Lafayette County
LOU Community Bucks Mississippi Giving Trends
A recent study of charitable giving in America ranked Mississippi among the bottom for both the amount of money and time residents statewide donate compared to those in other states. ...
Catherine Boone, Author at The Oxford Eagle
Education
Camp counselors learn just as much as they teach
When Grace Childers and Mia Langendoen agreed to volunteer as camp counselors, they didn’t realize what they could learn from Camp Lake Stephen’s seven- to ...
by Catherine Boone, Tuesday, August 9, 2016 12:00 pm
News
Repairing the library’s stuffed animals collection
Ellie Williams sat in the children’s section of the library repairing a teddy bear Tuesday. “I’ve already worked on this bear once,” Williams said. “But ...
by Catherine Boone, Tuesday, August 2, 2016 12:00 pm
Education
OHS cadets attend camp on Parris Island
A group of Oxford High School students gleaned life and leadership skills by attending a camp last month. “It’s the opportunity to go with others ...
by Catherine Boone, Tuesday, July 19, 2016 12:00 pm
Education
Library class allows students to be creative
Seventeen students crowded around a long table covered in paint chips, talking and laughing as they decorated boxes. “I’m going to put coins in my ...
by Catherine Boone, Tuesday, July 12, 2016 12:00 pm
Education
OSD chooses Adams as Citizen of the Year
The self-proclaimed “mother of Leap Frog” was named Citizen of the Year for her decade-long efforts to enhance the reading skills of local elementary students. ...
by Catherine Boone, Tuesday, July 5, 2016 12:00 pm
Education
OUS campers building interactive Lego robots
Seven students interested in science and technology are getting more than a fun five days at camp this month. Oxford University School hosted seven 8- ...
by Catherine Boone, Tuesday, June 28, 2016 12:00 pm
Columns
Thanks for a memorable year
Over the last year, I’ve had the pleasure of working at The Oxford EAGLE, learning about the unique Oxford community and the people who are ...
by Catherine Boone, Tuesday, May 10, 2016 12:00 pm
News
VITA, UM providing tax assistance
Thanks to a group of University of Mississippi law students, residents without the means to hire someone to do their taxes have a second option. ...
by Catherine Boone, Wednesday, January 27, 2016 12:00 pm
Education
LES students learn writing skills by interviewing Ole Miss athletes
Lafayette Elementary School second-graders have found a creative way to practice their writing skills by teaming up with Ole Miss tennis players. Simms Haguewood’s second ...
by Catherine Boone, Monday, October 26, 2015 12:00 pm
Top Home
Fire danger increasing throughout the state
As leaves begin to fall this autumn, the Lafayette County Fire Department is encouraging residents to refrain from burning foliage. Mississippi grass fires have caused ...
by Catherine Boone, Wednesday, October 14, 2015 5:27 pm
Business
Local doctor offering alternative depression treatment for patients
For those suffering from their own or a family member’s depression, an area physician is offering an alternative treatment that can help cure the illness’ ...
by Catherine Boone, Sunday, September 20, 2015 6:00 am
Lafayette County
Cause of Steeplechase fire still under investigation
For drivers traveling down Highway 6 West on Wednesday morning, smoke blooms bellowing into the sky were hard to miss. A house fire at 502 ...
by Catherine Boone, Thursday, September 17, 2015 12:00 pm
News
OPC hires Gaines as new director
The Oxford Park Commission announced Monday that Seth Gaines has been appointed by the board to be the next executive director. Gaines will assume duties ...
by Catherine Boone, Tuesday, September 15, 2015 12:00 pm
Lifestyle
McCormick’s work adds to Oxford’s artist scene
The L-O-U community’s support and appreciation of the arts has planted one painter’s roots right here in Oxford. Hannah McCormick, a native of Starkville, attended ...
by Catherine Boone, Sunday, September 13, 2015 6:00 am
Education
Lafayette needs new school due to growth
As Lafayette County schools started classes again a few weeks ago, teachers and administration welcomed 58 new students to the district. Lafayette County School District ...
by Catherine Boone, Monday, September 7, 2015 12:00 pm
Business
Stores gearing up for rush, Bid Day
While Ole Miss freshman girls await recruitment this October, local boutiques are working behind the scenes to ensure rushees receive good luck and bid day ...
by Catherine Boone, Thursday, September 3, 2015 8:38 am
Lifestyle
Veteran has ties to Japanese surrender 70 years ago today
Seventy years ago today, the Japanese signed surrender documents aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay and brought World War II hostilities to a close. ...
by Catherine Boone, Wednesday, September 2, 2015 9:50 am
Business
Woodson Ridge Farms to be featured on the Today show
When Elizabeth Heiskell ran into NBC President Andy Lack, she didn’t miss the opportunity to tell him about her dream of being on the “Today” ...
by Catherine Boone, Tuesday, September 1, 2015 9:13 am
Education
Students more prepared after summer program
When Jackie Certion saw the need for a free summer reading and math program, she jumped at the opportunity to help L-O-U kids learn while ...
by Catherine Boone, Sunday, August 23, 2015 3:25 pm
Education
Linzy learns about medicine at NYLF
After attending a summer program at UNC-Chapel Hill, Hogan Linzy has solidified his desire to become a doctor. “Watching the open heart surgery, not getting ...
by Catherine Boone, Tuesday, August 4, 2015 7:36 pm
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