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Events

Chamber of Commerce cancels LOU 4th of July celebrations

While Oxford is starting to slowly return to business as usual, one summer event is not returning this year. The annual LOU 4th of July ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 8:00 am

Oxford Sports

Wayne County’s Ashley Martin named new Oxford volleyball coach

Oxford High School has its new volleyball coach in Ashley Martin, who is coming home in a sense. The former Ole Miss graduate is a ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, June 2, 2020 11:59 am

Sports

mTrade Park prepares for first tournament after reopening

Governor Tate Reeves’ Safe Return order allowed Mississippi to begin fully reopening on Monday, and that included outdoor recreation areas such as mTrade Park. Oxford’s ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, June 1, 2020 1:17 pm

News

Aldermen vote to begin Phase II of Oxford’s recovery plan

The next step in Oxford’s plan to fully reopen took place on Sunday, as Mississippi begins its reopening process on June 1. During a special ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Sunday, May 31, 2020 4:16 pm

Ole Miss Sports

Keith Carter: “We must work together to be the solution”

Protesters have flooded the streets of major cities across the country in response to the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Sunday, May 31, 2020 12:05 pm

Coronavirus Heroes

Coronavirus Heroes Part 5: Teresa Adams, Leap Frog continue to educate despite challenges

This is the fifth in the EAGLE’s 10-part Coronavirus Heroes series. Every weekend, a new Coronavirus Hero will be featured. This week’s Coronavirus Hero is ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Saturday, May 30, 2020 8:00 am

Lafayette Sports

GETTING READY: Area high schools begin preparations for sports to resume next week

For Lafayette High School football coach Michael Fair and assistant coach Carter Norris, Thursday felt like Christmas morning. Sitting inside the field house behind William ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, May 29, 2020 12:02 pm

Ole Miss Sports

Ole Miss baseball trio earn All-American honors

Baseball season was cut short, but it did not stop Tyler Keenan, Anthony Servideo and Doug Nikhazy from picking up All-American honors this week.  The 2020 Collegiate Baseball All-American ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, May 29, 2020 11:54 am

Business

The End of All Music finding ways to thrive in a pandemic

David Swider was already planning to further enhance his store’s online presence, but then, a pandemic made it necessary. The End of All Music, located ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, May 29, 2020 11:45 am

Ole Miss Sports

Ole Miss women’s basketball to host Kansas as part of the SEC/Big 12 Challenge

The Southeastern and Big 12 Conferences jointly announced the lineup for the 2020 women’s basketball SEC/Big 12 Challenge on Thursday, and it featured a big ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, May 28, 2020 12:27 pm

Lafayette County

MDOT provides update on Highway 6 projects

Portions of Highway 6 are seeing renovations as part of a project awarded by the Mississippi Department of Transportation, which provided updates this week. John ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, May 28, 2020 11:19 am

Events

Conference on the Front Porch announces 2020 lineup

One of the first big post-shutdown events scheduled in Oxford is the 25th Annual Double Decker Arts Festival in August, but Lafayette County has second ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, May 28, 2020 11:18 am

Crime

Two arrested in connection with Old Taylor Road shooting

Two Oxford men are facing charges in relation to an incident that took place on Old Taylor Road last week. On May 22, officers with ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 11:11 am

Business

The Graduate begins reopening process with The Coop

One of Oxford’s signature hotels on the Downtown Square is beginning to reopen its doors. The Graduate Oxford announced on Tuesday they will reopen The ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 11:03 am

Crime

Oxford woman arrested for DUI, simple assault

An Oxford woman is facing a DUI charge, among others, following a traffic stop. On May 22, officers with the Oxford Police Department stopped a ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 10:54 am

Oxford faces rising COVID-19 and RSV cases amid Southeastern trends. Stay informed and take protective measures.

Lafayette County

Lafayette County reports 10 new COVID-19 cases since May 23

With the reopening of businesses and an increased number of tests being administered, Lafayette County has seen a small surge in COVID-19 cases in the ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 12:21 pm

Ole Miss Sports

Tim Elko named to SEC Baseball’s 2020 Community Service Team

Monday was supposed to be selection day for the 2020 NCAA Baseball Tournament, as well as the day after the Southeastern Conference tournament. Instead, it ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 11:37 am

Ole Miss Sports

Ole Miss prepares for ‘first wave’ of reopening athletic facilities

The Southeastern Conference provided a much-needed vote last week in terms of keeping hope alive for college football to be played this fall. The conference’s ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, May 25, 2020 11:23 am

Ole Miss Sports

Mississippi State’s Jarrion Jones to transfer to Ole Miss

Ole Miss entered the transfer portal over the weekend and brought a former Mississippi State player back to Oxford. Jarrion Jones announced on Twitter on ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, May 25, 2020 10:43 am

Education

Rep. Trent Kelly announces Service Academy appointments of local seniors

U.S. Representative Trent Kelly announced the appointment of eight North Mississippi seniors to national service academies, including three from Lafayette and Oxford High School. Mason ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, May 25, 2020 10:32 am

Events

Oxford Film Festival reveals lineup for fifth week of virtual festival

The Oxford Film Festival is continuing on with its virtual edition as it enters its fifth week. This week’s films run through May 22 through ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Saturday, May 23, 2020 11:57 am

Crime

GOING HOME: Injured Deputy US Marshal honored with ‘Hero’s Parade’

Deputy US Marshal Bob Dickerson was doing his job when he was hit during a shootout on South Lamar Boulevard; seven days later, he left ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, May 22, 2020 2:54 pm

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