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Events

The Museum emphasizes voting, vaccines and service during King holiday

The National Civil Rights Museum plans Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday celebration with free admission and double-v initiative. On the national holiday, January 17, the ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, December 29, 2021 9:14 am

DEVELOPING NEWS

[UPDATE] Boil Water Notice issued for Twingates Subdivision

A self‐imposed precautionary Boil Water Notice was issued for a portion of Oxford’s water system on Tuesday. Customers living in the Twingates Subdivision are advised ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, December 29, 2021 8:58 am

Events

Fire officials give tips on how to spark off the new year safely

With 2022 a few, short days away, many are ready to celebrate the end of a year that was not easy for many. Whether the ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, December 28, 2021 2:30 pm

Events

Where to celebrate the New Year in Oxford

If you’re ready to end 2021 with a bang, or at least some good food and good wine, The Eagle has listed a few Oxford ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, December 28, 2021 12:10 pm

Business

Despite supply issues and omicron, holiday sales rise 8.5%

Holiday sales rose at the fastest pace in 17 years, even as shoppers grappled with higher prices, product shortages and a raging new COVID-19 variant ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, December 28, 2021 11:56 am

Lafayette County

Holiday Clean-Up: Know your garbage pickup schedule

The most wonderful time of the year has just passed us and you’re now left with bags and bags of trash that are ready to ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, December 27, 2021 10:15 am

News

Battalion Chief Allen Brown awarded Firefighter of the Year

The Oxford Fire Department honored Battalion Chief Allen Brown as 2021 Firefighter of the Year. “It was really an honor to get the award,” said ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, December 23, 2021 2:00 pm

Elections

Looking for the next Miss Hospitality in the LOU

Miss Hospitality is looking for its next Miss Hospitality and Little Miss Hospitality in the LOU community. Competition is gearing up and the local branch ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Thursday, December 23, 2021 12:30 pm

Events

Community Church invites the LOU for Christmas Eve candlelights, caroling

Community Church Oxford invites everyone in the LOU community to join them for an evening of candlelights and caroling in front of City Hall on ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 3:40 pm

Lafayette County

Aldermen discuss expanding AirMedCare services to all citizens

The Oxford Board of Aldermen discussed the possibility of expanding AirMedCare Network services to all citizens of Oxford during a special board meeting. Human Resources ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 2:45 pm

Columns

Do you know the history of Santa Claus?

Do you know the history of Santa Claus? The character of Santa Claus is believed to descend from Bishop Nicholas of Myra, who lived in ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 2:00 pm

Columns

Savor old traditions and make new ones

This time of year often centers around traditions, religious and familial.  Many of the traditions we observe are rooted in history and related to the ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 12:00 pm

News

Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity suspended from Ole Miss campus until 2025

The University Judicial Council has decided to suspend the Lambda Pi chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, Incorporated from the University of Mississippi campus until Jan. ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 9:06 am

News

Worcester County Sheriff’s Office welcomes Oxford native to department

Sheriff Evangelidis is proud to announce the graduation of 12 corrections officers from the 56th Basic Recruit Training Academy (BRTA) on December 3, 2021, at Anna ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, December 21, 2021 2:42 pm

Lafayette County

County contracts with Baptist for ambulance service

Lafayette County Board of Supervisors has granted Baptist Ambulance of Baptist Memorial Hospital North Mississippi priority on all 911 calls to help lessen response times ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, December 21, 2021 12:41 pm

Events

Paying it Forward: Corral’s donation brings an early Christmas to the Boys & Girls Club

Christmas came a week early to the kids of the Oxford Boys & Girls Club. The local organization received a $25,000 donation in gifts through ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, December 21, 2021 11:17 am

Business

Coleman Funeral Home gifts families ornaments of their loved ones

Coleman Funeral Home gifted families with holiday decorations to remember their loved ones at their ornament exchange on December 16. This annual event provides families ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, December 21, 2021 8:00 am

Lafayette County

County board approves new design and improvements for sheriff’s department

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved the schematic design of a new sheriff’s building and improvements to the detention center in a regular board ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, December 20, 2021 4:00 pm

News

Trademark tussle: Ole Miss objects to similar New Miss logo

James Meredith says he conquered white supremacy and created a new Mississippi 59 years ago when he became the first Black student to enroll in ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, December 20, 2021 1:07 pm

Business

Booths still available for 2022 Indoor Yard Sale at OCC

One of Oxford’s favorite wintertime events, the Indoor Yard Sale, returns Saturday, Jan 8, from 9 am – 1 pm. The sale will take place ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, December 20, 2021 11:01 am

Business

How Herod got her life back: Entrepreneur launches book promoting healthy living

Tammy Herod is familiar with challenges and juggling multiple careers and she’s always ready to take on more. As a hairstylist, real estate agent, mentor, ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, December 17, 2021 3:00 pm

News

Be mindful of the lives you touch

I love watching Christmas movies.  And there are quite a few of them.  I’ve been known to watch some even when it wasn’t the holiday ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, December 17, 2021 2:30 pm

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