Columnists
Why the turtle crosses the road
Turtles start to cross roadways this time of year for nesting By Hunter Cloud The (Brookhaven) Daily Leader NEW SIGHT — It is the time ...
Staff Report, Author at The Oxford Eagle - Page 2 of 430
Garden/Outdoors
Oxford man wins MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League tournament
Boater Blake Hodge of Oxford caught a five-bass limit weighing 17 pounds, 6 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 1:32 pm
Lafayette County
LHS tennis wins 4th straight title
By Bruce Newman Lafayette High won its fourth straight state championship with a dramatic 4-3 win over Stone County in the MHSAA Class 5A Tennis ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 11:05 am
Events
Drawdown and silent auction scholarship fundraiser at Powerhouse
The Powerhouse will be a hub of philanthropy and community support as it hosts the Drawdown and Silent Auction Scholarship Fundraiser. The event, scheduled from ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 10:44 am
Crime
Man arrested during Morgan Wallen concert for fighting, spitting on police
A Colia man was arrested Saturday after a fight during the Morgan Wallen concert. Deputies from the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office were assisting the University ...
by Staff Report, Monday, April 22, 2024 4:31 pm
Arts
Historic Properties Commission approves changes to new Humanities Hub
By Emma Greene Oxford’s Courthouse Square Historic Properties Commission approved minor changes to the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council’s new Humanities Hub at their meeting on April ...
by Staff Report, Monday, April 22, 2024 10:57 am
News
Oxford Fire Report
The Oxford Fire Department responded to the following calls on April 15-21. 21 Fire Alarms 50 Medical/ EMS 1 Gas Leak 1 Water Leak 74 Total Runs
by Staff Report, Monday, April 22, 2024 10:46 am
News
Regents lacrosse defeats Madlax 10-5 on Senior Day
By Bruce Newman Regents lacrosse defeated Madlax 10-5 on Senior Day on Saturday. An early Ben Fuller goal followed by two goals from Jude Wood ...
by Staff Report, Monday, April 22, 2024 9:48 am
Arts
Sunday’s Good Sense: Your diagnosis is not your identity
by Staff Report, Sunday, April 21, 2024 8:00 am
News
Oxford Chargers complete the sweep over Corinth
By Adam Brown Sports writer The Oxford Chargers completed the sweep over Corinth by the score of 6-0 on Friday on the road. Oxford (19-9) and Corinth ...
by Staff Report, Saturday, April 20, 2024 5:59 am
Lafayette County
Lafayette Commodores defeat Starkville 6-5 Friday
By Adam Brown Sports writer The Lafayette Commodores defeated Starkville 6-5 on Friday night at home. Starkville opened the first inning with two runs. Lafayette ...
by Staff Report, Saturday, April 20, 2024 5:53 am
Accidents
April 19 LCSD, OPD activity reports
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by Staff Report, Friday, April 19, 2024 6:48 pm
Arts
Double Decker Storyfest returns to Van Buren House
The Double Decker Storyfest returns April 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. on the grounds of the Van Buren House across the street from St. ...
by Staff Report, Friday, April 19, 2024 10:57 am
Events
May Fest set for May 5 at Cedar Oaks
Cedar Oaks Guild is hosting a free May Fest on the lawn of Cedar Oaks on Sunday, May 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. The ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, April 18, 2024 4:06 pm
Obituaries
Rick Lantrip
Richard Lynn “Rick” Lantrip, 72, of Oxford died Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Grenada Health and Rehab.
by Staff Report, Thursday, April 18, 2024 4:01 pm
Arts
World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest to be held Memorial weekend
Since its inception as a fundraiser for the Monticello Railway Museum in 1975, the World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest has hosted more than 1,200 ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, April 18, 2024 1:12 pm
Business
End of All Music celebrates National Record Store Day Saturday
By Ian Sparks and Carson Waire UM Journalism Students National Record Store Day is almost here. While there are a variety of obscure holidays that ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, April 18, 2024 11:14 am
Obituaries
Benjamin McNeal Ayles
Benjamin McNeal Ayles, 62, of Oxford, died on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Oxford Health and Rehab.
by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 9:29 am
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
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