Columns
‘Goodbye’ just not enough
For those who have not heard, this will be my final column as Managing Editor of the Oxford Eagle. On the same day news broke ...
Rob Sigler, Author at The Oxford Eagle
Lafayette County
Lafayette County Planning Commission, neighbors want some answers on project
Cass Dodgen was looking to erect a metal building for the lawn and landscape business he owns, but instead he left Monday night’s Lafayette County ...
by Rob Sigler, Thursday, August 3, 2017 10:29 am
Business
Lafayette County Planning Commission approves three local developments
Some developments finally got the approval they’ve been seeking from the Lafayette County Planning Commission during Monday night’s monthly meeting. Wellington Place, 409 Rentals and ...
by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, August 1, 2017 10:10 am
News
Ole Miss Rebel football fans express shock and anger on social media
The news of Ole Miss head football coach Hugh Freeze suddenly resigning Thursday evening sent shock waves through Rebel Nation on social media with many ...
by Rob Sigler, Friday, July 21, 2017 10:46 am
Columns
Lafayette County leading the way
In some way, we all have invested in Oxford and Lafayette County. After all, this is our community and our home and most of us ...
by Rob Sigler, Thursday, July 20, 2017 9:07 am
Lafayette County
Lafayette County Board of Supervisors hear needs from Sheriff’s Department
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department has some serious needs and made it known to the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors during a budget hearing Tuesday ...
by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, July 19, 2017 9:39 am
Columns
A newspaper you can be proud of
I had the opportunity this past weekend to make a trip to our beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast for some business and pleasure. I grew up ...
by Rob Sigler, Thursday, July 13, 2017 8:37 am
News
Communicare gives annual report
Communicare gave their annual report to the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors outlining the services they provide for drug and alcohol treatment. Dr. Sandy Rodgers ...
by Rob Sigler, Friday, July 7, 2017 11:11 am
Lafayette County
Lafayette County begins budget planning at Chancery Building
Lafayette County Supervisors began the fiscal year budget process with their first meeting Wednesday at the Chancery Building. Lafayette County won’t have an overall budget ...
by Rob Sigler, Thursday, July 6, 2017 9:02 am
Columns
Finding a cure for footballitis
I have a confession to make. I have an addiction problem and I’m having withdrawals from “footballitis.” That’s right. I’m hooked on football. This footballitis ...
by Rob Sigler, Thursday, July 6, 2017 8:53 am
News
Board of Appeals: J&J Wholesalers is in violation
J&J Wholesalers had their appeal of the case against them for not having a certificate of occupancy heard before the newly formed Lafayette County Building ...
by Rob Sigler, Friday, June 30, 2017 10:21 am
Education
Magnolia Montessori School moving to Orchard Church on Highway 7
The Magnolia Montessori School may soon be in a new home. The school on College Hill has found a new location on Highway 7. Phil ...
by Rob Sigler, Thursday, June 29, 2017 9:57 am
Lafayette County
‘Clustering’ once again a topic of county planning
The term “clustering” continues to be a common theme at the Lafayette County Planning Commission and the definition of what is and what is not ...
by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, June 28, 2017 11:10 am
Lafayette County
Lafayette County Planning Commission approves traffic plan; now heads to board of supervisors
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors sent developers of Old Oaks of Oxford back to the drawing board earlier this month due to traffic concerns, ...
by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, June 27, 2017 10:11 am
Columns
Rural America disconnected
I think most folks in our community would agree that one of the biggest challenges we face deals with technology — or more specifically, the ...
by Rob Sigler, Thursday, June 22, 2017 9:24 am
News
Water Valley shoot out leads to two deaths; deputy injured in exchange of gunfire
A couple from Missouri was killed in an exchange of gunfire with Yalobusha County law enforcement in the early morning hours Friday and a deputy ...
by Rob Sigler, Friday, June 16, 2017 4:33 pm
Columns
Easier way to college just got harder
I’m a product of the Mississippi community college system. Like most who attend two years at a junior college, I went to Mississippi Gulf Coast ...
by Rob Sigler, Thursday, June 15, 2017 10:03 am
News
Dr. Jeanette Phillips, former co-owner of the Oxford Eagle and Ole Miss professor, passes away
Dr. Jeanette Collier Phillips, a former University of Mississippi teacher and co-owner of the Oxford Eagle, died Tuesday evening, according to her family. She and her ...
by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, June 14, 2017 2:16 pm
Obituaries
Dr. Jeanette Collier Phillips
Dr. Jeanette Collier Phillips, 85, died June 13, 2017. A celebration of her wonderful life will be held Friday, June 16, 2017 at 1 p.m. at First ...
by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, June 14, 2017 1:53 pm
Lafayette County
UPDATE: 18-wheeler causes massive MaxxSouth outage
An 18-wheeler pulled into an area it shouldn’t have Tuesday morning and caused a widespread service outage for customers who use MaxxSouth for their Internet and ...
by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, June 13, 2017 1:27 pm
Lafayette County
$20M bond approved; county bond rating among best in Mississippi
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors are moving forward with road and building projects, accepting a bid and adopting a resolution awarding the sale of ...
by Rob Sigler, Monday, June 12, 2017 10:20 am
Lafayette County
Old Oaks of Oxford development hits a snag
Old Oaks of Oxford, a 300-plus housing development off Campground Road, is at a stand still after the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors refused to ...
by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, June 7, 2017 11:04 am
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