News

Oxford High grad competing at Olympic Trials

The 2024 Summer Olympics will take place in Paris with thousands of world-class athletes set to descend upon ...

June 21, 2024

News

Plein Air announces artist Robert Townsend as 2024 Artist in Residence

By Leighton McCool Special to the Eagle The Plein Air neighborhood announced the distinguished contemporary artist Robert Townsend ...

June 20, 2024

News

Fourth suspected arrested in shooting death of MJ Daniels

A fourth suspect has been arrested in the shooting death of University of Southern Mississippi football player Marcus ...

June 20, 2024

News

OPD awards three with Blue Line Awards

The Oxford Police Department recently awarded Officer MacKenzie Rogers, Det. Sergeant Mike Burks and Officer Trae Pruitt with ...

June 20, 2024

News

Abbeville man charged with rape

Deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to County Road 129 on June 16 regarding an assault. ...

June 20, 2024

News

Oxford man faces 4th DUI charge

An Oxford man was arrested recently and charged with his fourth DUI. On June 16, deputies with the ...

June 20, 2024

News

Oxford man charged with burglary

An Oxford man was arrested for burglary recently. On June 9, deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office ...

June 20, 2024

News

First human case of West Nile Virus in Mississippi reported

The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed the first human case of West Nile Virus this year ...

June 20, 2024

News

Baptist trust funds bounce back for city, county

The trust funds from the sale of the former Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi hospital on South Lamar in ...

June 19, 2024

News

Lafayette County property transfers

Compiled by Davis Coen Property transfers between June 10-14, 2024, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk: ...

June 19, 2024

Lifestyle

Meet Your Farmer days set for Arena

The Lafayette County Multi-Purpose Arena has announced the launch of Meet Your Farmer days, a series of free ...

June 19, 2024

News

Oxford woman charged with child abuse

An Oxford woman was arrested after police allegedly found several fentanyl-laced pills while she was with a child. ...

June 19, 2024

News

Oxford man charged with rape, burglary

An Oxford man was charged with rape and burglary, according to the Oxford Police Department. According to reports, ...

June 19, 2024

News

Woman charged with damaging car, driving under the influence

An Oxford woman was arrested recently for allegedly damaging a vehicle and driving under the influence. According to ...

June 18, 2024

News

Supervisors untraditionally approve resort status request for Roundabout Oxford

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors voted Monday to endorse resort status for Roundabout Oxford RV and Water ...

June 18, 2024

Lifestyle

Pie Fest 2024 coming to OXCM June 25

Have you been fine-tuning your baking skills and you’re ready to show off? Join the Oxford Community Market ...

June 18, 2024

Obituaries

Janis Worthen Champion

Janis Worthen Champion, of Oxford, died on June 3, 2024, at the age of 74. Born on May ...

June 18, 2024

News

Nut-Thing but love at Juneteenth

By Ian Sparks  Eagle intern   The Oxford Juneteenth festival was held in the parking lot of Central ...

June 17, 2024

News

Oxford Fire Department runs

The Oxford Fire Department responded to the following calls from June 9-15: 17           Fire Alarms 22          Medical/ ...

June 17, 2024

News

Feeding Hearts serves hundreds each month in Lafayette County

The wait was long Thursday at the Lafayette County Multipurpose Arena as cars lined up out of the ...

June 17, 2024

Weather

Keep outdoor pets safe during summer heat

It may still technically spring but Oxford and Lafayette County are experiencing warmer summertime temperatures this week. The ...

June 16, 2024

News

Avoid these top 4 relationship communication mistakes

June 16, 2024