we ... Read more

by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Sunday, September 17, 2017 3:26 am

Opinion

Don’t forget Ole Miss soccer

We couldn’t help but notice that the Ole Miss soccer team is now ranked in the Top 25. The honor is well deserved since the ... Read more

by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Thursday, September 14, 2017 9:22 am

Opinion

Bond referendum an important one

This community understands the importance of education, so investing in our schools has never been an issue. That doesn’t mean, however, that we should not ... Read more

by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Wednesday, September 13, 2017 9:55 am

Opinion

Cool, wet day ahead as Irma arrives

She’ll be paying us a visit all day today after arriving last night and stalling out to stay a bit. Hard to complain about an ... Read more

by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Tuesday, September 12, 2017 10:49 am

Opinion

We’ll always remember 9/11

We will never forget 9/11. How could we? In most of our lifetimes, we have never witnessed the United States under such vicious attack. The ... Read more

by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Monday, September 11, 2017 9:44 am

Opinion

Crosstown Classic kicks off tonight at Lafayette High School

Tonight’s the night, Lafayette and Oxford fans. It’s the Crosstown Classic between the Chargers and Commodores on the Lafayette campus (game time is set for ... Read more

by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Friday, September 8, 2017 8:46 am

Opinion

Grateful for the cooler weather

This is our prize for enduring another warm, muggy Southern summer. This is a gift, an early and lasting blast of cool coming our way ... Read more

by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Tuesday, September 5, 2017 9:32 am

Opinion

It’s an honor to honor Jake Gibbs

Jake Gibbs is both our friend and hero so we could not be more pleased with the Jake Gibbs Letterwinner Walk opening at Ole Miss. ... Read more

by The Oxford Eagle Editorial Board, Friday, September 1, 2017 10:49 am

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