Lafayette County

Oxford on the Move: Jeff Busby is fusing business, family and politics

Jeff Busby has lived his entire life in Lafayette County and comes from a long line of relatives…

News

Governor Phil Bryant receives anti-sanctuary cities bill

By Jeff Amy Associated Press JACKSON — Mississippi took another step Tuesday toward banning sanctuary cities when Gov. Phil…

Lifestyle

Oxford on the Move: Bill Rayburn’s MTrade is leaving footprints throughout the entire country

FNC is a storybook startup that changed the mortgage industry and helped shape Oxford for the better with…

Business

David Blackburn told to remove Oxford Commons sign by city

Developer Blake Tartt has reportedly filed criminal charges against fellow developer David Blackburn over the removal of a…

Business

Blauer tax exemption could cost county schools $145,000

A local uniform manufacturing company is hoping to expand its operations in Lafayette County but says it needs…

News

Pulitzer winner Jon Meacham to give UM Commencement address

By Michael Newsom University of Mississippi Pulitzer Prize-winning author, presidential historian and one of America’s most prominent public…

News

UM’s Chi Psi Fraternity makes a comeback

By MARK H. STOWERS Special to the Eagle Just a decade after Ole Miss was founded, Chi Psi…

Lifestyle

Oxford’s Yokna Art Trail adds new pieces

New pieces of sculptured art are popping up on the Yokna Sculpture Trail. Eleven pieces are being replaced…

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Ole Miss shoots past Syracuse, advances to NIT quarterfinals

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Andy Kennedy knew his team had to knock down its fair share of shots over…

Business

Oxford’s J. C. Penney to close its doors

The J. C. Penney store location at Oxford Mall will be among five of the Mississippi department store’s the…

Education

Oxford’s Family Resource Center of North Mississippi seeks to strengthen families

When people become parents, an instructional manual may not be sent home with the baby from the hospital;…

Food

Cultures intersect in the Mississippi Delta with the Chows in Clarksdale

By Sherry Lucas Oxford Magazine Gilroy and Sally Chow are among the 30-plus Chinese and Asian American chefs…

News

Oxford community involved in Listening Sessions

No surprises were revealed during a round of several Listening Sessions held in five locations around Lafayette County…

Lifestyle

Grit restaurant is Taylor-made with Southern sophistication

By Christina Steube Oxford Magazine When a great opportunity presents itself, you take it. That’s exactly what husband-and-wife…

Lafayette County

Oxford on the Move: Kevin Frye is shaping Lafayette County’s future

Kevin Frye is not a native of Lafayette County, but he loves it as if he were born…

Lifestyle

Oxford’s Snackbar chef named finalist for James Beard Award

The James Beard Foundation, a culinary organization named after the famed cookbook writer and teacher, has revealed the…

Events

Oxford looks at tweaking event permit policy

Nonprofit organizations plan events that occur on Oxford city streets throughout the year, from 5K races that raise…

Lifestyle

Yalobusha Brewing Company an asset to Water Valley

By Amelia Camurati Oxford Magazine Craft beer in Mississippi was long dominated by the breweries south of Hattiesburg…

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VIDEO: Andy Kennedy talks Ole Miss’ NIT win over Monmouth, preparation for second round

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHbte5-1_d4 Ole Miss basketball coach Andy Kennedy recaps the Rebels’ 91-83 win over Monmouth in the first round…

News

Legislators prepare to wield the ax

By Adam Ganucheau and Kayleigh Skinner Mississippi Today Senate and House leaders on Monday continued to craft next…

News

Ole Miss baseball rich with history, tradition

By Christina Steube Oxford Magazine Oxford might be a football town, but the deeper roots run, the more…

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Mississippi has an $89M Medicaid issue

By Larrison Campbell Mississippi Today When James Huffman, who runs Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto in Southaven, looks at his…