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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…

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Ole Miss puts on pads as first week of practices draws to close

The physicality is slowly being ratcheted up during Ole Miss’ fall camp. The Rebels have completed the first…

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Sno Biz has been serving tasty treats since the ‘90s

Life in the Mississippi Delta in the 1960s and ‘70s was a “fantastic” experience for John Sherman, 60,…

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Zika case confirmed in Lafayette County

Local emergency management officials said the Mississippi State Health Department has confirmed one active case of the Zika…

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TAKING THEIR TURN: Olympic Rebels get their shot at Rio in various roles

The Rio Olympics are almost a week old with several events already completed. The biggest attraction of the…

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Oxford’s Beth Ann Fennelly named Mississippi poet laureate

A celebrated and award-winning writer, Beth Ann Fennelly believes in sharing her love and knowledge of the arts…

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New COA applications will be online

Developers and homeowners seeking a Certificate of Appropriateness from Oxford’s historic preservation boards will soon be using an…

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Oxford volleyball takes down Commodores in season opener

Summer officially ended on the high school athletic calendar Tuesday night as volleyball season began. Oxford’s hopes of…

Education

Registration confusion keeps some from first day of school

Some students in the Oxford School District missed the first day of school because of what appears to…

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Northwest alum sculpts monument in memory of beloved teacher

By LaJuan Tallo ltallo@northwestms.edu In his obituary, John Osier, a beloved Northwest Mississippi Community College English instructor was…

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NCAA cloud not stealing ‘joy’ of Ole Miss’ progress

Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze spent nearly 22 minutes talking about this year’s team during his first press…

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Parking revenue steady

While things seem to quite down in Oxford during the summer months, revenue from the downtown Square’s parking…

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Torrent enjoys Boy Scouts

Oxford resident Charlie Torrent, 15, is an Oxford High School student and senior patrol leader for Boy Scout…

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OXFORD HIGH VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW: Veteran Chargers set sights on a title

Tara Ross is not shy about what she views as a realistic goal for her team. The Oxford…

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Competition stiff on Ole Miss’ defensive back end

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the ninth in a 10-part series breaking down each position on Ole Miss’ football…

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Fringe Festival welcomes creative-types

If you’re one of those creative types who lives on the fringes of society, you’re in luck if…

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From Charger to Olympian, pole vaulter Sam Kendricks ready for Rio 2016

Work that began years ago at Oxford High School with initial aspirations not much bigger than simply making…

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New Oxford Magazine announced

A new monthly magazine is being launched to celebrate the center of the Southern universe — Oxford, Mississippi. Oxford…

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Musical entertainers help make wishes come true

By Allen Brewer news@oxfordeagle.com Local and regional musical performers are working together to bring hope to sick children…

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Ole Miss’ Bridges, Webster bring stability at corner

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the eighth in a 10-part series breaking down each position on Ole Miss’ football…

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The Graduate offering weekend breakfast buffet

If you’re looking for a new weekend breakfast spot, the Graduate Hotel in Oxford is now offering a…

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Watermelon Carnival returns

The Watermelon Carnival is Water Valley’s most prized annual celebration.  An estimated 20,000 people attend the various events,…