News
City of Oxford awarded MDOT grants for two projects
Two projects that have been in a holding pattern are soon to begin. The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved requests to activate the Thacker Sidewalk ...
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Newsletter
No. 6 Ole Miss holds on to defeat No. 3 Texas Tech
The Ole Miss baseball team is getting comfortable playing top-1o teams on opening weekend. After a little tension in the ninth inning, the No. 6 ...
by Jake Thompson, Sunday, February 21, 2021 7:54 pm
Newsletter
Broadway’s bullpen outing lifts No. 6 Ole Miss over No. 10 TCU in season opener
The first Doug Day of 2021 did not go according to plan, but the Ole Miss bullpen was there to help carry the load on ...
by Jake Thompson, Saturday, February 20, 2021 8:26 pm
Lifestyle
FROM THE KITCHEN TO THE FRONT PORCH: Remembering Angelo Mistilis
Angelo Mistilis would sit on the front porch of his house on North 14th Street and talk to anyone who came by, but now, that ...
by Jake Thompson, Saturday, February 20, 2021 8:00 am
Lafayette County
Work begins to clear roads after Lafayette County hit by two winter storms
With Winter Storms Uri and Viola out of Mississippi, the attention now turns to Lafayette County beginning the thawing out process. The second storm moved ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, February 19, 2021 12:30 pm
Lafayette Sports
Teams in holding pattern as MHSAA delays start of basketball tournament again
Once the Oxford girls basketball team tips off their second-round game on Wednesday, it will be 12 days since they will have played a game. ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, February 19, 2021 9:59 am
News
Oxford Police and Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department investigate claims against Mississippi Critterz
The Oxford Police Department and Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department are investigating animal abuse claims made against Mississippi Critterz. On Feb. 17, complaints were filed with ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, February 18, 2021 6:08 pm
News
So Much Snow: Lafayette County hit with second wave of winter storm
Oxford and Lafayette County were hit with a second round of winter weather on Wednesday and Thursday, producing large amounts of snow and ice. From ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, February 18, 2021 3:58 pm
News
Neighbor rescues puppy in frozen lake near Wellsgate
An afternoon in the snow and ice quickly turned into a rescue mission for an Oxford boy and his puppy on Sunday. Alan Cordell was ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, February 18, 2021 11:13 am
Newsletter
Thursday Ole Miss basketball games postponed
The Ole Miss men’s and women’s basketball teams were scheduled to play games on Thursday, but the weather altered those plans. On Wednesday, the Southeastern ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 11:32 am
Events
Double Decker Arts Festival canceled for 2021 due to COVID-19
For a second straight year, the Double Decker Arts Festival will not take place. The decision was announced by Visit Oxford on Tuesday, following the ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 1:06 pm
Lafayette County
Winter Storm Uri — Current Conditions in Lafayette County
Winter Storm Uri hit Mississippi on Monday, leaving large amounts of ice and snow accumulations in its wake on Tuesday. Temperatures are not expected to ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 10:58 am
Ole Miss Sports
No. 6 Ole Miss set to open season this weekend at College Baseball Showdown
The college baseball season begins this weekend, and No. 6 Ole Miss is slated to start their 2021 campaign in Arlington, Texas – if Mother ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, February 15, 2021 3:08 pm
Lafayette Sports
Weather alters the opening rounds of MHSAA state basketball playoffs
The first rounds of the MHSAA state basketball playoffs were scheduled to begin on Monday and Tuesday, but weather altered those plans. With a winter ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, February 15, 2021 11:41 am
Events
Supermarket Sweep: Regents School of Oxford holds fundraiser to benefit Interfaith Compassion Ministries
Trey Tatum scouted Larson’s CashSaver on Friday, but when running around the grocery store on Saturday, he still felt a little bit of panic. For ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, February 15, 2021 11:18 am
Lafayette County
Winter storm arrives: Weather Conditions in Lafayette County
The anticipated winter storm arrived in Lafayette County on Monday morning. Roads and bridges were already iced over after Sunday’s sleet and snow accumulation, and ...
by Jake Thompson, Monday, February 15, 2021 9:06 am
News
Local state of emergency declared in Oxford ahead of winter storm
With the impending winter weather set to arrive in Lafayette County late Sunday night, a local state of emergency has been declared for the City ...
by Jake Thompson, Saturday, February 13, 2021 2:05 pm
Ole Miss Sports
Ole Miss women carry SEC winning streak into rematch with Mississippi State
For the first time in more than two years, the Ole Miss women’s basketball team has a conference winning streak. The Rebels defeated Alabama 67-62 ...
by Jake Thompson, Saturday, February 13, 2021 10:18 am
Newsletter
Oxford girls hold off Hernando to win Region 2-6A championship
The final 75 seconds may have been the longest stretch of time in Cliff Ormon’s career. The Oxford girls basketball head coach watched as his ...
by Jake Thompson, Saturday, February 13, 2021 10:13 am
Lafayette County
Carrying a Legacy: Lafayette County’s oldest active Black-owned business
Editor’s Note: This is part of the EAGLE’s Black History Month series, which will publish every weekend in February. In 2016, LaVera Hodges was faced ...
by Jake Thompson, Saturday, February 13, 2021 8:00 am
Crime
Oxford Aldermen approve $10 increase to Municipal Court fines
Anyone facing a fine with Oxford’s Municipal Court will soon see a slight increase in their total. The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved a request ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, February 12, 2021 2:08 pm
Elections
Third Alderman candidate withdraws from Oxford’s municipal elections
Another candidate seeking a seat on Oxford’s Board of Aldermen withdrew their name this week from this year’s municipal elections. D. Ryan Grover pulled out ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, February 12, 2021 11:25 am
SportsPlus
How to Pick the Predators vs. Blackhawks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 16
Looking for best bets for the upcoming game between the Nashville Predators and the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday…
How to Watch SEC College Basketball Games – Wednesday, January 15
Wednesday’s college basketball schedule includes three games featuring SEC teams in play. Among those contests is the Georgia…
How to Watch AAC College Basketball Games – Wednesday, January 15
AAC teams will take the court across two games on Wednesday’s college basketball schedule. That includes the Florida…
How to Watch Memphis vs. UTSA Women’s Basketball on TV or Live Stream – January 15
The Memphis Tigers (3-12) will try to turn around a three-game losing skid when hosting the UTSA Roadrunners…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: AAC Games Today, January 15
There are several strong matchups on Wednesday in AAC hoops, including a Florida Atlantic Owls squaring off against…
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