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Columns

Memories of friends and football

They were co-workers and friends and football was something that bound us. None of us tackled or threw a block or tossed a TD, but ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, September 8, 2016 10:52 am

Lafayette County

County crews working on three major road projects

Three major road projects are expected to be complete in Lafayette County by the end of the year. County Road Manager Joe Bynum informed the ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, September 8, 2016 10:41 am

News

Time to get your annual flu shot

  Flu season has not yet arrived in full force, but local physicians are reminding residents that it’s never too early to get vaccinated. Dr. ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Sunday, September 4, 2016 6:00 am

News

Ole Miss vs. Florida State: Where in Oxford can fans watch the game?

Ole Miss football fans have every right to be fired up about this season after coming off one of the school’s more successful campaigns in ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Friday, September 2, 2016 12:00 pm

Top Home

Recording studio site plan gets approval from panel

The owner of a state-of-the-art recording studio went before the Lafayette County Planning Commission last week seeking an amended variance rather than a new site ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, September 1, 2016 12:00 pm

Columns

Right to protest runs both ways

Most young boys have sports heroes. I was no different. My first childhood hero was Archie Manning because my Mom is from Drew. Willie Mays ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, September 1, 2016 12:00 pm

Lafayette County

Committee identifying potential growth

Members of a county comprehensive plan committee poured over maps in their meeting Tuesday, focusing on growth in outlying areas of the county that might ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, August 31, 2016 12:00 pm

Lafayette County

More issues at Shelbi’s Place

Residents of Shelbi’s Place subdivision were not very happy during Friday afternoon’s deluge that caused serious street flooding, as well as floating debris from the ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Monday, August 29, 2016 12:00 pm

Opinion

Drug abuse can affect anyone

When we talk about things like drug abuse and addiction, it’s easy to group the problem and its sufferers into categories tailored to what we ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Monday, August 29, 2016 12:00 pm

Crime

Slain nuns had ties to Oxford

  Two nuns found slain this week in Holmes County were once affiliated with St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, according to Father Joe Tonos ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Sunday, August 28, 2016 6:00 am

Lifestyle

Oxford will always be home to Lovelady

Rendy Lovelady may not be a household name, but the Oxford native is very well known in the music world. He’s been the tour manager ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Sunday, August 28, 2016 6:00 am

Lafayette County

The Jefferson latest to receive resort status

After several months of waiting, The Jefferson Oxford has finally been approved to serve alcohol rather than using a third-party vendor with a license to ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Friday, August 26, 2016 12:00 pm

Lafayette County

Lafayette County residents concerned about Oakmont development

For generations, Mark Baker’s family has owned and lived on a farm in rural Lafayette County. In the last 100 years, his family has only ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, August 24, 2016 12:00 pm

Lafayette County

Twelve Oaks residents not pleased with expansion

Twelve Oaks residents aren’t happy about the subdivision expanding, arguing the development’s infrastructure can’t accommodate further growth. Developer Billy Westbrook came before the county planning ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, August 23, 2016 12:00 pm

News

Local dentists are keeping Oxford plane crash victims’ practices up and running

By Rob Sigler and Alyssa Schnugg news@oxfordeagle.com Several local dentists have stepped up to help fill the void left by the tragic deaths of four ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Monday, August 22, 2016 12:00 pm

Lafayette County

As Lafayette County grows, affordable housing is a top concern

As Lafayette County continues to grow faster than any other in Mississippi, officials are taking action to accommodate the projected population increase over the next ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, August 18, 2016 12:00 pm

Columns

Emotional week in LOU community

What a range of emotions this week has been. First, Oxonians watched Saturday night as one of our own led the pack of pole vaulters ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, August 18, 2016 12:00 pm

News

Night for Nonprofits set for Thursday at the Powerhouse

  For the last decade, Lafayette Oxford Foundation for Tomorrow has awarded 86 grants totaling $225,000 to several local nonprofit organizations. On Thursday evening, LOFT ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Wednesday, August 17, 2016 12:00 pm

Lafayette County

Lafayette County continues denying resort status to businesses wanting to serve alcohol

Another county business seeking to serve alcohol came before the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors during their regular meeting Monday morning seeking “resort” status. And ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Tuesday, August 16, 2016 12:00 pm

News

Ole Miss bridge project to be complete by Sept. 7

For the last several weeks, crews have been making upgrades to the bridge on University Avenue that crosses over Gertrude Ford Boulevard on the University ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Friday, August 12, 2016 12:00 pm

Lifestyle

Holy work at Parchman Farm

Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness — Desmond Tutu Hard time seems to snuff out hope ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Friday, August 12, 2016 12:00 pm

Columns

Hard not to beam with pride for ‘Merica

Like a lot of Americans, I’ve been glued to the TV each night this week watching the Summer Olympic Games from Rio and witnessing the ... Read more

by Rob Sigler, Thursday, August 11, 2016 12:00 pm

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