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Upholding truth and freedom: A journalist’s commitment to the community
I am Jimmy Durham, a news reporter at the Oxford Eagle. Although recently joining the staff, my roots ... Read more
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The 12th Annual Oxford Blues Festival is set for Oct. 12-14
The 12th Annual Oxford Blues Festival is set to take place from Oct. 12-14 at the Lafayette County ... Read more
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Lafayette County School District rises to 13th in state
Each school shows growth – LHS show marked increase In a significant achievement, the Lafayette County School District ... Read more
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Oxford adopts golf cart ordinance
In a unanimous decision during their meeting this week, the Oxford Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance to ... Read more
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Aldermen deny exception for unmanned guardhouse
On Tuesday, Oct. 4, the Oxford Board of Aldermen revisited an appeal for a special exception request by ... Read more
BREAKING NEWS
Escaped armed robbery suspect back in custody
Jasper Dewarraen Jenkins, the armed robbery suspect who fled Lafayette County Circuit Court on Oct. 10, was apprehended ... Read more
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Join the “Out of the Darkness Oxford Walk” to raise awareness, funds for suicide prevention
Community gathers for a walk of remembrance, hope and support on Oct. 15 The American Foundation for Suicide ... Read more
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UPDATED: Oxford issues boil water notice after main break
Note: This story has been updated to include information on actions Oxford residents should take to remain safe ... Read more
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Controversy surrounds Oxford Commons development proposal
On Oct. 9, the Oxford Planning Commission rejected proposed modifications to the Oxford Commons Planned Unit Development (PUD) ... Read more
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Theodosia Burr disappearance still shrouded in mystery
Theodosia Burr, daughter and only child of former Vice President Aaron Burr, is a captivating figure in early ... Read more
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Confederate veterans found refuge in Brazil post-Civil War
In the aftermath of the American Civil War, which spanned from 1861 to 1865, approximately 20,000 Confederate soldiers ... Read more
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Oxford amid rising COVID-19 and RSV cases in the southeast
As the bustling Ole Miss football season sweeps through Oxford, the city is nestled within a Southeast region ... Read more
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Photo feature: Chancellor Glenn Boyce and Attorney General Lynn Fitch at ‘One Pill Can Kill’ campaign launch
“Fentanyl is 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times more potent than heroin. It really takes ... Read more
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Lafayette High School Band ready to shine at Tomahawk championship
The Lafayette County High School Band is gearing up to compete at the Tomahawk Marching Band Championship Oct. ... Read more
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Oxford’s New Rules for Golf Carts and Low-Speed Vehicles
In a unanimous decision during their meeting tonight, the Oxford Board of Aldermen has approved a significant ordinance ... Read more
Education
Chronic absenteeism rate decreases to 23.9% for Mississippi school districts in 2022-23
23.9% of Mississippi public school students were chronically absent in 2022-23, marking a decrease from 28% in the ... Read more
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OFD upgrading with new pumper truck
The Oxford Fire Department is acquiring a new fire truck to bolster its emergency response capabilities. The total ... Read more
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UPDATED: Swims told jury gun ‘went off three times’ during argument with wife
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with more information about the day David Lee Swims Jr.’s murder ... Read more
Lifestyle
City’s financial health gets positive marks
Residents of Oxford, take note: The city’s financial health is looking up. A recent audit by the accounting ... Read more
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MS State Veteran’s Home dedicates dining hall to late Marvin Buford Babb Jr.
The Mississippi State Veteran’s Home unveiled a dedication to Command Sgt. Major Marvin Buford Babb Jr. on Saturday, ... Read more
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Aldermen approve new truck for Oxford Fire Department
The Oxford Fire Department is acquiring a new firetruck to bolster its emergency response capabilities thanks to approval ... Read more
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David Lee Swims Jr. convicted of second-degree murder
On Thursday, David Lee Swims Jr. was found guilty of the second-degree murder of his wife, Anteeatta “Tee” ... Read more
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