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Newsletter

Oxford begins new journey in 2-6A against Murrah

They hay is in the barn for Oxford as week five of the high school football season brings the start of what many coaches dub ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, September 23, 2021 11:20 am

Lafayette Sports

Oxford Eagle Sports Break: Episode 5

The Week 5 edition of the Oxford Eagle Sports Break sponsored by Endurance Physical Therapy touches on Oxford and Lafayette opening up region play as ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, September 23, 2021 8:00 am

Business

Balconies around Oxford Square in need of repairs

Editor’s note: This story has been amended to fix incorrect information included in its original posting Several balconies located around Oxford’s Downtown Square are in ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, September 22, 2021 6:14 pm

Newsletter

Ole Miss football releases 2022 schedule

The 2021 college football season is only three weeks old, but Ole Miss already knows who, when and where they will be playing their games ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, September 22, 2021 9:25 am

Lafayette Sports

Oxford and Lafayette set to break seal on region slate

They hay is in the barn for Oxford and Lafayette as week five of the high school football season brings the start of what many ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, September 22, 2021 8:00 am

News

Planning Commission denies proposed Depot building

Two special exemptions were denied by the Oxford Planning Commission last week for a proposed new building along 100 Depot Street. Proposed residential building would ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, September 21, 2021 3:28 pm

Education

Della Davidson Elementary named a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School

The Oxford School District is now the home of a Blue Ribbon School. On Tuesday, US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced 325 schools as ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, September 21, 2021 3:23 pm

Newsletter

No. 13 Ole Miss enters bye week as preparation for No. 1 Alabama begins

Whether they like it or not — and several do not — No. 13 Ole Miss now must sit and wait for their next game ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, September 21, 2021 11:02 am

Lafayette Sports

This Week in Prep Sports (Sept. 20 – 25)

LAFAYETTE Tuesday (Sept. 21) Swimming at Tupelo meet Volleyball at Olive Branch, JV 5 p.m.; Varsity 6 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 23) Volleyball vs. Saltillo*, JV ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, September 20, 2021 9:25 am

Newsletter

Matt Corral storms into Heisman contention as No. 17 Ole Miss rolls Tulane

The Heisman campaign for Ole Miss quarterback Matt Corral might have been at a low volume through the first two weeks of the season, but ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Sunday, September 19, 2021 1:21 am

Lafayette Sports

ANCHOR DOWN: Lafayette rallies to defeat No. 5 Oxford in Crosstown Classic

The 50th edition of the Crosstown Classic did not disappoint as No. 5 Oxford and Lafayette battled it out to decide who gets bragging rights ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, September 17, 2021 11:11 pm

Lafayette Sports

Oxford swimming sweeps OHS Invitational

The Oxford swim team is getting into postseason shape with the state championship meet just over a month away and the Chargers made a bold ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, September 17, 2021 12:10 pm

Newsletter

Oxford volleyball clinches playoff berth after sweep of Grenada

The Oxford volleyball team’s perfect season stayed intact on Thursday and a playoff spot was clinched in the process. As has become the theme for ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, September 17, 2021 11:50 am

Sports

Water Valley kicks off road trip at Calhoun City

Water Valley, and head coach Brad Embry, took part in one of the more unique football games in recent memory at the high school level. ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, September 16, 2021 11:49 pm

News

Planning Commission okays proposed Oxford Commons sports complex

After recently approving an entertainment block, the Oxford Planning Commission gave the approval to move forward with a proposed sports complex in the Oxford Commons ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, September 16, 2021 10:06 am

Lafayette Sports

Oxford Eagle Sports Break: Episode 4

Welcome to the Oxford Eagle Sports Break sponsored by Endurance Physical Therapy. It is a super-sized episode this week with the 50th Annual Crosstown Classic ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, September 16, 2021 8:00 am

Lifestyle

Peaks and Valleys: Robert Khayat’s book ’60’ documents emotional year

Nearly every one experiences ups and downs in their life, but maybe only a handful have experienced the amounts of highs and lows in one ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, September 15, 2021 8:00 am

Lafayette Sports

Oxford and Lafayette set for 50th edition of Crosstown Classic

The biggest non-region football game on the schedule that takes place in Lafayette County occurs on Friday. No. 2 Oxford travels across Highway 6 to ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, September 15, 2021 8:00 am

Newsletter

No. 17 Ole Miss preparing for “SEC opponent” in Tulane

In a little over two weeks, No. 17 Ole Miss travels to Tuscaloosa for a highly anticipated rematch against No. 1 Alabama, but the Rebels ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, September 14, 2021 11:38 am

Education

Oxford School District extends mask mandate two weeks

Masks will continue to be required in all Oxford School District buildings for at least a couple more weeks. The OSD Board of Trustees called ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, September 14, 2021 11:32 am

Lafayette County

Oxford man dies in two-vehicle wreck on Highway 6

A two-vehicle crash on Highway 6 last resulted in the death of one Oxford man. On Thursday at approximately 4:40 p.m. the Mississippi Highway Patrol ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, September 13, 2021 8:51 am

Lafayette Sports

This Week in Prep Sports (Sept. 13-18)

LAFAYETTE Monday (Sept. 13) Volleyball vs. DeSoto Central, JV 5 p.m.; Varsity 6 p.m. Tuesday (Sept. 14) Swimming at Oxford meet, TBA Volleyball vs. Horn ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, September 13, 2021 8:00 am

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