Events

Local volunteers thanked at the Pantry in Oxford during annual Mayor and County Recognition Day for Nation Service

Multiple service groups came out to the Pantry in Oxford to volunteer their time during the annual Mayor…

Lafayette County

Oxford Board of Aldermen is considering land donation request from LOU-Homes

City-owned land off South 16th Street may become a place for low-income families to one day call home.…

Events

Theatre Oxford play to also raise funds for Parkinson’s disease

By Asa Griffith Special to The EAGLE Theatre Oxford’s latest production will feature very talented local actors, as…

Lifestyle

Oxford on the Move: Sammie Smith is finding a purpose after prison

Sammie Smith was a college football star who set school records and played at Florida State University under…

Education

Lisa Plough chosen Oxford School District Parent of the Year

The Oxford School District has released its Parents of the Year and Lisa Plough, who volunteers at the…

News

Oxford officials consider revising law to find more of a balance

The Oxford Planning Department is seeking input from the city’s historic preservation commissions on how to create a…

News

Examining ‘The Radical South’ at Ole Miss

By Christina Steube University of Mississippi The University of Mississippi’s Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies…

Lafayette County

Lafayette County Board of Supervisors agree to partnership in hiring early learning director

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors agreed during their regular monthly meeting to enter into an agreement with…

Education

Ole Miss’ College of Liberal Arts implements PLATO method that offers students personalized learning

By Christina Steube University of Mississippi The University of Mississippi’s College of Liberal Arts is implementing a method…

Crime

Crime report

— Monday Oxford Police Department Reports 1 malicious mischief 1 motorist assist 3 suspicious activities 2 reported DUIs…

Lifestyle

Oxford on the Move: Dr. Kaitlyn Mize loves helping girls, women

Talking to Dr. Kaitlyn Mize is like talking to a favorite friend or neighbor, even if you’ve just…

News

Alderman approve permit policy change; looking at changing alcohol ordinance

Organizations wanting to hold a run, march, parade or any event that would require roads to be closed…

Education

Oxonian Joe Campbell recently named MAIS Teacher of the Year

In the state, there are 116 schools that are part of the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools. Oxonian…

News

Oxford’s audit shows no major deficiencies

While Oxford’s population continues to grow, so does its government services and facilities, making Oxford worth a pretty…

News

Local volunteers to be recognized Tuesday

By John Davis and Arledia Bennett Oxford Park Commission A chance to give back to Oxford and Lafayette…

Crime

Shoplifting a concern on the Square

According to numerous managers and owners of businesses on the Square, shoplifting has been a big issue as…

Crime

Crime Report

— Friday-Sunday Oxford Police Department Reports 1 grand larceny 1 trespassing 1 simple assault 10 alarms 3 petit…

Crime

Shooter’s bond set at $150,000

A judge has set the bond for the man accused of shooting two other men Thursday night in…

Business

Hotworx is latest innovative workout studio in Oxford

By Tricia Williams Oxford Stories Brittany Bane has become a regular at Hotworx since the innovative workout business…

News

Few achievements, unfinished business during this session

BY JEFF AMY and EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON — Before this year’s session, Mississippi legislators set…

News

Alderman approve permit policy change

By Alyssa Schnugg  alyssa.schnugg@oxfordeagle.com Organizations wanting to hold a run, march, parade or any event that would require roads…

News

Ole Miss baseball player Cooper Johnson doesn’t allow obstacles get in his way

By Davis McCool Growing up just north of Chicago, there was poverty, there was death and there was…