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Movies & Music in the Park returns for Summer 2018

Oxford Park Commission’s Movies & Music in the Park series is returning once again for summer 2018. Movies…

Lafayette County

Planning Commission recommends rezoning near West Oxford Loop Extension

More changes could be coming to the land surrounding the West Oxford Loop extension. The Lafayette County Planning…

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Bullet found in wall leads to arrest

On April 29, a homeowner filed a report with the Oxford Police Department after finding what appeared to…

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26-year-old woman charged with 3rd DUI

An Oxford woman was arrested Saturday for allegedly driving under the influence for the third time in five…

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Woman running from deputies tries to hide in OPD bathroom

A woman fleeing from the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department Tuesday tried to avoid being captured by hiding out…

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Oxford holds active shooter training event at local school

The city of Oxford held an active shooter training session Tuesday to make sure schools and first responders…

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No fatal wrecks in Lafayette County over Memorial Day weekend

The Mississippi Highway Patrol one fatal wreck on state highways during the Memorial Day weekend. The two-vehicle wreck…

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Body of man who went missing in Enid Lake recovered

The body of a man missing since Saturday in Enid Lake was recovered Tuesday evening, according to the…

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Oxonians celebrate Memorial Day with annual remembrance ceremony

By Megan Feringa EAGLE Contributor For some, Memorial Day is an excuse to whip out the barbeque and…

Education

Ryals named Assistant Superintendent for Lafayette County Schools

Suzanne Ryals has been named the new Assistant Superintendent of the Lafayette County School District. Ryals is a…

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Presley to Hold Public Hearing on Taylor Substation

Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley will hold a public hearing regarding a request from North East…

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Parents confused, angry by possible early release of the man who killed their children

When Ole Miss students John and Sarah Wheat were killed in October 2012 after their car was hit…

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Search continues for man who went missing at Enid Lake

*UPDATE: Yalobusha County Sheriff Lance Humphreys said Monday’s search ended unsuccessfully and will continue again Tuesday morning. According to…

Education

Summer Camps for Oxford’s youth

Summer vacation is officially underway for the LOU community, and there is no shortage of summer camp options…

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New students to the OSD can begin registering June 1

Students entering grades 1-12 who are new to the Oxford School District can begin the registration process for…

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IHL: ‘No truth to rumor’ about Vitter’s contract

Just a few hours after the Ole Miss Rebels made headlines for beating Texas A&M to land a…

Lafayette County

Supervisors consider joining Opioid Litigation

Attorney Chandler Rogers addressed the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors on May 21 with one simple statement. “Most…

Education

Oxford High’s Class of 2018 celebrates 12 years of accomplishments

Moments before walking out on the floor of the Tad Smith Coliseum Friday night, Oxford High School seniors…

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Weems Elementary School – a legacy

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors recently voted to accept bids to demolish the Weems Elementary School building…

Crime

Judges have guidelines, some leeway, in determining bonds

A person is arrested and charged with a serious violent crime against another. Within 48 hours, the suspect…

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Memorial Day community service set for Monday

Area residents are invited this Memorial Day to honor those who paid the ultimate price to ensure the…

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A lifetime of music – Violinist Irwin Bell retires from teaching

Irwin Bell, Oxford’s longtime violin teacher, has retired from teaching private lessons after 25 years. Bell held his…