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LCFD adds new Pierce Mini-Pumper to fleet

As the need for EMS and rescue responses has risen alongside the population of Lafayette County, the Lafayette…

State/Region News

Remains found after pre-execution tip from Cox

PONTOTOC (AP) — Authorities have uncovered the remains of a Mississippi woman following a tip from an inmate…

Only in Oxford

Holly Jolly Holidays benefits Oxford Community Market

Holly Jolly Holidays is making spirits bright at the Oxford Community Market through a  monetary donation. Holly Jolly…

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DYW program hosting local interest meeting tonight at the Chamber of Commerce

Distinguished Young Women, formerly known as America’s Junior Miss, is a national scholarship program that seeks to help…

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Planning Commission approves variance for towing company’s security fence

The Oxford Planning Commission approved a variance for Chandler Towing, LLC as long as the lot is used…

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Health officials confirm first pediatric flu death of 2021-2022 Season

 The Mississippi State Department of Health reports the first confirmed pediatric influenza death in Mississippi for the 2021-2022…

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‘Home is where the hog is’: Price Street Pig returned to its rightful owner

The Price Street Pig has made it’s way back home and just a couple weeks before Christmas. It…

Education

Mississippi School Boards Association Elects 2021-2022 Board of Directors

Cecil Lizana, board member of the Pass Christian School District, was elected President of the Mississippi School Boards…

Education

State releases 2020 Community College Report Card

The Education Achievement Council has approved the 2020 Report Card for Northwest Mississippi Community College. The EAC was…

Sports

Khayat’s 60: A Year in Sports, Race, & Politics looks back on the Sugar Bowl’s history

With the 2022 Sugar Bowl incoming fast, many sports enthusiasts and professionals are casting their eyes over previous…

State/Region News

High court won’t hear Mississippi lawsuit over talcum powder

The Supreme Court on Monday turned away a request by Johnson & Johnson to halt a Mississippi lawsuit…

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Wishing everyone a miracle at Christmas

Christmas is wonderful, love it, yet I get a wee bit “flat” this time of year with everyone…

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The décor may not sparkle, but the spirit shines

We are officially into the Christmas countdown.  Remember last year, there were so many disappointments with our holiday…

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Stuff the Plane: Nicholas Air to fly out teddy bears to Children’s of Mississippi

Nicholas Air is reaching out to the community to help bring the spirit of Christmas to Children’s of…

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Core Logic FNC donates over $18,000 to the United Way

It’s the season of giving at CoreLogic | FNC! The global property and real estate collateral information company…

State/Region News

MDOT’s 12 days of Christmas

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) will once again bring some extra holiday spirit to Mississippi’s highways this…

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University of Mississippi halts vaccine mandate for employees

University of Mississippi Chancellor Glenn Boyce announced on Wednesday the university is suspending efforts requiring employees to be…

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Oxford Board of Aldermen approves ride share ordinance after final reading

The Oxford Board of Aldermen approved a proposed rideshare ordinance after a final reading and amendments on Tuesday…

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Holiday Parade: Oxford rings in the season

The city of Oxford came rang in the holiday season with the annual Christmas Parade on Monday night.…

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Northwest Community College’s diesel tech program underway

Northwest Mississippi Community College’s new Diesel Technology program is officially up and running, welcoming its first class of…

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Oxford Civic Chorus offers free holiday concert

By Allison Estes Special to The Eagle If you’ve put up the decorations, written letters to Santa and…

Lafayette County

County supervisors approve Hwy 7 agreement with city, state transportation commission

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Oxford and the…