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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…

News

Oxford 2025 CoBuilders winners announced

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

News

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…

News

Saturday ‘No Kings’ protest remained peaceful

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

News

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…

Oxford

Cofield’s Corner

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

News

City’s assets rise to $364M

Oxford is worth more than ever — topping $364 million in total assets — after a year marked…

News

New residential development ‘Chickasaw Flatts’ moves forward

A new residential development could soon rise on Oxford’s north side, after the Oxford Planning Commission approved the…

News

Public invited to attend free event showcasing local business talent

The Oxford & Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation invites the community to attend the fourth annual Oxford Pitch…

Religion

M28 Camps: Guiding students with fun

By Shams Rahman Eddie Willis had an idea in 2012. It was inspired by Matthew 28:19-20 from the…

News

Oxford’s Samuel Bain appointed to U.S. Naval Academy

Samuel Bain of Oxford has been appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy by U.S. Rep.Trent Kelly. Each year,…

Newsletter

Maiden honored for four decades of service

The Oxford Board of Aldermen on Tuesday officially accepted the retirement of longtime Deputy Chief Sheridan W. Maiden,…

Newsletter

OSD communications team wins top honors at annual conference

The Oxford School District’s Department of Communications recently received top honors at the annual Mississippi School Public Relations…

News

Oxford food service inspections

The Mississippi Department of Health conducted 26 food service inspections in Lafayette County between May 1 and May…

History

Cofield ‘s Corner

Newly hung at The Old Henry at 1002 E. Jackson, there’s my granddad, J. R.. “Colonel” Cofield.  Once…

News

Oxford’s Fourth of July fireworks moves to mTrade Park

The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Fourth of July celebration will be lighting up the sky from…

News

Erin Smith wins Ward 1 race

In a close election, Erin Smith came out the victor and will serve as the Ward 1 alderman…

News

Oxford Ortho joins forces with Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center; Will change name in August

Oxford Ortho & Sports Medicine announced Tuesday that, effective Aug. 4, it will join forces with and rebrand…

Food

Pizzashop brings New York pizza to Oxford

By Ian Sparks Eagle intern When you think of authentic New York-style pizza, your mind probably drifts to…