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News

Oxford 2025 CoBuilders winners announced

The Oxford-Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation, in partnership with the Mississippi Small Business Development Center Network and Innovate ... Read more

Obituaries

James I. Palmer, Jr

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James I. Palmer, Jr., known to all ... Read more

Crime

Man arrested for cyberstalking

An Oxford man was arrested for harassment of a juvenile. The investigation began after the juvenile victim’s mother ... Read more

News

MDOT wins award for Hwy. 6

The Asphalt Pavement Alliance announced that the Mississippi Department of Transportation won a 2025 Perpetual Pavement Award by ... Read more

Arts

Oxford Civic Chorus shares music across the Atlantic

Twenty-three singers from Oxford and surrounding areas took part in a once-in-a-lifetime musical experience on June 6, performing ... Read more

Sports

Northwest appoints Ryan Mounce to lead tennis programs

By Brian Lentz NMCC communications Northwest Mississippi Community College has selected Ryan Mounce as its new head coach ... Read more

News

Saturday ‘No Kings’ protest remained peaceful

By Ian Sparks Eagle Intern Saturday carried much significance as cities across the country celebrated Flag Day as ... Read more

News

Thunder Nation youth basketball shines at HustleTournament

Thunder Nation, a local youth basketball organization founded by Coseto Phillips, is helping Oxford’s young athletes gain valuable ... Read more

Featured Photo

Coach of the Year

Lafayette Commodores girls’ soccer coach, Melinda Scruggs, was named the Mississippi Association of Coaches 2025 Soccer Coach of ... Read more

News

McKnight retiring from OPC

By John Davis OPC Community Relations Director   For Felisa McKnight, it didn’t take more than a second ... Read more

News Main

Oxford to Celebrate Independence Day with July 4th Parade on the Square

Oxford families are invited to don their red, white and blue and head to the Square for the ... Read more

News

OPD arrests wanted man after sting operation

A detective with the Oxford Police Department was notified on June 4 that a man was going to ... Read more

News

Man arrested on theft, firearms charges

A Batesville man was arrested on Tuesday following a months-long search related to a theft case, according to ... Read more

Oxford

Cofield’s Corner

Don Fenger’s contribution to the town’s photographic history is outstanding. This is Jackson Avenue and the old railroad ... Read more

Obituaries

Charles Pomerlee

Charles Pomerlee, 51, of Oxford, died on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi. Read more

Obituaries

Anthony Earl Hilliard

Anthony Earl Hilliard, 67, of Water Valley, died on Monday, June 9, 2025. Read more

Obituaries

Russell Edward Aven

Russell Edward Aven, 102, of Oxford, died on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at home. Read more

Obituaries

Donna Jean Eddins Muchow

Donna Jean Eddins Muchow, 83, passed away on Sunday, June 8th, 2025, in Oxford, MS. A graveside service ... Read more

News

Fishing Rodeo at Puskus

The Lafayette County Law Enforcement Officers Association invites young anglers to participate in the annual Fishing Rodeo on ... Read more

News

Unsung Civil Rights heroes

A special event celebrating the release of “Mississippi Heroes: White Champions of Racial Justice, 1954–1974” will take place ... Read more

Opinion

Giving thanks for all the fathers of life

By Steve Stricker Columnist   Sunday, June 15, is Father’s Day…a day I haven’t celebrated since I was ... Read more

Columns

Mother Nature has wardrobe change

By Bonnie Brown  Columnist It appears that Mother Nature has once again changed her wardrobe from winter to ... Read more