Crime

Batesville man arrested for shoplifting from Walmart

The Oxford Police Department arrested Dekedris McMillan, 23 of Batesville, on a felony shoplifting warrant on Friday, June…

Education

Tisha Sanders named Oxford School District Citizen of the Year

Tisha Sanders was named the Oxford School District Citizen of the Year during Tuesday’s meeting of the OSD…

Events

Down-Home Hootenanny: Leadership Lafayette, Oxford Community Market to host inaugural fundraiser

Leadership Lafayette will partner with Oxford Community Market for its first Hootenanny on Tuesday from 5 to 8:30…

Education

OSD votes against elementary school sale amidst budget concerns

The Oxford School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to reject all bids for the Oxford Elementary School…

Crime

UPD investigating strong-arm robbery near the Inn at Ole Miss over weekend

The University of Mississippi Police department is searching for a person of interest following a strong-arm robbery near…

Business

Smallcakes, Big Dreams: Cupcakery coming to Oxford Galleria II

Oxford will soon welcome a franchise of the award-winning Smallcakes Cupcakery. Smallcakes Cupcakery was founded by Jeff Martin,…

Business

Walmart, Kroger unveil Online Grocery Pickup services

Imagine a world where grocery shopping can be done entirely from home, and the only effort required is…

News

Mississippi holding primary runoff for US Senate tomorrow

Mississippi voters will once again go to the polls on Tuesday to cast ballots in the Democratic primary…

News

Summer theatre camps teach local youth stage magic, script writing

Young actors got to try their hand at some stagecraft this week as both the Powerhouse and the…

News Main

Belle Rivers to bring workforce housing to Oxford

More workforce housing is coming to Oxford, and with it are incentives for developers who take on such…

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Track 61 unveils Sinatra Coffee Lounge

Track 61, brainchild of Volta owner Brooke Krizbai, is venturing into the world of brunch. The restaurant, which…

Education

Ole Miss hosts Physical Acoustics Summer School

Earlier this month, 43 students from across the world gathered at the University of Mississippi for the 2018…

News

OUT to add five new buses to fleet

Oxford-University Transit will soon welcome five new 30-foot heavy duty low floor transit buses to its fleet. Adding…

Lafayette County

Storm causes power outages, wind damage in Taylor

A storm hit the town of Taylor Thursday night, causing downed trees, power outages and wind damage. According…

Oxford

Oxford’s Dr. Tripp Henderson innovates chiropractic healing

By Megan Feringa EAGLE contributor An MMA fighter, a five-year-old in soccer cleats, a college student, a professional…

Education

Mississippi Encyclopedia launches online platform

The Mississippi Encyclopedia officially launched on a new online platform this week. While the text version of the…

BREAKING NEWS

Lafayette High School teacher charged with child enticement

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department and Mississippi Bureau of Investigation have filed an affidavit against Molly Wray, 27…

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Jefferson Avenue closures to speed up project

With work continuing on the Jefferson Avenue widening project, Oxonians can expect more road closures. The Oxford Board…

News Main

City holds public hearing for Downtown District

The City Hall courtroom was filled to capacity, with audience members spilling into the halls, during Tuesday’s meeting…

News

City still open to negotiate OES purchase

The city of Oxford is still interested in purchasing the Oxford Elementary School property in order to build…

Crime

Holly Springs man Arrested for Possession of a Stolen Firearm

Malique Nunnally, 18, of Holly Springs, was arrested on Sunday, June 17 at 12:27 a.m. following a routine…

News Main

OPD Finishes Second in National LawFit Challenge

By Megan Feringa, Oxford Eagle Contributor The Oxford Police Department placed second in the 17th Annual National LawFit…