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West Jackson Avenue paving project

The city of Oxford will be improving and upgrading numerous roads this summer, starting with the paving of ...

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Cofield’s Corner

By John Cofield It’s just a small brick building set back from the street. I’m sure many out-of-towners ...

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Visit Oxford unveils Holly Jolly Holidays programming with Christmas in June

The holidays are arriving early in Oxford this year with Visit Oxford MS’ “Christmas in June” campaign, providing a sneak ...

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Planning Commission gives nod to overlay district aimed at creating more affordable homes

The Oxford Planning Commission approved implementing a new overlay district that city planning officials hope will encourage more ...

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Juneteenth event grew from small block party to community celebration

The Juneteenth celebration started in Oxford more than 15 years ago when residents living on and near Martin ...

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First resident physicians complete training at Baptist Memorial Hospital

The 12 founding resident physicians of the first medical residency at Baptist Memorial Hospital– North Mississippi will complete ...

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Handicapped spaces on Oxford Square to be metered

At the recommendation of the Mayor’s Disability Commission, all handicapped parking spaces in the downtown area will be ...

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Sanders named Executive Director of the Oxford Housing Authority

After 14 years of service at the Oxford Housing Authority, Teasha Sanders will soon be at the organization’s ...

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Local bakeries celebrate National Donut Day

By Ian Sparks  Eagle intern This Friday, treat yourself to something sweet on National Donut Day. Bakeries and ...

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McLarty retires from city water department after 26 years

Chad McLarty served as a Lafayette County supervisor for 12 years until the end of 2023, but that ...

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Man accused of killing Jay Lee in 2022 asks court to change location of his October trial

The man accused of killing Jimmy “Jay” Lee in 2022 is asking the court to move his trial ...

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July 4th Family Parade returning this year

The American Legion, in collaboration with the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council, has announced the revival of the July 4th ...

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Juneteenth events kick off Saturday with Linen on the Lawn

Oxford Juneteenth kicks off with the annual community picnic, Linen on the Lawn, featuring live music, food trucks, ...

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Sunday Music in the Grove

A large crowd gathered in the Grove on Sunday evening for the first of five 2024 Summer Sunset ...

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Some Punkin Water customers could soon receive city water

If all goes well, some Punkin Water customers may soon have Oxford city water flowing through their pipes. ...

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Pizza Paradise & Ice Cream to open its doors on Saturday

On Saturday morning, a new pizza and ice cream eatery will open its doors in Oxford. Pizza Paradise ...

Arts

Summer Sunset Series kicks off Sunday

The annual Summer Sunset Series returns this month to the Grove stage on the campus of the University ...

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Rogers becomes first female K9 officer at OPD

Oxford Police Department Officer MacKenzie Rogers has made history by becoming the first female K-9 officer in the ...

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University names Oxford native new Assistant Vice Chancellor for Marketing

By Clara Turnage UM communications   The University of Mississippi has named Ryan Whittington to a new position ...

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Oxford firefighter graduates academy

Firefighter Jamie Lucan Shaw Jr. of the Oxford Fire Department recently graduated Class 209 from the National Fire ...

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Velvet Ditch Gran Fondo

The Velvet Ditch Gran Fondo, a non-competitive bicycle ride, took place Saturday in Oxford. Riders came on all ...

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Eli Manning estate sale moved to an online, phone-in sale

An online-only estate sale is being held this week of loads of items from the former Oxford home ...

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