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Oxford Park Commission preparing post-coronavirus programs

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Oxford, life was put on hold for everyone, including those involved in sports and programs offered at Oxford Park Commission. ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, May 14, 2020 1:01 pm

Education

Oxford School District to release 2020-21 academic plan next month

With high schools shifting to virtual graduation and putting a bow on the current school year, administrators must now look toward August. The COVID-19 pandemic ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, May 14, 2020 11:46 am

Crime

Courtland man arrested for domestic violence

A Courtland man is facing a domestic violence charge. Investigators with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department arrested Tommy Robertson, 34, on May 13 for one ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, May 13, 2020 4:20 pm

Crime

Batesville man arrested for stolen firearm

A Batesville man is facing charges in relation to a stolen firearm. Investigators with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office arrested Brandon Chase Raymond, 19, for ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, May 13, 2020 4:19 pm

Crime

Three arrested in connection with residential burglary

Three individuals are facing multiple charges following an incident on Anchorage Road. Officers with the Oxford Police Department took a residential burglary report on May ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, May 13, 2020 4:06 pm

Crime

Oxford police arrest three for auto burglary

Three men are facing multiple charges stemming from an auto burglary earlier this month. Officers with the Oxford Police Department took a report of an ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, May 13, 2020 3:11 pm

Business

Oxford Planning Commission gives go-ahead for Tractor Supply Company

Tractor Supply Company is one step closer to reality for Oxford. During their May meeting on Monday, the City’s planning commission approved the final site ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, May 13, 2020 12:10 pm

Business

Tattoo Parlors forced to close after being allowed to reopen

Tattoo parlors were one of the many businesses allowed to reopen in Oxford under strict guidelines earlier this week, but they were not supposed to. ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, May 13, 2020 12:08 pm

News

Sigma Nu fraternity raises over $165,000 in annual Charity Bowl

The Epsilon Xi chapter of Sigma Nu at Ole Miss holds the Charity Bowl every year – every normal year, that is.  Along with everything ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, May 13, 2020 8:00 am

Ole Miss Sports

Ole Miss No. 4 in Baseball America’s “Never Too Early” 2021 rankings

The remainder of the 2020 collegiate baseball season was canceled right when Ole Miss was looking to potentially have one of its best years in ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, May 12, 2020 1:17 pm

Business

What’s for Dinner: List of Oxford Restaurants that have reopened or remain closed

The Eagle will compile a list of Oxford restaurants that are open for dining room service, drive-thru and delivery only or closed completely. On Monday, ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, May 12, 2020 12:44 pm

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

Lafayette County

Lafayette County surpasses 100 COVID-19 cases

Nearly two months after reporting its first COVID-19 case, Lafayette County has surpassed the century mark. The Mississippi State Department of Health reported three new ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, May 12, 2020 12:35 pm

Business

The Blind Pig to remain closed as a cautionary measure

Oxford restaurants were allowed to reopen their dining rooms this week, with restrictions, but The Blind Pig was not one of them. After revealing on ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, May 12, 2020 10:00 am

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

Lafayette County

Free COVID-19 drive-thru testing to be offered at Oxford Chamber of Commerce

Oxford is getting its second COVID-19 drive-thru testing site in less than a month. Oxford Health Care Associates is hosting the free testing at the ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, May 11, 2020 2:30 pm

Lafayette Sports

MHSAA amends requirements for physicals for the 2020-21 school year

With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing on into the summer months, decisions regarding the 2020-21 high school athletic year have begun. During a teleconference on Monday, ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, May 11, 2020 2:27 pm

Education

Dr. Debra Wenger named Interim Dean of UM School of Journalism and New Media

The University of Mississippi’s School of Journalism and New Media has found its interim leader. On Friday, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Noel Wilkin announced ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, May 11, 2020 11:36 am

Lifestyle

Local Counselor speaks: Mental Health and bouncing back from the Coronavirus

The world is experiencing a level of collective distress that has never been seen before, due to COVID-19. People are quarantining, spending days upon days ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, May 11, 2020 11:32 am

News

Board of Aldermen vote to open restaurant dining rooms, salons and barbershops with restrictions

Oxford restaurants will be able to open their doors to the public next week, after dining rooms were closed for nearly two months. During a ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Saturday, May 9, 2020 1:22 pm

News

City of Oxford urging Congress for direct funding for COVID-19 relief

The City of Oxford is joining other municipalities in Mississippi in asking the United States Congress for relief in fighting COVID-19. During their meeting on ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Saturday, May 9, 2020 9:10 am

Coronavirus Heroes

CORONAVIRUS HEROES, Part 2: Providing the essentials in the wake of a Pandemic

This is the second 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 9, 2020 8:00 am

Ole Miss Sports

Banwarth completes her first volleyball staff at Ole Miss

First-year head coach Kayla Banwarth completed her staff for the 2020 Ole Miss volleyball season earlier this week, hiring Kent Nitta as the program’s director ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, May 8, 2020 2:05 pm

Ole Miss Sports

Rebels’ Gillespie picking up eligibility waiver, returning to team

Ole Miss softball head coach Jamie Trachsel received some good news regarding the catcher position this week. In a post titled “Rebels’ Tribune,” Autumn Gillespie ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, May 8, 2020 2:04 pm

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