Lafayette County

Santa comes early for some local residents

Santa was spotted delivering gifts and bringing Christmas spirit to the residents of Oxford Health and Rehab. For…

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Faulkner’s Rowan Oak in Oxford remains big draw with visitors

By Christina Steube University of Mississippi Rowan Oak is a destination known around the world, as guests from…

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Hyatt hotel developer receives second denial for Oxford Commons

If Thomas Crowson wants to build a Hyatt Hotel on two pieces of property he owns inside Oxford…

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Fight over HB 1523 ramps up in court

By Larrison Campbell Mississippi Today Opponents of House Bill 1523 continue to push back against the “religious freedom”…

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City tries to stay ‘green’

Proposed changes to the city’s Landscaping Ordinance aim to update “antiquated” language and keep Oxford as green as…

Lafayette County

First draft of county comp plan presented Monday

While the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors seemed satisfied with most the first draft of the county’s new…

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Special Christmas Day issue of the Eagle coming Sunday

We’re doing it differently this Christmas. In years’ past, Christmas Day has always been the one day of…

Lafayette County

Supervisors review, table regulation changes

Supervisors reviewed proposed changes to the county’s Subdivision Regulation during a public hearing Monday and eventually voted to…

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Why Oxford Mayor Pat Patterson is ready to step down

Oxford Mayor Pat Patterson loves everything about Oxford, especially its citizens. “They’re my family,” said the sixth-generation Oxford…

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Oxford mayor Pat Patterson not running for re-election

  Oxford Mayor Pat Patterson loves everything about Oxford, especially its citizens. “They’re my family,” said the sixth-generation…

Crime

Two more charged in Oxford firearm theft

The Oxford Police Department arrested two more people in connection with a burglary where 13 guns were stolen,…

Lafayette County

Despite residents’ concerns, development starts on Pebble Creek

Pebble Creek subdivision has been given the go-ahead on the first phase of their development, despite concerns from…

Crime

Local woman receives multiple life sentences

An Oxford woman will most likely spend the rest of her life in prison for her role in…

Lafayette County

Library has mailbox with direct Santa service

Oxford children now have a way to get their letters to Santa faster with a mailbox designated just…

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Ole Miss employees give and receive through Books and Bears program

“You haven’t been blessed until you are able to bless someone else,” Donald Cole said Friday morning (Dec.…

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How two Oxford churches with dwindling congregations joined forces to serve the community

BY CHARLES HITCH Sunday service at Oxford First United Methodist Church begins with a song from the leader…

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Pearl firefighters get family a new dog

By THERESE APEL The Clarion-Ledger PEARL, Miss. (AP) — When Mississippi State Fire Academy instructor Rob Fisher’s black…

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Ole Miss implementing internal bus routes

Getting around the University of Mississippi campus without needing a car will become easier for students and faculty…

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Hughes preps for another legislative session

A year ago, Jay Hughes wasn’t exactly sure what to expect as a freshman state representative, but he…

Education

Strum named Associate Provost

Donna Strum, chair and professor of the University of Mississippi’s Department of Pharmacy Administration and research professor in…

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After Oxford Santa falls off roof, others step up to don the red suit

Oxford’s running Santa Claus almost came to a halt this season — but some friends and neighbors have…

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QUACK ATTACKED: Ole Miss women’s basketball knocks off No. 25 Oregon

If this season is going to be a complete turnaround from last year’s disappointing one, Wednesday night may…