Staff Report, Author at The Oxford Eagle

Business

‘Popsicle Lady’ is grateful for community’s support; Looking toward future

Oxsicles owner Elizabeth Speed has spent the last several years building up her popsicle business around the LOU community but is now looking to sell ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, January 16, 2025 9:28 am

News

Terrence Metcalf elected to College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Ole Miss football great Terrence Metcalf has been elected as a member of the induction class of 2025 for the College Football Hall of Fame, ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, January 15, 2025 3:00 pm

Business

Oyster season is back, but for how long?

By Justin Glowacki Roy Howard Community Journalism Center 2024 marked the return of oyster season on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the first time in ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, January 15, 2025 2:14 pm

History

Cofield’s Corner

By John Cofield After the Civil War, freed black families started walking into town from county farms and began to settle in Freedman Town. As ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, January 15, 2025 12:55 pm

News

Warehouse, Woody’s founder dies at age 94

Woody Lovejoy, 94, the former owner of the iconic Warehouse restaurant in Oxford died at home Sunday surrounded by his family. Lovejoy opened Warehouse in the ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, January 15, 2025 12:27 pm

Arts

Civic Chorus announces open rehearsals

Oxford Civic Chorus is gearing up for another fun season of music and community, and the first few rehearsals are open to everyone. Grab a ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 11:11 am

Education

Communicare to host free narcan training Friday

Communicare is offering free Narcan training this week to all community members. The training will occur at 2 p.m. on Friday at Highpoint Lounge, inside ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 8:55 am

Crime

Florida felon arrested locally after traffic stop

Deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Sunday for a possible Careless Driver on Highway 7 South. The driver, Jazzie ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 7:16 am

Garden/Outdoors

Tree giveaway day coming in February

On a first-come basis, a limited number of fruit trees and a limited number of hardwood and pine seedlings will be given away. The Tree ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, January 13, 2025 2:19 pm

Arts

Celebrating the centennial of two Mississippi legends

In 2025, Mississippi will proudly commemorate the centennial birthdays of two of its most iconic figures— Riley “B.B.” King and Medgar Wiley Evers—whose profound legacies ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, January 13, 2025 1:59 pm

Arts

Anubis Improv welcomes improv star for show, workshop

Anubis Improv will be hosting a weekend of improv with renowned performer, director, and teacher Brian James O’Connell. Known for his expertise in long-form improv and ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, January 13, 2025 12:40 pm

Obituaries

Doris Miller Atkins

Doris Miller Atkins, 86, of Oxford, died on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, after a long illness. Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, January 13, 2025 12:33 pm

Obituaries

Kathy Ann Moorman

Kathy Ann Moorman, 67, of Oxford, died on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at Hudson Springs Nursing Home in Stark, Ohio. Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, January 13, 2025 12:31 pm

Obituaries

Clara Anita Hollowell

Clara Anita Hollowell, 80, of Oxford, died on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi. Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, January 13, 2025 12:30 pm

Obituaries

Mary Atkinson Chandler

Mary Atkinson Chandler, 88, of Lafayette County, died on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi surrounded by family. Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, January 13, 2025 12:29 pm

Crime

Today is Human Trafficking Awareness Day

The Mississippi State Department of Health’s Office Against Interpersonal Violence would like to remind everyone that January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and today, Jan. ... Read more

by Staff Report, Saturday, January 11, 2025 9:00 am

Lafayette County

Refreezing expected tonight; driving could be hazardous

The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for north Mississippi. Melting snow and ice runoff is expected to refreeze over roadways tonight ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, January 10, 2025 3:36 pm

Featured Photo

Photo gallery: Snow days are the best

Area kids are enjoying the snow Friday, sledding down the hills at Avent Park. Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, January 10, 2025 12:50 pm

Business

Collier named VP Mortgage Loan Officer at Guaranty Bank in Oxford

Guaranty Bank announced recently that Gentry Collier has joined its team as VP Mortgage Loan Officer in the newly expanded Oxford market. With over 20 ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, January 10, 2025 9:50 am

News

Mid-South Housing Foundation supports Pantry with $10K donation

The Mid-South Housing Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting and fostering low- and moderate-income housing, has expanded its mission of supporting families in need by ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, January 10, 2025 9:17 am

Featured Photo

Photo Gallery: Winter Wonderland: Oxford’s dowtown Square

Oxford woke up to about 3 inches of snow this morning which blanketed the downtown Square and created a gorgeous winter wonderland that local photographer ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, January 10, 2025 7:15 am

Education

OSD superintendent named in Top 25 National Superintendents to Watch List

Oxford School District Superintendent Bradley Roberson has been named one of the Top 25 National Superintendents to Watch by the National School Public Relations Association. ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, January 9, 2025 11:43 am

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