Obituaries
Benjamin McNeal Ayles
Benjamin McNeal Ayles, 62, of Oxford, died on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Oxford Health and Rehab.
Staff Report, Author at The Oxford Eagle
Obituaries
Laneika Bershell Wright
Laneika Bershell Wright, 43, originally of Lafayette County, died on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Orlando Bay Front Hospital.
by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 9:28 am
Obituaries
Hilda Bryan Graham
Hilda Bryan Graham, 88, of Lafayette County, died on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Yalobusha General Nursing Home.
by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 9:28 am
Obituaries
Roy Ray Jones
Roy Ray Jones, 74, of Water Valley, died on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Yalobusha Nursing Home in Water Valley.
by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 9:27 am
Lafayette Sports
‘Dores sweep West Point; now 23-6
Tupelo, Starkville games this week By Adam Brown The Lafayette Commodores swept West Point in the past week, improving their season record to 23-6 and ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 9:25 am
News
Oxford softball wins big on Senior Night
Chargers bang out 17 hits in 10-0 shutout By Bruce Newman Oxford shutout Bruce 10-0 in six innings on Senior Night in Oxford Monday night. ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 9:03 am
Events
Fed funds available for emergency food, shelter
Applications for program at UWOLC Lafayette County has been awarded $16,357 in Phase 41 funding to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 9:00 am
News
Expiration of Waiver of Interview Requirements for SNAP Benefits in Mississippi
The Mississippi Department of Human Services announced on Wednesday the expiration of the waiver of interview requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Under the ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 8:52 am
Arts
Theatre Oxford to present ‘The Old People are Revolting’
The retirees at Sunshine Valley are mad and calling for a revolt! How dare the town council eliminate senior discounts on utilities? That’s the stuff ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 8:40 am
News
Oxford Chargers defeat Corinth 7-3
By Adam Brown Sports writer The Oxford Chargers defeated Corinth 7-3 on Tuesday night at home. Oxford (18-9) got on the scoreboard to open the game ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 8:29 am
News
Chargers split with DeSoto Central
Chargers split with DeSoto Central; 7-3 record in district games By Adam Brown The Oxford Chargers split a series with DeSoto Central Jaguars, taking game one ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 8:20 am
Columnists
Coast trip reminds of DAV significance
By Harold Brummett Denmark Star Route I traveled to the Disabled American Veterans convention held in Gulfport last weekend. One of the things I remember ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 8:00 am
Columnists
In Medicaid debate, look at fast-growing rural mortality rates
By Sid Salter Columnist As Mississippi legislators head to conference on the state’s first sincere consideration of some form of Medicaid expansion, we’ve heard alarms ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 7:45 am
Columnists
After this weekend, Swayze is a friend of mine
By Les Ferguson, Jr. Columnist A long time ago, the only Swayze I knew went by the name of Patrick. Not that I knew him ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 7:15 am
Columnists
Nazarene mysteries are fun to ponder
By Steve Stricker Columnist Lent 2024, deep in meditation, especially while saying my Rosary which is an awesome prayer into the life of the Holy ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 7:15 am
Columnists
From library to Kindle, books are always around
By Bonnie Brown I have always loved to read. I have fond memories of having the Little Golden Books around. I clearly remember the “Fun ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 7:00 am
Business
Sales tax holiday coming earlier
If approved by Gov. Tate Reeves, Mississippi’s back-to-school sales tax holiday this summer will be three days long and be two weeks earlier. The sales ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 6:45 am
Crime
April 16 LCSD, OPD activity reports
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by Staff Report, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 3:14 pm
Education
Congressman Kelly to host Military Academy Day in Oxford
U.S. Congressman Trent Kelly (R-Miss.) will host Military Academy Day 2024 in Oxford later this month. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 1:47 pm
News
Oxford Chargers run-ruled by DeSoto Central
By Adam Brown Sports writer The DeSoto Central Jags ten-run ruled the Oxford Chargers 12-2 on Monday night. Oxford (17-9) got on the scoreboard in the ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 11:23 am
Lafayette County
Commodores clinch 5th straight region title with win over West Point
By Adam Brown Sports writer The Lafayette Commodores defeated West Point by the score of 13-4 Monday night on the road, clinching their fifth straight Region Title. ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 11:00 am
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