Columns
Continuing to Stand with Israel
By David McRae State Treasurer The October 7 Hamas attack on Israel was just one episode in a series of murderous events that led ...
Alyssa Schnugg, Author at The Oxford Eagle
Lafayette County
Highway 7 widening project receives $160M from MS House, Senate
In 2015, Oxford and Lafayette County residents and leaders received the bad news that the Mississippi Department of Transportation tabled the widening of Highway 7 ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, May 3, 2024 4:31 pm
Education
Returning student registration open now at Lafayette School District
Registration for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year for Lafayette County School District kids is in full swing for returning students. Registration opened April 8 for ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, May 3, 2024 11:07 am
News
Protest on UM campus has a few tense moments; no arrests
About 30 people gathered on the University of Mississippi campus Thursday protesting Israel’s attacks on Gaza, and demanding the school’s divestment from companies linked to ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, May 2, 2024 3:56 pm
Education
OSD offers free breakfast, lunch to all area children this summer
Area children will be able to enjoy free breakfast and lunch meals even after school is out this summer. The free Summer Meal Program by ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, May 2, 2024 12:00 pm
Education
OSD new student registration open June 3; returning students July 8
With this school year coming to a close this month, registration for Oxford students for the 2024-2025 school year is just around the corner. For ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Thursday, May 2, 2024 10:14 am
Business
Aldermen extend alcohol sales for Cinco de Mayo
Residents and visitors to Oxford this Sunday will be able to buy alcohol later than normally allowed on most Sundays. The Oxford Board of Aldermen ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 9:31 am
Garden/Outdoors
OPC plans to replace swings at Avent Park
The Oxford Park Commission will be replacing the wooden swing sets at Avent Park. The swings, which are 27 years old, are located in both ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 8:30 am
Business
Sheriff’s department expansion ready to break ground
Site-plan prep has started on the future new Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department building that will be added to the west side of the current facility ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 6:45 am
Arts
Another successful Double Decker in the books
Mayor says best ever; OPD reports moderate arrests The 27th annual Double Decker Arts Festival has won many awards over the years as being one ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 6:30 am
Business
Hemp bill loophole puts THC on shelves
Low-level marijuana sold in county stores A loophole in a 2018 bill has allowed actual marijuana to be sold legally at local convenience stores and Lafayette ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 6:15 am
Business
Rhea Tannehill elected to serve as president-elect designee of the Mississippi Bar
Attorney J. Rhea Tannehill Jr., of Oxford, has been elected to serve as president-elect designee of the Mississippi Bar. His term as president-elect will begin ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 3:45 pm
Education
Ole Miss mascot still confuses some staff, students
By Colleen Sewell and Jayson Kern UM Journalism Students Few things get an Ole Miss fan arguing faster than a discussion of the team’s ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 1:00 pm
Business
Oxford Boys & Girls’ Nicholas Porter receives state award
Nicholas Porter with the L.O.U. Barksdale Boys & Girls Club of Oxford was recently awarded the Mississippi Part-Time Professional of the Year. He was honored ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 11:10 am
Business
Baptist North Mississippi offers new procedure to reduce stroke risk
Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi recently started offering a new procedure to help reduce stroke risk in people with atrial fibrillation, a quivering or irregular heartbeat, ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Monday, April 29, 2024 4:19 pm
Business
Second Chipotle to open Tuesday in Oxford
The Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening its second location in Oxford on Tuesday. The new restaurant will feature the brand’s signature “Chipotlane,” a drive-thru pickup lane that ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Sunday, April 28, 2024 1:19 pm
News
Germantown evens the series with Oxford
By Adam Brown Sports writer The Germantown Mavericks evened the series with the Oxford Chargers with a 2-1 victory on Saturday. Oxford (20-10) and Germantown ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Sunday, April 28, 2024 7:42 am
Lafayette County
Lafayette sweeps Holmes County Central on Friday
By Adam Brown Sports writer The Lafayette Commodores put on an offensive display to sweep Holmes County Central on Friday in the first round of ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Saturday, April 27, 2024 7:40 pm
Crime
Water Valley man faces felony for aggravated assault
A Water Valley man was arrested recently for an aggravated assault that occurred at Abbeville Market. According to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department, on Wednesday ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, April 26, 2024 2:26 pm
Crime
Women arrested for damaging City Hall fountain must pay restitution
Two women arrested last year for damaging the new fountain next to City Hall will have to pay restitution and stay out of legal trouble ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, April 26, 2024 12:45 pm
Business
Business school recognizes students for leadership achievements
By Stella Connell UM School of Business Administration The University of Mississippi School of Business Administration recognized its student leaders set to graduate in May ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, April 26, 2024 10:30 am
Events
Double Decker Arts Festival is here
Oxford’s annual Double Decker Arts Festival, a renowned celebration of food, music and the arts, kicks off tonight at 6 p.m. with three musical acts ...
by Alyssa Schnugg, Friday, April 26, 2024 10:12 am
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