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Former Oxford cop taking plea deal for murder of Dominique Clayton

The EAGLE has confirmed that former Oxford police officer Matthew Kinne will take a plea deal this week ... Read more | Add your comment

Tucker represents Lafayette in state DYW contest

Oxford High School senior Ellie Tucker, daughter of Tom and Leigh Tucker, is competing in the Distinguished Young ... Read more | Add your comment

Baptist hospital implements new residency program

Oxford’s first medical residency program began this month with 12 doctors. Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi introduced ... Read more | Add your comment

JUMP SAM JUMP: How a life-altering decision allowed Sam Kendricks to conquer the world

Editor’s Note: This was the cover story for the 2020 edition of the Profile Magazine Every child growing ... Read more | Add your comment

DEVELOPING NEWS

Free COVID-19 vaccines end today at Conference Center

Today is the last day to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine from the Oxford Conference Center and National Guard Armory. The conference center began administering ... Read more | Add your comment

by Maya Martin.

Newsletter

Mike Bianco returning to Ole Miss: “I am committed to bringing championships to Oxford”

The week-long uncertainty regarding Mike Bianco and the Ole Miss baseball program has come to an end. The Rebels winningest coach in program history will ... Read more | Add your comment

by Jake Thompson.

Events

Oxford Community Market to celebrate National Farmers Market Week

Oxford Community Market is joining the Farmers Market Coalition and markets around the country to celebrate National Farmers Market Week on Aug. 3 from 3-6:30 ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, July 26, 2021 2:18 pm

Lafayette Sports

Lafayette’s Tyrus Williams to miss season with shoulder injury

Lafayette’s offense took a blow two weeks before preseason camp begins with the loss of its starting quarterback. Tyrus Williams will miss the season after ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, July 26, 2021 1:02 pm

Crime

LCSD charges man with failure to register as a sex offender

Investigators with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department charged Sonny Ingram, 35, with Sex Offender Registration Failure on July 21. Deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, July 26, 2021 11:07 am

Newsletter

Matt Corral is at peace with himself entering season

Standing in a room at The Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover surrounded by media, Matt Corral made a very candid statement about his first SEC Media ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Saturday, July 24, 2021 8:00 am

News

Downer celebrates 100 years of ‘so many blessings’

Cile Downer of Oxford turned 100 years old on Wednesday and celebrated this spectacular life achievement with family and life-long friends at McEwen’s Oxford. “I’m ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, July 23, 2021 4:35 pm

Friends2Follow

Newsletter

Corral, Ealy voted First Team Preseason All-SEC; Ole Miss predicted to finish fourth in West

Many have Matt Corral pegged as one of the top quarterbacks in the Southeastern Conference and the media felt the same way. The Ole Miss ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Friday, July 23, 2021 11:31 am

News

Lafayette County seeing new surge of COVID-19 cases

While Lafayette County is not seeing a high number of reported Delta variant cases of the COVID-19 virus, it is experiencing a slight surge in ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Thursday, July 22, 2021 10:19 am

DEVELOPING NEWS

[UPDATE] Apartment residents worry after utility cutoff, bankruptcy rumors

Owners of the Taylor Bend apartment complex haven’t spoken publicly or answered residents’ questions about the fate of the complex after a week that saw ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 5:03 pm

Crime

Oxford Police Department warn of card skimmers at gas pumps

The Oxford Police Department put out a warning to the public on Wednesday regarding card skimmers after one was recently discovered in a gas pump. ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 4:54 pm

Crime

Oxford man arrested for allegedly touching a child for lustful purproses

On July 7, Child Protective Services reported to Oxford Police Department Investigators that CPS received a report of Clarence Wayne Shinault, 32 of Oxford, allegedly ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 2:03 pm

News

Oxford Animal Resource Center reaching capacity for dogs

Oxford’s latest iteration of its animal shelter is still under renovation, but it is already experiencing vacancy issues. The Animal Resource Center is under construction ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 8:08 am

Crime

Oxford man arrested for malicious mischief

An Oxford man is facing a felony charge after allegedly damaging a vehicle with a pyrotechnic device, according to the Oxford Police Department. On July ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 8:07 am

Newsletter

Lane Kiffin hitting the reset button with upcoming season

HOOVER,  Ala. — Yes, Lane Kiffin was on the sideline for the 2020 season, but to the second-year head coach this season is like hitting ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 5:47 pm

Lafayette County

LCFD chief: More staff needed to serve county

Editor’s note: This was updated with corrected information regarding the total budget and employee status. Lafayette County Fire Department Chief Wes Anderson says the LCFD ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 3:32 pm

Business

Barragan bringing “joy” to Oxford with latest business venture

Joysticks Restaurant Arcade ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday signified the official opening of Antonio “Tony” Barragan’s latest venture. Born and raised in Chicago, Barragan came to ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 3:32 pm

Lafayette Sports

Storck set to take over Lafayette volleyball

Lafayette’s volleyball team will have their third head coach in as many years when the season begins next month, but not much else will change. ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 11:03 am

Newsletter

JT Daniels talks relationship with Matt Corral: “He can rip it”

HOOVER, Ala. — Georgia quarterback JT Daniels is no stranger to Ole Miss signal caller Matt Corral and spoke highly of his contemporary on Tuesday. ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 10:52 am

Newsletter

Greg Sankey: Forfeited games could come into play due to COVID-19 disruptions

HOOVER, Ala. — A year removed from the most unusual college football season in memory and still lingering remnants of the COVID-19 pandemic await the ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, July 19, 2021 5:25 pm

Education

Oxford School District students to receive free meals during 2021-22 school year

After allowing free meals for students last school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all students of the Oxford School District will receive free meals ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, July 19, 2021 4:42 pm

Crime

Oxford man arrested for aggravated assault

An Oxford man is facing a felony charge following an incident that led to another person suffering injuries. On July 18, officers with the Oxford ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, July 19, 2021 4:16 pm

Crime

Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department make 19 arrests for various charges

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s department with the help of other local law enforcement, made 19 arrests last week for various charges. Over the course of ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, July 19, 2021 4:03 pm

Lafayette County

Labor shortage strings up catfish supplies

The South’s Best Catfish Joint is feeling the pinch of limited catfish supplies and rising prices, driven primarily by labor shortages. Lynn Hewlett, owner of ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Monday, July 19, 2021 12:54 pm

Lafayette Sports

JUMP OXFORD JUMP: City holds send-off parade for hometown Olympians

For the first time in history, the City of Oxford has two of its own competing in the Olympics and they were sent off to ... Read more

by Jake Thompson, Monday, July 19, 2021 10:13 am

Lafayette County

We’re seeking the LOU’s top 20 Under 40

Oxford Magazine and The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce are partnering to recognize exceptional young leaders in the LOU community. “We’re so excited to be ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, July 16, 2021 4:24 pm

Events

Future Ole Miss student crowned Miss Mississippi Teen Volunteer

An incoming University of Mississippi freshman is the state’s first Miss Mississippi Teen Volunteer. Mary Kate Nelson, granddaughter of Kay Nelson of Oxford, was crowned ... Read more

by Maya Martin, Friday, July 16, 2021 4:22 pm