News
Oxford’s Little Free Library locations converted into food pantries
The Little Free Library locations throughout Oxford are now offering more than a good book to read. Recognizing this is a time of need for ...
Jake Thompson, Author at The Oxford Eagle
Crime
Former Ole Miss student convicted of killing University police officer released from prison
After serving 14 years of a 20-year sentence, Daniel Cummings is no longer in prison. Cummings was released from the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, January 21, 2021 1:47 pm
Columns
COLUMN: Thanks for the memories, Drew Brees
I was angry Sunday night. That was my first raw emotion as I slammed my fist against the wall while walking back to my bedroom ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, January 21, 2021 10:38 am
Elections
Two Oxford Aldermen not seeking re-election
After 24 years, Janice Antonow is stepping down from the Oxford Board of Aldermen. Antonow, the current Ward III Alderman, will complete her sixth term ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 1:31 pm
Events
2021 Double Decker Arts Festival status in limbo
The Double Decker Arts Festival did not happen in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the status for the 2021 event is currently unknown. ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 1:47 pm
Newsletter
Ole Miss baseball announces 2021 schedule
After playing only 17 games in 2020 before the COVID-19 pandemic cut the spring season short, Ole Miss baseball announced a full 2021 schedule on ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 1:16 pm
Crime
Two arrested by Oxford Police in connection to College Hill Road burglaries
Two people are facing felony burglary charges following an investigation into a string of thefts in the College Hill Road area. On Jan. 14, the ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 12:10 pm
Lafayette County
Lynching memorial approved for Lafayette County Courthouse lawn
After delaying a vote to discuss the proposed language for a memorial marker for seven African-American lynching victims in Lafayette County last month, the Board ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 12:04 pm
Crime
Kosciusko man arrested for allegedly assaulting Uber driver
A Kosciusko man is facing assault charges after an altercation with an Uber driver last year. On Oct. 25, 2020, an officer with the Oxford ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 10:35 am
Newsletter
Offense sputters in Rebels’ loss to Georgia
The Ole Miss men’s basketball team’s slide in the Southeastern Conference continues. Lacking offense for most of the game, the Rebels fell to Georgia, 78-74, ...
by Jake Thompson, Saturday, January 16, 2021 1:48 pm
Crime
Sheriff’s Department looking for suspects in attempted burglary of Abbeville Mini Mart
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a suspect in connection with an attempted robbery of the Abbeville Mini ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, January 15, 2021 5:19 pm
Newsletter
Ole Miss men looking to shake off slow SEC start
The beginning of conference play for the Ole Miss men’s basketball team has not gone the way they envisioned, but they are not letting their ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, January 15, 2021 1:34 pm
Lafayette County
Highway 7 and 9 roundabout project to resume this Spring
Construction of a new roundabout at the Highway 7 and Highway 9 split is expected to resume by Spring 2021. During a visit at Oxford’s ...
by Jake Thompson, Friday, January 15, 2021 10:16 am
Newsletter
Ole Miss women drop second straight in loss to Missouri
If Sunday’s loss at Mississippi State was a small step forward for the Ole Miss women’s basketball program then Thursday’s game was anything but. The ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, January 14, 2021 9:25 pm
News
Residents of Oxford’s State Veterans Home receive COVID-19 vaccinations
The Mississippi State Veterans Home in Oxford was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic last year, but there is a light forming at the end ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, January 14, 2021 12:53 pm
Crime
Surveillance camera program launched by Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department
Lafayette County businesses and residences with outdoor surveillance cameras can now partner with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department in a new program. The Security Registration ...
by Jake Thompson, Thursday, January 14, 2021 11:44 am
Lafayette County
Mississippi has “no additional vaccines” for COVID-19
The COVID-19 vaccination rollout in Mississippi is struggling with supply and demand. Mississippi State Department of Health announced on Wednesday the distribution plan that was ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 5:12 pm
Lafayette Sports
Oxford girls, Lafayette boys end long losing streaks to crosstown rivals
Near decade-long losing streaks ended inside the Oxford High School gym on Tuesday. Oxford hosted Lafayette in basketball for the second time this season, and ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 11:09 am
News
Aldermen approve COVID-19 vaccine policy for city employees
Employees of the City of Oxford will not be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Board of Aldermen. During a special meeting ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 10:00 am
Newsletter
Ole Miss women’s basketball program showing signs of a turnaround
When the buzzer sounded in Starkville on Sunday evening, the Ole Miss women’s basketball team found themselves once again on the losing end of the ...
by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 8:44 am
Education
Planning Commission approves site plan for Oxford School District’s new CTE building
Oxford School District’s project to build its own career and technical education building received the go-ahead this week. The Oxford Planning Commission approved the school ...
by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 11:50 am
Lafayette County
COVID-19 vaccinations administered at Oxford Conference Center
Lafayette County is now home to a COVID-19 vaccination site five days a week. The Oxford Conference Center and National Guard Armory, at 100 Ed ...