Jimmy Durham, Author at The Oxford Eagle
Lafayette County
The National Weather Service in Memphis says Oxford residents should plan on umbrellas, hats, and coats this weekend. Starting today, residents can expect showers mainly ...
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by Jimmy Durham, Friday, January 5, 2024 10:22 am
Accidents
Notable Takeaways Domestic Violence and DUIs Prevalent: High cases of domestic violence (59 first offense, 5 aggravated) and DUI offenses (59 first-time, 5 fourth or ...
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by Jimmy Durham, Monday, January 1, 2024 4:40 pm
Lafayette County
Residents of Oxford can expect sunny weather with gradual temperature increases in the coming days, according to the National Weather Service in Memphis. The forecast, ...
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by Jimmy Durham, Saturday, December 30, 2023 1:00 pm
Education
Cody Quarles, a junior at Lafayette High School, has been selected to participate in the National Flight Academy program this summer. This selection marks a ...
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by Jimmy Durham, Wednesday, December 27, 2023 6:00 am
Health
The Roberta J. Ivy (RJI) Kidney Awareness Foundation, led by lifelong Oxford resident Robert Ivy, has announced a donation of $1,500 to the local dialysis ...
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by Jimmy Durham, Tuesday, December 26, 2023 4:30 pm
News
Paula Morris, the benefits manager in the city of Oxford’s Human Resource department, has been honored with the 2023 Virginia H. Chrestman Employee of the ...
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by Jimmy Durham, Tuesday, December 26, 2023 2:30 pm
Business
Oxford’s local economy is showing robust growth, as reported by Mayor Robyn Tannehill at the Dec. 19 Board of Aldermen meeting. The city’s sales tax ...
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by Jimmy Durham, Tuesday, December 26, 2023 11:03 am
Lafayette County
Following a successful election campaign, John Morgan is set to leave his long-standing position on the Oxford Board of Aldermen to join the Lafayette County ...
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by Jimmy Durham, Tuesday, December 26, 2023 8:30 am
Lafayette County
As 2023 draws to a close, Oxford residents looking ahead can expect a week of varied weather, according to the latest update from the National ...
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by Jimmy Durham, Tuesday, December 26, 2023 5:00 am
Lifestyle
The holiday season, while a time for festivities and joy, also brings an uptick in safety risks, including increased instances of home fires, traffic accidents, ...
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by Jimmy Durham, Friday, December 22, 2023 4:30 pm
Events
The festive spirit is in full swing as the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) gears up for its 68th year of the much-loved tradition ...
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by Jimmy Durham, Friday, December 22, 2023 11:30 am
Events
Community Church Oxford is set to hold its annual Christmas Eve service at the City Hall steps, starting at 5 p.m. This event, now a ...
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by Jimmy Durham, Friday, December 22, 2023 9:35 am
Lafayette County
As residents in Oxford prepare for Christmas on Monday, the National Weather Service has provided a detailed forecast for the period from Dec 22 to ...
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by Jimmy Durham, Friday, December 22, 2023 8:31 am
Education
Cody Quarles, a junior at Lafayette High School, has been selected to participate in the National Flight Academy program this summer. This selection marks a ...
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by Jimmy Durham, Wednesday, December 20, 2023 1:00 pm
Education
The Lafayette County School District has announced the Teachers of the Year, an honor recognizing the outstanding educators within the district, chosen for their exceptional ...
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by Jimmy Durham, Wednesday, December 20, 2023 6:25 am
Crime
Marie Parkman, 53, of Jackson was discovered unresponsive in her cell at the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center on Dec. 12. Detention center medical ...
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by Jimmy Durham, Wednesday, December 20, 2023 6:10 am
Lafayette County
In a significant development within the Lafayette County judiciary, Andy Howorth has been unanimously appointed by the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors to succeed the ...
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by Jimmy Durham, Monday, December 18, 2023 12:30 pm
Events
Oxford is set to shine on national TV in the “Small Town Christmas” show on Fox Business Network. The episode, airing at 1 p.m. Dec. ...
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by Jimmy Durham, Friday, December 15, 2023 5:00 am
Education
Lafayette County School District has announced the Teachers of the Year, an honor recognizing the outstanding educators within the district, chosen for their exceptional dedication ...
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by Jimmy Durham, Thursday, December 14, 2023 5:30 am
News
In a unanimous decision, the Oxford Board of Aldermen approved a resolution at their Dec. 5 meeting to secure a $9 million bond for the ...
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by Jimmy Durham, Wednesday, December 13, 2023 5:15 am
Business
Second store will have double parking spots The Oxford Planning Commission reviewed and approved the proposed site plan for a new Chick-fil-A, presented by Foresite ...
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by Jimmy Durham, Wednesday, December 13, 2023 5:00 am
Accidents
Was second longest-serving Justice Court judge in Mississippi The Lafayette County community is mourning the death of Judge Johnny Wayne McLarty. He passed away from ...
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by Jimmy Durham, Tuesday, December 12, 2023 2:44 pm
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