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A healthy Eric Sweeney gets chance in Ole Miss’ backfield

Eric Swinney figured he’d have some college stats to his name by now. The way Ole Miss coach…

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Local middle school student killed in one-car crash

Walker Atkinson was too young to drive. He was much too young to die. However, on Sunday night…

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Slain nuns had ties to Oxford

  Two nuns found slain this week in Holmes County were once affiliated with St. John the Evangelist…

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Chancellor Vitter: 3 reasons why Ole Miss is the flagship

University of Mississippi Chancellor Jeff Vitter has enjoyed being transformed into an Ole Miss Rebel over the last…

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Neil White’s book makes NYT bestseller list seven years after publication

Oxford writer Neil White’s 2009 book “In The Sanctuary of Outcasts” made a surprise visit to the coveted…

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UM colleagues united by kidney transplant

By Edwin Smith and Ruth Cummins University of Mississippi A crisis situation often reveals who one’s true friends…

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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…

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Oxford volleyball defeats Corinth, avenges playoff loss

The conclusion of this week’s matches gave Oxford coach Tara Ross one theory about her team. They are…

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Jury duty scam scares Oxford woman

When a man on the telephone told Oxford resident Judy Powell there was a warrant out for her…

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Deadly Oxford plane crash caused by fuel pump failure: NTSB

The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report Wednesday for the plane crash that claimed the lives of…

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Oxford shifts focus to Starkville, Little Egg Bowl

Oxford may have started the Chris Cutcliffe era in thrilling fashion last week, but the Chargers didn’t revel…

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Oxford’s Salvation Army helps flood victims

Oxford resident and local Salvation Army director Lisa Coleman found herself in Baton Rouge last week to help…

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Oxford High School juniors score far above state average in ACT readiness

With a whole year left to prepare for college, Oxford High School juniors are more prepared for college…

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Hugh Freeze: Physical, mental miscues sour Ole Miss’ scrimmage

Whether it was the grind of fall camp, the start of classes looming or something else, Ole Miss’…

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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…

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Oxford School District holding off on plans to build a new elementary school

Despite Oxford Elementary not having enough room to accommodate a growing number of first- and second-grade students, the…

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Transfers Rommel Mageo, Detric Bing-Dukes playing catch-up in Ole Miss’ defense

DeMarquis Gates is prepared to play in the middle this season, but Ole Miss defensive coordinator Dave Wommack…

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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…

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How a teacher’s post-grad calling led her to Mississippi

Haley Haggard may be only 22 years old, but she knows exactly what she wants to do with…

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Olympic pole vaulter Sam Kendricks reflects on Olympic experience, bronze medal win

A week ago, Sam Kendricks was living out his dream of competing in the Olympics. The Oxford native…

U.S. Olympic pole vaulter Sam Kendricks became a social media star when NBC's social media accounts shared a video of him preparing to jump during last week's event and stopping mid-stride to stand at attention during the National Anthem.

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Watch U.S. pole vaulter Sam Kendricks stop mid-run to stand at attention for the National Anthem

Sam Kendricks had a solid week at the Olympics in Rio with the world watching as the U.S. pole vaulter earned…

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New home for piano sought

The Oxford-Lafayette County Heritage Foundation is hoping to find a new home for an antique piano that currently…