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OHS 2025 graduate earns national recognition in debate

Oxford High School recognized Class of 2025 graduate Tommy Nichol for earning National Runner-Up in the House Congressional…

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BankFirst celebrates grand opening of North Lamar branch

BankFirst Financial Services recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest full-service branch, located at 403 North Lamar…

Arts

Heiskell keynote at Sanderson

Oxford resident, chef and national food personality Elizabeth Heiskell will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2025…

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Oxford soccer partners with Titan GPS to keep competitive edge

Five years ago, Oxford High School’s boys and girls soccer programs weren’t just trying to keep up with…

History

Cofield’s Corner

Today it is Faulkner Alley, but it wasn’t always that way. The Oxford Police Department and the Hole-In-The-Wall…

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Free ‘side hustle’ workshop for entrepreneurs

Join the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council and the Oxford-Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation for a Big Bad Business workshop:…

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The Breakaway developement breaks ground on North Lamar

Oxford’s newest three-story luxury condominium project, “The Breakaway” broke ground on June 5 on North Lamar just north…

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United Way invests in LOU community organizations

United Way of Oxford-Lafayette County’s Board of Directors has awarded grants totalling $170,000 to eligible applicants serving the…

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Oxford mayor, aldermen sworn into office

Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill and members of the Board of Aldermen were sworn into office Friday. The ceremony…

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City recognizes Addy for eight years of leadership in Ward 1

By Shams Rahman Eagle Intern A resolution was passed at the Oxford Board of Aldermen meeting held on…

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Affordable Housing Commission gives annual update

The Oxford Affordable Housing Commission presented its annual report to the Oxford Board of Aldermen on Tuesday, outlining…

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Oxford artists boast awards from MS Institute of Arts and Letters

Several artists with ties to Oxford received awards from the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters recently. Each…

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Cofield’s Corner

The most fateful thing that happened to William Faulkner on his first Hollywood sojourn was meeting Howard Hawks. …

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OSD names Arbuckle as new Central Elementary principal

By OSD communications Chasity Arbuckle has been named the new principal of Central Elementary School, according to the…

Arts

‘Delta Dirt’ at Sunday Grove show

Clarksdale blues singer and Oxford business owner, Edna Nicole, will be the featured musical act at the Summer…

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Oxford 2025 CoBuilders winners announced

The Oxford-Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation, in partnership with the Mississippi Small Business Development Center Network and Innovate…

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MDOT wins award for Hwy. 6

The Asphalt Pavement Alliance announced that the Mississippi Department of Transportation won a 2025 Perpetual Pavement Award by…

Arts

Oxford Civic Chorus shares music across the Atlantic

Twenty-three singers from Oxford and surrounding areas took part in a once-in-a-lifetime musical experience on June 6, performing…

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Saturday ‘No Kings’ protest remained peaceful

By Ian Sparks Eagle Intern Saturday carried much significance as cities across the country celebrated Flag Day as…

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McKnight retiring from OPC

By John Davis OPC Community Relations Director   For Felisa McKnight, it didn’t take more than a second…

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Oxford to Celebrate Independence Day with July 4th Parade on the Square

Oxford families are invited to don their red, white and blue and head to the Square for the…

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Cofield’s Corner

Don Fenger’s contribution to the town’s photographic history is outstanding. This is Jackson Avenue and the old railroad…