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Columns

A new era, another year, begin

A year. It has been a year since I resumed my career as a newspaper guy. And what a year it has been. It was in ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, May 26, 2016 12:00 pm

Lafayette County

Comp plan committee hears about homeless, need for affordable housing

Folks who live in Lafayette County can agree that one of the biggest issues facing the community is the need for affordable housing, but homelessness ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, May 25, 2016 12:00 pm

Lafayette County

B&B, NEMPA want to expand

The Lafayette County Planning Commission approved several matters during its regular meeting Monday evening, but some came with contingencies for improving access roads. B&B Concrete ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, May 24, 2016 12:00 pm

Lafayette County

Abbeville adopting building codes

A year ago, Abbeville completed a comprehensive plan. Now town officials are in the process of creating zoning and building codes in anticipation of growth ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Monday, May 23, 2016 12:00 pm

Columns

Check out graduation section

I hope you’ve noticed in today’s edition we’ve published the 2016 Graduation special section. This special section chronicles the achievements of years of hard work ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, May 19, 2016 12:00 pm

News

Golf event to help family center

The Exchange Club Family Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse is a valuable resource within the Lafayette-Oxford-University community. Since 1997, the center has set ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, May 18, 2016 2:42 pm

Lafayette County

TGC gun range is back in business

A controversial gun range is back in business. The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors shut down the TGC Outdoor Range last month amid safety concerns ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, May 17, 2016 12:00 pm

News

History is in making for Isoms

The name Isom has a long and storied history with Oxford and the University of Mississippi. It was Dr. Thomas Dudley Isom who helped found ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, May 12, 2016 12:00 pm

Columns

Never forget a friendly welcome

I almost thought about not doing a “good-bye” or “farewell” column to wish Tim Phillips all the best. I almost didn’t feel worthy enough because I ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, May 12, 2016 12:00 pm

Education

State wins national education award

Mississippi is known for being at or near the bottom in most educational statistics, but the Magnolia State appears to finally be getting recognized for ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, May 11, 2016 12:00 pm

Lafayette County

MEMA cuts shouldn’t hurt county

State budgets took a big hit during the recently completed legislative session due to revenue shortfalls, which has several agencies concerned. But one state agency ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, May 10, 2016 12:00 pm

News

Program focuses on women in the Civil War

A little-known aspect of the American Civil War that has not been studied much is that women actually fought in the War Between the States ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, May 10, 2016 12:00 pm

News

‘Project Butterfly’ mission to help replace Caterpillar

Project Butterfly is now in effect. Concern and a need for solutions drove area officials and members of the Mississippi Development Authority to create a ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Friday, May 6, 2016 12:00 pm

Columns

Mom gives life more blessings

I am truly blessed — in so many different ways. I know most of us like to think we are blessed and I am sure we ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, May 5, 2016 12:00 pm

News

Tollison touts no budget cuts to education

By Rob Sigler rob.sigler@oxfordeagle.com District 9 State Sen. Gray Tollison said this session was one of the more interesting sessions since he was elected 20 ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, May 4, 2016 12:00 pm

Lafayette County

Meeting gets a bit testy

A routine discussion about updating the county’s employee handbook turned tense over hiring practices during Monday morning’s Lafayette County Board of Supervisors meeting. Supervisor Kevin ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, May 3, 2016 12:00 pm

Lifestyle

‘Larry the Barber’ not ready to hang up his scissors

Folks have been coming to Larry’s Barber Shop on Jefferson Avenue to get a haircut for nearly 14 years. It’s a unique place to come ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Sunday, May 1, 2016 6:00 am

Lafayette County

County fire station opening celebrated

Elected officials, volunteer firefighters and local residents gathered Thursday night for a dedication ceremony to open the new fire station located on Highway 30. Fire ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Friday, April 29, 2016 12:00 pm

Crime

Crime Report

—Tuesday Oxford Police Department Reports 4 welfare concerns 2 suspicious activities 2 noise violations 2 disturbances 1 careless driving 3 malicious mischiefs 1 ambulance assist ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, April 28, 2016 12:00 pm

Columns

Music heroes have meaning

It was 1979 … I’m 15 years old and believe it or not “American Bandstand” was still relevant and this dude comes on to perform ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, April 28, 2016 12:00 pm

Lafayette County

Planning commission has light agenda

The Lafayette County Planning Commission had a light agenda Monday night and took care of just a couple of matters. Jeff Williams with Williams Engineering, ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, April 26, 2016 12:00 pm

News

Meredith looks back on 50 years

North Mississippi Rural Legal Services continued its year-long celebration of its Golden Anniversary Friday with the second of three special events planned this year. NMRLS ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Sunday, April 24, 2016 6:00 am

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